What is 5 th Year really about? Dr Tina Davies Consultant Physician Manchester Royal Infirmary

Overview job application examinations behaviour

Application timetable 03/10/11view programme 03/10/11- 10/10/11 register and enrol on FPAS 10/10/11- 21/10/11 complete online application for 31/10/11- 18/11/11 applications scored by 1 st choice Foundation School 08/12/11primary list allocation

Foundation 2012 Handbook June /home/how-to-apply /home/how-to-apply

Foundation application treat it as an exam organised avoid last minute ask for advice

Foundation application answer the question spelling and grammar cut and paste

Examinations patient management paper OSCE progress test

Patient management paper preparation practice

OSCE skill practice timing mock stations Dr Clarke

Clinical skills lab weekly session mock stations

Progress test preparation online courses/books

Exams –study buddy study buddy motivation keeps you going

Revision courses rotating skills borrow/photocopy online quality versus quantity

Behaviour manage own time attendance assessment sign offs

Dress like a professional dress how you would expect a doctor to look be presentable

Look the part

ANTT aseptic non touch technique hand washing

Be Punctual shows interest and professionalism if you are going to be late call and let someone know

Be nice courteous respectful show interest

Be honest no one is perfect negative impression if you lie

Show interest take an interest in each attachment ask thoughtful questions

Work hard and be helpful sets you apart find out before starting the attachment what is expected of you get involved

AVOID THE FOLLOWING

Complaining showing displeasure

Don’t Ask Unnecessary Questions ask well thought-out questions if you cannot answer something- say

Don’t Be Confrontational if you are corrected when wrong, thank that person. If you are told something you already know, say ‘thank you’ anyway always question in a tactful manner

Don’t Burn Bridges if you do not think you like a particular attachment, continue to work hard, do not complain, and show interest regardless of your feelings you may impress and your consultant may gain a useful reference

Don’t Use Layman Language speak to your consultant using medical terminology

Summary organise time do not panic ask for advice enjoy last year as a student