Teach The Teacher Courses – The Complete Guide
Training the Trainers, Train the Trainer, and Teach the Teachers are all various names for the same course which aims to develop the teaching and training skills of professionals who are not formal teachers or educators…
OST – Application Guide 2025
The Ophthalmic Specialty Training programme is a competitive 7-year training programme towards a certificate of completion of training (CCT) to become a Consultant Ophthalmologist. With a competition ratio of 9.91, this may appear daunting at first glance, but understanding the selection criteria and early preparation is key to a successful application. The national recruitment process has traditionally been led by the Severn deanery and you should regularly check their website for updates on the evidence folder requirements and the recruitment timeline.
CST – Application Guide 2025
The CST Application process commences around November each year when the self-assessment scoring criteria (or ‘portfolio’) is released and applications can be submitted via Oriel. Applicants typically spend a year or two perfecting their portfolios ahead of submission, as it’s the only domain where you can guarantee marks. That being said, having a weaker portfolio by no means precludes from securing a CST place.
CST Self Assessment Portfolio Guide – 2025
The Core Surgical Training Self-Assessment, commonly referred to as the ‘CST Portfolio’ accounts for 30% of an applicant’s points. The 2024 guide has just been released.
In this article, we demystify the portfolio, break down each section and explain how points can be maximised ahead of submission. The full portfolio can be found here.
How I Scored 100% At My ST3 Interview
The key reason I scored 100% at ST3 interview is that I used a great answer framework. The difference that separates the best candidates from everyone else is not what they know, but how they communicate. The secret to effective communication at interview is using the right answer framework.
General Surgery ST3 – Application Guide 2025
General Surgery is a 6-year training programme. Recruitment in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland is managed through a nationally coordinated process by the London and Kent, Surrey and Sussex Deaneries. The process involves an application, portfolio submission and interview.
Urology ST3 – Application Guide 2025
The Urology ST3 selection process is a national evaluation lasting up to 60 minutes, conducted by two Consultants who will independently score your performance. Additionally, a layperson may be present in your interview station, but their role is to assess the examiners for fairness, not you.
For the year 2024, the interview format mirrors that of 2023, comprising four stations covering:
