Emil on the first tee.
Regis putting, Emil in the background. |
The fellows in Oxford: The fellows had an outstanding academic day
in Oxford. In the morning, the fellows went to the Nuffield Orthopaedic
Center where a rousing debate regarding Methods to Maintain and Improve the
Standards of Care in Orthopaedics. Six different viewpoints were expressed:
Mr. Martin McNally presented the case for hospital audit; Mr. James Wilson-MacDonald the case for national registries; Mr. Jeremy Fairbank -
observational studies; Mr. Christopher Bulstrode - "I know best; while Guy
(randomized controlled trials) and Cato (continuing education\added qualifications) also participated in the debate. Both of the fellows
passionately expressed their views and had a strong block of loyal voters in
the audience. As such Cato won the debate by a single vote over Guy and the
fellows greatly enjoyed the victory champagne, which did not survive the
evening. In the late morning, the fellows had the opportunity to visit individually with faculty members with similar interest.
After lunch, a trauma session, consisting of both cases and presentations was held at the Radcliffe hospital, and the fellows learned of
the unique management of trauma at this institution. Emil presented a paper on the treatment of long bone fractures with various types of plates and
generated great interest.
In the evening, the fellows played a round of golf at the South Hinkley Heights Golf Club. This was an extremely challenging course and most
of the fellows lost track of their scores after a few holes. Luckily, a lot of balls still remained from the golf outing in Scotland, but more golf balls
will be needed for the next outing. The fellows have all decided to keep their day-jobs. Dinner was shared with the golf host, James Wilson
MacDonald and other members of the golf party at a local pub.
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