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CST Interview Course
Excel at every Core Surgical Training (CST) interview station with our one-day, high-impact course designed to boost your confidence and performance.
- Live and interactive on Zoom
- Led by experienced CST interview assessors
- Small group format (max 8 candidates)
- Station 1 - Clinical and management scenarios
- Station 2 - Portfolio and scenarios
- CPD accredited - Earn 6 CPD points
Focussed. Practical. CST-specific. Get the edge your competition won't!
£330.00
10% discount if you book 2 places on this course
or if you book another personal development/interview course at the same time.
or if you book another personal development/interview course at the same time.
Virtual course venue
Virtual courses are run on the Zoom platform. Instructions with the code to join the meeting will be sent a couple of days prior to the course date.
Course timings
09:30 - Start of the course
17:30 - End of the course.
CST Interview Course Overview
Our CST Interview Preparation Course gives you complete, structured training for both Station 1 and Station 2. There is no guesswork and no gaps. Everything is designed to give you clear, focused preparation so you can stand out on the day.
Station 1 - Clinical and management scenarios
In this station you will learn how to approach:
- Clinical scenarios including: high-frequency surgical presentations, perioperative and postoperative complications, trauma and emergency decision making, and communication in clinical context.
- Management scenarios including: team and communication challenges, patient safety and risk management, service efficiency and operational issues, ethical and professional scenarios.
Station 2 - Portfolio-related questions
In this station you will learn how to:
- Deliver a strong opening presentation. We will show you how to create a clear, confident introduction that sets up the rest of the station.
- Handle follow up questions. You will practise answering the types of questions interviewers commonly ask after your presentation. These cover areas such as quality improvement and clinical audit, teaching and training, leadership and management, research and academia, commitment to surgery, professionalism, multidisciplinary working, and understanding the wider NHS.
This is not generic interview practice. This is targeted CST preparation built around the exact format of the interview. You get clear structure, practical strategies and insider guidance to help you perform at your best in both stations.
Why this CST Interview Preparation course works
Tailored exclusively for CST
This course is built entirely around the CST interview. There is no generic material and no unnecessary content. Every part of the training targets the exact competencies you will be assessed on, so your preparation stays efficient, focused, and directly relevant to your success.
Led by experienced NHS consultants
Your trainers are practising NHS consultants who sit on CST interview panels each year with real insight into what panels value, the mistakes candidates commonly make, and the approaches that create the strongest impression. You will be learning from people who understand the process from the inside
Small groups for maximum impact
Each course is limited to eight participants to ensure you get personal attention. This format allows for meaningful interaction, detailed individual feedback, and repeated practice in an environment that reflects the real interview. You will also have time to ask specific questions and work through scenarios related to your own experience.
This course is built entirely around the CST interview. There is no generic material and no unnecessary content. Every part of the training targets the exact competencies you will be assessed on, so your preparation stays efficient, focused, and directly relevant to your success.
Led by experienced NHS consultants
Your trainers are practising NHS consultants who sit on CST interview panels each year with real insight into what panels value, the mistakes candidates commonly make, and the approaches that create the strongest impression. You will be learning from people who understand the process from the inside
Small groups for maximum impact
Each course is limited to eight participants to ensure you get personal attention. This format allows for meaningful interaction, detailed individual feedback, and repeated practice in an environment that reflects the real interview. You will also have time to ask specific questions and work through scenarios related to your own experience.
Don't leave it to chance
ISC Medical's CST medical interview course will make a huge difference to your performance
What CST applicants say about our CST interview preparation course
“The CST interview course exceeded every expectation. I arrived overwhelmed by the volume of content and unsure how to structure my answers. By the end, I had a clear framework for every station and felt completely prepared. The mock circuits were realistic and the personalised guidance helped me polish small details that made a huge difference. I went on to score far above what I expected. I would recommend this course to anyone serious about doing well at CST.”
“This CST course transformed my confidence. Before attending, I struggled to articulate my surgical motivations and felt lost with management scenarios. The teaching was clear and practical and the feedback was specific and immediately actionable. When I sat the real interview, it felt familiar and manageable. I achieved an excellent rank and I credit that directly to the preparation I received here.”
“I had heard good things about the CST interview course, but it was even better than expected. The tutors broke complex scenarios into simple stepwise approaches that finally made sense. The mock interview was challenging in the best way and highlighted exactly what I needed to improve. On the day of the real CST interview, I felt calm and prepared. My final ranking reflected that. Absolutely worth it.”
“I was nervous about the CST interview because I had no idea what to expect. This course changed everything. The teaching was practical, focused and tailored to my level. The individual feedback during the mock stations helped me understand how to present myself with confidence and clarity. Thanks to this course, I achieved a ranking I am truly proud of. I would recommend it without hesitation.”