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Career workshops for Foundation doctors in 2012: 

• Medic Careers I workshops for F1 doctors, called Your Career - Thinking Ahead, take place across the Deanery between the end of February and the end of April 2012 - use the link above to check the date of  your local workshop. You can also book on to a workshop at a different education centre if it's more convenient.
• Medic Careers II workshops for F2s, called Your Career - Preparing for Specialty Selection  take place in the autumn in all the Deanery education centres. The 2012 dates will be posted in the summer. 

These two highly interactive half-day workshops on preparing for the next stage of your medical career are recommended for all Deanery Foundation doctors. They include:

- updates on selection

- what do you need to consider in choosing a specialty?

- building your portfolio

- tips on completing online applications

- how to stand out at interview

- a chance to practise interview skills in a supportive group

- DVD clips of interviews

- a dedicated section of the workshop on GP selection.

Comments on learning gained in workshops in 2011:

'Precise elements of process of application - I had little idea about it before.'

'Early recognition of gaps in portfolio, to be filled prior to interviews.'

'What to do next. How to make a decision re: careers in a logical way. Generally brilliant!'

'I need to get feedback for teaching! I need to focus my portfolio.'