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SEt Interview Courses

 

The Surgical Education & Training (SET) Course is an intensive workshop which prepares you (a Non-Training/ Unaccredited Surgical Registrar) for SET interviews.

 

The course breaks down the art of delivery essential for confidently presenting polished answers that demonstrate your suitability for the SET program and to become a future surgeon.

 

The course also prepares you to best present content, how you can approach questions with structure and flair, and ensure your responses exhibit sophistication. The course provides you with simulated interview practice stations with real-time coaching and feedback.

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You will have a major advantage going into SET interviews and this course will give you the best chance possible of being selected for those highly competitive SET program positions. 

 

Take control of your preparation.  Chart your future.  Leave nothing to chance. 

Course Details

Course Learning Objectives:

  • Form a clear understanding of the interview process and what to expect at the SET interviews

  • Comprehend how interview panels form perceptions of candidates and what is needed to maximise interview points

  • Master specific techniques and skills to present confident and polished answers in high stakes interview situations with clarity and flair

  • Understand important frameworks to give you confidence and clarity when formulating responses to interview questions 

  • Execute with finesse, skills taught during the course in interview situations

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The interview stations during the course simulate the interview process to give a realistic experience of what to expect from the interview panel.  They provide an opportunity to practice and consolidate the core skills learnt during the workshop. The interview stations will have questions with themes based on the RACS ten core competencies:

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  • Collaboration and teamwork

  • Communication

  • Cultural competence and cultural safety

  • Health advocacy

  • Judgement and clinical decision making

  • Leadership and management

  • Medical expertise

  • Professionalism

  • Scholarship and teaching

  • Technical expertise

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Course Locations

  • Sydney

  • Brisbane

  • Gold Coast

  • Melbourne

  • Auckland

  • Online

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Course dates and locations can be selected upon booking courses.

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Our Team

Our team of facilitators include medical and surgical consultants, fellows, training registrars and other professionals with extensive interviewing experience to provide a wealth of knowledge and skills for your advantage.

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Enrolment requirements

Must be registered with New Zealand or Australia's Medical Council. 

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Dress Code

Interview attire and grooming.

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Specialty specific SET entry requirements

For full details on specialty specific selection requirements for SET, please visit www.surgeons.org

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