ST1 specialty interview preparation

ST1 interviews: structured answers, not stock phrases.

420 interview scenarios, model answers and portfolio guidance for CT1/ST1 specialty interviews.

December to March · Updated for the 2026/7 recruitment round

Syllabus

What the Interview Bank covers

9 topics mapped to the live Interview Bank curriculum. Each topic links to questions, notes and flashcards once you're inside the bank.

  • Portfolio
  • Clinical Scenarios
  • Ethics
  • Management and leadership
  • Communication and teaching
  • Situational Judgement
  • CST
  • IMT
  • GP

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A real Interview Bank-style question

Every question in the bank includes an explanation and a citation. Select an option to reveal the rationale.

Sample question coming soon for this exam.

Inside the platform

What Interview Bank looks like once you are logged in

Screenshots and the recording below are taken straight from the live platform, the same screens you get on the day you subscribe.

mediword.com/dashboard
MediWord dashboard recording Play recording Watch the 26-second tour
26-second screen recording: dashboard, a marked question session, then Track me. No sound.
mediword.com/active-session
MediWord question session
Question session, marked immediately, with the reasoning for every wrong option.
mediword.com/track-me
MediWord Track me screen
Track me, predicted score and topic-level accuracy, updated after every session.
mediword.com/revision-notes
MediWord revision notes screen
Revision notes, key facts first, then the detail, then the tables you actually revise from.

Free guide

The Interview Bank Ultimate Guide

A complete walkthrough of the exam format, scoring, common mistakes and how to structure your final weeks.

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Pricing

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1 month full access · ACCS

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1 month full access · Core surgical training


  • 420 ST1 interview scenarios
  • Portfolio and CV scoring guidance
  • Clinical scenario frameworks
  • Ethics and communication model answers
  • Management and leadership questions
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FAQ

Common questions about Interview Bank

Which specialties does this cover?

The scenarios apply to core surgical, medical, anaesthetic and other CT1/ST1 interviews.

Are the answers scored?

Yes. Each model answer includes a marking grid so you can see what scores points.

Can I practise with a partner?

Many scenarios are designed for paired practice, with prompts for the interviewer.