If you are considering a career in ophthalmology, this book is for you.
Ophthalmology is among the most popular and rewarding specialties in
medicine. This book is packed full of useful strategies to maximise 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.
