ABSTRACT
Strictly speaking, preparation for being a consultant in geriatric medicine begins during the first year as a Specialist Registrar. (See also the chapters on being a successful consultant by Harwood.) In this chapter we deal with those issues which assume importance as registrar time begins to run out and consultant posts beckon:
• When to apply • Where to apply • How to apply • Writing your curriculum vitae (CV) • The interview • Assessing a job description • Starting a new job
WHEN TO APPLY
Since January 1997 it has been a legal requirement for doctors to be on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register before taking up a consultant appointment. The process should occur as shown in Figure 1.
