MTAS 2008 - a pile of poo

No matter how good the application system was this year, it would not make up for the problems that have been created with the rushed and shambolic implementation of MMC (Modernising Medical Careers). Unfortunately the application process appears to be far from perfect, and this is making a bad situation even worse.The failed rushed reform has resulted in far too many doctors competing for an

MTAS revisited

The ball has been served into play, the MTAS 2008 ball that is, and the MMC Board have produced a document outlining the various options for next year. Here it is.There are three issues that they are opening up to consultation, and this chance must not be missed: shortlisting, national or local application form and applicant preferences.Strangely for shortlisting, there is no option of having