Core Surgical training (CST) | Q & A Session - Instagram | An IMG perspective.

Finally, I’m back! Sorry for going AWOL! This video was recorded on International Women’s Day 💃which happened to be on the same day as the Holi festival

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If you are an international medical graduate (IMG) interested in pursuing core surgical training💉🩺💊 in the UK, this video is for you. I hope to provide valuable information and insight to help you navigate the process and make informed decisions about your career in surgery.

In this video. I will address some of the common questions 🤨 and dilemmas 🤔 faced by international medical graduates interested in pursuing core surgical training (CST) / surgery residency in the UK.

As an IMG, I understand that the application process and training structure can be confusing and daunting, so I have tried my best to answer the questions and provide guidance on the matter.

LINKS 🔗 :

1. Competition Ratios: Year-wise Competition ratios of each speciality
https://medical.hee.nhs.uk/medical-tr...

2. Cardiothoracic Surgery: Specification, portfolio matrix and requirement
https://wessex.hee.nhs.uk/medical-den...

3. Application process for CST:
https://medical.hee.nhs.uk/medical-tr...

4. 2023 CST Self-Assessment Scoring Guidance:
https://medical.hee.nhs.uk/medical-tr...

5. 2023 person Specification: You will find all specialities ranging from ST1 to ST3/ST4
https://specialtytraining.hee.nhs.uk/...

6. ST3 Plastic Surgery Portfolio Requirement:
http://www.nimdta.gov.uk/wp-content/u...

7. eLogbook - the Pan-Surgical Electronic Logbook:
https://www.elogbook.org/

Check out our other CST interview Video
- Pathway to Core Surgical Training (CST) | An IMG Experience :
   • Pathway to Core Surgical Training (CS...  

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