Mersey ST3 Shortlisting Criteria 2009 Candidate Identification
Shortlister Identification
Points
Previous relevant experience outside Anaesthesia: (Max 3 points) 6 months in relevant acute medical or surgical training post Score 2 Extra degrees (Max 4 points)
First class honours MSc//MPhil PhD / UK MD Full MRCP/ FRCS/ MRCOG
Score:
1
1
2
2
points
Examinations (max 4 points) Final FRCA : Score 4 If no final FRCA, score for Primary FRCA passed at 1st or 2nd attempt Score 2 If Primary FRCA MCQ only, but passed in Sept 08 or Feb 09 within 20m of starting anaesthesia Score 2 Courses (Max 2 points) ALS ALERT APLS ATLS Score: 1 1 1 1 Prizes (1 point) Presentations (Max score 4 points) Any number to major national or international meeting: Poster presentation or presentation to regional meeting (no marks for departmental presentation) Published papers (Max score 4 points) Any number in recognised peer reviewed journal: Evidence of current participation in original research project Score 3 Score 1
Score 3 Score 1
Teaching (Max score 3 points) Award points only for clearly defined roles: Score 1 point per role Instructor status by ALSG or training to teach Score 1 Audit (Max 6 points) Audit Description :For original idea and clarity of aim/purpose: Score 1 For method and individual participation: Score 1 For conclusion and useful outcome Score 1 For completing cycle Score 1 Additional Audit History 0 audits 1-2 audits >2audits Score: 0 1 2 Management and Leadership (Max score 3 points) Role of leadership (e.g. chairman, rota maker) Score 1 per role up to 2 roles Involvement in committee: Score 1 point per role Other achievements (Max score 3 points) Evidence of organisation, planning, teamwork, leadership and persistence: Score 1 per example, up to max 2 Clarity of presentation of own role: Score 1 Clinical and interpersonal skills (Max score 3 points) Appropriate choice of situation, and why it was a problem: Score 1 Clear explanation of how the applicant’s interpersonal skills helped: Score 1 Account demonstrates respect for all parties to the situation: Score 1 Personal Statement (Max score 3 points) Clearly structured statement: Score 1 Realistic insight into the specialties of Anaesthesia and Intensive care: Score 1 Evidence of awareness of own abilities and limitations: Score 1 Written communication (Max 2 points) Whole form completed clearly, well-structured with few spelling or typing errors Score 2
TOTAL (max 44)