A Practical Guide for Aspiring Ophthalmologists
A Practical Guide for Aspiring Ophthalmologists
English | 2021 | ISBN: 9811236291 | 135 Pages | PDF (True) | 15 MB
English | 2021 | ISBN: 9811236291 | 135 Pages | PDF (True) | 15 MB
Each step of the application process is covered, based on official guidance and the author's first-hand experience. An overview of the OST Person Specification and Multi-Specialty Recruitment Assessment (MSRA) is provided. The Evidence Folder (portfolio) is covered in detail, with targeted strategies for boosting scores across all sections. Interview preparation material is provided for the in-person interview format, including critical appraisal, improving patient care (audit and quality improvement), communication skills and clinical knowledge. Interview preparation material is also provided for the 2021 online interview (patient consultation). Three mock interviews with solutions/guidance are provided for both the in-person and online interview formats. The author also gives a candid account of his own journey in ophthalmic specialist training, plus 'a week in the life of an ophthalmology trainee'.