GP ST: Stage 3 Assessment Handbook By: Dr Raj Thakkar ISBN: 9781905635474 Number of pages:   168 Published: 04 February 2008 Publisher:   PasTest

Aligned to the national person specification, this book assists those taking the GPST Stage 3 assessment. Sections cover the structured interview, written prioritisation, group and communication tasks. Includes practice scenarios, advice and tips on point scoring, suggestions for research to encourage and develop 'GP' thinking.

Ideal for F2 doctors, SHOs and all those applying for GPVTS placement 

•  Encompasses practical, everyday aspects of GP specialty, with  sample material on all areas to be covered in the assessment, allowing users to assess their awareness of appropriate conduct in complex, professional circumstances
• Encourages exploration and offers suggestions in response, helping candidates to develop reasoning, learning and understanding
• Includes a chapter of ‘important topics’ providing explanations to some of the unfamiliar jargon, central to life in general practice
• Features inspiring anecdotes, hints and tips from GP ST doctors, previously successful in the exam, as well as tips on what the examiners are looking for and how to gain maximumpoints

“A must have for any doctor applying for the GP training scheme. It brings insight and clarity in to a process which has been the subject of much speculation and uncertainty. The book provides an excellent range of content … with an emphasis on the type of clinical scenarios that candidates can expect to face on the assessment day.”

Dr Stephanie Coughlin, F2 Doctor,Bedford Hospital

“This easy-to-use book is equipped with valuable advice, practice questions and role plays that will hone your skills for the big day. There are also bullet-point summaries of how to approach the group discussion, mock surgery and prioritisation tasks that the assessment day will contain.

This invaluable book will put you well ahead of the competition.  I wish it had been around when I was sitting my exams!”