ST3 Orthopaedic Interview Knowledge CourseUPDATED FOR 2026!13th December 2026, Online

Here at ST3 Ortho Interview we know that getting started with ST3 Orthopaedic Interview preparation can be tricky and knowing where to start is tough.

For candidates applying to ST3 trauma and orthopaedic specialty training in the UK our ST3 Orthopaedic Interview Knowledge Course is based on the popular lectures featured in the Mock Interview Course and is designed to kickstart your interview preparation and cover the key scenarios asked at the ST3 T&O interview.

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Our ST3 Orthopaedic Interview Knowledge Course features a comprehensive overview of the ST3 T&O interview process, tips from last year's successful candidates, evidence-based revision of core clinical and anatomy topics.

We aim to cover each individual section of the interview with as many interactive scenarios as possible to give you the best chance of covering everything you need in a single day.

Emphasis is placed on interview technique to help you maximise your points.

The course is lecture-based with focused near-to-peer teaching and interactive group discussion.

This isn't just an interview lecture course and will prepare you for life as a junior orthopaedic registrar.

ST3 Ortho Interview Knowledge Courses 13/12/25
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We’ve coached the highest scoring successful candidates at ST3 T&O Interviews every year for the past 7 years.

We’re so confident that our question banks and courses are the best we GUARANTEE that you’ll get a job.

If you don’t we’ll work with you until you do. You’ll get access to all the preparation materials for the following year FREE of charge and we’ll personally work with you to analyse what went wrong and give you the best chance of success.

All we ask is you sign-up to the question bank and complete all of the questions and videos and attend a mock interview course and the knowledge course. This gives the full Ortho Interview preparation experience.

ST3 Orthopaedic Interview Course Programme

Our ST3 Orthopaedic Interview Knowledge Courses are held in December and February to give you plenty of time to act on feedback, improve your portfolio and enhance your interview technique. The course is designed to kick-start your interview preparation and provides insider insights.
Typically the highest scoring candidates attend both the knowledge and mock interview courses to give a complete understanding of the interview process. Focus is placed on soft-skills and interview technique along with communication skills for the interactive station.

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Date: 13th December 2025
Venue: Online
Registration: Open
Places: Limited

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Interactive Lectures

✗ Lectures and Small-Groups to Kickstart Your Revision
✗ Understand the application process, how to score maximum marks and how to deal with any scenario
✗ Portfolio, Interactive, Clinical, Communicationl and Presentation stations covered in detail
✗ Orthopaedic anatomy and evidence-based clinical management
✗ Common topics and themes covered
✗ Complete guide to improving communication skills from experienced comm skills tutors
✗ Portfolio preparation and application in details
✗ Key papers, resources and syllabus for effective preparation
✗ Top tips from last year's successful candidates

✗ Lectures and Small-Groups to Kickstart Your Revision
✗ We cover everything you need to know for the interviews in a day
✗ Online interview discussed in detail
✗ Orthopaedic anatomy and evidence-based clinical management
✗ Common topics and themes covered
✗ Complete guide to improving communication skills from experienced comm skills tutors focused on online interviews
✗ Self-Assessment and application in details (Winter Course)
✗ Key papers, resources and syllabus for effective preparation
✗ Top tips from last year's successful candidates

ST3 Orthopaedic Interview Course Timetable

Our ST3 Ortho Interview Knowledge Course will begin at 0930. The programme will feature lectures containing the latest evidence-based clinical information and interactive demonstrations of interview stations to give you an idea of what differentiates the very best candidates.

There will be a chance for networking and the online event will be recorded and accessible on-demand.

0930-1000 Login Opens

Enter the online event and get familiar with the platform and format
1000-1030 Interview Overview and Online Interview Technique

All aspects of the ST3 orthopaedic application including scoring are covered. Learn how to optimise your surgical CV and self-assessment to score maximum points
1030-1100 The Communication Station

Optimise your communication skills. We cover every possible scenario and use comm skills tutors and cases to make sure you get every mark.
1100-1115 Coffee

Break time!
1115-1145 Portfolio Questions - Maximise your Portfolio Answers

In this station you will be interviewed about elements of your career and experience to date
1145-1215 Prioritisation Questions - Maximise Your Prioritisation Answers

This station will be a prioritisation exercise, we cover examples and walkthroughs.
1215-1315 Lunch

