The journey of orthopaedic surgery from residency to fellowship: A cross-sectional study in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.

Objectives: Becoming an Orthopaedic Surgeon is a challenge worldwide. This study attempted to determine the level of training at which orthopaedic surgery is chosen as a career by residents and graduates of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. The reasons for choosing this surgical speciality and barriers faced by residents were also explored.