Each year, we expect the seasons to follow a very familiar pattern. However, the career progression calendar for doctors is always far more predictable than the weather. In early August, a new cohort arrives fresh from medical school. At the same time, those in their Foundation Years progress to their new level and their latest rotations. As they do so, plans for next year come into focus.
For many, this includes wanting to secure a place on a training programmes such as IMT, ACCS or CST. Though the exact dates for application windows opening and deadlines may not always be known as far in advance as we’d like, they’re still more predictable than the weather!
We can tell from the volume of doctors who are already taking our Teach the Teacher Courses that competition is higher than ever. Everyone want to secure those points for Training Experience on their self-assessment application. But successfully securing your ideal training post will need more than simply ticking that box on the form.
To help, we’ve created a dedicated webpage which provides you with an overview of the recruitment process. We include explanations of the self-assessment and interview stages. In addition, we also include essential advice on how to best prepare yourself for success.