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Academic Foundation Programme Applications

Academic Foundation Programme Applications. Aisling Longworth & Ione Woollacott. Overview. Why academic medicine? Opportunities and preparation for academia The application process: Forms and interviews Personal experiences. Why academic medicine?. Research opportunities.

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Academic Foundation Programme Applications

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  1. Academic Foundation Programme Applications Aisling Longworth & Ione Woollacott

  2. Overview • Why academic medicine? • Opportunities and preparation for academia • The application process: • Forms and interviews • Personal experiences

  3. Why academic medicine? Research opportunities Curiosity Challenge Variety Autonomy New advances in patient care Education Public engagement Avoid MTAS Practise interviews Choice over rotations and location

  4. Undergraduate opportunities • Research projects and experience of academia: • BSc • SSCs and audits • Work experience placements • Presentations and publications • Prizes and distinctions • Extracurricular activities

  5. Making the most of yourself! • Have confidence in your abilities • Preparation • CV • Contacts • – DO NOT be afraid to ask! • Amazing opportunities

  6. How to apply: • Separate process from MTAS • May – July in 4th year • Independent deaneries and deadlines • Info on: • http://www.foundationprogramme.nhs.uk/ • Dean’s Statement • Application forms • Interviews

  7. Application forms – content • Qualifications • Degrees/other qualifications eg PhD, BSc/BA, MSc • Prizes (local/national), honours, distinctions or merits • Publications, Presentations, Posters • SSCs or elective proposals • Quartile/ranking • Motivation and skills relevant to AFP 150-300 words • Career aspirations • Overcoming challenges/setbacks • Prioritisation, professional behaviour, team-working • Teaching/education • Non-academic/extracurricular achievement

  8. Application forms – tactics • Ranking jobs • Maximise your chances but stick to what you want! • Location versus rotation • Filling in the form • Seek advice about answers • Spelling and grammar! • Relevance and honesty – answer the QUESTION! • Two referees • One academic, one clinical • Ask early

  9. Interviews - experiences • Reason for application • Important academic achievements • Academic interests and research • Motivation and career aspirations • Clinical situations – • Problem solving approach • Focus on patient management and team working

  10. Job offers • Accept, Decline or Hold • Can only hold ONE at a time • Clearing • Know before MTAS

  11. Summary • Prepare early • Make the most of yourself • CV • Opportunities • Contacts • Be aware of deadlines • GOOD LUCK!

  12. Questions ?

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