Medical Oncology ST3 Interview

Prepare with for Medical Oncology ST3 National Selection by mastering the frameworks needed to rank highly and get your first choice rotation

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Created by Kishen Patel

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50+ Clinical Topics

Over 80 Questions

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About

The competition for Medical Oncology ST3 training is intense. With over 230 applicants for only 130 posts last year, success ultimately hinges on how you perform in this single, high-stakes interview.

The Medset Mecical Oncology ST3 Interview Course gives you a complete system to perform at your absolute best across every station – from oncological emergencies and complex ethical dilemmas to leadership, management, and communication challenges.

You’ll learn precisely how to deliver concise, high-impact answers, demonstrate commitment to the specialty, and showcase clinical judgement that reflects the values of a future Oncology registrar.

Every element of the course mirrors the real Medical Oncology ST3 interview – its structure, timing, and pressure – so your preparation feels focused and realistic. By the end, you’ll have a blueprint for interview success and proven strategies to rank highly.

What You'll Learn

Course Content

Introduction
Application Process
Eligibility Criteria
Competition Ratios
Application & Interview Timeline
Interview Structure
Interview Preparation
Communication
Practice & Managing Nerves
Common Issues & Pitfalls

Introduction Station Structure Strategy & Approach Question Domains Follow Up Questions ABCDE Approach Metastatic Spinal Cord Compression Shortness Of Breath Disease Progression I Disease Progression II New Cancer Neutropenic Sepsis Diarrhoea Rapid Deterioration SVCO Malignant Pericardial Effusion Myocardial Infarction Pulmonary Embolism

Introduction
How The Station Is Structured
Answer Frameworks
DATIX
PALS
Clinical Audit
Audit Vs Research
Clinical Governance
Underdosed Chemotherapy
Refusing Treatment I
DNACPR
Struggling Colleague
Bullying
Prescription Issue
Drunk Colleague
Refusing Treatment II
Cultural Sensitivity

Introduction
Common Questions
Paper Review
Clinical Trials

Introduction
What To Expect
How To Answer Portfolio Station
Common Questions

Flexible Learning

Online CourseMock Interview Pro Bundle
Question Bank
Discussion Board
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Personal Tutoring
Full Mock Interview
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Mock Interview Dates

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MAR

14

Saturday | 9 am – 12 pm

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Authors

Kishen PatelLinkedIn

Kishen is a Specialty Registrar in Clinical Oncology and an NIHR Academic Clinical Fellow in the North London Deanery. Passionate about medical education, he has publications in the field and is recognized as a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy with a Postgraduate Certificate in medical education. He recently secured Cancer Research UK funding to research biomarker development for non-small cell lung cancer at University College London.

Why Medset?

Speciality interviews are competitive – and we know what it takes to succeed. Since 2013, we’ve helped thousands of doctors secure training posts by mastering the frameworks, question styles, and high-yield topics that lead to top-ranked offers.

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Our next-generation learning platform combines expert content with progress tracking, personalised stats, smart notes, podcasts, and discussion boards – giving you everything you need to get that competitive edge.

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FAQ

Medical Oncology ST3 recruitment is run through the national Physician Higher Specialty Training (PHST) process. Candidates are shortlisted, interviewed, ranked nationally, and offers are made through the central recruitment system.
Medical Oncology ST3 is highly competitive. Competition ratios typically sit between 3:1 and 5:1, varying each year depending on post numbers and applicant volume.
Medical Oncology ST3 interviews are usually held during the PHST Round 1 interview window in March. Exact dates are published annually, so always check the latest national timetable.
Yes. Clinical Oncology ST3 interviews continue to be held virtually. The online format replicates the real assessment environment and requires candidates to demonstrate professionalism, communication, and structure under timed virtual conditions — exactly as our course prepares you to do.

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