The GPVTS guide to success the truth about hospital posts, the ePortfolio, working as a registrar, the dreaded exams, plus finding and getting a job at the end of it all ... - Blunt, Lucy (Oxford University Press, 2011)
Includes bibliographical references and index
This invaluable guide to the GPVTS supports trainees from the process of application, through to qualification and beyond. Written by a recently qualified general practitioner, it combines a frank and friendly approach with a wealth of insider knowledge to guide the trainee through each stage of the training process. It not only features real-life case studies from those in training or who have recently completed training but also gives handy hints and tips on how to avoid some ofthe common trainee pitfalls. This first hand account aims to guide trainees through all the highs and lows of train
Cover; Contents; How to use this book; Acronyms; PART I: Pre VTS; CHAPTER 1 The million dollar question: do you want to be a GP?; CHAPTER 2 Jumping through the right hoops to get on to the training scheme; PART II: Early ST1; CHAPTER 3 You've got a training post-congratulations! Now what?; CHAPTER 4 What lies ahead? Introduction to the assessment process; CHAPTER 5 The ePortfolio explained; CHAPTER 6 Supervisors, trainers, and how to make the most of your meetings; CHAPTER 7 The money stuff; CHAPTER 8 Your hospital posts and how they differ to the foundation years