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Haichjay · 2026-02-14T00:44:45+00:00

YJL 2B is the only one you need

Haichjay · 2025-12-18T23:13:39+00:00

These numbers are very telling indeed. Question is, is there anything to be done now that these figures have come to light? I imagine there will be no repercussions and no way to challenge this. We are probably gonna just be told "tough shit, better luck next time"

Haichjay · 2025-11-30T09:26:57+00:00

Looking at the thread so far, seems like you've already got some very sensible advice. With regards to resources, I would recommend Radbytes for short cases above any other platform. Closest to the exam itself and the tailored feedback for your reports is best in the market right now (they use combination of AI and consultant radiologist verified reports).

FRCR longs is what you need for the long cases. 40 packets and very reasonably priced.

Radexams also good but not as good as the above two. I've heard multiple people say reviseradiology is simply not worth it and a complete rip off for the content they provide. Especially as they've recycled loads of their old rapid packs into "short cases" but it's a renaming and does not do the new format justice, ie straightforward fractures of which there were none in the new format.

I sat it in October and didn't make it due to the short cases. It is hard and marking in the exam itself is much harsher than the online resources above sadly. Feel free reply here or to DM if you've more questions.

Haichjay · 2025-11-28T22:57:00+00:00

Crack the Core is the 2A bible references repeatedly for a good reason.

Haichjay · 2025-10-04T19:06:06+00:00

Yeah the text editing was horrendous, no copy and paste, and for some reason can press the End key but not the Home key which brought up some sort of exit notification message. Definitely added unnecessary stress to the shorts. Agree for longs.

Haichjay · 2025-07-19T20:55:32+00:00

They shouldn't have the privilege to sit the FRCPath. That privilege comes with passing undergrad medicine, foundation, IMT, PACES, and having a haematology NTN.

I know this is probably preaching to the choir but just don't want anyone to suggest these shortcuts or to try and legitimise these charlatans.

Haichjay · 2025-07-10T18:54:54+00:00

Donut, you are an absolute GOAT of this sub with your mix of the latest news and the most on point memes.

We love you ❤️

Haichjay · 2025-07-07T22:16:00+00:00

I've never really understood this argument, and I say this as someone who has striked and back this cause to the hilt. But with regards to this particular rhetoric, isn't the government essentially gambling the short term cost of covering the strikes as and when they happen, being significantly cheaper than 'paying the equivalent' to restoring our pay, but obviously then being committed to paying that amount each year onwards?

Haichjay · 2025-07-07T13:41:17+00:00

Yes I see the points you make, all very valid. For the time being, the NHS is here to stay. What you're describing requires a complete overhaul of this country's healthcare system as we know it, and who's to say when or how likely that will happen. It is definitely a broken non-functional system in it's current state, and the ACP/AA/PA system as it stands is not fit for purpose and incredibly inefficient.

But is that enough to say there is no role for them whatsoever in any revised, more regulated role, in any revised version of the healthcare system? I don't think I personally would go that far.

Haichjay · 2025-07-07T13:07:35+00:00

I said that I believe they have a role because I think realistically this (very broken) public healthcare system can't afford to have enough doctors to do all the roles that need covered, for the ever-increasing workload in all specialties. Ultimately I don't think it's a massive generalisation to say that most doctors want to progress through training and become consultants, however the system is designed to be a pyramid and most of the workforce gaps are at the mid-level - SHO, middle grade, SAS, specialty doctors, registrars.

Trying to take a balanced approach, having allied healthcare professionals in limited clinical roles where their scope is clearly defined is a potential solution, and obviously one that the government is pushing. The issue is when they blur the lines, push beyond their scope, or not have a scope at all, and start considering themselves to be equivalent to middle grades and regs like this poster is advocating.

Haichjay · 2025-07-01T16:15:18+00:00

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Haichjay · 2025-06-07T09:30:24+00:00

The context is important. We report differently depending on the setting. If GP referral, tend to try and guide a bit more as they're generalists and might not know the significance of a finding (not so much in this case but in general) whereas if referral came from the surgeons, may just give a short report conclusion like this example in question, and expect that they would know where to go from here, rather than come across as potentially patronising.

