ST3 Interview Clinical Course
Designed for applicants who wish to optimise their performance
Data-driven approach
We’ll leave no stone unturned in your preparation for the big day. As with all DermCoach courses, our clinical course is informed by extensive quantitative research. This eliminates much of the guesswork involved in answering questions.
By harnessing our research, we aim to put you in the best position to deal with any and everything that you can encounter. We survey candidates from previous rounds to gain a flavour of the types of questions that the panel is using. This is a dynamic process with areas of focus varying based on current events (e.g. COVID-19 related skin rashes)
Gain the competitive edge
Dermatology is the most competitive of medical specialties with increasingly well-prepared candidates. In contrast to other branches of internal medicine, there is a fair chance that you may never had a rotation in clinical dermatology. When you’re facing down the barrel of the clinical scenario, this can be a significant source of anxiety for candidates. Worry no more – we will cover the key material in our comprehensive one day clinical course.
Tailored
Reading dermatology textbooks which are designed for other contexts is not the most efficient way to nail the clinical station. We have designed this course exclusively for the purpose of enabling delegates to confidently solve any clinical scenario. Would you use a hammer to open up a watermelon? No? Use the right tool for the right job.
What will I learn?
Understand what the panel wants
- Despite the fact that you are competing for a role as a Specialist Registrar in Dermatology, you are being assessed at the level of a competent and safe Senior House Officer.
- Knowing this can help you answer questions using the appropriate lens.
Know what you’re walking into
- The format of the clinical scenario can vary significantly. We’ll ensure you’re not caught by surprise.
Complete syllabus coverage
- We have mapped our entire course to ensure that you meet the threshold of safe, competent practice across the entire medical curriculum.
- We emphasise the role of deploying the correct principles to ensure that you can work your way through even the most difficult scenarios. (Often, it’s easier to score highly on the more difficult scenarios as the bar is set lower!)
Worked example bank
- we’ll work through numerous practical scenarios with you. Applying the processes in real-time helps reinforce the theoretical frameworks. We will also provide you with further work within the course guide to enable self-study after the course.
Course structure
The course doesn’t presuppose any pre-existing knowledge – we’ll take you from zero to hero in one day! It’s hard work – ensure you’re well-rested to make the best of it.
Course date: Saturday 16th September 2023
Location: Online
Cost: £250 – use discount code success123 to receive a £50 discount when booking both the Interview and Clinical Courses together.
Please note: you are usually able to recover the cost of the course from your Study Leave Budget.
9am – Introduction and overview
Who are we and why are we doing this?
9.10am – Inflammatory Skin Conditions
This is a broad topic and covers the heavy hitters – including eczema and psoriasis
10am – Bullous Disorders
All that blisters is not bullous pemphigoid or pemphigus
10.45am – Break
11am – Common Skin Infections
Think bacteria, virus and fungi
12 noon – Cutaneous Drug Eruptions
We’ll give you the toolkit to work through these and identify red flags
1pm – Lunch
1.45pm – Skin cancer & Dermoscopy
Lesions can sometimes throw people. Be prepared!
2.45pm – Vasculitis & Systemic Diseases
Don’t neglect your general medical knowledge. We’ll help you bring this to the table.
3.45pm – Break
4pm – Dermatological Emergencies
One of the most commonly tested topics at interview.
5pm – Q&A
We will leave no question unanswered during this session.
5.15pm – Close
It’s only bye and not goodbye. You’ll have our course handbook to work through.
Book your place
Our methods deliver results. The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today.
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