Summary of the structure of HST
| Intermediate stage | Final stage I | Final stage II |
|---|---|---|
| Trainees will have the knowledge, decision-making and technical skill sets required in Elective and Emergency General Surgery, Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Breast Surgery, Transplant Surgery and Endocrine Surgery as defined in the syllabus for ST4 | Trainees will have the knowledge, clinical and technical skills of Elective and Emergency General Surgery, Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Colorectal Surgery and of their chosen special interest(s) as defined in the syllabus for ST6 | Trainees will have the knowledge, clinical and technical skills of their chosen special interest(s) as defined in the syllabus for ST8 and of the other components of General Surgery with regard to emergency and elective work |