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Contents

i About the authors p4 ii About Oxford Medical Training p4
Chapter 1 : Introduction
1.01 The purpose of ST / CT programmes and interview processes
p7
1.02 The aim of this book
p9
1.03 Advance preparation or last-minute rush ?
p10
Chapter 2 : An overview of the interview process
2.01 The application process
p12
2.02 Your career choices and motivations
p13
2.03 Your portfolio , achievements and personal qualities
p14
2.04 Ethical dilemmas and professional integrity
p15
2.05 Your clinical knowledge
p17
2.06 Patient communication and role-plays
p17
2.07 Deliver a presentation
p18
2.08 Demonstrate a practical skill
p20
2.09 Critically appraise an academic paper
p21
2.10 Participate in a group discussion or team challenge
p24
2.11 Psychometric testing
p25
Chapter 3 : Clarifying your goals and motivations
3.01 What constitutes a good performance for you ?
p26
3.02 Clarifying your relationship to the role
p28
3.03 Your career story
p29
Chapter 4 : Identifying key experiences , strengths and development requirements
4.01 Preparing to be an evidence-based interviewee
p34
4.02 How good a doctor are you ?
p35
4.03 The experiences which show you at your best
p68
4.04 Define your strengths and best qualities
p70
4.05 Make your key experiences memorable
p72
4.06 Identifying your areas for development
p73
4.07 Concluding Chapter 4
p76
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