Ophthalmology ST1 Self-Assessment (2026)

Go through each section, selecting the option or entering the number that best matches your experience. The form will automatically calculate your Total Score, Percentage, and Outcome (Very likely, Likely, or Unlikely) in real time. Aim to answer honestly and use your verified evidence so your score reflects what would be accepted at verification. Max total: 50 points

1) Qualifications (cumulative, max 5)

  • Not intercalated; taken as courses separate to the primary degree (≥8 months FT or equivalent).
  • MD/MPhil must be ≥2 years FT additional study with supervisor letter; PhD/DPhil usually ≥3 years original research. MRCP/MRCS not scored.
4 pts each
3 pts each
1 pt each
Section cap: 5 pts

2) Prizes & Awards (cumulative, max 5)

  • Crombie Medal (FRCOphth Part 1 1st): 3 pts. National undergraduate exam: 3 pts (1st), 2 pts (top 10%), 1 pt (top 20%). Year-firsts (non-intercalated): 2 pts each. Lead research grant leading to substantial peer-reviewed output: 1 pt each. Best presentation/poster at national/international: 1 pt each (max 2 via this line).
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×1 (max 2 via this line)
Section cap: 5 pts

3) Multi-Source Feedback (MSF) (max 2)

  • Within 18 months of interview if in clinical posts; GP ≥5 respondents, hospital ≥7; supervisor-signed or TAB printout. Satisfactory scores + good comments = 2 pts.

4) Quality Improvement / Audit (max 5)

  • Upload best QI/audit within last 3 years + supervisor letter confirming your specific role; points depend on role/impact (see scale).

5) Presentations (cumulative, max 6)

  • Original work only; accepted (not yet presented) counts. Oral scores full, posters score half; 1st-author default. Second-author oral scores half only if you presented; second-author posters don’t score. One meeting per piece of work.
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Section cap: 6 pts

6) Publications (cumulative, max 6)

  • Peer-reviewed original research or high-quality systematic reviews; 1st author = 3 pts each; 2nd–4th author = 1 pt each (if ≤8 total authors; no score for 5th+). Provide first page or “in press” proof if applicable.
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Section cap: 6 pts

7) Education & Teaching (cumulative, max 5)

  • 0.5 pts each (max 2 via this line): help run ≥1 course (more than one session), ≥2 mock OSCE sessions, e-learning tool, e-book, “teaching the teachers”, formal undergraduate examining role. 1 pt: ≥3 formal sessions across ≥3 months with feedback. 2 pts: PGCert/Dip MedEd (≥60 credits / ≥8 months, separate from primary degree). 2 pts: chapter in postgraduate academic book; 3 pts: author of postgraduate book.
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Section cap: 5 pts

8) Ophthalmology specialty links & commitment (cumulative, max 13)

  • Refraction Certificate 1 pt; FRCOphth Part 1 pass 3 pts (or attempt 1 pt); 1st-author non-peer-reviewed & case reports 0.5 pts each (max 2 via this line) / peer-reviewed other not counted elsewhere 1 pt each (first author); elective/UG project 1 pt each (max 2); taster week 1; 10+ clinics/theatre over >3 months 1; simulation activities (≥4h/day) 1 each (max 2); meetings attended: National/International 1 each (max 3), Regional 0.5 each (max 1); discretionary evidence 1 each (max 2).
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×0.5 (max 1 via this line)
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Section cap: 13 pts

9) Overall portfolio layout & quality (max 3)

  • Honest self-rating of structure, clarity, and compliance with evidence instructions.
Current total
0 / 50
Percentage
0%
Outcome
Unlikely to get interview
Outcome thresholds: >75% Very likely • 65–75% Likely • <65% Unlikely

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