Main description:

"Being a GP is a rewarding and challenging experience. It is also an exciting time to choose general practice as a career pathway and this book provides expert and helpful step-by-step guidance into general practice specialty training."
Professor Neil Jackson, Royal College of General Practitioners, UK

Thinking of becoming a GP and succeeding in getting that GP training post? Then this is the ideal revision tool for you with everything you need to know in one concise yet comprehensive book.

All you need to achieve success in one handy book
Complete coverage of the application process through to situational judgement and election centre assessment, plus job offer, allocation, and hot topics in general practice
Learn from experts and others who have recently been through the process
Practical advice and essential tips to make sure that you excel in your application
Explains what sets good candidates apart and how to stand out from the crowd
Written in a down-to-earth and engaging style

An essential text for all applicants to the general practice specialty training programme and similar higher examinations, this book is your recipe for success.

Contents:

Applying for general practice specialty training: Introduction to general practice. Introduction to GP specialty training. GP specialty training entry process: The four-stage entry process. Skills assessed by the GP ST entry process: The GP National Person Specification. Stage 1: Application form: Registration and the on-line application. Stage 2: Situational judgement assessment: Introduction to situational judgement tests. Insider's guide to answering SJT questions. Clinical problem solving: questions and answers. Professional dilemmas: questions and answers. Stage 3: Selection centre assessment: Introduction to the selection centre assessment. Simulation exercise. Written prioritization exercise. Stage 4: Offer and allocation: Successful application to GP specialty training. Unsuccessful application to GP specialty training. Hot topics: Hot topics you should know about.