Medical Virology (ST3) recruitment dates 2026–27
The next Medical Virology (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)
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Medical Virology (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.
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When to start practising
An interview tests whether you can give a structured, specific answer out loud, under time pressure, to someone who presses you. That improves with repetition, so most candidates need six to eight weeks of regular spoken practice before the interview. For interviews within the national Round 2 window, 11 January 2027 to 9 April 2027, that means starting by 16 November 2026. Short daily sessions work better than occasional long ones.
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When is Medical Virology (ST3) recruitment?
Applications 19 November 2026 to 10 December 2026 (national Round 2). Interviews within the national Round 2 window, 11 January 2027 to 9 April 2027. This was checked against Physician Higher Specialty Training Recruitment (PHST) on 24 September 2026; always confirm on the official site before applying.
How long before the Medical Virology (ST3) interview should I start practising out loud?
Most candidates need six to eight weeks of regular spoken practice before the interview, answering real questions out loud against the clock. Short daily sessions work better than occasional long ones.
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