Core Surgical Training Interviews

Core Surgery Interview is the definitive guide for anyone applying to core surgical training in the United Kingdom. Over 50 unique scenarios are divided into Clinical, Management and Portfolio to match the stations that appear at core surgery interviews. Each scenario includes common questions as asked by interviewers with comprehensive answers, summaries and top tips from high scoring, successful candidates. Over 500 individual core surgery interview questions cover commonly asked topics and are accompanied by references and insiders tips from trainees. Detailed questions and answers allow you to practise alone or in pairs and the comprehensive introductory section helps you organise your CV and portfolio ahead of the application. Core Surgery Interview is aimed at foundation doctors and anyone applying to core surgical training in the United Kingdom. Written by successful interviewees and reviewed and edited by registrars and consultants the questions and answers included cover common themes and are designed to fully prepare you for the core surgery interviews. Features Over 500 Unique Interview Questions: Commonly asked questions with full explanations Clinical, Portfolio and Management: Each station covered in detail with links to evidence Top Tips From Successful Candidates: Written by current core surgical trainees and registrars More Online: Even more questions and core surgical guides available at www.coresurgeryinterview.com

Each year the competition ratio for UK Core Surgical Training jobs is high.. For every 3.3 applicants, only one will be successfully appointed to a CST post. This revision guide maximises the chances of interview success. by providing comprehensive application and interview advice. Chapters include Clinical, Portfolio and Management stations and include both advice and real clinical scenarios, enabling trainee surgeons to save time and gain interview confidence.

Smashing Core Surgical Training Interviews is a crucial roadmap through the highly competitive world of surgery, written by previous Core Surgical Training National Recruitment panel members. It provides a realistic understanding of what is expected on the interview day and how best to prepare for it. This is the perfect preparation guide for any medical student or junior doctor with a serious desire to launch a career in surgery in the United Kingdom by smashing the Core Surgical Training interviews. It covers all aspects of the interview, including how to prepare the portfolio, virtual interview etiquette, and post-interview considerations. This book contains: More than 35 clinical scenarios and more than 15 management scenarios with model answers. Model frameworks for structuring answers. Information covering real-life struggles, including how to maximise opportunities as a medical student, how to publish, and how to decide whether to take an F3 year. Insights into the diverse world of modern surgery, including women in surgery, LGBTQ issues, dyslexia and neurodiversity, and challenges faced by ethnic minorities. A framework for international medical graduates planning surgical careers. "This book has been written to help those taking the step up from medical student or Foundation doctor to the first rungs on a surgical career ladder. In addition to some very useful hints and tips, this book touches on topics for which there is often little signposting." Fiona Myint, FRCS, MA (Clin Ed), LLM, SFHEA, Consultant Vascular Surgeon,Vice-President, Royal College of Surgeons of England "The editors have put together a wonderful group of surgical educators to write this practical and easy-to-read book that is filled with useful pearls for prospective surgical training applicants. It directly addresses feelings of imposter syndrome and stereotype threat." Roy Phitayakorn, MD MHPE FACS, General and Endocrine Surgeon, Vice Chair of Education, Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Surgery, Associate Professor of Surgery, Harvard Medical School "Surgery is the best job ever! Becoming a surgeon however requires technical skill, common sense and grit. If you know what’s ahead (from this book) you are more likely to achieve your goal to become a Master Surgeon." Daniel B. Jones, MD, MS, FACS, Professor and Chair of the Department of Surgery at University Hospital, Assistant Dean at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

ST3 interviews are extremely competitive and achieving the highest possible score is essential in securing the surgical training post of choice. The key to success in these interviews is through diligent preparation. This book outlines the structure and format of the ST3 general surgical interviews, with chapters dedicated to each component area that is assessed on the day. Written in an engaging style, it provides an essential resource for the interviews, with all of the required material in one book,a bonus for many readers with time constraints imposed by a demanding work schedule. It is aimed at instilling prospective surgeons with the tools and confidence needed to succeed at the ST3 general surgical interview. Success in these structured interviews will lead to the award of a ‘national training number’.

A highly detailed handbook of what to expect during surgical interviews, including applications and CV preparation, clinical scenarios, portfolios, communication, possible questions, suggested solutions, potential pitfalls and a multitude of invaluable tips to enhance the overall assessment. Written by trainees who have recently (and successfully) been through the interview process, this is the only comprehensive guide available for future surgeons.

The latest edition updated and revamped for 2021 entry The UK's Number One Best Selling CST application Book Published by the UKs Leading Medicine Admissions Company, the Ultimate CST Application Guide is the most comprehensive CST book available. It contains powerful portfolio building insights, helpful hints and tricks that will allow you to approach the most difficult interview questions. Detailed example mark schemes that guide you through the most efficient way to mastering each interview station as quickly as possible. With contributions and advice from over 10 Specialist CST consultants, this is your Ultimate companion to the CST application and a MUST-BUY for those looking to do well in this years application cycle.