Our Online Core Surgical Training (CST) Interview Question Bank is designed by high-scoring surgical trainees to give you a competitive edge in one of the most important steps of your surgical career.
With over 40 unique, fully worked clinical and management scenarios, specific to Core Surgical Training, this resource mirrors the structure and difficulty of real CST interview questions. Each scenario is accompanied by in-depth knowledge summaries that go beyond model answers, helping you understand the principles behind excellent responses so you can adapt confidently under pressure.
Whether you’re revising on your own or with a study group, this bank will help you:
Build confidence with realistic, exam-style questions
Prepare yourself for follow-up questions and practical tips.
Master clinical reasoning with clear breakdowns of best-practice answers
Polish your management skills with consultant-level insights
Consolidate key topics with extended learning summaries
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Structured, smart, and tailored to 2026, the prepsurg.co.uk CST Interview Question Bank is everything you need to prepare with purpose and perform at your best.
For more information, you can visit the NHS England Core Surgical Training webpage. Alternatively, visit our dedicated Core Surgery Training page outlining the latest news and updates for the upcoming application round in 2026.