Date: 16th February 2019
Venue: Clifton Village, Bristol
Registration: CLOSED
Places: Waitlist
Venue: Clifton Village, Bristol
Registration: CLOSED
Places: Waitlist
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ST3 Orthopaedic Mock Interview Course8th December 2019, Bristol
Here at ST3 Ortho Interview we understand that the best way to succeed at ST3 interview is with early, realistic practise.
Our ST3 Orthopaedic Interview Course is designed to simulate the interview experience and offer feedback and insider tips to help you gain not just a national training number but also your 1st choice job. We coach the highest ranking candidates each year and they return to teach on our course.
Our ST3 Orthopaedic Mock Interview Course is a focused, one-day course that simulates the real interviews with realistic interview stations and immediate feedback.
Participants rotate in groups of 3 so that you learn both from tutors and your peers. Actors are used to make the Interactive stations as real as possible and technical skills kit is present to test your practical skills under pressure.
Our courses regularly sell out within 7-14 days so please book early to avoid disappointment.
- ST3 Orthopaedic Mock Interview Course
December 2019 & February 2020 £577£467- Attended by the highest scoring candidates each year our feedback and results speak for themselves
- Test your knowldge under pressure with our full day simulated interview course with instant feedback and refreshments included.
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December and February Dates
Date: 8th December 2019
Venue: Clifton Village, Bristol
Registration: OPEN
Places: Limited
Venue: Clifton Village, Bristol
Registration: OPEN
Places: Limited
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Mock Interviews to Simulate The Real Thing
FEATURES
✗ Portfolio, Interactive, Clinical, Presentation and technical Skills stations
✗ Feedback from SpRs and peers
✗ Practise technical skills under pressure
✗ Prepare a presentation
✗ Unique scenarios covering common topics
✗ Actors and communication skills tutors
✗ Groups of 3-4 to maximise questions covered
✗ Pre-Course CV Analysis
✗ Personalised feedback to highlight areas for improvement
✗ Top tips from last year's successful candidates
✗ A brasserie lunch and refreshments together with free high-speed Wi-Fi and pens, pads and sweets will keep you going throughout the day.
Course Programme
Our ST3 Orthopaedic Mock Interview Course simulates the real interviews and following a short introductory talk you will rotate through each of the above stations just as you would on the day of the real interview.
Unlike the real interview a full lunch is included as are refreshments throughout the day, high-speed Wi-Fi and pens and pads for you to take notes. You’ll also get the opportunity to look through the faculty CVs and portfolios and to talk to the faculty at lunch and breaks.
TIMETABLE
0915-0930 Coffee & Registration
0930-0940 Introduction and Overview
0940-1100 Station 1 Stream A & B
1100-1120 Coffee
1120-1240 Station 2 Stream A & B
1245-1320 Lunch
1320-1440 Station 3 Stream A & B
1440-1450 Coffee
1450-1610 Station 4 Stream A & B
1610-1615 Home Time
The Venue
Venue
Welcome to Bristol.
Since 2013 candidates from all around the UK and abroad have been coming to Bristol for our courses. Not only is Bristol a fantastic city and venue the process of travelling helps to further simulate the actual interview process.
Our ST3 Ortho Mock Interview Course is held in the scenic Engineers' House, Clifton Village, Bristol. Engineers' House is located near to Clifton Suspension Bridge and is a 10 minutes taxi ride or 20 minute bus ride from Bristol Temple Meads station.
The venue is a 2 minute walk from Clifton Village where you will find an eclectic mix of bars, restaurants and boutiques as well as useful high street shops.
Brunel’s Clifton Suspension Bridge, the Observatory and the famous Clifton downs are all within 3 minutes walk of Engineers House and a perfect place to escape to at the end of the ST3 Orthopaedic Interview course.
Key Venue Info
Getting To The ST3 Ortho Interview Knowledge Course
Rail
The nearest train station is Bristol Temple Meads, a 10 minute taxi journey from Engineers’ House. Get the bus for £1.50 (see below) from the station to Clifton Village.
Taxi
Taxi ranks can be found at the train station. When leaving Engineers’ House the on site team can book one for you. We advise booking ahead to avoid waiting when you depart.
Bus
The number 8 and 9 buses stop directly outside Engineer’s House every 10 minutes and depart from the city centre and Bristol Temple Meads train station.
FAQs
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1. How much does the course cost?ST3 Ortho Interview Course costs
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2. Who can attend?Anyone wishing to apply to ST3 T&O specialty training. This includes CT1/2 trainees, LATS and LASs.
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3. I am a CT1. Can I still attend?Yes. CT1s have the added bonus of an extra year in which to act on feedback and improve their portfolios and interview technique.
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4. Where is the course held?The ST3 Ortho Mock Interview Course is held at the scenic Engineers' House Clifton Village, Bristol.
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5. How many places are there?To provide personalised feedback and maximise the time each participant has at each station only 24 places are available on the course. It is important to sign up early to avoid disappointment. The courses are extremely popular.
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6. What should I bring on the day?The only thing you need to bring is your portfolio. Handouts will be provided on the day.
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7. What should I wear?The course simulates the real interview and participants should dress as such. Suits for men and smart attire for women.
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8. Is lunch included?Lunch is included in the course fees. Refreshments will be provided throughout the day to keep you going.
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9. Do I need to prepare before attending?Although it is not necessary to prepare for the course, the more you put in the more you will get out. Ensuring that you know the management of common orthopaedic emergencies and are familiar with your portfolio is a good start. The free materials and reading list found on this website should suffice.
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10. I didn't get a place on the course. Are there any future dates?ST3 Ortho Mock Interview Course is held in December and February of each interview year.
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11. How long does the course last?The course last the whole day from 0930-1630.
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13. Are there any discounts available?Yes. For candidates attending the Interview Weekend (Both Knowledge Course and Mock Interview Course) a discounted rate is available.
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14. Are there any extras or bonuses?Prior to attending the course you will be asked to complete a short summary sheet similar to the self-assessment questions appearing in the ST3 online application. By analysing this together with your CV ahead of time interviewers at the portfolio station will be able to more accurately provide personalised feedback while ensuring that the station runs to time.
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15. What is the success rate of candidates from previous courses?The OI Mock interview course is the most successful and popular in the UK. In 2017 8 of the top 10 candidates attended. We are delighted that of the 32 candidates who attended both our knowledge and interview courses in 2016 91% secured posts within their chosen deanery. 86% of candidates even managed to secure a post in their top 5 deanery-ranked hospitals. Overall 96.4% secured a national training number.
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