Ophthalmology ST1 Application

Maximise your chances of securing your UK Ophthalmology ST1 job with our Portfolio Review, Interview Coaching, Interview Bank, and Interview Course.

Ophthalmology ST1
Portfolio Review

👥 1:1 portfolio feedback session

🧑‍⚕️ With an Eye Academy trainee that received >42/50 portfolio score

💯 Your personalised portfolio score estimation and action plan

📄 Proven letter template

📏 Exclusive formatting guide

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£75 — 40 minutes

Ophthalmology ST1
Interview Bank

🔥 30+ clinical & communication stations

💯 Based on stations from 2021-2025 cycles

🚀 Built by 2024’s top-ranked candidate

📝 Integrated guides & mark schemes

👥 Self-study or practise with a partner

🆓 FREE TRIAL available - just sign up!

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from £99.00

Ophthalmology ST1
Interview Coaching

👥 1:1 interview coaching session

🧑‍⚕️ With a Eye Academy trainee that received >42/50 interview score

💬 Realistic interview practice + feedback

🚀 Boost confidence & strategy

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£59 — 20 minutes
£99 — 40 minutes
£119 — 60 minutes

Ophthalmology ST1
Interview Course

🔥 3 full mock interviews each

💯 Personalised Feedback

👨‍🏫 High-yield lectures

🚀 70%+ success rate

🚀 Multiple attendees ranked in UK top 10

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Course dates: TBC (~Feb/March 2026)

£299

Webinar series
"How To Get Into Ophthalmology"
by Dr Rishi Gandhewar

Part 1: How To Rank 1st In The Ophthalmology Application

Part 2: Ophthalmology Portfolio Masterclass

Part 3: How to score 100% in the Ophthalmology Interview

Ophthlamology ST1 Portfolio Review

The Eye Academy ST1 Portfolio Review service is designed to help you stand out in the highly competitive Ophthalmology National Recruitment process. In 2024, there were 1383 applications for just 96 posts, giving a competition ratio of 14.41. This is only expected to rise for 2025, so every point matters. Your Portfolio (Evidence Folder) accounts for up to 50 points out of 100—a critical factor in securing an interview. Let us guide you in optimising your score and presenting your achievements in the best possible way.

What you get

💬 40-Minute 1:1 Feedback Session

An Eye Academy ophthalmology trainee who has scored at least 42/50 for their own portfolio on their ST1 application will go through your portfolio with you on a video call.

💯 Your Personalised Portfolio Score

You will receive a clear breakdown of your current portfolio score based on official scoring criteria and a practical action plan on how to optimise your score.

📃 Letter Templates

Save time with our trusted template to ensure your supporting letters meet the highest standards.

📏 Exclusive Formatting Guide

Optimise your portfolio presentation with our guide ensuring you score 3 points for formatting.

£75 - 40 minutes

Ophthalmology ST1 Interview Coaching

Maximise your chances of success in the highly competitive Ophthalmology ST1 interview with one-to-one coaching from Dr Byron Lu Morrell, Eye Academy Co-Founder and Senior Ophthalmology Registrar at Moorfields Eye Hospital. Practise with real interview stations, receive personalised feedback, and refine your performance to stand out from the competition.

Why Choose This Coaching?

💯 Top-Ranked Expert

Receive coaching directly from Eye Academy Ophthalmology trainees who scored >42/50 in their own interviews.

👥 Realistic Interview Practice

Experience authentic ST1 interview stations.

💬 Personalised Feedback

Receive targeted, actionable advice to improve your performance.

🚀 Boost Confidence & Strategy

Master key proven techniques to maximise your interview score.

£59 - 20 minutes (1 mock station & feedback)
£99 - 40 minutes (1-2 mock stations & feedback)
£119 - 60 minutes (2-3 mock stations & feedback)

Ophthalmology ST1 Interview Bank

The Ophthalmology ST1 interview is your final hurdle in the highly competitive national recruitment process. In our experience, the single best way to prepare for the Interview is through simulated practice. If you’re serious about securing an Ophthalmology job this year, don’t leave it to chance and access Eye Academy’s ST1 Interview Bank today.

What you get

🔥 30+ high yield stations

A curated collection of practice stations that mirror real interview scenarios, covering both clinical and communication-focused topics.

🚀 Built by 2024’s top-ranked candidate

Created by Dr. Rishi Gandhewar, who ranked 1st in the 2024 ophthalmology recruitment cycle. He is now an ST1 at Moorfields Eye Hospital.

📝 Based on recent cycles

Designed from interview stations that have appeared from 2021 onwards to ensure relevance and alignment with current standards.

