This year, many IMGs – international medical graduates – have been shortlisted for BST – Basic specialty training interview in different specialties. I know this because many such candidates have contacted me for interview guidance. Therefore, I decided to write this blog to help everyone. But, before you read any further, I’d advise you toContinue reading “BST Interview – Prep guide”
Category Archives: Training in Ireland
GP training interview: What to expect and how to prepare?
First of all, congratulations to all those who got shortlisted for the interviews for GP training by ICGP – Irish college of general practitioners! The good news is that if you’ve made it so far then you only need to work a little harder and in the right direction and you’ll get through! However, theContinue reading “GP training interview: What to expect and how to prepare?”
Ireland GP training – Application process
What is a GP? As per google, a general practitioner (GP) is a “doctor based in the community who treats patients with minor or chronic illnesses and refers those with serious conditions to a hospital.” I explained this for my Pakistani counterparts who often wonder what a GP is because there is no such conceptContinue reading “Ireland GP training – Application process”
The 10th Blog Anniversary – Top 10 posts
A burning soul with an ambition to change the world! That’s why I started this blog. Over the course of the past 10 years, I’ve written about social responsibility; motivational sessions and the lessons I learnt from them; fictional stories with a moral undertone; satirical or emotional account of events; book reviews; my opinion aboutContinue reading “The 10th Blog Anniversary – Top 10 posts”
Work experience in an Irish Hospital – Part 1
Got accepted in an Irish hospital as an SHO or Registrar? Anxious about what to expect and how to prepare for it? Well, this blog is just for you then. Firstly, lets discuss from an SHO – Senior house officer point of view. As I’ve worked in medical and allied wards so I will makeContinue reading “Work experience in an Irish Hospital – Part 1”