Ophthalmology ST1 – Portfolio Preparation (2020/21)
Are you committed to applying for an Ophthalmology training post or are considering Ophthalmology as a possible career choice? This e-Course is designed to help you develop a personalised strategy to securing the illustrious 7-year run-through job. Whether you’re preparing for an application in a few years time or have only a few weeks until the interview, we aim to provide you with all the tools necessary to maximise your chances.
Main Features
- Shortcuts and secrets to efficiently boosting your portfolio in the shortest period of time possible.
- Concise, clear and to the point. Your time is precious, we’re not going to waste it.
- The true marking criteria. The official documentation is misleading, we’ll clarify exactly where the pitfalls are.
- Honest, realistic and practical advice. We’re aware of the competition ratios, we’ll show you how to conquer them.
- Full editable document templates. Maximum marks with minimal effort.
- Step-by step guides on publishing letters to the editor, case reports and original research. We also show you how to secure international presentations.
Who is the Instructor?
- Dr Haaris Shiwani is an Ophthalmology ST1 who achieved a near maximum score in the portfolio in the 2019/2020 application cycle. Dr Shiwani graduated from Trinity College Dublin in 2018 before commencing the Academic Foundation Programme in the North West of England. He is an experienced educator with significant expertise in publishing and presenting letters, case reports and original research. Dr Shiwani has published over 15 peer reviewed papers in high impact factor journals including the New England Journal of Medicine and JAMA Ophthalmology. He has worked tirelessly to ensure every possible secret and shortcut is incorporated into this course so that applicants with a passion for Ophthalmology are not restricted from entering the field because of a tedious application process.
Ophthalmology Application Portfolio e-Course
An introduction to the Ophthalmology Specialist Training Application and the role of the portfolio. The course structure is also outlined.
The first section of the portfolio, often overlooked but critical to get right.
The qualifications section is simple yet candidates often question what should be included.
A confusing section for most candidates as to what can earn them points. We provide the most practical strategy for dealing with this difficult section.
A beautiful section for the enthusiastic candidate. This is where you start gaining some portfolio momentum.
Quick and easy points once you know the approach.
A simple section with massive potential for easy points.
A very daunting section for some. A beautiful section for the prepared candidate. We go through how you can easily become the latter.
A step by step guide on how you can quickly and efficiently publish quality original research. This is where you start overtaking the competition.
The marking criteria are quite vague with regards to this section. We hope to provide candidates with some clarity regarding this.
A misleadingly simple appearing section. Some detrimental pitfalls to be aware of! Points allocation may not be as it seems!
Learn to rack up the points easily and get ahead of the curve.
An ambiguous section of the portfolio. We provide some structure to your strategy for gaining maximum points here.
Worth the same amounts of points as a PhD. Don't lose a single mark here!
Parting advice on how to take advantage of your situation, regardless of where you may currently stand.