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ENT ST3 Interview Question Bank & Course

Our online ST3 Otolaryngology (ENT) UK National Selection resource is designed to help applicants secure their National Training Numbers with confidence. This comprehensive program offers invaluable…

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Included with enrolment

More than a question bank

Everything your enrolment includes.

Premium learning tools

Ask the tutor

Ask about any lesson and get a clear explanation with a short clinical example.

Live mock interviews

Get matched with another candidate and practise stations on a video call.

National study groups

Join candidates across the country to share tips and plan practice sessions.

Personal lesson notes

Write notes on each lesson and find them all again in your dashboard.

Course benefits

Practice interview scenarios

Detailed model responses

Updated with current guidelines

Practical advice from personal experience

How your practice works

  1. Step 1

    Learn the stations

    Work through worked scenarios with model answers and previous interviewer tips.

  2. Step 2

    Practise live

    Join a national mock night or get matched on demand, with a built-in station timer.

  3. Step 3

    Get scored

    Your partner marks you on a five-area examiner sheet so you know exactly what to fix.

About this course

Our online ST3 Otolaryngology (ENT) UK National Selection resource is designed to help applicants secure their National Training Numbers with confidence. This comprehensive program offers invaluable insights from both successful candidates and experienced interviewers, providing a unique advantage in the selection process.

Key features of the course include:

  • Unlimited Access: Enjoy unrestricted access to all content until after the next round of interviews, ensuring you can prepare at your own pace.
  • Expert advice: Previous candidate and examiner advise on how to tackle each station.
  • Extensive Resources: Benefit from over 58 meticulously worked stations, each crafted to cover a wide range of scenarios and questions you may encounter.
  • Continuous Updates: Our materials undergo annual reviews and additions based on user feedback, guaranteeing that our resources remain current and relevant.

Course curriculum

4 topics · 63 lessons

01

Portfolio

3 lessons

Self-assessment Scoring
Exporting eLogbook Operations
Critical Appraisal of Scientific Literature
02

Clinical Scenarios

16 lessons

Epistaxis
Adult Stridor
Unilateral Hearing Loss and Nasopharyngeal Mass
Blocked Tracheostomy (Adult/Paeds)
Blunt Neck Trauma
Deep Neck Space Infection
Dysphonia
Foreign Body in the Upper Aerodigestive Tract
Malignant Otitis Externa
Laryngomalacia
Mastoiditis
Neck Lump
Penetrating Neck Trauma
Peri/orbital Cellulitis
Post Thyroidectomy Haemorrhage
Paediatric Stridor
03

Management & Professionalism

27 lessons

Key Topics You Must Know
Ethics of AI use in Surgery
A Consultant Appears Unfit to Lead a Surgical Procedure
Anaesthesist refusing GA for a child
Addressing a Request to Alter Patient Notes by a Senior Colleague
Consent for a Procedure Without Sufficient Knowledge
Consultant Deviating from Clinical Guidelines
Discovering a Colleague in Possession of Suspected Illegal Substances
Handling an Emergency Without Senior Support
Missing Surgical Equipment in a Hospital Ward
Sustaining a Needle-Stick Injury During a Procedure
Addressing a Repeated Late Arrival of a Team Member
Being Asked to Leave Theatre for a Clinic While in the Middle of a Procedure
Covering a Shift When a Team Member Fails to Arrive
Limited Teaching Opportunities with a Consultant
Managing an Elective Surgical List Independently as a New Registrar
Overrunning Clinic with Limited Staff Support
Responding to Simultaneous Emergencies at Two Sites
Unequal Distribution of Clinical Duties in Rota Allocation
Incorrectly Marked Site for Surgery
Insufficient Ward Space for Patients Scheduled for Elective Surgery
Patient Refusing Nasoendoscopy with Suspected Epiglottitis
Investigating High Complication Rates in a Surgical Audit
Misplaced Unsecured Folder Containing Patient Records
Missing Critical Equipment for Tracheostomy Management
Potential Infection Risk Due to Improperly Sterilised Equipment
Reducing Paediatric Waiting List Times in ENT
04

Communication

17 lessons

Addressing a Delayed Nasal Fracture Appointment
Addressing a Patient’s Frustration Over an Insufficient FNA Result
Missed Treatment for Quinsy
Angry Patient Regarding a Cancelled Surgery
Suspected Non-Accidental Injury Identified During Surgery
Delivering a Diagnosis of Acoustic Neuroma
Breaking the News of a Diagnosis of "Dead Ear"
Discussing a Fall on the Ward
Discussing Test Results Indicating Meniere’s Disease
Managing a Complication After Surgery - Post Tonsillectomy Bleed
Discussing Otosclerosis and Surgical Options
Discussing Recurrent Tonsillitis and Tonsillectomy Eligibility
Explaining a Diagnosis of Juvenile Nasopharyngeal Angiofibroma
Explaining a Diagnosis of Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA)
Explaining Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) and Treatment
Obtaining Informed Consent for Surgery
Missing FNA Cytology Results

Student reviews

Nice informative course

Verified student · August 2026

PrepSurg is an excellent resource with high quality material! Everything is clearly structured and pitched exactly at the right level for surgical trainees preparing for the ST3 interview. The layout is intuitive the topics are like you’d expect them in the actual day of the interview. Very good investment!

Verified student · February 2026

Brilliant, would definitely recommend it. the higher thinking prompts really helped me to see what the examiners are looking for.

Verified student · January 2026

Excellent question bank; you can tell it's been designed with experience and the know-how of answering questions at a high level. Well worth it,

Verified student · November 2025

What truly sets Prepsurg apart is its user-friendly layout and the detailed feedback provided after each question, which helps you identify weak areas and focus your revision efficiently. The team behind Prepsurg understands the pressures of surgical training and has designed an invaluable tool to support learning and confidence-building.

Verified student · December 2024

The ENT ST3 interview question bank on Prepsurg.co.uk is outstanding, comprehensive, relevant, and exactly what I needed to prepare confidently. Highly recommend it! Use this resource alongside in person interview practice to maximise your chances of a number!

Verified student · December 2024