Core Surgery 2013
Ranking
After shortlisting, rank is based on interview scores. If tied, then marks based on Clinical Audit, Teaching and Publications/Presentations.
3 stations with 2 interviewers per station asking 2 questions each worth 18 marks:
3 x 2 x 2 x 18 = 216 marks in total
Interview Stations
- Management – 2 scenarios
- Clinical station – 2 scenarios
- Portfolio – (see below)
Portfolio station marks
- 5 marks: Publications & presentations, Teaching, Audit, Commitment to Specialty
- 4 marks: Clinical procedures, Exceptional Undergraduate/FY performance
- 3 marks: Courses, Leadership,
- 2 marks: Degrees
Clinical station marks
- Clinical skills & Knowledge
- Judgement under pressure & prioritisation
- Communication
Two questions marked in 3 areas. Each area marked out of 6 by 2 interviewers.
6: outstanding, 5: excellent, 4: good, 3: borderline
Management station marks
- Probity & Professional integrity, Safety & Ethics
- Judgement under pressure & prioritisation
- Communication
Two questions marked in 3 areas. Each area marked out of 6 by 2 interviewers.
6: outstanding, 5: excellent, 4: good, 3: borderline