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MTAS Explained

Understand the Medical Training Application Service (MTAS) for UK-wide foundation programme posts. Learn about eligibility, timeline, components of the form, scoring, and the role of references in the application process.

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MTAS Explained

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  1. MTAS Explained Naomi Tyrrell BMA WMS Rep 2005-2006

  2. What the…? • Last year: one form, two routes: • MDAP (multideanery application process) online • Direct application to deanery • Now: one form, one route • MTAS (medical training application service) • Online • UK wide

  3. So what? • MTAS used to apply for TWO YEAR foundation programme posts • UK wide: no ‘off scheme’ option • MTAS used for rest of your career, so get used to it!

  4. Timeline • Confirm eligibility • 25th October • Register online with MTAS • Complete and submit application form • Can change form until 5th December • 5th December = DEADLINE • Website closes

  5. Timeline • February 1st • Foundation school notification • March 29th • Notification of posts

  6. The Form • 85 marks • 2 main components • Academic ranking: 45 marks • Short answer questions: 40 marks

  7. Academic Component • Derived from the ranking quartile • 1st = 45 points • 2nd = 40 points • 3rd = 35 points • 4th = 30 points • Score sent to MTAS by medical school

  8. Short answer questions • 40 marks • Probably 8 questions • Academically slanted • Scored out of 40 • Word limit = 150 • Exact scheme still under discussion • But: no points for staying at home!

  9. What this really means… • Ranking: everyone gets 30 marks, thus… • Academic ranking = 27% • Short answer questions = 73% • Your contribution = 73%

  10. References • Used as part of pre-employment checks by NHS employer • You name 2 referees, they contact them as necessary

  11. The good news • More control over form than last year • Academic achievement given more weight • 16% to 27% • All UK graduates guaranteed an F1 post

  12. Questions?!

  13. Thank you n.e.tyrrell@warwick.ac.uk

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