Since the introduction of Modernising Medical Careers in 2007, training within most specialties has become less diverse with trainees within the same region often gaining similar clinical experience. Newlyemployed consultants are expected to bring new skills and experiences to a department, which can be in the form of research, experience in another specialty, different skill-sets, knowledge of different institutions' practices or postgraduate degrees. Experience at an institution abroad can be very beneficial, and generates much interest and discussion at interview. These experiences reflect trainees' enthusiasm for their specialty and significantly increase the clinical and research profile of a department.