Medical Oncology (ST3)
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What is the Medical Oncology ST3 interview, and how do you practise for it?
Medical Oncology ST3 national interview on Qpercom Recruit: two 11-minute stations. Station 1 is a clinical scenario then an ethics, professionalism and governance question given verbally; Station 2 is suitability and commitment then a discussion of research and academic medicine. MedMock lets you practise it out loud against an AI interview panel, with examiner-style feedback on any station you finish.
Last updated 29 October 2026
About Medical Oncology (ST3) recruitment
Medical Oncology ST3, 2025 recruitment round (Round 2). NHS England competition ratios
- The lead recruiter for medical oncology is the London Recruitment Office.
- The medical oncology interview has four questions of 5 to 6 minutes each, with two interviewers scoring each question. Each station lasts 11 minutes, and the interview takes approximately 30 minutes including the time between stations.
- The four interview questions cover a clinical scenario, ethical, professionalism and governance issues, suitability and commitment, and a general discussion of research and academic medicine.
- The interview score is weighted: clinical scenario 2.5, professionalism and governance 1.8, suitability and commitment 1.2, and academic/research 2.5, with a raw interview score out of 40.
- The specialty assesses commitment to specialty as part of shortlisting.
- Medical oncology and clinical oncology have a Combined Oncology Stem during ST3, which gives medical oncology trainees greater experience in the delivery of radiotherapy in cancer treatment.
Checked on 13 October 2026 against Medical oncology. Recruitment changes each year: confirm on the official pages before you apply.
Medical Oncology ST3 interview practice, on demand
MedMock gives you an AI interviewer who challenges your answers, available 24/7. Pick a station, have a spoken conversation, and ask for examiner-style feedback when you finish, scored against what genuinely matters in the Medical Oncology ST3.
How it works
Choose a station
Choose the kind of question or scenario you want to rehearse — ethics, motivation, a role-play, and more.
Have the conversation
Speak naturally, out loud. The AI interviewer listens and asks the demanding follow-ups, just as a real interviewer would.
Get instant feedback
The moment you finish, you get specific, examiner-style feedback and a score — what you did well, what cost you marks, and precisely what to fix before the next attempt.
Practise every scenario
MedMock covers the stations you will face in the Medical Oncology ST3 interview. Rehearse each one until it feels routine.
Clinical Station
Station 1: a short written clinical scenario in medical oncology to read and discuss with the panel, then a separate ethics, professionalism or governance question given verbally.
Suitability, Commitment and Academic Station
Station 2: suitability for and commitment to medical oncology, then a general discussion of research and academic medicine. Medical Oncology publishes no communication question or domain.
Sample Medical Oncology (ST3) interview questions
Two questions from the topics that come up most in MedMock's Medical Oncology (ST3) bank.
“A 55-year-old woman with known metastatic breast cancer presents with three days of progressive thoracic back pain and 24 hours of bilateral leg weakness. Discuss your management.”
“Tell me about a significant event or critical incident you were involved in and what you learned.”
Example scenarios
A sample of the Medical Oncology ST3 scenarios you can practise, each as a spoken conversation.
“Discuss your initial assessment and management of a 60-year-old, day 9 post-FOLFOX, presenting febrile and neutropenic.”
“What have you done to test your commitment to medical oncology, and how do you see research fitting into your career?”
Medical Oncology (ST3) recruitment dates 2026–27
The next Medical Oncology (ST3) recruitment date we hold is: Applications 19 November 2026 to 10 December 2026 (national Round 2). Checked against Physician Higher Specialty Training Recruitment (PHST) on 24 September 2026.
Time until Applications 19 November 2026 to 10 December 2026 (national Round 2)
— d — h — m — sMedical Oncology (ST3) is recruited through NHS England’s national recruitment round 2, which the national timeline says is for ST3/ST4 posts. Applications are made on Oriel.
Recruitment dates change. MedMock is not affiliated with Physician Higher Specialty Training Recruitment (PHST); confirm every date, application window and venue on the official site before you apply. Physician Higher Specialty Training Recruitment (PHST)
Medical Oncology (ST3) practice — your questions answered
How does the feedback work?
When you finish a station you can have it marked, and the scorecard comes back in seconds — what you did well, what cost you marks, and exactly what to work on next. Scorecards, mark schemes and model answers are included at no extra credit cost.
Can I practise specific Medical Oncology ST3 stations?
Yes. You can pick either station to drill a weak area, or run a mixed set to simulate the real interview.
How much does it cost?
You can start with a one-off £5 taster: 30 credits, which is 30 minutes of speaking practice, with no subscription. After that, or at any time, you can choose a monthly plan, which includes a monthly credit allowance. Current prices are on the pricing page.
Formats change from year to year: check the official candidate guidance or applicant handbook from the body that runs your exam or interview (the Royal Colleges, NHS England, the GMC and others) for your sitting.
Ready for your Medical Oncology ST3 interview?
Rehearse real Medical Oncology ST3 scenarios out loud and get instant, examiner-style feedback.
- Instant, personalised feedback
- Real voice-to-voice conversation
- Repeatable attempts, a different run every time
Be ready for your Medical Oncology ST3 interview before you walk in
Start with the £5 taster, a one-off payment for 30 credits: practise Medical Oncology ST3 interview scenarios out loud and get any of them marked when you are ready.
Practise your Medical Oncology ST3 interview