Upside
MO & Registrar CV and Interview Preparation
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Short course
Course Type
6 hours
Study Time
Online
Mode of Learning
2 CPD points
Clinical
Course overview
Learn what it takes to secure your next post.
This practical 6-step course walks you through the exact process used by successful Medical Officer and Registrar applicants in South Africa.
You'll learn how applications are scored, how to build a shortlist-ready CV, how to confidently navigate interviews, and how to become the type of candidate departments actively want to appoint.
Who is this course for?
Doctors who want to secure a Medical Officer or Registrar post in South Africa
Required qualification
MBChB student, Intern, Community Service Medical Officer, Medical Officer or equivalent healthcare professional
Course level
Beginner
No prior CV or interview training required
Secure the Post You Deserve
Why choose this course?
Most doctors are never taught how applications are actually scored.
This course breaks down the entire process into six practical steps so you can stop guessing and start applying strategically.
You'll learn how to:
• Build a high-scoring CV that gets shortlisted
• Understand exactly what interview panels are looking for
• Answer clinical, leadership and conflict questions confidently
• Create a portfolio that makes you stand out from other applicants
• Approach applications with clarity and confidence
About Upside
Upside was created to help South African doctors navigate the often confusing journey from graduation to securing the right Medical Officer and Registrar posts.
Founded by Dr Zahra Logday, Upside combines real-world experience, practical application strategies and proven frameworks to help doctors present themselves confidently and secure the opportunities they deserve.
Created by a doctor who has successfully secured multiple medical posts, interviewed candidates, and helped doctors across South Africa secure both medical officer and registrar posts.
Created by a doctor who has successfully secured multiple medical posts, interviewed candidates, and helped doctors across South Africa secure both medical officer and registrar posts.
Our mission is simple:
To help doctors build a career they love
900+ doctors supported
7 Years Clinical Experience
South Africa
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Course developer
Medical doctor, educator and founder of Upside.
After years of helping doctors navigate the Medical Officer and Registrar application process, Zahra recognised a common problem: brilliant doctors were being overlooked because nobody had ever taught them how the system actually works.
Through Upside, she has helped doctors strengthen their CVs, improve interview performance and secure the posts they deserve.
Her goal is simple:
To make sure good doctors get noticed.
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Student testimonials
"Thank you so much for all your help with my CV and the interview process. It really made a difference. I was already familiar with most of the course content, I just needed to actually go through it, and during that time I managed to secure an interview with that CV… and ended up being offered the post!"
"I got the Mowbray Maternity post! Your interview prep definitely helped. I just followed the rubric and layout. Thank you so much. I even applied for another post at Mitchells Plain and was invited to the interview. I could never have hoped that I would've shortlisted and offered posts so super happy. Thank you again!"
"I had no idea how to fix my application, I didn't have direction. During the course, I could immediately pinpoint the mistakes, the content was easy to understand and implement. It's honestly given me some hope, I feel more confident about my CV now and how to approach the interview and how I present myself. I would recommend this course for anyone wanted a medical officer or registrar post."
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