A Focus Group Discussion Study Exploring General Surgery Trainees’ Views on Evidence-Based Medicine Within Their Training Program in the United Kingdom

This study provides insights into the landscape of EBM in general surgery in the United Kingdom. Trainees demonstrated knowledge and understanding of EBM and the process of achieving relevant competencies. EBM assessment was perceived to be part of their training. Nevertheless, systemic barriers and inherent challenges appear to hinder the development of EBM competencies within postgraduate general surgical training. Achieving this requires a participatory approach to engage stakeholders to further develop the existing competency-based curriculum.