Here's the second instalment of my guide to securing a DF1 place. In this post, I shall focus on the interview stage and the preparation you should do.
This could be lectures, interview practice, seminars or workshops.
They send out a final year guide every year which is very useful with example scenarios.
They may have been in touch with your society already as they usually run an evening of preparation workshops.
Practise with your friends, partners, colleagues, clinicians, tutors, basically anyone you can get your hands on!
These can be more difficult than you expect and the SJT is an important part of your assessment, look at some examples and take this practice test.
I think the main advice I would give in regards to SJTs would be to focus on determining which option should be first and which one should be last.
And don't overthink it; you're a DF1 dentist and it's not expected for you to know everything - say you'd ask your trainer if you're not sure but be careful, for simple scenarios they may be a bit worried if you can't think of a solution yourself.
This is probably the most important document you should take a look at.
These standards were updated last September so make sure you check them out!
For further information see COPDEND's website or check out the Dental Career Guide's website, or check out my post with my Top 10 Hot Topics in Dentistry.
So what do you think, would there be anything else you would advise those preparing for their interview? If so, you are welcome to leave comments below.