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What is 5 th Year really about?

What is 5 th Year really about?. Dr Tina Davies Consultant Physician Manchester Royal Infirmary. Overview. job application examinations behaviour. Application timetable. Foundation 2012 Handbook June 2011 http://www.foundationprogramme.nhs.uk/pages/home/how-to-apply

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What is 5 th Year really about?

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  1. What is 5th Year really about? Dr Tina Davies Consultant Physician Manchester Royal Infirmary

  2. Overview job application examinations behaviour

  3. Application timetable

  4. Foundation 2012 Handbook June 2011 • http://www.foundationprogramme.nhs.uk/pages/home/how-to-apply • http://www.nwpgmd.nhs.uk/foundation-training

  5. Foundation application treat it as an exam organised avoid last minute ask for advice

  6. Foundation application answer the question spelling and grammar cut and paste

  7. Examinations patient management paper OSCE progress test

  8. Patient management paper preparation practice

  9. OSCE skill practice timing mock stations Dr Clarke

  10. Clinical skills lab weekly session mock stations

  11. Progress test preparation online courses/books

  12. Exams –study buddy study buddy motivation keeps you going

  13. Revision courses rotating skills borrow/photocopy online quality versus quantity

  14. Behaviour manage own time attendance assessment sign offs

  15. dress how you would expect a doctor to look be presentable Dress like a professional

  16. Look the part

  17. aseptic non touch technique hand washing ANTT

  18. shows interest and professionalism if you are going to be late call and let someone know Be Punctual

  19. Be nice • courteous • respectful • show interest

  20. Be honest • no one is perfect • negative impression if you lie

  21. Show interest • take an interest in each attachment • ask thoughtful questions

  22. Work hard and be helpful sets you apart find out before starting the attachment what is expected of you get involved

  23. AVOID THE FOLLOWING

  24. Complaining • showing displeasure

  25. Don’t Ask Unnecessary Questions • ask well thought-out questions • if you cannot answer something- say

  26. Don’t Be Confrontational • if you are corrected when wrong, thank that person. If you are told something you already know, say ‘thank you’ anyway • always question in a tactful manner

  27. Don’t Burn Bridges • if you do not think you like a particular attachment, continue to work hard, do not complain, and show interest regardless of your feelings • you may impress and your consultant may gain a useful reference

  28. Don’t Use Layman Language • speak to your consultant using medical terminology

  29. Summary • organise time • do not panic • ask for advice • enjoy last year as a student

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