Ophthalmology ST1 Interview

Boost your chances of success at the 2025 OST ST1 Interview with our comprehensive interview course

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Key Features

2025 Interview Updates
Over 40 Essential Topics
Common & Curveball Stations
Model Answer Frameworks

What's Covered

The Ophthalmology ST1 interview process is becoming increasingly competitive, with hundreds of candidates vying for a limited number of spots each year. Enhance your chances of success with our comprehensive OST interview course, created by experienced and top-performing trainees. This quality-assured course combines essential knowledge, expert advice, and interview techniques to help you secure your ST1 position and preferred deanery.

Our course features five in-depth modules covering everything you need for the OST interview: common consultations, practice stations, roleplays, clinical pearls and strategies to distinguish yourself from the competition. Most importantly, the course focuses on answer frameworks, enabling you to excel in any station you encounter.

Our course, updated for the 2025 interview, offers more topics and material than any other provider. Sign up now for instant access, and for even more practice, combine the course with our popular OST Mock Interview below.

Suitable For

All doctors with an upcoming OST interview or candidates wishing to prepare well in advance of the OST National Selection process.

What You'll Learn

Course Content

Last updated July 2024

OST Application

OST Application Process

The Interview

Interview Overview
Interview Format
Focus Of The Interview
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

Course Summary

Summary

Verified Reviews

Davina J.

Excellent thorough online course to aid in preparation for ophthalmology ST1 interviews, which is currently comprised only of a patient consultation and communication station.

Anderson A.

I just finished all the modules, and they were brilliant—better than other question banks I’ve used online! They have definitely helped me prep for the interview!

Hilary S.

Brilliant course that covered everything I needed for the OST interview. I would 100% recommend it to anyone applying to ophthalmology training!

About The Author

Ms May Wong

May Wong is a multi-award-winning Ophthalmology Specialty Trainee in North London with a particular interest in research, technology and innovation for the advancement of medical education.

Quality Assured

This course has undergone thorough evaluation by a panel of experts to guarantee that the information presented is accurate, current, and aligned with expected interview standards. Course content is regularly reviewed and updated in response to user feedback.

Why Medset?

We’re an award-winning team of doctors committed to excellence in medical education. Since 2013, we’ve taught tens of thousands of students and healthcare professionals from around the world. Our courses are designed by medical experts who are passionate about providing the highest-quality educational content. So whether applying to medical school, in specialist training or developing your consultant practice, we’re here to support you at every stage of your career.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I get access for?

You’ll get instant access as soon as you sign up for 12 months.

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