Nikolaos K. Paschos, MD, PhD

Since its inception, the Federation of Orthopaedic Trainees in Europe has aimed to promote and improve the standards of orthopaedic and trauma training in Europe. In 2015, at the first FORTE summit, which was held at EFORT headquarters in Geneva, national representatives from several European countries met and shared current requirements for residency in their respective countries. Although there were similarities in the residency programs, there were also significant differences and several issues that were considered problematic or needing improvement.

Editor’s note: In this article from the FORTE organization, members of the organization’s board of directors discuss plans for its first summer course, which is scheduled for 2016. Look for more articles from FORTE members in future issues of Orthopaedics Today Europe.

Editor’s note: In this article from the FORTE organization, members of the organization’s new board of directors discuss the FORTE session held during the 16th EFORT Congress and plans for upcoming educational courses and activities. Look for more articles from FORTE members in future issues of Orthopaedics Today Europe.

Editor’s note: In this article from the FORTE organization, FORTE vice president Nikolaos K. Paschos, MD, PhD, discusses results of a recent survey on the education and training goals of 684 orthopaedic and trauma residents in Europe. Look for more articles from FORTE members in future issues of Orthopaedics Today Europe.