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 p56
4.04 Define your strengths and best qualities p58
4.05 Make your key experiences memorable p60
4.06 Identifying your areas for development p61
4.07 Concluding Chapter 4 p64
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