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UK Future Surgeons Maximising Point in the Dr Louise Darwich CT1What We Will CoverTimeline of Application → Applications Open – Thursday 26th October 2023 → Applications Close - Thursday 23rd November 2023 → Invitation to MSRA - Tuesday 19th December 2023 → MSRA - Thursday 4th January and Tuesday 16th January 2024 → Evidence Upload Window - Thursday 8th February – Wednesday 14th February 2024 → Invite to Interview - Thursday 8th February 2024 → Interviews – Monday 19th February and Wednesday 29th February 2024 → Initial Offers - Tuesday 26th March 2024How Applications are ScoredCommitment to Specialty – Operative Experience Evidence required for confirmation of operative experience •This must be provided in the eLogbook format (www.elogbook.org.uk) •Consolidation report for each specialty to include: • The summary sheet of the consolidation report. • Detailing the number of procedures undertaken and the date range of the operations undertaken. • Signed by a consultant with their full name, GMC number (or equivalent) and the date they signed it. • Involvement in procedures can include all of those assisted or supervised, but should not include those simply Observed, or those that all UK trainees are expected to have signed off as part of their foundation competencies. • Please do not provide a copy of your entire logbookCommitment to Specialty - Conferences Evidence required for confirmation of surgical conferences •Copy of conference attendance certificate detailing the below. • Name of applicant. • Name of conference. • Organising body. • Date of conference. • Where appropriate detailing CPD points. Only 1 document should be uploaded for each surgical conference (certificate of attendance for each conference in a single document) surgical elective/placement or taster. Any further documents uploaded will not be considered by assessors.Commitment to Specialty – Surgical Experience Evidence required for confirmation of Surgical placement A signed letter/document on official letterhead by your educational supervisor including: •the surgical placement and hospital •the dates undertaken, •name of supervisor and their GMC no (or corresponding national medical registration equivalent) or •a print out copy of your foundation placements signed as above Candidates should note that the verification panel does not have access to Oriel so cannot see previous placements. Evidence required for confirmation of Surgical taster A signed letter/document on official letterhead by your educational supervisor including: •the surgical placement and hospital •the dates undertaken, •name of supervisor and their GMC no (or corresponding national medical registration equivalent) A surgical taster must have covered at least 5 days in total though does not need to be undertaken in consecutive days. A 5-day surgical taster booked for 2024 will receive 0 points.Commitment to SpecialtyQuality Improvement/Clinical Audit Copy of audit project presentation outlining scope and impact (findings and improvements achieved) of project or summary of the project detailing scope and impact of the project. and A letter from supervising consultant or QI/audit project stating level of involvement to satisfy the requirements described in the table above. The letter must be signed (can be digital signature to reproduce a physical signature) and include: •the name of the consultant and GMC number (or corresponding national medical registration equivalent) •the dateQuality Improvement/Clinical Audit A copy of the audit presentation must be provided to allow for presentation point scoring A letter of acceptance from the meeting where presented confirming: •the project title •the presenting author •the date A copy of the meeting programme displaying the project and presenting author will also be acceptable.Quality Improvement/Clinical AuditPresentations/PublicationsPresentations/PublicationsTeaching Experience/QualificationsTeaching Experience/Qualifications •Letter from Consultant confirming involvement in designing and organizing teaching programme. The letter must be signed (can be electronic signature) and include: • consultant and their GMC number (or corresponding national medical registration equivalent) • dates of activity And •Evidence of formal feedback such as participant surveys or ISCP assessment. Please ensure the audience demographic is anonymised. Or •Letter from Consultant confirming involvement in delivering teaching and that participant formal feedback has been reviewed as acceptable. The letter must be signed (can be electronic signature) and include: • consultant name and GMC number (or corresponding national medical registration equivalent) • dates of activityTeaching Experience/QualificationsTeaching Experience/Qualifications •Copy of Degree/Postgraduate qualification Certificate to include: • the applicant name • the awarding institution • the date of the award or •Copy of certificate confirming attendance at substantial training in teaching methods to include: • the applicant name • the awarding institution • the date of the award or •Copy of certificate confirming attendance in teaching methods to include: • the applicant name • the awarding institution • the date of the awardTeaching Experience/QualificationsUseful Links Core Surgical Training Recruitment & the Portfolio Assessment Core Surgical Training Self Assessment Scoring Guidance for Candidates | Medical Hub (hee.nhs.uk) CST Recruitment & Application Guide 2024 | MedCourse How to Maximise Points in the 2024 Core Surgical Training (CST) Interview Portfolio (medibuddy.co.uk)Portfolio Tips