CONTENT OF THE ST/ SPR INTERVIEW COURSE

Through the interactive discussions, personal practice and small-group workshops of this
ST/ SPR interview skills course, you will learn:

     How to bring content and structure to your answers during medical interviews.

     How to use each question as an opportunity to sell yourself.

     How to create a rapport with the interviewers and deliver natural answers.

     Important medical interview techniques to derive answers to any question.

STRUCTURE OF THE ST/ SPR INTERVIEW SKILLS COURSE

The course is specifically for candidates applying to ST/ SPR posts and caters for all the majors aspects being tested at ST/ SPR interviews. It is also suitable and fully relevant for candidates applying to non-training posts (staff grade). Topics covered include:

In order to maintain the high quality of our courses, we are only accepting 15 participants maximum. You will therefore be able to raise and address at length any personal issues you want to discuss.

During the course we will be working on real ST interview questions asked at previous ST interviews. If there are specific issues or ST questions that you want to discuss, bring them along and we will do our best to incorporate them within the ST interview skills course.

It just takes one ST interview skills course to bring you the success that you deserve. Sign-up now for our course for ST interviews.

WHO RUNS THE COURSES

All interview courses are run by very experienced tutors with in-depth knowledge of the ST interview process, communication skills and NHS issues. Courses are run in turn by:
 
           Dan Wood                         - Cons. Urologist
           Olivier Picard                    - Cons. Communication

Over the course of the day, your tutor will get to know you well, which will enable him to give you personal feedback on your answers and performance.

DATES AND COSTS
We run courses on a regular basis. Forthcoming courses are on the following dates:

BOOKING  A PLACE ON A COURSE

To check availability and book a place on one of our ST interview skills courses, simply press the button below. Confirmation of your booking will be sent to you by email on receipt of your payment. Paying by debit or credit card using our entirely secure server will guarantee your immediate inclusion in the course. 

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WHY OUR COACHING IS SUCCESSFUL

Our medical interview technique courses are popular with doctors at all levels. Our coaching achieves a high success rate. There are five main reasons behind our success:

• MAXIMUM 15 participants
  We don't make you sit with 100 or 200 other people in a big lecture theatre like our competitors do. With a small group size of 15 people, we ensure that you get the maximum attention and support throughout the day and that you learn ST interview skills in a way that suits you personally.

• Group activities and individual practice
  Interview technique is not just about theory. It is primarily about practice. The small number of participants and our afternoon workshop ensure that you get plenty of individual practice. Real practice is what will make you succeed, not formal lectures.

• We make you think for yourself
  Our teaching strategy is to make you learn all key medical interview techniques through discussion and active participation.. We firmly believe that you will not learn to be good at interviews simply by being spoon-fed answers via a PowerPoint presentation. Instead, we make you think for yourself and ensure that you gain all the tools you need to answer any question thrown at you.

• You will receive plenty of personal attention throughout the day
  Not only will the small number of participants allow you to practice often during the day, you will also have personal access to the trainer to discuss your personal issues before the course, during all the breaks and after the course. Perhaps you have a background that is unusual or a particular feature of your past training that you want to discuss in more depth. We will give you all the time you need!

• A unique blend of medical and communication
  Our courses are put together by both doctors and communication specialists. This gives us a unique ability to look at the interview process from the medical and the communication angles, which you will find in no other courses. Because we also coach hundreds of doctors on a one-to-one basis from all specialities at all grades, we also have extensive knowledge of the questions asked of candidates.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

"Olivier was a charismatic speaker who maintained my interest throughout the day. He kept up a clear message throughout the day, regardless of the question i.e. personalise your response and avoid airy phrases. Also the small numbers allowed a much more personal approach than I have experienced at other courses." Sam, ST1 interview (ENT)

"Excellent course, perfectly tailored to my needs for my ST1 interview. I enjoyed the interactive nature of the course and the feedback that I received was extremely useful and constructive" Rehan, ST1 interview (CMT).

"I liked the course very much. Olivier was inspiring and has an impressive knowledge of medicine and NHS management issues. I found his role plays of answering questions illuminating. The whole day enjoyable, and I feel that it has improved my understanding of the interview process substantially." Dan, ST3 interview (Paediatrics).

"I really enjoyed the course. It really covered all aspects of medical interviews. I also found the interactive nature of the day very encouraging. Having a very enthusiastic, warm and friendly trainer also made a big difference" Nasser, ST1 Interview (Anaesthesia)

"My heartfelt thanks to you. The course gave me an an overview of what is normally expected in the interview and the ways to answer the common questions being asked in such medical interview. I would certainly recommend this course to all doctors who are going for any medical ST interview"

Sridhar, ST3 Interview (Orthopaedics)

"A very friendly atmosphere. Being in a small group of 15 made a refreshing change. I liked the depth with which Olivier addressed governance questions. His techniques for the general questions proved invaluable too." David, ST2 Interview (Psychiatry)

"Excellent value for money. Thorough explanations for all the important questions I wanted to work on. It was good to have the opportunity to work in small groups and the afternoon workshop and discussions were extremely useful." Alex, ST1  interview (Obs & Gynae)

"It was certainly an eye-opener. Now I know where I went wrong before. The governance section was just amazing and I also feel like I could answer all difficult questions without any fear." Will, ST1 Interview (CMT)

"Great handouts. A really useful set of techniques. A great atmosphere too. I loved the informal approach. All this practice will pay off!" Jay, ST1 Interview (Surgery in General)

"A great day. I'd been on other courses before with over 100 people in a lecture theatre but this course beats them all because of the small group size. It provide such a better environment for practice and observation!" Mark, ST1 Interview (Radiology)

"What can I say!? Friendly trainer, good atmosphere, excellent practice and interactive session ... An excellent day." Wendy, ST4 Interview (Child & Adolescent Psychiatry)

"Excellent techniques. I loved the session on governance. For once I understood it all and can talk about it without fear!" Ron, ST1 Interview (Anaesthetics)

"Thank you for the coaching you provided during the course. It really gave me the confidence I need to face the panel." Vijay, ST3 Interview (Oncology)

"It was an intense and fascinating experience. I learnt so much about myself and how to "blow my own trumpet". Thanks for this wonderful day." Linda, ST3 Interview (Cardiology)

"I learnt so much about myself, it's unbelievable.  It makes you realise that you don't need to act so much at interviews. Take what you have and present it in the best possible light! Thanks so much for all your invaluable techniques." 
John, ST1 Interview (ACCS Emergency Medicine)

"A really really good course. I thoroughly enjoyed it and the opportunity to practice in a small group proved absolutely invaluable. Everyone applying to SPR interviews should attend this course. Thanks also for the advice received on my CV at lunchtime!"

Grainne, SPR interview (Paediatrics)

Five of my colleagues recommended that I should attend this course and now I know why! All of them had attended it previously and been successful. My expectations were high and I am glad to say that you really came up to them! I got the job (my first choice!)

Sylvana, SPR interview (Anaesthesia)

Have the same success on your medical interviews as our previous clients. Sign-up for the ST / SPR interview skills course for ST1, ST2, ST3, ST4, SHO, SPR & Staff Grade posts.
 

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