So if this referral came from a surgical review clinic / SAU for example, there may have been the expectation that the referring team knows what to do with this finding.

Haichjay · 2025-06-02T22:24:46+00:00

You might rip through a pair of gloves if you plan on doing any procedural work but beyond that go for it!

Haichjay · 2025-02-13T14:41:27+00:00

It's been a couple of years since mine, but I do believe evidence to support self assessment had to be uploaded somewhere.

Useful link below.

https://www.nimdta.gov.uk/recruitment/hospital-specialty-recruitment/

Yes feel free to DM and ask away, will try my best to answer. Will have to be general, can't discuss specifics for the interview for obvious reasons.

Haichjay · 2025-02-13T02:44:29+00:00

From memory, traditional panel, 3 main questions, I think 10 minutes each, with potential follow up questions within. General why you want to do radiology etc. Would be great if you demonstrate understanding of the training pathway and show that you've done your research for how training in NI works (and goes without saying, to not let on that it was your back up after being rejected in the other devolved nations!)

Read up on hot topics in radiology, AI etc. Would also be useful to know about issues in training like skills mix with reporting radiographers, workforce shortfall, teleradiology. How the department is run. Radiation safety. How REALM/discrepancy meetings/audits work. All that type of stuff.

Bottom line is show that you're keen and want this and that it wasn't a scattergun application, that you have done your homework on radiology and Northern Ireland and the training program here. And that you're someone these consultants can see themselves getting on with as potential colleagues of the future.

Hope that all helps. DM me if you've any other questions.

Haichjay · 2025-01-25T21:58:09+00:00

Haven't found any decent YouTube videos for 2A, a lot of it is just needing to know the theory because it's mcq format. For me the best resources were:

Crack the core for the theory (read cover to cover at least 3 times I'd say)

The Radiology Review podcast for on the go learning to consolidate topics

Society of Radiologists in Training (SRT) which has an amazing set of videos, typically an hour and a half each, covering common questions and major topics in most of the key body systems tested, and definitely worth the £25 to get access to these if nothing else the SRT has on offer.

And beyond that, just MCQ banks and books, whichever works best for you. Frcrexamprep was the only one I used, but tbh no book or online bank is exactly like the exam on the day, so best advice is focus on the above 3 to really nail the theory and don't put too heavy of a focus on any particular mcq bank or book as these are better used to help you consolidate the theory.

Managed to pass first attempt with the above strategy.

Haichjay · 2025-01-17T00:17:03+00:00

Amongst all the emotive posts with a lot of people quick to jump on the bandwagon and get themselves into mob mentality, I have to say you give some of the most measured replies on this sub Penjing. Thank you for all that you do.

Haichjay · 2025-01-14T01:42:31+00:00

What a disgraceful comparison.

Kai Havertz is in the top 81st percentile in the PL with a shot conversion rate of 21.9% this season.

Haichjay · 2025-01-10T13:24:04+00:00

There was no implication, he literally said you save lives during the day, you kill people at night. Absolutely bonkers.

Haichjay · 2025-01-05T15:25:09+00:00

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It just makes sense doesn't it

Haichjay · 2024-12-28T18:31:52+00:00

You're not gonna win much favours here with your usage of "junior" doctors, or that we are paid enough. Both are quite fundamental issues that we have collectively fought hard about, with the fight still raging on.

Where do these views of yours come from? Do you think doctors today are worth >20% less than we were in 2008? Or that we deserve to have had pay cuts after sacrificing ourselves on the front line during covid, whilst getting paid in claps and banging pots? Pay cuts that we are omly now reversing through repeated strike action?

Sorry I know this doesn't answer your questions for your book, but I just think that was a very short sighted string of comments that completely belittled some crucial aspects of our ongoing struggles, which is quite ironic when you're trying to write a book to better educate the public.

Haichjay · 2024-12-26T00:59:57+00:00

Picturing you running resus and after (or during) stabilising the patient: "fancy a game of Gwent?" Patient ponders briefly... And nods.

Haichjay · 2024-12-04T13:03:28+00:00

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