On episode 239 I am joined by Professor Tom Cosker is a Consultant Orthopaedic Oncology Surgeon at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford, and Clinical Lead for the Oxford Sarcoma Service. 

He specialises in bone and soft tissue tumours, with a particular interest in upper limb surgery and reconstruction. 

Alongside his clinical work, Tom is an Associate Professor and Director of Surgical Anatomy at the University of Oxford, where he is helping to shape the next generation of surgeons.

A recognised leader in surgical training, Tom has pioneered the use of 3D printing, his work combines cutting-edge technology with practical clinical expertise, and he has published extensively on orthopaedic surgery, anatomy, and surgical training.

In this episode, Tom shares insights from his career as a surgeon, lessons from the operating theatre, high pressure environment, human potential and also reflects on the lessons learned from training and mentoring surgeons around the world.

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