A Review of “Supporting IMGs in Surgery”

The Royal College of Surgeons of England arranged an event on Thursday, 26 September for supporting International Medical Graduates (IMGs). It was a must-attend event for any IMGs wishing to apply for surgical training. I will not be able to share all the details that were discussed but I will try to summarize the takehome points from … Continue reading A Review of “Supporting IMGs in Surgery”

Anonymous Experience of Entering Core Surgical Training

Reading Time = 2 minutes This post has been submitted by a doctor who wishes to remain anonymous. Past Experience I came to the UK straight after completing one year of House Job (Internship). Entry into the NHS After I passed PLAB, I worked in A&E for 8 months. After that, I got a job in … Continue reading Anonymous Experience of Entering Core Surgical Training

GPST Stage 2 Pattern

Stage 2 or Multi-Specialty Recruitment Assessment is the second of three steps for entering GP training. This article covers the patterns of the exam. You can read more about the overview of the application process here.   Stage 2 Pattern This exam has two parts: Both parts are independently timed. On completing the Professional Dilemmas part, … Continue reading GPST Stage 2 Pattern

My GPST Stage 2 Experience

Stage 2 or Multi-Specialty Recruitment Assessment is the second of three steps for entering GP training. This article contains my experience of Stage 2. You can read more about the overview of the application process here.   Success After Multiple Failures I passed this exam in April 2019 after having failed it three times before. … Continue reading My GPST Stage 2 Experience

GPST Stage 2 Question Banks

Stage 2 or Multi-Specialty Recruitment Assessment is the second of three steps for entering GP training. You can read more about the overview of the application process here. This post compares question banks for Stage 2. There are multiple question banks for this exam. However, I will only compare the three most commonly used banks. I … Continue reading GPST Stage 2 Question Banks

What to Expect on the Day of the GPST Stage 3 Exam

Stage 3 or Selection Assessment Center is the third and final step for entering GP training. This article explains the exam day experience of Stage 3. You can read more about the overview of the application process here.   When to Reach It is ideal to reach half an hour or an hour before time. … Continue reading What to Expect on the Day of the GPST Stage 3 Exam