Ophthalmology ST1 (OST) Interview Course
Rank highly and secure your post in one of the most competitive specialty interviews in the UK with our expert-led course for OST
Key Features
40+ Clinical Topics
Over 80 Questions
New 2026 Updates
Member Only Discussions
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About
The Ophthalmology ST1 Interview is one of the most competitive specialities in UK medicine – with a ratio of nearly 9 applicants per post. Success demands more than clinical knowledge; it requires composure, strategy, and ability to perform under pressure.
The Medset Ophthalmology ST1 Interview Course gives you the complete system to perform at your best across every station. You’ll leave knowing exactly how to deliver concise, high-impact answers, show commitment to the specialty, and whilst demonstrating your eye knowledge. Our candidates consistently rank within the top deciles, with many securing their first-choice deanery placements.
Every module mirrors the real OST 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
- Understand the Ophthalmology ST1 interview format and scoring domains
- Structure clear, high-scoring answers using proven frameworks
- Ophthalmic clinical reasoning, from vision loss to red-eye differentials
- Tackle challenging scenarios with high-level registrar thinking
- Refine your delivery, timing and confidence with realistic scenarios
- Focus your preparation efficiently on the areas that score the highest
Course Content
OST Application
The Interview
Interview Overview
Interview Format
Interview Focus
Interview Mark Scheme
Essential Communication Skills
Essential Interview Skills
Common Consultations
Apologising For An Error
The ‘Simple’ Diagnosis
The ‘Poor Prognosis’ Diagnosis
The ‘Embarrassing’ Diagnosis
The ‘Patient Focused’ Diagnosis
Patient Follow Up
Cancelled Surgery
Advanced Communication
Non-Medical Concerns
Practice Stations
Conjunctivitis
Temporal Arteritis
Wrong Implant
Raised Intraocular Pressures
Chalazion
A&E Delay
Double Vision
Malignancy
Cytomegalovirus Retinitis
Ocular Discharge
Penetrating Eye Injury
Anterior Uveitis
Open Angle Glaucoma
Macular Degeneration
Visual Loss
Cancelled Patient
Non-Accidental Injury
Common Eye Conditions
Eyelids
Conjunctivitis/Corneal
Anterior Uveitis
Cataract
Glaucoma
Retinal Conditions
Flexible Learning
Mock Interview Dates
Choose your preferred date then select Mock Only or Pro Bundle
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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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£89
Key Features
- 40+ 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