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    During my CST preparations, I wanted a holistic course that I could return to if needed and preferred 1:1 coaching.

    Having completed Core Surgical Training, I have now created a the course I would have wanted when preparing for the CST interview.

    This course covers:

    • The CST application process
    • A holistic overview of what a career in surgery entails
    • How to maximise points for the portfolio
    • The interview including the ethical and ATLS scenarios

    Course Content

    Introduction

    • The CST interview day breakdown
    • Why do the CST programme

    The Application

    • How to score highly on the application
    • Publishing to max out points for the CST
    • Presentations
    • Audit v QIP v Research
    • What is an audit?
    • Should research be compulsory?

    General Interview Example Scenarios

    • Why surgery as a career?
    • Can anyone be a surgeon?
    • How do you manage stress?
    • What’s one of your best traits
    • What’s one of your worst traits?
    • When is it important to be able to work independently?
    • Why is it important to be a good team player?
    • When would you say you have been a good team player?
    • What are your ambitions and goals?
    • What experience do you have in teaching?
    • Should you admit to mistakes?

    Leadership & Management Example Scenarios

    • What is the difference between a Manager and Leader?
    • What are the traits of a good leader?
    • What is clinical governance?

    Ethical Scenarios Examples

    • The framework for ethical dilemmas
    • Capacity, Competence and the Mental Health Act
    • Scenario: Drunk consultant at work
    • Scenario: Repeatedly late colleague
    • Scenario: Racist Patient
    • Scenario: Life-saving procedure
    • Scenario: Choosing between 2…
    • Scenario: You’re unwell, but the only doctor…

    Advanced Trauma Life Support

    • The ATLS framework
    • Abdominal Injuries
    • Chest injury
    • Pelvis injury
    • Limb injury
    • Gunshot injuries
    • Burns
    • Hand Injuries

    Speakers

    Dr Shahab Shahid

    MBBS BSc (Hons) MRCS PGCert MedEd
    Shahab Shahid

    Speciality

    • Surgery

    Target Audience

    • Foundation Doctor
    • Senior House Officer
    • International Medical Graduate

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    The Core Surgical Training Interview Course

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    £59.99

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    A holistic CST interview prep course covering interview structure, maximising your portfolio, and all of the sections within CST interviews.

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