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NHS F2 LAT Jobs - Intern (F1) Year in Ireland

Posted: 02 Sep 2012 04:42 PM PDT

Hi All

I have been accepted on the GEM Medicine programme at UCD (University College Dublin), but I am having cold feet about doing my primary medical qualification out in Republic of Ireland. This is due to the fact that I want to come back to the UK afterwards and work in the NHS, with my main interest in the GP area at current, and as I understand, in order to progress in the NHS as an International Medical Graduate from Ireland, you will be limited to finding LAT (locum appointment in training) F2 jobs only.

The reason for this is that if you train in Ireland, you are only eligible for full GMC membership once you have completed the Intern Year (comparable to F1) where you attain your the Certificate of Experience, this makes you ineligible for F1 applications through the UKFPO or LAS posts at F2 level.

I have done some quick research online to see if LAT jobs at F2 level are available, and I cant find any... most of the jobs seems to be at ST1 to ST3 level, and from what I understand F2 LAT jobs are only 0.5% of F2 applications?

I am getting concerned that if I study in Ireland, then I wont be able to progress to my ultimate goal of becoming a GP in the NHS.

I would be very interested in the following information if it is freely available:

1. How many LAT F2 jobs are there across the UK?
2. How easy / difficult is it to get a LAT F2 job?
3. Are there likely to be any complications I need to be aware of to get sign off at F2 level and progress to ST training after completion of the LAT post, compared to F2 sign off on the standard UKFPO foundation training?
4. How are LAT F2 posts seen by employers compared to F2's who have progressed from F1 in the UKFPO? Is it less likely to get an ST post through a LAT post than standard F2 UKFPO foundation posts?

I would appreciate any advice!

Regards
Shahram

Is 642.5 UKCAT a bad score (undergrad)?

Posted: 02 Sep 2012 10:22 AM PDT

Hi,

just got my UKCAT back.

VR:600
QR:770
AR:700
DA:500

Total:2570
Av:642.5

Got 10A* 1A at GCSE and all A's at AS.
Do I still stand a chance for London Unis this year like Barts and Kings?

What is considered to be a good UKCAT score?

Gamsat section 2 essay attempt

Posted: 02 Sep 2012 08:11 AM PDT

Hi guys and girls. I have had a go at the argumentative essay for section two. I have done this essay in forty five mins. I know its not within the designated time frame but i wanted to make sure i am doing things correctly before cutting down my time. I would appreciate any opinions you may have just to point me int he right direction.Thanks for taking the time to read this ..please feel free to be as blunt as possible.

"The only way not think about money is to have a great deal of it".
Edith Wharton
The above comment states that money is the main priority in the lives of many people. Hence, far too much time is being spent on how to acquire and what to do with such wealth. It is this greed type attitude that bought about the financial crisis in 2008, when the stock markets plummeted and major companies such as Meryl Lynch Northern Rock collapsed. One can argue that a worldwide economic platform was raised on very poor foundations.
Alternatively, Wharton is implying that people who are financially well off, still only think of money. This is of course a generalistic statement that cannot be used to represent all individuals. In a capitalist community benevolence is still observed. Charity groups are set up and do help others. It is of course money that is used as an exchange rate to do so but the priority is the idea of selflessness.
In contrast to the above point however, can be argued by analysing business models of major companies. Consider a company such as Tesco ltd, who is financially very lucrative but still feels the need to build and expand on every street corner. The consequences are that small businesses are placed out of competition by such consumerist retail giants.
The statement has somewhat of a defeatist tone to it; in hinting that very few can afford to think with this mentality. A simple look at most countries will show that the economic status of a population can be idealised into a pyramid model, where the few at the top are rich and the main working class possess less. Society is perhaps rendering too much pressure and importance on financial status. Having lots of money is therefore interpreted to provide a better standard of living, happiness and good health. Is this always the case?
In accordance with Darwin's philosophy, of survival of the fittest it is justified why people idealise money so much. Considering the benefits, individuals have increased their chances of surviving and competing for resources in society with more wealth. Money is the currency to obtaining the basics such as food and shelter.
In conclusion, not every popular perception associated with money can be guaranteed. Things such as materialism are logically more easily obtainable but happiness and health are questionable.

intercalation advice!?

Posted: 02 Sep 2012 05:39 AM PDT

Hi,
I'm about to go into my third year of medicine at Birmingham uni, and have been thinking about applying to do an external intercalation in London (my home town) next year. Right now I'm leaning towards Neuroscience, and looking at Imperial, St Barts, and Kings.
I was just wondering if anyone could tell me about the lifestyle of doing an intercalated year at any of these places? Also is it very competitive to apply and what should I be doing this year to make my application better?
(I have passed my first two years and have around 70% average)

I would really appreciate any advice because it's feeling a bit daunting at the moment!
Thanks!

intercalation advice!?

Posted: 02 Sep 2012 05:37 AM PDT

Hi,
I'm about to go into my third year of medicine at Birmingham uni, and have been thinking about applying to do an external intercalation in London (my home town) next year. Right now I'm leaning towards Neuroscience, and looking at Imperial, St Barts, and Kings.
I was just wondering if anyone could tell me about the lifestyle of doing an intercalated year? Also is it very competitive to apply and what should I be doing this year to make my application better?
(I have passed my first two years and have around 70% average)

I would really appreciate any advice because it's feeling a bit daunting at the moment!
Thanks!