An excellent book to help prepare for the GPST selection process. Lots of examples to work through and written in a friendly yet practical style. Thoroughly recommended. --Jenny Blythe, GP Registrar, London

A unique book dealing with all aspect of the GP ST / GP VTS selection centre (Stage 3). The book includes comprehensive descriptions, techniques and tips to succeed in all main stations, including role play, group discussions and the written prioritisation exam. The book also includes a wide range of practice exercises, with detailed explanations and suggested approaches and answers. Written by someone who has experienced the process herself and has first hand experience of the system from a clinical and a communication perspective, this GP ST survival guide provides a unique insight into the requirements for entry into General Practice training and will optimise the chances of success of all candidates.

This is a unique book dealing with all aspect of the GPST / GPVTS selection centre (Stage 3). The book includes comprehensive descriptions, techniques and tips to succeed in all main stations, including role play, group discussions and the written prioritisation exam. The book also includes a wide range of practice exercises, with detailed explanations and suggested approaches and answers. Written by someone who has experienced the process herself and has first hand experience of the system from a clinical and a communication perspective, this GPST survival guide provides a unique insight into the requirements for entry into General Practice training and will optimise the chances of success of all candidates.

Gail Allsopp graduated from Birmingham Medical School in 1997 and, following initial basic surgical training, chose to opt for interventional radiology specialist registrar training. With a once in a lifetime opportunity to attend the prestigious Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, she left medicine to train and work as a professional actress. By combining her medical knowledge and interpersonal acting skills she developed a career as a medical communications specialist working with all levels of medical and allied medical personnel. This led to communication skills teaching for a wide variety of professionals including government agencies and lawyers. She returned to medicine and specialised in General Practice to combine the face to face patient interaction with communication skills teaching and development. She is also a trainer for ISC Medical, specialising in courses for entry into GP Specialist Training (GPST / GPVTS).

2008-08-06 Brilliant and comprehensive book - One of the most useful for Stage 3

Plenty of techniques and practice scenarios. The book is easy to read and brings all the necessary ethical issues within the different scenarios which makes them easy to remember.

Throughly recommended.