Neurosurgery specialty training in the UK: What you need to know to be shortlisted for an interview
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DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2020.07.047
Abstract: Neurosurgery is one of the most competitive specialties in the UK. In 2019, securing an ST1 post in neurosurgery corresponds to competition ration of 6.54 whereas a CST1 post 2.93. Further, at ST3 level, neurosurgery… read more here.
Keywords: shortlisted interview; shortlisting criteria; interview; neurosurgery specialty ... See more keywords
Differential attainment in public health specialty training recruitment in the United Kingdom: an observational analysis of applicants from 2018 to 2020.
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DOI: 10.1093/pubmed/fdac122
Abstract: BACKGROUND Differential attainment has been widely observed in United Kingdom (UK) medical training, with minority ethnicity being associated with reduced success in recruitment and progression through training. Specialty training in Public Health in the UK… read more here.
Keywords: health; public health; specialty training; recruitment ... See more keywords
The psychological impact of applying for specialty training: a comparison between surgery and other specialties
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DOI: 10.1111/ans.18203
Abstract: The Australian Beyondblue National Mental Health Survey (NMHS) of Doctors and Medical Students demonstrated that doctors suffer increased rates of psychological distress and suicidal ideation compared to the general population. Application to the Australasian Surgical… read more here.
Keywords: health; training; surgery; impact ... See more keywords
COVID‐19 significantly affects specialty training
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DOI: 10.1111/imj.14975
Abstract: The complexities of modern medicine have made specialisation of patient care an inevitable necessity. In Australia, individual medical colleges are responsible for selection, accreditation, overall supervision and supporting the well-being of trainees. Progression through training… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; covid significantly; specialty training; significantly affects ... See more keywords
2019 EULAR points to consider for the assessment of competences in rheumatology specialty training
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DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2020-218015
Abstract: Background and aim Striving for harmonisation of specialty training and excellence of care in rheumatology, the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) established a task force to develop points to consider (PtCs) for the assessment of… read more here.
Keywords: specialty training; rheumatology; assessment competences; training ... See more keywords
Effect of sex on specialty training application outcomes: a longitudinal administrative data study of UK medical graduates
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-025004
Abstract: Objectives To examine sex differences in the specialty training recruitment outcomes of UK medical graduates; and whether sex differences were explained by prior academic attainment and previous fitness to practise (FtP) declarations. Design Retrospective longitudinal… read more here.
Keywords: medical graduates; sex differences; application; specialty training ... See more keywords
Applications to medical and surgical specialist training in the UK National Health Service, 2021–2022: a cross-sectional observational study to characterise the diversity of successful applicants
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-069846
Abstract: Objectives To compare success of applicants to specialty training posts in the UK by gender, ethnicity and disability status. Design Cross-sectional observational study. Setting National Health Service, UK. Participants All specialty training post applications to… read more here.
Keywords: health; success; cross sectional; specialty training ... See more keywords