Obstetrics & Gynaecology (ST1)
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What is the Obstetrics & Gynaecology ST1 interview, and how do you practise for it?
NHS England national recruitment interview for Obstetrics & Gynaecology ST1, held online with at least two assessors on the panel. Station 1 gives you 5 minutes to read a clinical prioritisation scenario, then a 6-minute clinical prioritisation question and a separate 4-minute ethical and governance question. Station 2 is 10 minutes of structured interview questions. There is no portfolio station. 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 Obstetrics & Gynaecology (ST1) recruitment
Obstetrics and Gynaecology ST1, 2025 recruitment round (Round 1). NHS England competition ratios
- Specialty training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology is a 7-year run-through programme.
- NHSE North West Local Office is responsible for national recruitment to ST1 Obstetrics and Gynaecology across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
- ST1 Obstetrics and Gynaecology selection has 3 stages, and the MSRA is mandatory for all longlisted applicants. Applicants whose MSRA score is too low are shortlisted out, and those ranking within the top 75 bypass the interview.
- The online interview has two stations and lasts approximately 30 minutes. Station 1 has a clinical prioritisation question and an ethical and governance question; Station 2 has structured interview questions.
- Each online interview panel has a minimum of 2 assessors who score independently. A lay chair and the recruitment lead review all scores, and there is no appeals process for interview scores.
- Applicants must show evidence of Foundation competence achieved within the 3 and a half years before the intended start date of the post.
- For Round 1 (August 2027 intake), applications open on 22 October 2026 and close on 19 November 2026. Interviews are in January 2027 and initial offers are released on 6 April 2027.
Checked on 13 October 2026 against Overview of ST1 Training, Applying for ST1 Training, Interviews | ST1 Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Recruitment timelines | ST1 Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Recruitment changes each year: confirm on the official pages before you apply.
Obstetrics & Gynaecology ST1 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 Obstetrics & Gynaecology ST1.
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 Obstetrics & Gynaecology ST1 interview. Rehearse each one until it feels routine.
Station 1 — Clinical Prioritisation, Ethics and Governance
Five minutes to read a written clinical prioritisation scenario, then 6 minutes on what you would do first, what can wait and why, followed by a separate 4-minute ethical and governance question. NHS England does not publish how many patients or tasks the scenario contains.
Station 2 — Structured Interview Questions
Ten minutes of structured interview questions. No portfolio is needed. NHS England publishes the four scored areas: commitment to the specialty, quality improvement, research and teaching, and experience outside medicine, leadership and teamworking.
Sample Obstetrics & Gynaecology (ST1) interview questions
Two questions from the topics that come up most in MedMock's Obstetrics & Gynaecology (ST1) bank.
“Tell us how you would approach caring for a woman from a background very different from your own.”
“What have you learned from observing how consultants communicate risk during pregnancy complications?”
Example scenarios
A sample of the Obstetrics & Gynaecology ST1 scenarios you can practise, each as a spoken conversation.
“You are the on-call O&G ST1 on labour ward at 21:00. Rank: a 28-year-old with primary PPH ongoing; a 32-year-old at 28+5 with reduced fetal movements; a 24-year-old at 36 weeks with BP 158/108; an induced multipara requesting an epidural.”
“Tell me about a piece of work that demonstrates your commitment to a career in O&G — describe the project, your role, the outcome, and what it taught you about the specialty.”
Obstetrics & Gynaecology (ST1) recruitment dates 2026–27
The next Obstetrics & Gynaecology (ST1) recruitment date we hold is: Applications 22 October 2026 to 19 November 2026 (national Round 1). Checked against NHS England Medical Specialty Recruitment on 24 September 2026.
Open now: Applications 22 October 2026 to 19 November 2026 (national Round 1)
Obstetrics & Gynaecology (ST1) is recruited through NHS England’s national recruitment round 1, which the national timeline says is for CT1/ST1 posts. Applications are made on Oriel.
Recruitment dates change. MedMock is not affiliated with NHS England Medical Specialty Recruitment; confirm every date, application window and venue on the official site before you apply. NHS England Medical Specialty Recruitment
Obstetrics & Gynaecology (ST1) 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 Obstetrics & Gynaecology ST1 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.
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