Getting into GP Training: GP ST Entry Stages 1-4

Courses |  Getting into GP Training: GP ST Entry Stages 1-4

Key Points:

• Complete overview of the GP Recruitment process
• Covers all 4 stages
• Stage 1 - Applications, longlisting, F2 competencies
• Stage 2 - Clinical and Professional Dilemma Papers
• Stage 3 - The 4 parts of the Stage 3 Assessments
• Stage 4 - Job allocation - how ranking works
• 9.30am - 5.30pm
• CPD - 6 hours / 6 Credits

All our courses covering Stages 1-4 for GP Recruitment 2012 have now finished. The next set of courses for GP Recruitment 2013 will start from June 2012.
If you are applying this year. you may find some of the following helpful as part of your preparation:

	GP Stage 2 Exam Crammer Course
	GP Stage 2 Online Revision Service
	GP Stage 3 Assessment Preparation

Applications for GP Recruitment 2012 close on the 9th December 2011
Registration - 09.30, Course finishes 17.30 (Full programme available at bottom of page)

Our 1 day course on “Getting into GP Training” has been running since 2005 and offers the most comprehensive information about the entire process. We have helped hundreds of doctors, with successful candidates entering every Deanery in the UK. 

The course covers the entire process from application to appointment:

Stage 1: Applications and Longlisting – eligibility criteria for GP ST entry. Common reasons for having your application rejected at this stage, and how to avoid them. Paperwork needed for the Stage 2 assessment. Proving your Foundation competencies (for F2 / Non F2, SHO / ST / FTSTA / Trust / Staff grade and SpR (FACD, Alternative Certificates A and B etc.)

Stage 2: The Stage 2 assessments - includes changes to the exam for 2011 – Clinical Problem Solving paper – types and level of questions, practice questions, reading lists, understanding keywords in the exam.
Professional Dilemma / Situational Judgement Test paper – introduction to Situational Judgement, how to rank scenarios, sample questions, practice questions. 

Stage 3: What to expect at Stage 3 assessments, communication and consultation skills for the simulated patient encounters, written prioritisation exercise including sample task. 

Hot topics in General Practice: Changes in GP Training, MRCGP, Privatisation of general practice, revalidation, the GP Jobs market, the GP White Paper and commissioning.

Questions and Answers: There are 3 Q and A sessions where you will be able to ask questions related to any aspect of the process, and a 1 to 1 clinic at the end of the day to ask personal questions.

This course is suitable for anyone that wants to get onto a GP ST programme, whether you applied and did not secure a rotation in 2011, or are applying for the first time for 2012 entry. Please note that the recruitment to GP Specialty training is VERY different to all other specialities. If you want to become a General Practitioner in the UK, this course will show you how to get through all stages of the GP Recruitment process. 

The Course Director and main speaker is Dr Mahibur Rahman, an expert in the GP Recruitment process. He is a GP and Consultant in Medical Education, and has written and taught extensively on Getting into GP Training.

We have helped unemployed doctors, SHOs, consultants, staff grades and F2 doctors get shortlisted and selected for GP training. The latest round of applications (2011) has been another successful one for our delegates, with success in EVERY deanery in the UK.

"Emedica is THE most valuable course for getting onto GP training. I was so fortunate to get my first choice at Harlow. Thank you all at Emedica!!"

DR A Y - GPST Entry London Deanery 2011

"Dr Rahman was truly passionate about what he was doing and this came through in the content and delivery of all the courses. The stage 1-4 course gave a great overview of what was involved and helped me prepare for my application. I received my first choice hospital in the London deanery. So thank you!"

DR A A - GPST Entry London Deanery 2011

"I found the Emedica courses to be informative and interactive (Stage 1-4 and Stage 3 assessment) I knew exactly what to expect at each step of the way. A big thank you - I secured my first place at the London Deanery! Best Wishes"

DR A K - GPST Entry London Deanery 2011

"Thank you Emedica for helping me secure my 1st choice deanery and 1st choice geographical area. Very detailed and informative Stage 1-4 course. Really alleviated any anxieties I had about the application process. Great online revision services for both stage 2 and 3. Will definitely recommended to others."

DR C P - GPST Entry Oxford Deanery 2011

"Dear Dr Rahman, I Just received my GP offer today. Thank you for your help and support. Your course was certainly instrumental in my preparation! I wish you and your colleagues best wishes for the future as I am sure your passion and honesty will ensure many years of success."

DR N I - GPST Entry 2011

"Dear Dr Rahman, I applied for London GP training and got my 2nd choice job, which will be in Tower Hamlets. I couldn't be happier and would like to extend a big thank you to you and the rest of the Emedica team! I attended both stage 1-4 & Stage 3 courses. The Stages 1-4 course provided a great overview -I especially liked the emphasis you placed on filling in the application form correctly. Many thanks"

DR N A - GPST Entry London Deanery 2011

"Dear Dr Rahman, I got GP rotation in Gwent area in Wales, the place where I wanted to be. Many many thanks for all the guidance you have provided through out from the application form to stage 3.
Thanking you"

DR P P - GPST Entry London Deanery 2011

"Hi Emedica Team. Thank you very much for your help and advice. I have got job offer from my first choice Deanery. I am thankful for the advice you gave in the course that was fantastic."

