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In 2003, for the first time, SICOT held an examination for orthopaedic trainees during its Annual International Conference in Cairo, Egypt. The overall results of this first experience were very encouraging, and a SICOT Diploma Examination has been held every year since then.

The examination aims to set a global standard for examination in Trauma & Orthopaedics. The exam tests the core clinical knowledge and competence of the orthopaedic candidate or surgeon in practice. The syllabus for the exam is broad, covering the whole breadth of Trauma & Orthopaedics, which can be applied globally. The candidate must be able to demonstrate clinical knowledge and competence appropriate to orthopaedic and trauma surgery across the whole breadth. The syllabus can be downloaded here (pdf) and is broadly divided into the following four domains:

1. Basic Sciences – including Oncology & Infection 

2. Trauma 

3. Adult Pathology – Spine and Lower Limb 

4. Upper Limb and Paediatric Orthopaedics 

The Diploma Examination consists of a written part and an oral part. The written part is comprised of 100 multiple choice questions and lasts two hours. For the oral part, each candidate is examined by two examiners in four separate slots lasting two hours in total. 

Candidates must be members of SICOT or in the process of applying for membership at the time of registration. 

Successful candidates are presented with a diploma.

SICOT Diploma Examinations since 2003

Further information

If you have any questions about the SICOT Diploma Examination, please send an e-mail to: [email protected]