1. Can you describe your previous experience in neurosurgery and any specific cases involving complex spinal procedures that you have participated in? Can you describe your previous experience in neurosurgery and any specific cases involving complex spinal procedures that you have participated in?
2. What is your understanding of the different types of complex spinal surgeries, and how do you prioritise which technique to use in a specific situation? What is your understanding of the different types of complex spinal surgeries, and how do you prioritise which technique to use in a specific situation?
3. Can you provide an example of a challenging case you encountered during your training? How did you manage it, and what was the outcome? Can you provide an example of a challenging case you encountered during your training? How did you manage it, and what was the outcome?
4. How proficient are you with minimally invasive spinal techniques, and can you discuss any hands-on experience you've had using spinal robotics or navigation systems? How proficient are you with minimally invasive spinal techniques, and can you discuss any hands-on experience you've had using spinal robotics or navigation systems?
5. What strategies do you employ to ensure patient safety during complex surgical procedures, especially when dealing with spinal instruments and techniques? What strategies do you employ to ensure patient safety during complex surgical procedures, especially when dealing with spinal instruments and techniques?
6. Describe a time when you had to collaborate with other healthcare professionals during a surgical procedure. What role did you play, and what did you learn from that experience? Describe a time when you had to collaborate with other healthcare professionals during a surgical procedure. What role did you play, and what did you learn from that experience?
7. The fellowship includes responsibilities in managing patients on the ward. How do you approach teamwork and communication with nursing staff and other colleagues in this setting? The fellowship includes responsibilities in managing patients on the ward. How do you approach teamwork and communication with nursing staff and other colleagues in this setting?
8. Given King's College Hospital's emphasis on research and development, how do you feel about engaging in research projects during the fellowship? Do you have any particular areas of interest? Given King's College Hospital's emphasis on research and development, how do you feel about engaging in research projects during the fellowship? Do you have any particular areas of interest?
9. Can you share an experience where you contributed to an innovative solution or improvement in patient care during your training? Can you share an experience where you contributed to an innovative solution or improvement in patient care during your training?
10. What motivated you to apply for this particular fellowship at King's and Queen Square, and how do you see it aligning with your career aspirations in neurosurgery? What motivated you to apply for this particular fellowship at King's and Queen Square, and how do you see it aligning with your career aspirations in neurosurgery?
11. Where do you see yourself in five years' time following the completion of this fellowship? What are your ultimate goals within the field of complex spinal neurosurgery? Where do you see yourself in five years' time following the completion of this fellowship? What are your ultimate goals within the field of complex spinal neurosurgery?
12. The fellowship requires participation in the general neurosurgical rota. How do you manage your time and priorities when balancing surgical commitments with patient care and administrative tasks? The fellowship requires participation in the general neurosurgical rota. How do you manage your time and priorities when balancing surgical commitments with patient care and administrative tasks?
13. What do you believe are the most important qualities for a consultant neurosurgeon specialising in spinal surgery, and how do you embody these qualities? What do you believe are the most important qualities for a consultant neurosurgeon specialising in spinal surgery, and how do you embody these qualities?
14. How do you keep yourself updated with the latest techniques and advancements in spinal neurosurgery? How do you keep yourself updated with the latest techniques and advancements in spinal neurosurgery?
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