What is 5th Year really about?

Dr Tina DaviesConsultant Physician

Manchester Royal Infirmary

Overview

• job application• examinations• behaviour

Application timetable03/10/11 view 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 1st choice Foundation School

08/12/11 primary list allocation

• Foundation 2012 Handbook June 2011

• http://www.foundationprogramme.nhs.uk/pages/home/how-to-apply

• http://www.nwpgmd.nhs.uk/foundation-training

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