1-to-1 Preparation
Designed for ST3 Dermatology applicants who want to get as close to the real thing as possible
Data-driven approach
We’ll leave no stone unturned in your preparation for the big day. As with all DermCoach courses, our 1-to-1 course is informed by extensive research. We perform thematic analysis on previous interview rounds to establish the focus of interview panels.
By harnessing our research, you will be in the best position to glean from the lessons learned during previous interview rounds.
Gain the competitive edge
Your tutor has authentic knowledge of the interview process, having both been through the dermatology interview as well as preparing numerous candidates for successful applications. Studies have shown that there is a direct correlation between quantity of preparation and successful interview outcomes. There is, however, data to suggest that practice that replicates the pressure of the day is likely to result in superior candidate performance.
Why allow the first time you face the dermatology panel to be the highest stakes interview of your career? We can help you identify where you are at in your preparation as well as identifying fruitful areas for further work – these additional points may make the difference between getting in or not.
Tailored
We are able to structure the 1-to-1 preparation bespoke to your individual needs. While we generally recommend that we conduct a mock interview covering all three stations, we are mindful of your needs. As such, we will contact you prior to your scheduled session to establish your learning objectives enabling us to tailor the session to your needs. For example, if you need extra work on Clinical Scenarios, we can make this the point of focus of the session
What will I learn?
Where you’re up to in your preparation
- A 1-to-1 session can be an effective litmus test to help you objectively establish where you’re up to in your preparation
Identify areas of strength
- Positive feedback can be helpful for candidates to mentally frame the interview in a positive light. This can be helpful under the pressure of the big day
Identify areas for further development
- Increasingly well-prepared candidates for dermatology posts mean that you cannot afford a poor performance at an individual station. Identifying areas for further development is a good thing – this means that you can score even more highly than you would have otherwise!
Objective scoring of your interview performance
- Your tutor will provide you a scored outcome report after the 1-to-1 to help you focus your learning until the interview day
Course structure
The course is conducted at a time and date convenient to you. The available slots can be booked using the Book Now link at the bottom of this page.
Location: Online
Duration: 90 minutes
Price: £195
Station 1 – Research and Academic medicine
Your understanding of research/academic medicine issues will be assessed via the use of an abstract which will be provided to you for a short time to consider before starting the question.
Upon receiving the document, read it in full and then consider the main points, important areas, potential application of any findings; and be critical in your analysis.
Station 2 – Clinical scenario
At the start of this question you will read a clinical situation to consider. Interviewers will provide you with some information about a patient to ask for your initial response and will follow this up with a series of follow-on probes relating to the diagnosis and management of this case.
Clinical scenario considerations
The scenario will describe a hypothetical clinical situation which has arisen in which you are, or have become, involved. Some points to consider when reviewing the scenario and preparing for discussion are:
- What steps you would take
- Any potential treatments possible
- Any further information you would gather
- How you would go about communicating with any people (eg patients, family members,
colleagues) involved in the scenario
You should also consider any other factors you deem appropriate, using your experience and professional judgement.
Station 3 – Suitability and commitment
This question will focus on your suitability for and commitment to ST3 training in the specialty and give you opportunity to expand on the information provided in your application form. To facilitate this, we will ask you to send us your application form answers ahead of your interview.
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