CST Interview Coaching
CST Interview Preparation
Core Surgical Training interview coaching with practising NHS surgeons. Designed to help you stand out in a highly competitive field.
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What We Cover
Our CST coaching programme is built around the PERSON specification and the actual scoring domains used by deanery panels. We help you articulate your surgical commitment, academic achievements, and clinical knowledge with confidence.
- CST interview structure and scoring domains
- Portfolio review and scoring maximisation
- Surgical commitment and career journey narrative
- Clinical knowledge and decision-making questions
- Leadership, teaching, and research components
- Situational judgement scenarios
- Timed mock interview with expert feedback
- Written post-session debrief
Session Duration
60 minutes (1-to-1)
Delivered By
Experienced NHS Resident or Registrar
Format
Video call (Zoom or Teams)
Who Is This For?
Foundation doctors applying to Core Surgical Training
Candidates wanting to improve their portfolio presentation
Doctors applying to competitive surgical specialties
Applicants who want intensive mock interview practice
Those who need to strengthen their clinical reasoning responses
IMG candidates entering the UK surgical pathway
Frequently Asked Questions
What surgical specialties can you help with?
Our coaches cover general surgery, orthopaedics, ENT, urology, and more within the CST pathway.
Do you review my portfolio?
Yes — we review your portfolio and achievements before the session to tailor our coaching.
How is the session structured?
We start with a portfolio review, then move through structured interview stations, followed by detailed feedback.