The TENDON Study
EvaluaTion of Trauma and OrthopaEdic TeachiNg in UK MeDical SchOols Nationally
TENDON Study Leaderboard
Thank you to everyone who has contributed so far - we’ve had an incredible response across the UK. 🇬🇧
🏆 Top 15 Medical Schools by responses:
1. Manchester
2. UCLan
3. Glasgow
4. Southampton
5. Sheffield
6. UCL
7. Barts
8. Leeds
9. KCL
10. Liverpool
11. Dundee
12. Exeter
13. Aberdeen
14. Swansea
15. Buckingham
✨ Amazing work so far! but the study isn’t over yet. Which uni will take the top spot by the finish line?
Have your say and help shape the future of T&O education in UK Medical schools
What is TENDON
Orthopaedic education is crucial for developing future doctors with skills in MSK anatomy, fracture management, and other key areas.
Despite its importance, there is a lack of comprehensive data on the type, standards, adequacy and effectiveness of orthopaedic teaching in UK medical schools.
This study aims to fill this gap by evaluating the current state of orthopaedic education.
This will be the first study of its kind to explore orthopaedic teaching across UK medical schools.
Our objectives are:
Primary Objective: Determine the proportion of BOA curriculum topics covered by UK medical schools from both student and educator perspectives.
Secondary Objectives:
• Assess the types and quantities of orthopaedic teaching provided.
• Evaluate the reported performance and observation rates of core orthopaedic procedures among students.
• Compare educators’ and students’ perceptions of the quality, adequacy and effectiveness of orthopaedic teaching.
Collaborators of the TENDON study will be acknowledged in any resulting publications and presentations as a collaborative author (Worth portfolio points on Core Surgery applications)
You also agree to the following:
1. Eligibility: You must be a current medical student enrolled at a UK medical school (Years 1 to 6), a FY1 doctor or a teaching fellow responsible for medical students (FY3)
2. Role: Collaborators will be responsible for helping to gather data from medical students and/or teaching leads at their respective medical schools.
3. Commitment: Collaborators are expected to:
• Distribute the study survey to medical students and/or teaching leads at their institution.
• Encourage participation and respond to any basic queries about the study.
• Provide updates on response rates and any challenges faced.
4. Communication: Regular communication with the study team will be required to discuss progress and troubleshoot any issues.
5. Data Protection: All data must be handled in accordance with GDPR guidelines and institutional research governance policies.
6. Recognition: Collaborators who meet the participation requirements will be acknowledged in any resulting publications and presentations as a collaborative author (Worth portfolio points on Core Surgery applications)