Do the teaching hospitals of the University of Queensland really want a four-year medical course?
A majority of consultants support the concept of a four-year integrated curriculum which uses problem-based learning methods. They do not support the proposed selection criteria based upon graduate entry, but would support a predominantly science-based selection process, not necessarily restricted to graduate applicants, but incorporating broader personal characteristics than are used at the present time.
In the absence of radiographic indicators to predict FAI, we advocate all but those hips pinned prophylactically or for pre-slip should be followed into adulthood and clinically monitored for impingement. Grade of slip in adolescence cannot be used as a predictive tool for FAI later in life.