Doctors often lack the skills needed to give them a competitive edge over their colleagues. Despite being academically gifted they leave medical school after six years ill equipped to attain their own career goals. Management skills that are often the most basic to those working for private companies are left out of their undergraduate training. Some simple tips, strategies and well researched advice will empower doctors to develop their own unique career pathway and help them achieve success in their professional life.
This book for all junior doctors aspiring to senior posts such as hospital consultants or GP partners. It systematically and logically examines the entire career process from start to finish, dispelling common myths and advising doctors on how to break down their career into sections and tackle them one at a time. Planning a career should be like sitting an exam. Each chapter is devoted to one aspect of the career pathway with some areas having multiple chapters, such how to choose the right research area to help you get ahead and how to apply for funding to further your career.
| Contributors | p. 9 |
| Acknowledgements | p. 10 |
| Introduction | p. 11 |
| ST3 applications | p. 13 |
| ST3 interviews | p. 26 |
| Specialist examinations | p. 49 |
| General practice | p. 67 |
| Managing your finances | p. 85 |
| Conferences, courses and networking skills | p. 100 |
| Research: getting in | p. 111 |
| Research: getting results | p. 123 |
| Teaching | p. 134 |
| Management | p. 149 |
| Fellowships and working abroad | p. 161 |
| Becoming a specialist: the rabbit in the hat | p. 176 |
| Choosing your final job… and the consultant interview | p. 190 |
| Now you're at the top… what next? | p. 200 |
| Index | p. 216 |
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ISBN: 9781853159299
ISBN-10: 1853159298
Audience:
Professional
Format:
Paperback
Language:
English
Number Of Pages: 224
Published: 22nd July 2012
Dimensions (cm): 23.3 x 15.9
x 2.2
Weight (kg): 0.388