Description
This workshop offers practical advice and guidance for SAS doctors applying for a Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR). It focuses on the types of supporting evidence required, who to approach for a reference, as well as providing practical tips for completing the application process.
Workshop includes:
presentation and Q&A session on the application process from the GMC’s specialist applications team
RCP clinical teaching faculty experienced in assessing CESR applications
up-to-date facts and statistics on application success rates
guidance on supporting evidence and references.
Very good – gave me a clear idea how much evidence I have now and how to start collecting other requirements.
Dr Gona Abdulla, locum consultant (geriatrics), BHR Hospitals
What you will learn
By the end of this workshop doctors will be able to:
appreciate the importance of your personal development and how to plan it
identify and gather evidence required for completing a CESR application
identify appropriate referees to support a CESR application
gain practical tips on completing a CESR application
develop and manage an individual portfolio.
Who should attend?
SAS doctors who are interested in applying for a Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR).
I honestly felt like I was the only person in this position. Brilliant summary of what’s needed to get through the CESR route. Can’t recommend enough.
Dr Kerry Parkinson, SpR (geriatrics), Wirral University Teaching Hospital
Navigating the CESR route
10 December 2018 09:30 to 16:00
Programme
Highlights include:
Purpose of maintaining a portfolio
Links between revalidation and CESR
Presentation from the GMC on the CESR process
Using workplace-based assessment to show ‘equivalence
Practice session: identifying the issues
Self assessment and future planning.