CotEcast #7 - Shownotes

Title: Applying to ST3 - and Geriatrics!

Date: 20/01/2015

Host(s): Pete

Guest(s): Mark & Vicky Gibson

Opening Question: What would you call a group of Geriatricians?

Main Topic: Applying to be a Geriatrics Reg

Discussion Points:

• Why pick Geriatrics over other medical specialties?
• The application form: tips on how to score well on audit, presentations, publications, teaching
• Commitment to specialty - how to show you have some
• Interview experiences and tips

References, Links and Resources:

RCPE Conference - Pushing the Boundaries of Geriatric Medicine

Geriatrics for Juniors

www.medicalcareers.nhs.uk

British Geriatrics Society

CotEcast Commandments:

1. Be yourself, and be enthusiastic
2. Speak to other people in the specialty
3. Join the BGS

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