Urology ST3 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: 78 points Scoring mirrors the National Urology ST3 Self-Assessment Guidance 2026.

1) Peer-reviewed theses in medical science (awarded)

  • Examples: DPhil, PhD, MD (research), MCh, MS with significant thesis (≥2y FT or equivalent) and oral exam.
  • Exclusions: basic medical degree MD/MS without thesis; intercalated/automatic degrees.
Max 6 pts

2) Peer-reviewed theses (submitted, not yet awarded)

  • Submitted within one year with evidence of progress toward award.
Max 2 pts

3) MSc or equivalent postgraduate degree (no orally examined thesis)

  • Awarded after your primary medical degree; not primarily a research thesis.
Max 3 pts

4) First-author peer-reviewed papers / first-author book chapters

  • ‘Formally accepted’ counts. Abstracts do not.
  • Must have a PMID or equivalence (Urology journal on the Urology Green List accepted without PMID).
  • Case reports are not counted in this question.
Max 6 pts

5) Non-first-author peer-reviewed papers OR first-author case reports

  • Co-authors & collaborative authors count as non-first authors.
Max 2 pts

6) Non-first-author case reports OR non-peer-reviewed items (urology)

  • Includes e-publications, podcasts, letters to editor (urology-related).
Max 1 pt

7) Closed-loop (2-cycle) audits/QIPs as primary auditor

  • Primary auditor = initiated, designed, completed. Use the specified supervisor form (V3).
Max 4 pts

8) Of the above, how many were urology-based?

  • Generic topics (e.g., VTE, antibiotics) in a urology setting do not count.
Max 2 pts

9) Single-cycle audits (primary auditor)

Max 2 pts

10) Of the above single-cycle audits, how many were urology-based?

Max 2 pts

11) 1st-author unmoderated poster – national/international

  • Examples of national/international: EAU, BAUS (& sections), AUA, WCE, SIU, RSM Urology (2020+).
  • Both in-person and virtual accepted. Provide abstract & programme.
Max 2 pts

12) 1st-author unmoderated poster – regional

Max 1 pt

13) 1st-author podium/moderated – national/international

  • Evidence must explicitly state “Podium”, “Moderated poster” or equivalent.
Max 5 pts

14) 1st-author podium/moderated – regional (exclude in-house)

Max 2 pts

15) Teaching / training delivery

  • Courses for 3–4 pts must be ≥4 hours (or ≥4 CPD), exclude departmental teaching.
  • Provide supervisor/DME letter stating your role and duration/CPD.
Max 4 pts

16) Qualification in medical education

  • Must be medically-focussed (min 2 hours for “training the trainers”).
  • MSc/equivalent in clinical education = 3 pts (if not already counted in Q3).
Max 3 pts

17) Medical postgraduate 1st prizes (incl. research awards, travelling fellowships)

  • Exclude “best presentation” prizes (see Q18).
Max 2 pts

18) Best presentation prizes

Max 3 pts

19) Highest level Scrotal procedure performed

  • Examples: excision epididymal cyst, hydrocele excision, scrotal exploration.
  • Evidence must be WBAs validated by a consultant in the last 5 years (logbook summaries no longer accepted).
Max 5 pts

20) Highest level Cystoscopy (any) performed

Max 5 pts

21) Highest level Circumcision performed

Max 5 pts

22) Highest level Stent insertion performed

Max 5 pts

23) Formal medical management / leadership roles

  • Examples: Mess President, BMA rep, trainee rep, rota manager (≥6 people, ≥6 months). Provide evidence.
Max 4 pts

24) Evidence layout confirmation

  • I will provide my evidence per the specified format (one PDF per question, with title page & page list).
Max 2 pts
Current total
0 / 78
Percentage
0%
Outcome
Unlikely to get interview
Outcome thresholds: >75% Very likely • 65–75% Likely • <65% Unlikely

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