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

Saturday 24th July 2010 - BIRMINGHAM - FULLY BOOKED

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SPECIAL OFFER 1 - GROUP DISCOUNT - BOOK with a friend and SAVE £30 off the total cost!
SPECIAL OFFER 2 - BOOK this course + the GP Stage 2 Crammer or Stage 3 course and SAVE £30 off the total cost!

(Please note BOTH spaces MUST be booked at the same time - this offer cannot be applied retrospectively)

1 day course covering the entire process from Stage 1- Stage 4. Covers applications, Evidence of Foundation competencies (FACD, Alternative Certificate A and B), Stage 2 assessment, Clinical Problem Solving Paper, Professional Dilemma Paper (Situational Judgement Tests), Stage 3 assessments. This course covers everything you need to know about getting into GP Training. Applications for GP Recruitment 2011 will start from the 22nd November 2010.

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 – 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 encounter, group tasks, written prioritisation exercise including sample task. Presentation tasks. 

Hot topics in General Practice: Changes in GP Training, nMRCGP, Privatisation of general practice, revalidation.

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 2010, or are applying for the first time for 2011 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 (2010) has been another successful one for our delegates, with success in EVERY deanery in the UK.

"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 (2010) 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!!!"

"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 application process - the four stages
10.10 Getting the application right
10.45 Questions and Answers Session 1
11.00 Clinical Problem Solving Paper
11.30 BREAK for Refreshments
11.50 Professional Dilemma Paper (SJT questions)
13.00 LUNCH BREAK
14.00 Stage 3 Assessment Centres - overview
14.10 Group tasks
14.50 Simulated Consultations - communication skills
15.40 Q and A session 2 and BREAK
16.00 Written Prioritisation task
16.50 Hot Topics in General Practice
17.10 Q and A session 3 and Feedback
17.20 Summary
17.30 Close






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