Preparing a Surgical Portfolio

26th July

09:00 to 15:00

This FREE one-day virtual course is designed for medical students, foundation doctors and Junior Clinical Fellows who are planning to apply for Core Surgical Training.

The course provides a comprehensive overview of each component of the CST portfolio, offering practical guidance on how to maximise your achievements, meet the portfolio requirements and plan your activities well in advance of your application.

Delivered by experienced faculty and specialist speakers, each session will focus on a key portfolio domain, with 20–30 minutes of expert guidance followed by an interactive 20-minute Q&A, giving delegates the opportunity to ask questions and gain practical advice from those with first-hand experience.

Topics include:

• Building a Surgical Logbook
• Clinical Audit and Quality Improvement Projects (QIPs)
• Research and Oral Presentations
• Teaching and Training
• Optimising your Portfolio for CST Success

Whether you are just beginning to build your portfolio or looking to strengthen your application before applying, this course will provide you with the knowledge and strategies needed to approach each portfolio domain with confidence.