title: Selecting for specialist training: 1.
abstract: Selection for specialist training posts is handled in an amateurish way by the NHS. To a considerable extent, future specialists select themselves, but often without sound reasoning. Few specialties have studied what, if any, characteristics are essential or desirable and so are unable to generate either a proper job specification or person specification. These are essential for success when selecting by interview.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anaesthetics and Intensive Care Medicine, University of Wales College of Medicine, Heath Park, Cardiff.
authors.forename: M D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Vickers
authors.forename: P E
authors.initials: PE
authors.lastname: Reeve
mesh_terms: D004501:Education, Medical; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D007587:Job Description; D012570:School Admission Criteria; D013038:Specialization; D013222:State Medicine; D006113:United Kingdom