Welcome to a new episode of our new Mini-series on Applying to Specialty Training!
This is our third episode of the series and the much awaited episode on APPLYING TO SURGICAL TRAINING! We are discussing application to surgical core training (CST). Dr Salma and Dr Bobby who have successfully
applied this year share their experience and some amazing advice for all applicants. We discuss the different steps including the MSRA exam, the surgical portfolio and the CST interview. Surgical core training has become increasingly more competitive and this is a must listen to episode!
Our speakers in this episode:
-Our host for this series: Dr Nikki Nabavi, new FY1 Doctor
-Our guest: Dr Salma Khatun, incoming Core surgical training (Paeds Surgery subspecialty) in London, contact via Instagram @mbchb_life
-Our guest: Dr Bobby Hwang, new Core surgical training (Orthopaedics subspecialty) in KSS, contact via LinkedIn Robert Hwang
-Additional voice note by Ms Helen Chidera Ota, ST3 general surgery South Thames deanery
-Additional voice note by Ms Clara Munro, Senior Registrar in General Surgery in North East of England
Our sponsor for this series is the Medical Defence Union. Hear more about them here: https://www.themdu.com/
Mentioned in this episode: (none sponsored)
-MSRA exam resources: Passmed, Passtest, MCQ bank, Best medical practice
-Interview resources: MediBuddy portal, Core Surgery interview book