✍️ Integrated guides & mark schemes

Our integrated interactive mark schemes and guides will highlight gaps in knowledge, and help tailor your approach to difficult scenarios.

👥 Solo & partner practice modes

Practise solo or with a partner in real time! If you can’t find a practice partner, you will gain access to our exclusive community to find one.

🆓 Try a station for free

Try before you buy with no payment details required! Sign up now.

from £99.00

Ophthalmology ST1 Interview Course

Prepare for the ST1 interview with the most comprehensive and realistic one-day course in the UK. The Eye Academy Ophthalmology ST1 Interview Course (formerly iSurgeon) has a proven track record of helping candidates secure their dream training post. Designed by top-ranking trainees, our course aims to mimic the ST1 interview as closely as possible.

Course highlights

🔥 THREE Full Mock Interviews

Delivered by expert ophthalmology registrars, our lectures focus on common pitfalls and high-scoring techniques.

🚀 Proven Success

Each person gets to practise under timed conditions with THREE rounds of clinical & communications stations based on recent cycles featuring patients & examiners.

💬 Personalised Feedback

Receive tailored advice from experienced examiners who are current ophthalmology registrars, helping you refine your approach.

🧑‍🏫 High-Yield Lectures

70% success rate for candidates securing a national ophthalmology training post, with numerous ranked top 10 nationally.

2026 course dates: TBC (likely Feb-Mar 2026)

£299

ST1 Interview Course Testimonials

  • "Very well organised course offering unique insight into the interview structure. I had numerous doubts prior to the course and upon completion of the course feel much more confident"

    2023 course attendee

  • "This course went through communication skills, mock exams on comm skills, portfolio review, portfolio example from current trainees and a clinical lecture. The organisers appear very experienced and knowledgeable in these areas. It was great gaining insight from them sharing their experience. The mocks and portfolio review were chaired by trainees who gave very constructive feedback. Overall, the course was very worthwhile."

    2023 course attendee

  • "Excellent course covering essential parts to interview preparation and portfolio. Tutors are all knowledgable and approachable. Well structured programme. Very good interview scenarios for practice"

    2023 course attendee

  • "Excellent Ophthalmology course. Excellent tutor: attendee ratio. Tutors were friendly, knowledgeable and switched-on. Systematic and thorough coverage of content. Focused practice with good quality feedback. Course also included portfolio review which was extremely useful for identifying gaps and understanding how examiners will mark them. Highly recommended."

    2023 course attendee

  • "Amazing course that helped de-mystify the interview process and provide a robust framework on how to prepare for it. I felt much more knowledgeable about the process and the simulated interviews and feedback were very helpful in knowing where you stand. Great, personable crew as well!"

    2022 course attendee

  • "Thank you so much for such an excellent course. This course was run really well, compared to other similar courses I have attended recently. Such a nice group of instructors that genuinely seem to care and want to help us improve, with really useful tips!"

    2022 course attendee

  • "The iSurgeon interview course was amazing! It was a really well structured course with a good mixture of interactive lectures, small group/one-to-one sessions and even practice questions which we worked through together. The mock interviews were extremely useful and helped me identify my weaknesses, with great feedback throughout. Really nice organisers and I would certainly recommend this course to anyone applying for ophthalmology."

    2021 course attendee

  • "I have been to one other ST1 interview prep course and this one was by far more useful so thank you!"

    2021 course attendee

  • "Excellent Ophthalmology course. Excellent tutor: attendee ratio. Tutors were friendly, knowledgeable and switched-on. Systematic and thorough coverage of content. Focused practice with good quality feedback. Course also included portfolio review which was extremely useful for identifying gaps and understanding how examiners will mark them. Highly recommended."

    2021 course attendee

  • "Comprehensive course involving a one to one portfolio review and multiple practice sessions for different stations that could come up as well as chances to ask questions to current trainees about the process and their experiences. Feel much more prepared for the interview and would highly recommend!"

    2021 course attendee

  • "Incredibly useful day focussing on preparing for the 2021 ST1 interview - good balance of preparation for the normal multi-station format, and the somewhat unknown quantity of this year. Good focus on comm skills and relevant clinical information, with some very useful tips. Also included one-on-one portfolio review which many other courses available don't."

    2021 course attendee

  • "Really comprehensive teaching and I now feel like I have a clear plan on how to prepare for the weeks ahead. Thank you so much!"

    2021 course attendee

  • "It was fantastic and I came away feeling much more prepared than before"

    2020 course attendee

  • Really high quality course and realistic, super useful!

    2020 course attendee

  • "Trainers were very approachable and it was very well organised"

    2020 course attendee

Key dates for ST1 application