Consultant Interview Masterclass 2026

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19Feb

One Day Event

Timings 9am-12pm
Location Virtual event, Online
CPD 1 point per hour of educational activity can be allocated, pending peer approval
Non-Member Fee£95
Consultant Fee£72
Higher Resident / SAS Doctor Fee£54
Core Resident / Subsidised Fee£37
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Consultant Interview Masterclass 2026

Event Information

For the fourth year running, we are delighted to offer a limited number of mock interviews to event attendees as an opportunity to practice. Each mock interview will last 15 minutes and will take place after the above programme (12pm-1pm)

Please kindly note, you must have registered for the masterclass in order to receive a mock interview slot. These will be based on a first come, first served basis, after which we will use a waiting list.

Please complete this form to book your mock interview slot once you have registered for the event. 

TimeEvent
9-9.05am
  		Welcome
Dr Hesham Abdelkhalek
Consultant Psychiatrist and Eastern Division Executive Committee member
9.05 – 9.35amWhat a CEO expects from, and is looking for, in a prospective consultant
9.35 – 10.05am Medical director’s take on consultant interviews
Dr Kallur Suresh
Consultant Psychiatrist and Executive Chief Medical Officer, Essex Partnership NHS University Foundation Trust
10.05 – 10.35am Tips to pass the Consultant interview
Dr Afef Mahmoud, Consultant Psychiatrist and RCPsych Eastern Division CPD Lead
10.35 – 10.45am Comfort break
10.45 – 11.15am Patient experience: What makes a good psychiatrist in the eyes of patients 
Diane Goslar, Patient
11.15 – 11.45am How to plan your higher training/portfolio in preparation for your consultant interview
Dr Abdul Raoof
Consultant Psychiatrist and RCPsych Associate Dean for Advanced Learning and Conferences
11.45am – 12pm Closing remarks
Dr Hesham Abdelkhalek
Consultant Psychiatrist and Eastern Division Executive Committee member
12-1pm Mock interview practice sessions

This event will be recorded and available to all registered delegates to watch on demand. The recording will be available within one week of the live event taking place and will be emailed out to all registered delegates. The recording will be available to watch for 60 days from the event taking place.

Copies of speakers' slides will be included with the recording, but only in cases where we have received permission from the speaker.

We ask that all delegates ensure that their email address associated with their membership account is correct and up to date, as this is where all correspondence will be sent.

Please note this webinar recording will not be available to purchase post-event.

Please read our terms and conditions before making your booking, which includes:

  • Event Cancellation Policy
  • Privacy Policy
  • Code of Conduct

Event registrations are confirmed when payment is received in full.

Joining instructions are sent approximately one week in advance.

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Please note, we are unable to invoice for delegate fees. If your Trust is making payment on your behalf and would like to pay by card, please call the Divisions Events team on 0208 618 4240 to make payment over the phone.

For further information, please contact:

Email: division.events@rcpsych.ac.uk

Contact Name: Division Events Team

Contact number: 0208 618 4240

Event Location

Location: Virtual event, Online