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We’re thrilled to announce the winner of our STInterview x Altomed prize draw — congratulations to Dr Emer Chang, NIHR Academic Clinical Fellow (ACF) in Ophthalmology, West Midlands Deanery! Dr Chang recently began her journey as an ST1 Ophthalmology trainee after being successful in the 2025 National Recruitment, she kindly shared a few words about …

🎉 2025 Prize Draw Winner Announced: Free Volk Lens from STInterview and Altomed Read More »

Preparing for the 2026 Ophthalmology ST1 national recruitment?If you want to build a standout portfolio and secure a top score at interview, this free Ophthalmology ST1 Portfolio Workshop is designed for you. 🗓️ Date: 20th October⏰ Time: 7.00PM (BST – UK Time) 💻 Location: Zoom (online) – https://luma.com/rgavofu7 Learn Directly from Top-Scoring ST1s This free …

Free Ophthalmology ST1 Portfolio Workshop 2026: How to Score Top Marks and Secure Your Dream Post Read More »

The race for ophthalmology training posts has never been tougher. Each year, more aspiring ophthalmologists apply for a finite number of Specialty Training Year 1 (ST1) places, and the competition ratios tell the story. If you’re preparing for 2025–26 applications, understanding these ratios is the first step towards shaping a smart, resilient application strategy. The …

Ophthalmology ST1 Competition Ratios 2025–26: What the Numbers Mean for Your Application Read More »

STInterview have partnered with Altomed for a free prize draw for one lucky successful trainee! Congratulations on getting your number! These are exciting times and you might be wondering what you can do to prepare for your first year of residency in the specialty of your dreams… As a budding ophthalmologist it is time to …

Prize Draw for a FREE Volk Lens with STinterview and Altomed Read More »

By Dr Claudia Liang Dr Liang is a South London Ophthalmology trainee, and previous stinterview subscriber and community member. She now has joined us a tutor on the practice workshops. In this blog post, Claudia shares some simple tips for success especially around the formatting and content of the portfolio. It is now the time …

Organising the Ophthalmology Portfolio: a step-by-step guide to success for 2025 Read More »

Are you gearing up for the Ophthalmology ST1 national recruitment and want to ensure you score top marks in your ST1 interview and portfolio? Join our FREE Portfolio Workshop on October 5th, designed to help you understand how to craft a winning ST1 Ophthalmology portfolio. Date: 5th OctoberTime: 11AM Platform: Zoom – Online – Subscribe …

Free Ophthalmology Portfolio Workshop for the 2025 Interviews! Read More »