Operational Clinical Readiness Pathways -- An individualised training model to prepare ADF general surgeons for deployment.

Background: Modern developments in civilian surgical practice have driven a shift in general surgeons' experience towards subspecialised and minimally invasive approaches, while military surgery continues to rely on a breadth of skills and traditional open techniques The authors have previously described an Operational Clinical Skill Set (OCSS) for deployable ADF General Surgeons It is suggested that the ADF develop an Operation Clinical Readiness Pathway (OCRP) in order to provide optimal training for general surgeons prior to deployment Purpose: This paper drafts an OCRP that may be formalised through consultation with the wider ADF General Surgery Community The OCRP aims to enhance ADF healthcare provision by: * improving the competence and confidence of ADF General Surgeons in all aspects of austere trauma surgery * improving recruitment and retention of suitable surgical clinicians * strengthening coalition ties and interoperability with partner nations Conclusion: An OCRP has been drafted, proving the feasibility of this process for the ADF It is envisaged that a General Surgery OCRP will enhance ADF surgical care and guide other health specialties through OCRP development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]