Is there still a role for the adult general surgeon in general paediatric surgery within a District General Hospital setting? National questionnaire amongst adult general surgical trainees

There is a growing disinterest of general surgical trainees to pursue paediatric surgery within their future chosen specialty. This is resulting in fewer consultants being qualified to provide the service within a District General Hospital. Trainees often have negative preconceived ideas about the specialty, which may be modified by a positive experience within the specialty.