Vascular ST3 Interview Course
Key Features
60+ Clinical Topics
Over 80 Questions
New 2026 Updates
Member Only Discussions
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About
Vascular Surgery ST3 National Selection is one of the most competitive recruitment pathways in UK surgical training. Success demands far more than clinical expertise – it demands a strategic, high-scoring performance across all interview domains, alongside meticulous portfolio and interview preparation.
To secure your first-choice deanery and training number, you’ll need more than vascular knowledge; you’ll need structure, strategy, and precision under pressure. In short, success depends on preparing for this interview with the same discipline and focus you’d apply to a major exam or viva.
This Vascular Surgery ST3 Interview Course gives you a complete preparation framework – combining expert teaching from top-performing trainees and consultant surgeons.
Every element of this course mirrors the Vascular Surgery ST3 Interview format. You’ll learn how to apply proven frameworks across all stations, focusing on the domains that consistently secure high-scores and top-ranked offers.
What You'll Learn
- Understand the Vascular ST3 interview format and scoring domains
- Structure clear, high-scoring answers using proven frameworks
- Manage vascular emergencies with high-level registrar reasoning
- Communicate effectively in high pressure, complex scenarios
- Refine your delivery, timing and confidence with realistic questions
- Focus your preparation efficiently on the areas that score the highest
Course Content
Introduction
Overview of Stations
The 7 Pillars of Success
Common Pitfalls
Key Tips
Resources
Clinical Station
Overview
What Are Examiners Looking For
How To Approach The Station
Key Tips For The Clinical Station
Categories For Possible Scenarios
Power Intro
Acute Limb Ischaemia And AAA
Diabetic Foot Sepsis
Ruptured AAA
Femoral Pseudoaneurysm
Radial Pseudoaneurysm
Blunt Popliteal Artery Injury
Carotid Endarterectomy Case 1
Carotid Endarterectomy Case 2
Infected AV Graft
Steal Syndrome
Acute Aortic Syndrome
Acute Mesenteric Ischemia
CLTI
Penetrating Trauma
VTOS
Venous Ulcer
Diabetic Foot Ulcer
Post-Op AAA Repair
Communication Station
Introduction
CLEAR Framework
Breaking Bad News
Operation Cancellation
Postoperative Stroke
AAA Case
Emergency Amputation
Palliating An RAAA
Palliating An Acute Limb Ischemia
Management Station
Overview
Approach And Structure
Power Intro
Management Scenario 1
Management Scenario 2
Management Scenario 3
Management Scenario 4
Virtual Clinical Skills
Common Procedures Covered
Key Considerations
Structure Your Answers
Acute Limb Ischemia
Common Femoral Endarterectomy
Below-Knee Amputation
Above-Knee Amputation
Virtual Skill Scenario 5
Virtual Skill Scenario 6
Virtual Skill Scenario 7
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.
Next-Gen Learning
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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£129
Key Features
- 60+ 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