Succeeding in Your Consultant Medical Interview

Succeeding in Your Consultant Medical Interview


Robert Ghosh (Author)



* Paperback: 240 pages
* (February 2009)
* Language: English




Achieving Consultant status remains the ambition and pinnacle in the eyes of most hospital doctors. The stakes are high, the competition is intense, and the selection process is discerning. It is important, therefore, that the interview process is understood, and that the commonly asked questions and pitfalls are examined in order to prepare meticulously. Despite the importance of this interview, it is probable that most doctors do not invest sufficient time and effort preparing for it.

In this book, the following issues are taken into account: - Recommendations with regard to preparation prior to application - Visiting the institution post shortlisting, the makeup of the interview panel and presentations - Behaviour traits to adopt and avoid during the interview - General principles for answers to commonly asked questions pertaining to factual knowledge, opinion and scenarios - A great portion of the book contains summaries of ‘hot topics’ with related questions, such as Primary Care Trusts,Foundation Trusts, Government targets, complaints and risk

The information and guidance given in this book will hopefully go a long way towards helping you with your interview preparation, equipping you with the right behavioural skills and empowering you with the knowledge and confidence to succeed in your Consultant interview.


Author
Robert Ghosh is a Consultant Physician at the Homerton University Hospital, London. He is the Director of Intensive Care, Clinical Lead for Acute Care and Trust Lead for Clinical Audit. He graduated from Edinburgh University, and his research interests include the neuromuscular assessment of critically ill patients and prognostication in hypoxic brain injury. He has significant experience in interviewing for Consultant posts; he regularly provides guidance for prospective interviewees, and continues to deliver courses on Consultant Interviews on behalf of Apply2medicine.

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