πŸ—ž Recent OST Blog Posts

STInterview 2025 Results & Feedback: Our Biggest Year Yet
Each year, we ask our candidates a simple question: β€œDid STInterview help you secure your Ophthalmology ST1 post?”And in 2025, the answer was clearer than ever. Over 70% of surveyed STInterview...
πŸŽ‰ 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 β€” congratulations to Dr Emer Chang, NIHR Academic Clinical Fellow (ACF) in Ophthalmology, West Midlands Deanery! Dr Chang...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Get into interview shape with over 90 other subscribers and 6 revision workshops
With the ophthalmology 2024 ST1 interviews coming up, we’ve announced a set of additional 6 workshops to help you get the best chance of doing well in your interviews, and securing that...
Getting an Ophthalmology Number in 2024: Navigating the New Online Assessment and More
The landscape of Ophthalmology interviews is ever-changing, and 2024 is no exception. With the introduction of new formats and a heightened focus on the interviews, it’s crucial to stay ahead of...