ST3 - 4 Application
Applying to ST3 or ST4 as a means to enter training can be very stressful. I understand the difficulties oversea doctors face when coming from a different healthcare service. There are so many. obstacles that you face both professionally and personally. Over the years, I have helped and mentored many trust doctors get into training and I am excited to offer a number of services to help you with your application to either ST3 or ST4 paediatric training. Please check out a summary of services below and on the website. Have any questions? Please get in touch either via email or telephone.
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Career Advice
I have met some amazing talented doctors that have trained and worked abroad before coming into the UK. However, whilst navigating in the NHS it can be confusing how you can continue developing as a doctor while integrating into the service. I offer personal advice on how you can continue to develop your career. Click on
'Career Advice' for further details on how you can book a consultation with me on MS Teams at your convenience
Application Form Advice
Writing your application form can be difficult especially if you have never had to do it before. You have to perform audits, develop QI projects and show you are a leader and an educator. This is all whilst being a good doctor, parent, partner and having a healthy work life balance. Send me your form and I will provide personal advice on how you can write your form to highlight your key talents and achievements. All sessions are done via MS Teams. Click on 'Application Form Review' for more information. Special offer now available
Interview Course for ST3-4
We are delighted to offer an informative and interactive one day course covering the 6 main areas of the interview giving plenty of time to practice and gain insight on how to score effectively across all the stations. To find out more and book your place on this weekend course click on the 'Courses' page.
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If you can'y make the date. Please email me as more dates will be added
Nikil, ST4 Trainee
'Dr Mahmood helped me with my application for entering paediatric training. I was lucky enough to have met him while working in the same trust. He was very approachable and played a big part in editing my application (which was successful). He was thorough, and gave honest productive feedback. He has excellent knowledge of the system and he helped me through the whole process, not just the application writing. He basically restructured the entire thing and helped maximize scoring potential. All of this while working full time, and being always available for any queries or revision. Definitely the go-to person for any application/interview concerns'
Clare, PICU Trainee
Umar’s style of coaching brings out the confident side of the candidates which I believe is essential to be successful in the interview. He really empowers the candidates to feel they will be successful. His enthusiasm for wanting you to succeed really spurs you on to practice and improve your answers in the run up to the interview and then to conduct yourself the very best way that you can during the actual interview. Umar always has suggestions for ways you can improve the delivery of your answers. His supportive manner is so welcomed during such a stressful period. Many many thanks Umar.
Muhammed, PICU Trainee
Fast, Efficient and Extremely helpful:I used the application support service from MRCPCHSpecialty for my Grid application. I can say that Umar turned my application into a piece of art. Before I know that service, my application wasn't shortlisted last year. However, I scored higher this year and got to the interview. Dr Mahmood helped me to recognise all my strengths, polish them and present them in the right way to the marking team. I definitely recommend this service to anyone applying for a competitive job