Preparing for a Career in Surgery 31st October 2026

Ready to apply for Core Surgical Training? Get up-to-date insights into the recruitment process, perfect your portfolio and tackle interview questions with confidence.

The morning programme is open to all registered delegates. 1-to-1 portfolio clinics and mock interview sessions are available by separate booking only, offering personalised feedback from experienced surgeons. Please note that unless you have specifically booked a portfolio clinic or mock interview slot, your registration provides access to the morning talks only.

LIMITED SPACES are available for 1-to-1 sessions.

Fee: Free ASiT Member event. A £60 refundable deposit is required when booking a portfolio clinic or mock interview session and will be refunded following attendance.

Programme

08:45 - 09:00    Registration
09:00 - 09:05    Welcome address
09:05 - 09:30    Core Surgical Training (CST): How to Apply & What to Expect
09:30 - 09:50    Routes into Academic Surgery
09:50 - 10:15    MRSA Overview 
10:15 - 10:30    Passing MRCS Part A
10:30 - 10:45    BREAK
10:45 - 11:00    Portfolio –  Building a stand-out portfolio
11:00 - 11:15    Interview – How to answer Clinical scenarios
11:15 - 11:30    Interview – Portfolio 
11:30 - 11:45    Interview – Medicolegal & Ethical Topics
11:45 - 12:20    LUNCH
12:20 - 12:40    General Surgery
12:40 - 13:00    Vascular Surgery
13:00 - 13:20    Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery
13:20 - 13:40    Breast Surgery
13:40 - 13:55    BREAK
13:55 - 14:15    Plastic Surgery
14:15 - 14:35    Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) Surgery
14:35 - 14:55    Transplant surgery
14:55 - 15:15    Urology
15:15 - 15:30    BREAK
15:30 - 15:50    Paediatric Surgery 
15:50 - 16:10    Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS)
16:10 - 16:30    Cardiothoracic Surgery
16:30 - 16:50    Neurosurgery
16:50 - 17:00    Conclusion