Introduction to the Medical Portfolio: What you need to know

Name: Introduction to the Medical Portfolio: What you need to know
Start: 2024-12-05T18:00:00+00:00
End: 2024-12-05T19:00:00+00:00

5th Dec 2024

6:00 - 7:00pm (GMT)

General (internal) medicine

General surgery

5th Dec 2024

6:00 - 7:00pm (GMT)

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Description

Join the BIMA Preclinical Education Team for an engaging online session on crafting a compelling medical portfolio. This interactive talk will guide medical students through the importance of a portfolio, when to start building one, and what to include for success in competitive specialties. Key topics include:

Why Portfolios Matter: Showcasing your skills, knowledge, and interest to employers.
Timeline for Development: Strategic planning for Core Surgical Training (CST) and Internal Medicine Training (IMT).
Essential Components: Academic achievements, teaching experience, presentations, research, QIPs, and leadership roles.
Specialty Focus: Tailoring your portfolio for competitive specialties like neurosurgery and paediatrics.
How BIMA Can Help: Opportunities for teaching, research, leadership, and presenting through BIMA initiatives.

Whether you’re just starting your medical journey or looking to refine your strategy, this session provides actionable insights and resources to build a standout portfolio. Don’t miss this opportunity to get ahead with expert advice and tailored support from BIMA.

Summary

The BIMA Preclinical Education Team is offering an engaging and interactive online talk introducing the Medical Portfolio and its importance. The session aims to guide medical students on building a successful, compelling portfolio highlighting their skills, knowledge, and interests and will also provide strategic planning for special training. There will be an opportunity to learn how to tailor your portfolio for competitive specialties and understand how to utilize BIMA initiatives to enhance your portfolio. This session is perfect for both budding medical students and established medical professionals seeking to refine their portfolio strategy.

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Learning objectives

Understand the importance and value of having a well-crafted medical portfolio for professional growth and career progression.
Gain knowledge on the optimal timeline for the development of a potent portfolio, focusing specifically on core surgical training (CST) and internal medicine training (IMT).
Learn about the essential components of a compelling portfolio, including academic achievements, teaching experience, presentations, research, quality improvement projects (QIPs), and leadership roles.
Recognize how to tailor portfolios for various competitive specialties such as neurosurgery and pediatrics, depending on individual interest and career aspirations.
Discover the support and opportunities provided by BIMA in portfolio-building activities including teaching, research, leadership, and presenting.

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