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Ethical approval was obtained (University of Sheffield \u2212\u2009056808). The survey was distributed through social media, surgical society newsletters, and deanery mailing lists, adhering to the CHERRIES checklist.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The survey yielded 101 responses, 53 of which were complete (65% male, 35% female). A quarter of the 53 respondents did not hold higher academic degrees. Most participants (61%) worked in district general hospitals, with the highest response rates from Yorkshire and West Midlands. Attitudes towards EBM were predominantly positive from trainees (50.3%), with most of the respondents indicating their ability to understand and explain EBM terminology. However, they perceived their senior colleagues to be less enthusiastic about EBM (41.5%). Barriers to developing EBM competencies included lack of time, excessive evidence volume, limited access to resources, inadequate critical appraisal skills and limited opportunities for application during clinical practice. Existing postgraduate assessment strategies were deemed adequate for EBM by most of the trainees.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The surveyed UK General surgical trainees exhibit positive attitudes towards EBM but face barriers in its application within their training. 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