THE APPLICATION TIMELINE
07/08/2022
INTRODUCTION TO THE SFP & CLINICAL ACADEMIA
Introduction to the SFP from Dr Maia Osborne-Grinter (AF2 Research, Severn Deanery)
A talk on careers in Clinical Academia by Professor Robert Hinchliffe (Head of Surgery AFP, Severn Deanery)
Talks on experiences and Q&A with other academic trainees.
14/08/2022
BOOSTING YOUR CV
Led by Dr Alex Gordon (AF2 Education, Peninsula Deanery)
- What is sought after in an SFP candidate? – the SFP person specification
- How to maximise your achievements
- How to score points for the SFP
- Q&A session with current academic trainees
21/08/2022
CHOOSING YOUR SFP
Led by Dr Ella Tumelty (AF2 Research, London Deanery) & Dr Ross Wilson (AF1 Education).
- What an SFP offers (and what it doesn’t)
- The benefits of doing an SFP
- Personal experiences
- Q&A
28/08/2022
WHITE SPACE QUESTIONS
Led by Dr Zaha Kamran (AF2 Education, Yorkshire & Humber Deanery)
- A general approach to the WSQs
- Do’s and dont’s
- WSQ question breakdowns
- Example WSQ answers
11/09/2022
INTERVIEWS: CLINICAL STATION
Led by Dr Hannah Reilly (AF2 Education, Yorkshire & Humber Deanery).
- Structure of the SFP clinical station
- Tips on structuring your answers
- Clinical emergencies
- Ethical questions
18/09/2022
INTERVIEWS: CRITICAL APPRAISAL
Led by Dr Antonia Mentel (AF2 Research, Severn Deanery)
- Structure of the SFP interview
- How to critically appraise a paper
- Structuring your answers
25/09/2022
INTERVIEWS: PERSONAL
Led by Dr Aiman Aslam (AF1 Research, London Deanery)
- What makes an effective academic clinician
- How to demonstrate your strengths
- Preparing to talk about your CV
- Q&A