GPST Stage 3 Preparation
Applications for GP specialty training remain as
popular as ever in 2010, making prior preparation a must for those seeking an
offer from their first choice deanery. After the first two stages of the GPST
application process, the final and largest hurdle is the third stage which
involves three different exercises held over a single day.
Candidates will be judged by assessors on three
different exercises: a patient simulation exercise, group discussion, and
written prioritisation task. Excelling in each of these three assessments on
the day is vital for any applicant wishing to receive an offer from their ideal
GP specialty training program.
Our GPST / GPVTS Stage 3 Selection Course has been
freshly relaunched for the 2010 selection period to offer the best possible
preparation course available to applicants. Written and designed by GP
registrars recently successful in their own Stage 3 assessments, our acclaimed
course will leave you primed for all eventualities you may face on your
selection day.
Features of our one day course include:
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In-depth analysis and role plays
of each of the three Stage 3 assessments: patient
simulation, group discussion and work prioritisation
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Hone your consultation skills through a variety of role play scenarios
similar to those you can expect to face
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Enhance your interpersonal and communication skills – learn how to be
assertive without being aggressive and how to show consideration during group
discussions
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Learn workload prioritisation strategies – practice organising tasks
into order of urgency and learn how to justify your choices
·
Brush up on various hot topics
within primary care and the NHS: the daily work of a GP, NICE, clinical audit,
polyclinics, the Quality and Outcomes Framework, etc.
To book onto this course, select a date and
location from the drop down list above and then click the ‘Add to basket’
button where you will be able to pay by card, cheque or invoice request.
Course Agenda and Timings
Pre-Course Information:
Aims and Objectives of the course
Course agenda
Course Programme
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Time
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Activity
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Notes
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09:30-09:45
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Welcome and introductions
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09:45-10:00
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GPST Application Process
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Outline of the GPST application process with emphasis on the Stage 3 selection process
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10:00-10:30
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Patient simulation exercises
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In-depth analysis of the patient simulation assessment
What are assessors looking for?
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10:30-10:45
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Break
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10:45-12:30
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Patient simulation practice
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Role-playing exercises
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12:30-13:00
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Lunch
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13:00-13:30
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Group discussion
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In-depth analysis of the group discussion assessment
Interpersonal skills and communicative behaviours
Current issues in the NHS
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13:30-15:30
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Group discussion exercises
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Group discussion exercises on NHS hot topics
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15:30-15:45
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Break
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15:45-16:45
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Prioritisation tasks
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Prioritisation task exercises
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16:45-17:00
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Questions and answers
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Q&A session
Course end
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*Group Offer* If you have friends or
colleagues also interested in a course of ours then please contact our office
at0115 7200 025 for information about group booking discounts.
To read an article by the founder of
Developmedica on GPST applications published by GP Newspaper, click here.
GPST / GPVTS Stage 3 Selection Course Testimonials
'Very useful and good practise.'
Dr DA
'Very good course, highly helpful and I would recommend this to anybody.'
Dr AS
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