MY ACADEMIC CLINICAL FELLOWSHIP INTERVIEW EXPERIENCE AND TIPS!

NIHR links:-
Integrated Academic Training Info
www.nihr.ac.uk...
ACF Application Info
www.nihr.ac.uk...
Helpful interview books:-
Secrets of Success: Getting into Academic Medicine - www.amazon.co....
Medical Interviews (3rd Edition): A comprehensive guide to CT, ST & Registrar Interview Skills - Over 120 medical interview questions, techniques and NHS topics explained - www.amazon.co....
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[@docthomas8717]

Did you have to have prior research experience 😢 or have done anything research related prior to the interview?

[@harshanaperera3627]

Great video, thanks What sort of statistical questions they might provide you, like a forest plot, abstract paper, anything else?

[@beegirl1948]

This is so great! 😃 thanks Dr Efi

[@doctorefi]

Thank you Blessing! :D

[@Sharvari]

Thank you so so much for outlining it all so well! Congratulations! :D

[@alinuh5564]

Thanks for sharing I will do mine soon

[@mustafaaljarshawi8373]

Thanks alot Efi this video is really helpful. I have my interview in round 2 on 10th May, would u mind me taking a 30 min of ur time for a mock with u at anytime u r free before the 10th? I would really love to have a mock with u and learn from your experience before sitting my actual interview.

[@doctorefi]

Congratulations on your interview! Feel free to email me at [e-mail] and we can try to work something out :)

[@mustafaaljarshawi8373]

@@doctorefi thank you so much!! dropped u an email now ☺️

[@adelnegm6299]

thank you so much for a good knowledge. doc I do not know anything about academic fellowship may do you recommend a course or a book to start

[@doctorefi]

This book could be a good resource - How to Succeed in the Academic Clinical Interview by Wei Keith Tan and Rory J. Piper

[@omneyaahmed3866]

Congratulations...Is there a specific timing to start ACF... begining of speciality training or l could apply from the start of core training? Does it require CREST Form?

[@doctorefi]

You usually start it at the beginning of speciality training, however I know GP trainees can apply in ST1 and ST2 in some areas where there are ACF posts available. I believe it is similar for IMT. I found this on the NIHR website - 'Entry level to ACF posts relevant to IMT is from FY2, ST(IMT)1 and ST(IMT)2. It is not possible to undertake an ACF in a group 1 specialty at entry level ST4 i.e entry coming from ST(IMT)3, nor at entry level to Anaesthetics at ST4.' With regards to the CREST form, I believe you'll need to have this to apply for any speciality training in general if you do not have a UKFPCC after completing foundation training (F1/F2), so yes you'll need it to apply for IMT and an ACF. I hope that helps :)

[@doctorefi]

ACF info - www.nihr.ac.uk/documents/2023-nihr-academic-clinical-fellowships-medical-guidance-for-recruitment-and-appointment/31314#:~:text=It%20is%20not%20possible%20to,without%20a%20core%20training%20period.

[@doctorefi]

CREST form info - medical.hee.nhs.uk/medical-training-recruitment/medical-specialty-training/foundation-competencies/certificate-of-readiness/crest-2021

[@prarthanachandra6646]

THANK YOU and congratulations! I’m currently in India and still have to take my PLAB 2. I am very interested in ACF in psychiatry. I wanted to know if I’m eligible for this if I have my CREST form signed from my home country. Also, will my clinical training also be in the same area as my academic training and would I need to apply for these separately?

[@doctorefi]

Hi, thanks for your comment. I'm afraid I don't know much about the PLAB/CREST form process but as long as you're able to prove the competencies required here (whichever way that is), then you should be able to apply for an ACF. I know international medical graduates I have worked with usually work for a few months/up to a year in the UK as a clinical fellow to gain these competences before applying to specialty training. This is usually after they have passed their PLAB exams. You apply for the academic training alongside the clinical specialty training separately, although both through 'oriel', and have to successfully gain a post in both as you usually will not be able to proceed with your academic training if you haven't successfully gained a place for clinical training in your specialty of choice. Your academic/research area will usually be linked to and relevant to your specialty of choice but there is flexibility with it, except you get an 'NIHR themed post' which means your research will need to be within a specific area. I hope that's a bit helpful. Here's a link to more information and all the best with your PLAB 2! www.nihr.ac.uk/funding/nihr-academic-clinical-fellowships-in-medicine-2021/25719