DR T F - GPST Entry 2011

"Thanks for your help I have been offered a job, I am really thankful."

DR W A - GPST Entry 2011

"Dear Dr Rahman, I am pleased to tell you that I have managed to secure a GP rotation in North Yorkshire which was my preferred area. I would really like to thank you for helping me with the preparation at the Emedica course which I found very very useful. I would certainly recommend this to anybody in future wishing to apply for GPVTS. Thanks again."

DR A N - GPST Entry North Yorkshire Deanery 2011

"Dear Dr Rahman, Thank you very much to you and team for all your help getting through applications - I secured a rotation in my first choice Deanery, Yorkshire. Thanks again for everything"

DR I D - GPST Entry Yorkshire Deanery 2011

"Dr Rahman, Just a quick line to let you know I have been allocated a place in my first choice Deanery (Northern Ireland). Your GP stage 1-4 course was an invaluable guide to the whole process. Many thanks"

DR L F - GPST Entry Northern Ireland Deanery 2011

"I just wanted to drop you a note to say may Allah reward you for all your help in with the GP recruitment process - Alhamdulillah I got in!!! And got my first choice!!! In no small part was this success due to your help so thank you very much."

DR A R - GPST Entry 2011

"Dr Rahman and the team at Emedica have ensured that I had the best possible chance of securing a rotation. All of the courses were well organised and highly relevant and really spelled out what I needed to know to maximise my performance at each stage of the assessment process. I will recommend Emedica to colleagues wishing to pursue a career in GP."

DR A F - GPST Entry 2011

"Dear everyone at Emedica, with your help I have been offered my first choice Deanery.
Thank you ever so much without your help it would not have been possible."

DR N K - GPST Entry 2011

"Dear Dr Rahman, many thanks for your support and your caring manner. I GOT A ROTATION IN SCARBOROUGH @EAST YORKSHIRE."

DR A E - GPST East Yorkshire Entry 2011

"Very good course with lots of important and useful information"

DR A K - GPST Entry Sussex Deanery 2011


"Dear Dr Rahman and the Emedica team, I just wanted to let you know that I have been offered a 3 year GP training programme in my first choice deanery (London) and first choice scheme! I wanted to express my heartfealt gratitude to Dr Mahibur Rahman, Andre and the rest of your dedicated team. Thank you so much for your unfailing enthusiasm, advice and support throughout a very stressful application process! I attended two of your courses (Stage 1-4 and Stage 3) and also used your online revision service and I would not hesitate to recommend them to my colleagues who will applying this year. Here's hoping the Emedica courses continue to run for years to come!!"

DR R S - GPST Entry London Deanery 2011

"I would like you to share my joy receiving the GPST offer in my 1st choice deanery & scheme. I went to yours Stage 1-4 course in Cardiff and used your online courses for Stages 2 and 3 - these were all very useful. Keep up the good work"

"I attended one of you GP ST selection days in Birmingham earlier on in the year. I found it very informative, and helped reduce a lot of uncertainty. I've now been offered an ST1 appointment in my first choice deanery (Eastern). Many thanks for your help, I would have no hesitation in recommending your course."

"I am currently a run-through surgical trainee in the Oxford deanery, who was keen to pursue a change of career direction and become a GP. I attended your excellent 'Getting into GP training' course in Birmingham prior to applying for a GP training rotation within the Eastern deanery.

I have just been informed that I have been successful in getting a place on my first choice training scheme in Essex, within the Eastern Deanery, to commence in August. I am absolutely over the moon and wanted to thank you for the part you played in helping me to prepare properly for the assessments. I feel now that I have a future to look forward to with new challenges ahead, much closer to family and friends."

Feedback from our latest courses:

"Packed full of helpful information taught in an effective manner. Dr Rahman and his team were very professional and sincere. Good venue with plenty of refreshments to keep energy levels going during a pretty intensive day. Would definitely recommend to anyone applying for GP - brilliant to cover all stages in one day."

"Extremely well organised and enthusiastically presented. It has really given me confidence for the application process. It was interactive and kept my interest even though it was a long day."

"We were given handy tips I don't think you could have got anywhere else. The important points were emphasised clearly and coverage of all stages of the application process was very thorough. We were given the chance to actually try out MCQ and other assessment types - you learn so much more from having a go yourself. Dr. Rahman was superb! He knew the application process inside out, was easy to listen to and seemed to really care about helping us be successful."

This intensive 1 day course runs from 09.30am to 5.30pm.

Programme:

09.30 Registration
09.45 Welcome and Introduction
10.00 The GP ST recruitment process - the four stages
10.10 Getting the application right
10.45 Questions and Answers Session 1
11.00 GP Stage 2 Exam - Clinical Problem Solving Paper
11.35 BREAK for Refreshments
12.00 GP Stage 2 Exam - Professional Dilemma Paper (SJT questions)
13.10 LUNCH BREAK
14.10 Stage 3 Assessment Centres - overview
14.25 Simulated Consultations
15.15 Q and A session 2
15.25 BREAK for refreshments
15.50 Written Prioritisation task - mock exam and feedback
16.50 Hot Topics in General Practice
17.10 Q and A session 3 and Feedback
17.20 Summary
17.30 Close

Courses |  Getting into GP Training: GP ST Entry Stages 1-4

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