Practical Guide For Aspiring Ophthalmologists, A

This book provides valuable strategies and preparation material for aspiring ophthalmologists applying for OST posts in the UK, including an overview of the application process, interview preparation, and a candid account of the author's journey.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 132 pages
Publication date: 15 April 2021
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd

If you're thinking about a career in ophthalmology, this book is for you. Ophthalmology is one of the most popular and rewarding specialties in medicine. This book is packed full of useful strategies to maximize your chances of securing an ophthalmic specialist training (OST) post in the United Kingdom.

Each step of the application process is covered, based on official guidance and the author's first-hand experience. An overview of the OST Person Specification and Multi-Specialty Recruitment Assessment (MSRA) is provided. The Evidence Folder (portfolio) is covered in detail, with targeted strategies for boosting scores across all sections. Interview preparation material is provided for the in-person interview format, including critical appraisal, improving patient care (audit and quality improvement), communication skills, and clinical knowledge. Interview preparation material is also provided for the 2021 online interview (patient consultation). Three mock interviews with solutions/guidance are provided for both the in-person and online interview formats. The author also gives a candid account of his own journey in ophthalmic specialist training, plus a week in the life of an ophthalmology trainee.

This book is unique in its broad, easy-to-access approach to preparation strategies, theory, and practice for aspiring ophthalmologists applying for OST posts in the UK.

Weight: 214g
Dimension: 151 x 229 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811236327