Obs & Gynae ST1 Interview Course
Prepare for one of the most competitive interviews by mastering the frameworks needed to secure your first-choice post
Key Features
30+ Expert Topics
Over 70 Questions
New 2027 Updates
Member Only Discussions
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About
With 3,532 applications for 354 posts in 2026, the competition for Obs & Gynae ST1 is intense. The interview is fast-paced – testing your prioritisation, knowledge, and communication skills under pressure.
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 Obs & Gynae registrar.
Every module mirrors the real Obs & Gynae ST1 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 Obs & Gynae ST1 interview format and scoring domains
- 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 efficiently on the areas that score the highest
Course Content
Introduction
Hello And Welcome
Application Process
Competition Ratios
Overview
How The Interview Is Structured
Top Tips
How To Prepare For The Interview
Common Issues And Pitfalls
Clinical Prioritisation Station
Structure Of The Clinical Station
How To Approach The Clinical Station
Marking Of The Clinical Station
Introduction To The Practice Scenarios
Practice Scenario 1
Practice Scenario 2
Practice Scenario 3
Practice Scenario 4
Practice Scenario 5
Practice Scenario 6
Practice Scenario 7
Practice Scenario 8
Practice Scenario 9
Practice Scenario 10
Practice Scenario 11
Practice Scenario 12
Structured Interview Station
How To Approach The Structured Station
Part 1: Commitment To Specialty
Part 2: Teaching And Research
Part 3: Audit And Quality Improvement
Part 4: Experience Outside Specialty
Flexible Learning
Mock Interview Dates
Choose your preferred date then select Mock Only or Pro Bundle
Authors
Dr Natania Yeshitila MBBS MSc is an Obstetrics & Gynaecology Specialty Trainee in the North Central East London Deanery. She graduated from Hull York Medical School and achieved a Distinction in her Master’s at University College London. A top-ranking candidate in both the MSRA and O&G interview, she secured her first-choice training programme. She has a strong interest in medical education and mentoring, and has authored peer-reviewed publications in women’s health.
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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FAQ
What is the Obstetrics & Gynaecology ST1 national selection interview?
The Obstetrics & Gynaecology ST1 interview is part of the UK national recruitment process for entry into specialty training. After longlisting, every applicant sits the MSRA: the top 75 MSRA scorers bypass the interview, and the remaining applicants are ranked on their MSRA score and invited to an online interview, subject to capacity.
How competitive is O&G ST1 in the UK?
Competition for O&G training is high, with several applicants per post each year. In 2026 there were 3,532 applications for 354 posts, a competition ratio of about 10 to 1 (2025: 4,945 applications for 297 posts, 16.65 to 1). Strong interview performance, structured answers and evidence of genuine commitment to the speciality are essential to secure your preferred training region.
How should I prepare for the O&G ST1 interview?
Successful preparation focuses on three key areas:
Understanding the national recruitment process, including how your MSRA score and the online interview are combined, and the MSRA bypass for the top 75 applicants
Practising interview stations, especially clinical prioritisation, obstetric emergencies, communication and professionalism
Strengthening your portfolio by highlighting audit and quality improvement projects, leadership, teaching, taster experiences and research related to O&G.
What topics and stations are covered in the O&G ST1 interview?
The interview has two stations and lasts about 30 minutes: a clinical prioritisation scenario with an ethics and governance question, then a structured interview on commitment to the specialty, quality improvement, research and teaching, and experience outside medicine (format subject to change). One focuses on a clinical scenario, such as managing obstetric or gynaecological emergencies, triage or prioritisation. Another explores your motivation for O&G, communication style, teamwork and professionalism. You may also be asked about your portfolio, leadership and understanding of the speciality’s challenges.
When are the O&G ST1 interviews held?
Applications open in autumn (22 October to 19 November 2026 for 2027 entry). NHS England has not yet published the 2027 interview dates. You should prepare early, as the MSRA falls several weeks before the interviews.
Are O&G ST1 interviews still held online?
Yes. The O&G ST1 interviews continue to be conducted online as part of the national recruitment process. Candidates should ensure a quiet environment, reliable internet connection and familiarity with video-interview platforms before the day.
When are the 2027 Obstetrics & Gynaecology ST1 interviews?
Applications close on 19 November 2026 and initial offers are released by 6 April 2027. NHS England has not yet published the interview dates; interviews are held online. Source: NHS England O&G ST1 recruitment timelines.
£89
Key Features
- 30+ expert written topics
- Over 70 clinical questions
- Common & curveball stations
- New 2027 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