1. MTAS Explained Naomi Tyrrell BMA WMS Rep 2005-2006

2. What the…? Last year: one form, two routes: MDAP (multideanery application process) online Direct application to deanery Now: one form, one route MTAS (medical training application service) Online UK wide

3. So what? MTAS used to apply for TWO YEAR foundation programme posts UK wide: no ‘off scheme’ option MTAS used for rest of your career, so get used to it!

4. Timeline Confirm eligibility 25 th October Register online with MTAS Complete and submit application form Can change form until 5 th December 5 th December = DEADLINE Website closes

5. Timeline February 1 st Foundation school notification March 29 th Notification of posts

6. The Form 85 marks 2 main components Academic ranking: 45 marks Short answer questions: 40 marks

7. Academic Component Derived from the ranking quartile 1 st = 45 points 2 nd = 40 points 3 rd = 35 points 4 th = 30 points Score sent to MTAS by medical school

8. Short answer questions 40 marks Probably 8 questions Academically slanted Scored out of 40 Word limit = 150 Exact scheme still under discussion But: no points for staying at home!

9. What this really means… Ranking: everyone gets 30 marks, thus… Academic ranking = 27% Short answer questions = 73% Your contribution = 73%

10. References Used as part of pre-employment checks by NHS employer You name 2 referees, they contact them as necessary

11. The good news More control over form than last year Academic achievement given more weight 16% to 27% All UK graduates guaranteed an F1 post

12. Questions?!

13. Thank you n.e.tyrrell@warwick.ac.uk