888 Utility of a Virtual Mock Interview Course to Prepare Trainees on UK Core Surgical Training Interviews – a Cross-Sectional Study
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Wise , K
Ebrahim , S
Raja , H
Issue Date
2022
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Published Abstract
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Research Subject Categories::MEDICINE::Surgery
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Aim
To assess the usefulness of a virtual mock interview course to prepare trainees for UK Core Surgical Training (CST) interviews.
Method
Junior doctors interested in applying for CST attended a one-day interview course delivered by highly ranked surgical trainees. All attendees were invited to complete pre- and post-interview course questionnaires to assess usefulness in improving the confidence and preparedness for interviews.
Results
A total of 60 trainees attended the course with an 87% (52/60) response rate to both pre- and post-course surveys. Most trainees were FY2 doctors (50%) applying to CST for the first time (78%). Before the course, 60% of attendees reported feeling “not so confident” for their upcoming interview; 38% of participants felt “somewhat confident” whilst 2% reported feeling “very confident.” 100% of doctors found the pre-mock interview presentations “very useful” or “extremely useful”. Matched data revealed an improvement in attendees’ overall confidence (p<0.0001), with 98% reporting they felt “somewhat” or “very confident” and 2% reporting feeling “extremely confident” about upcoming interviews.
Conclusions
We demonstrate evidence of a successful CST virtual mock interview course that significantly aids preparation and improves confidence for junior doctors.
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K Wise, S Ebrahim, H Raja, 888 Utility of a Virtual Mock Interview Course to Prepare Trainees on UK Core Surgical Training Interviews – a Cross-Sectional Study, British Journal of Surgery, Volume 109, Issue Supplement_6, September 2022, znac269.411, https://doi.org/10.1093/bjs/znac269.411