Is there a uniform approach to the management of diffuse parenchymal lung disease (DPLD) in the UK?
From our survey, it appears there is a lack of consensus in the management of DPLD. This may reflect lack of evidence, lack of resources or a failure to implement current guidelines.
These data suggest that previous exposure to a surgeon within the family positively influences a medical student's pre-clerkship interest in pursuing a surgical career. However, this interest is not sustained; SPs and NSPs match into surgical residencies at equivalent rates. Clearly, further studies are needed to identify the factors responsible for this phenomenon.