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STInterview 2025 Results & Feedback: Our Biggest Year Yet

Each year, we ask our candidates a simple question: “Did STInterview help you secure your Ophthalmology ST1 post?”And in 2025, the answer was clearer than ever. Over 70% of surveyed STInterview candidates received an offer.Many secured their first-choice deanery, and for dozens of applicants, this was their first time applying. As Ophthalmology remains one of …

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Ace Your Anaesthetics CT1 Interview: The Ultimate Feb’ 2026 Course is Here! 💉

Are you gearing up for your Anaesthetics CT1 interview for the February 2026 intake? Securing your place in anaesthetic training is highly competitive—but with the right preparation, you can stand out. Introducing our 2026 Anaesthetics CT1 Interview Preparation Course, meticulously crafted to equip you with the tools and confidence needed to succeed. Why Choose Our …

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

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 …

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

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 …

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

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 …

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Prize Draw for a FREE Volk Lens with STinterview and Altomed

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 …

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Mastering the 2025 CT1 Anaesthetics Interview: Key Updates from ANRO and Preparation Tips

Doing well in your CT1 Anaesthetics interview is a crucial step in securing a training position in anaesthesia in the UK. With the 2025 interview cycle fast approaching, candidates must be aware of key updates to the scoring domains and how they will impact interview preparation. Our course lead summarises the 2025 changes here for …

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Master Your Anaesthetics CT1 Interview: The Ultimate 2025 Course is Here! 🎯

Are you gearing up for your Anaesthetics CT1 interview in 2025? The journey to securing a coveted spot in anaesthetic training is challenging, but with the right preparation, you can stand out. Introducing our 2025 Anaesthetics CT1 Interview Preparation Course, meticulously crafted to equip you with the tools and confidence needed to excel. Why Choose …

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

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 …

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Free Ophthalmology Portfolio Workshop for the 2025 Interviews!

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 …

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