frca

[lisa]

And so the online application system opens today! And I can imagine most students will be quite surprised to find that it is actually nothing like last years! While they have kept a component of the 'non academic example' and 'academic' examples the rest of the questions are, to be honest, absolutely ridiculous; I have included the questions below for those have an interest in the whole MTAS/ FP application:

Total score out of 85.

Ranking by med school:
45 points for top quartile,
40 for 2nd,
35 for 3rd,
40 for 4th.

Application form:
out of 40
each question counting 6 points (academic acheivements only contribute 4 points.)

1.) Give an example of a non-academic achievement explaining both the significance to you and the relevance to foundation training

2.) List your academic achievements

3.) Describe an example (not necessarily clinical) of a time when you had to deal with pressure OR overcome a setback/challenge. What did you do and what was the outcome?

4.)Describe an example from your clinical experience where your behaviour enhanced the experience of the patient as the central focus of care. What did you do and what was the outcome?

5.)Describe an example from your own experience (either clinical or non clinical) that has increased your understanding of the importance of team working. What was your role and contribution to the team?

6.) Describe an example of a situation where you had to demonstrate your professionalism and/or integrity. What did you do and what was the outcome?

7.)Describe an example of how your organisation and planning skills have contributed to a significant personal achievement in the last five years. What did you learn from this which is relevant to foundation training?

Oh dear. Does this give an indication of the type of crap they're going to ask for with regards to the specialist run through training applications?