Paediatrics ST1 Interview Course
The most comprehensive Paediatrics ST1 interview course – designed to help you rank highly & secure your first-choice job
Created by Megan Sugarman
Key Features
40+ Clinical Topics
Over 60 Questions
New 2026 Updates
Member Only Discussions
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About
The Paediatrics ST1 interview is one of the most competitive entry points in UK specialty training with nearly 6 applicants for every post last year. To secure your number, knowledge alone is not enough. You’ll need to think clearly under pressure, communicate safely with parents and young people, and show genuine insight into why you want to do paediatrics.
That’s exactly what the Medset Paediatrics ST1 Interview Course delivers. Built around the latest national recruitment guidance and selection format, it’s the most comprehensive and up-to-date preparation resource available. You’ll learn to craft sharp, concise responses, illustrate your genuine commitment to Paediatrics, and approach every station with confidence – helping you rank highly and secure your training number.
Every element of this online course mirrors the real Paediatric ST1 interview process – from clinical scenarios and portfolio evidence to communication and commitment to speciality. You’ll apply frameworks used by top-scoring candidates, focusing on the domains that consistently distinguish successful applicants across UK national selection.
What You'll Learn
- Understand the Paediatric ST1 interview format and scoring domains
- Structure high-scoring answers with frameworks specific to Paediatrics ST1
- Demonstrate registrar level clinical reasoning under pressure
- Communicate your portfolio and commitment to Paediatrics effectively
- Refine timing, delivery, and confidence through guided practice stations
- Focus your preparation on the areas that secure the highest marks
Course Content
Introduction
Structure
How To Use This Course
Setting Up For Success
How To Answer
Key Messages
Common Pitfalls & Issues
Communication
Information
Breaking Bad News
Explaining Treatment
Anti-Vax
Duty Of Candour
Resolving Conflict
Safeguarding
Explaining Delay In Care
Managing Uncertainty
Consent And Capacity
Managing A Potential
Hand Washing In Infection
Poor Medication Compliance
Career Motivation
Information
Why Paediatrics?
Challenges
Research Projects
Teaching
Leadership Experience
Experience With Children
Safeguarding
Commitment To Specialty
Career Plans
Clinical Reasoning
Introduction
Acute Exacerbation Of Asthma
DKA
Sepsis Pathway
Anaphylaxis
Paediatric Limp
Neonatal Sepsis
Gastroenteritis
Status Epilepticus
Reflective Station
Introduction
Structuring Your Answer
How Do You Use Reflection
Reflection Example
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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£89
Key Features
- 40+ expert written topics
- Over 60 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