Anaesthetics CT1 / ACCS Interview Course
The most comprehensive Anaesthetics CT1 / ACCS interview course – designed to help you rank highly & secure your first-choice job
Key Features
70+ Clinical Topics
Over 80 Questions
New 2026 Updates
Member Only Discussions
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About
The Anaesthetic CT1 / ACCS interview is one of the most competitive in medical training – a fast-paced, two-station interview that tests your clinical judgment, communication and commitment to speciality.
To secure your first-choice job and preferred deanery, you need more than knowledge – you need structure, focus, and the ability to perform under pressure. In short, you must prepare for this interview with the same strategy you’d bring to an exam.
This course gives you everything you need to excel on interview day: clear frameworks for each station, step-by-step guidance from high-scoring trainees, and practical tools to refine your delivery. By the end, you’ll know exactly how to approach every scenario, communicate confidently, and stand out as a polished, well-prepared future Anaesthetic registrar.
Every module mirrors the real Anaesthetic CT1 / ACCS interview – its structure, timing, and pressure – so your preparation feels focused and realistic. You’ll learn the skills that consistently separate high-scoring candidates at national selection, applying proven frameworks across clinical, management, and communication stations while targeting the domains that carry the most marks and make the biggest difference to your overall score.
What You'll Learn
- Understand the Anaesthetics CT1 / ACCS interview format and scoring
- Structure clear, high-scoring answers using proven frameworks
- Tackle challenging scenarios with high-level registrar thinking
- Communicate effectively in difficult conversations and interactions
- Refine your delivery, timing and confidence with realistic scenarios
- Focus your preparation on the areas that secure the highest marks
Course Content
Overview & Strategy
Introduction
I’ve Only Got Five Minutes
How The Interview Is Structured
How To Prepare For The Interview
Key Knowledge And Revision
Communication
Interview Practice
Common Issues And Pitfalls
General Interview Station
Introduction
How The Station Is Structured
Breaking Down The Score
Professional Behaviour
Commitment To Speciality
Teamwork
Background And Motivation
“Give Me An Example…” Questions
Training And Assessment
Anaesthetic Log Book
FRCA Examination
Key Documents
Clinical Stations
Introduction
How The Station Is Structured
Breaking Down The Score
Clinical Judgement & Decision-Making
How To Approach The Station
Pitfalls To Avoid
Sample Clinical Scenarios
Key Documents
Good Medical Practice
Anaesthetic Curriculum
Generic Professional Capabilities
The Leng Review
BJA Education Articles
Association Of Anaesthetists Guidance
NAP Projects
NHS 10 Year Plan
Clinical Scenarios
Introduction
Post-operative Hypotension
Anaphylaxis
Airway Obstruction
Head Injury
Chest Pain
Prioritisation
Seizure
Gastro-intestinal Bleed
Asthma
Post-operative Hypoxia
Trauma
Acute Chest Pain
Hyperkalaemia
Reduced Consciousness
General Interview Scenarios
Introduction
Why Anaesthesia
Qualities Of A Good Anaesthetist
Your Medical Career
Where Do You See Yourself
Career In Anaesthesia
Responding To Feedback
Clinical Mistake
Difficult Communication
Good Clinical Practice
Good Teamwork
Bad Teamwork
Leadership
Commitment To Anaesthesia
How Current Training Prepares You
Recent Guideline You’ve Read
Flexible Learning
Mock Interview Dates
Choose your preferred date then select Mock Only or Pro Bundle
Authors
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
What is the Anaesthetics CT1 / ACCS national selection interview?
The CT1 and ACCS Anaesthetics national interview is the UK-wide process used to select trainees for Core Anaesthetics and the ACCS Anaesthesia pathway. You submit one application, complete the MSRA for shortlisting, then attend a single online interview. Offers are made based on your combined MSRA and interview score, plus your programme preferences on Oriel.
How competitive is Anaesthetics CT1 / ACCS?
For the 2025 recruitment round there were 6,770 applications for 539 posts, giving a competition ratio of 12.56 :1 (i.e. about 12.5 applicants per post). For the 2024 round there were 3,522 applications for 542 posts, giving a competition ratio of approximately 6.5 :1.
What topics and stations are covered in the course?
Our course mirrors the real interview format. You will learn how to approach clinical scenarios, manage reading time, structure safe and prioritised answers, and communicate clearly under pressure. We also cover general interview themes such as commitment to the speciality, teamwork in theatre, decision making, reflection and dealing with stress. Scoring criteria, global ratings and what interviewers look for are also explained.
Do you provide mock interviews or feedback?
Yes. We offer realistic mock stations that replicate the online format. You will receive structured, detailed feedback based on the official scoring domains so you know exactly how to improve.
When is the Anaesthetics CT1 / ACCS interview?
The interview window typically runs from late February to mid March each year. Exact dates are released in the recruitment timetable for each application cycle.
Are interviews still held online?
Yes. The selection process continues to be fully online using a dedicated platform. You will complete two timed stations remotely with identity checks and strict timing.
£89
Key Features
- 70+ expert written topics
- Over 80 clinical questions
- Common & curveball stations
- New 2026 interview updates
- Mock Interview with Pro Bundle
£329
Key Features
- Full online mock interview
- Led by top-scoring trainees
- Personalised feedback
- Common & curveball stations
- Online course with Pro Bundle