Ophthalmology ST1 Interview Question Bank & Course

The Ophthalmology ST1 National Selection process is one of the most competitive specialty recruitment pathways in the UK. Success requires clinical knowledge, excellent communication, professionalism and a clear approach under time pressure.

Prepare for the 2027 Ophthalmology ST1 virtual assessment with worked clinical and communication scenarios, model answers and live mock practice. NHS England describes two simulated patient or carer consultations, each lasting up to 10 minutes, with five minutes of reading and preparation before each. One focuses on clinical knowledge; the other on difficult communication or ethics.

Start with a clear interview strategy

The new recruitment strategy lesson explains the selection pathway, the equal final weighting of the evidence folder and online assessment, and a practical five-minute preparation framework. Practise talking to a patient rather than delivering an examiner-facing monologue, then compare your performance with the worked answers.

Clinical reasoning and patient-centred communication

Work through the existing clinical knowledge and patient consultation topics, including ophthalmic emergencies, treatment explanations, complaints, consent and professional dilemmas. Use the station timer, Ask the tutor, national study groups and live mocks to turn reading into active practice.

Guidance checked on 16 October 2026. Recruitment rules can change; follow the latest NHS England selection guidance and your candidate instructions. PrepSurg is an independent preparation provider, not an official recruitment body.