'Build Me Up Buttercup' is the seminal song from The Foundations and is a tale as old as time. It portrays the story of unrequited love, lovesick fools pining after the object of their desires, constantly being let down and messed around. And just like The Foundations, foundation doctors across the land endure a similar experience trying to claw their way into Core Surgical Training. And worst of all, HEE never call when they say they will!

Today we're joined by Helen Cashman (Health Education Yorks & the Humber) and Kaso Ari (Health Education East of England) and we talk about how they cobbled together an application, the abusive relationship you strike up with Oriel, practicing presentations to the point of police intervention, and their tips and tricks for avoiding the heartbreak getting in. We had a great time doing this episode talking about CST applications, because to be honest, if you don't laugh, you'll cry...

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