Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery Competition Ratios

Applications

684

+162 (+31.0%)
vs 2024 (522)

Posts Available

150

-14 (-8.5%)
vs 2024 (164)

Competition Ratio

4.56:1

+1.38
vs 2024 (3.18:1)

The competition ratio for Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery ST3 training posts in 2025 was 4.56:1. 684 applications were made for 150 posts. This is an increase in the competition level compared to 2024 when 522 applications were made for 164 posts (a competition ratio of 3.18:1).

In 2025 there were 150 Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery ST3 posts compared to 164 posts in 2024. A decrease of 14 posts.

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Note: This data is from the NHS England Medical Specialty Training website (https://medical.hee.nhs.uk/medical-training-recruitment/medical-specialty-training). Data is presented here in table format to make it easier to sort, filter and make comparisons across specialties, etc. The published data may not include posts in Scotland or Northern Ireland if they manage their own recruitment rather than recruiting via the national UK recruitment process.

Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery Competition Ratios

Applications

684

Posts Available

150

Competition Ratio

4.56:1

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