Break for lunch
1315-1400 Clinical 1. – Introduction, Principles and Overview

We focus on clinical interview question technique and principles to give you the tools to answer any clinical question even if you are not 100% certain of the answer
1400-1445 Clinical Station 2. – Upper Limb Anatomy and Cases in Small Groups

We focus on the top half of the body and use cases and commonly assessed scenarios to cover as much clinical information as possible to kick-start your revision
1445-1515 Coffee

Break time!
1515-1600 Clinical Station 3. – Spine and Lower Limb Anatomy and Cases in Small Groups

We focus on the spine and lower half of the body and use cases and commonly assessed scenarios to cover as much clinical information as possible to kick-start your revision
1600-1630 Final Discussion and Home Time

Any other topics are covered, feedback is given and remaining portfolios reviewed.

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See What Our Past Course Attendees Thought

We reviewed over 5000 ST3 orthopaedic CVs and applications, interviewed over 2000 successful candidates and always love hearing how the candidates that we have coached have not only got a job but have secured their top ranked job in their hospital and city of choice for core surgical training.

Thank you very much for the course. I thought it was fantastic. The presentations were excellent as was the content and interaction

James, Northern Deanery, UK

The lecture course really explained what was required and helped me to structure my preparartion and understand the best way to prepare

Jo, North West Deanery, UK

I still can’t believe how much was covered during the day. The lunch, refreshments and venue were fantastic and I will be recommending this to the CTs for next year. Thanks again.

Tom, North West Thames Deanery, UK

Prior to the course I had very little understanding of how to do well at the interviews or how to improve my interview technique and comm skills. The lectures were amazing and combined with the mock course helped me get a NTN

Sarah, Oxford Deanery, UK

The Venue

In 2021 the course will be held online.

FAQs

1. How much does the course cost?

ST3 Ortho Interview Knowledge Course costs £367 (before early-bird discounts).
2. Who can attend?

Anyone wishing to apply to ST3 T&O specialty training. This includes CT1/2 trainees, LATS and LASs.
3. I am a CT1. Can I still attend?

Yes. CT1s have the added bonus of an extra year in which to act on feedback and improve their portfolios and interview technique.
4. Where is the course held?

The ST3 Ortho Interview Knowledge Course is held online.
5. How many places are there?

To provide group discussion and keep the lectures interactive spaces are limited so be sure to register early if you would like to attend.
6. What should I bring on the day?

Just yourself.
7. What should I wear?

The course is more relaxed than the mock interview course and home clothes may be worn.
8. Do I need to prepare before attending?

Although it is not necessary to prepare for the course, the more you put in the more you will get out. Ensuring that you know the management of common orthopaedic emergencies and are familiar with your portfolio is a good start. The free materials and reading list found on this website should suffice.
9. I didn't get a place on the course. Are there any future dates?

ST3 Ortho Interview Knowledge Course is an annual course.
10. How long does the course last?

The course last the whole day from 0930-1630. Including multiple breaks.
11. Are there any discounts available?

Yes. For candidates attending both the Knowledge Course and Mock Interviews a discounted rate is available.
12. Are there any extras or bonuses?

Yes. All candidates will be given access to the Online Knowledge Course component of our Online Interview Preparation System so that they can watched edited versions of the talks given, revise key topics covered and have their CVs analysed in their own time. This means that candidates can enjoy the day and re-revise key topics nearer the interviews.

Knowledge Course candidates also get priority booking on our extremely popular Mock Interview Course.
13. What are the cancellation policy and terms and conditions that I accept upon purchase.

Upon the purchase of a mock interview or course, you enter into an agreement with ST3 Ortho Interview as outlined in our full Terms and Conditions.

These are summarised on the course payment page.

Cancellations more than one month before the date of the course will incur a 25% deduction of total cost of registration.
Cancellations less than one month, but more than 14 days from the conference will incur a 50% deduction of the total cost of registration.
Cancellations less than 2 weeks from the date of the course will unfortunately be unable to be refunded as by then final numbers will have been confirmed.

Lectures and stations may be altered in timing, content or format on the day to ensure maximum interactivity, participation and timing.
Should you receive a mock interview or attend the full course you will not be eligible for a refund either partial or full.
ST3 Ortho Interview interview courses and mock interviews are delivered by current Orthopaedic registrars who have successfully passed the ST3 Orthopaedic Interview. ST3 Ortho Interview is not responsible for the content delivered by registrars and all views are their own.
14. I have some further questions…

Hopefully most key details have been covered but if you have any questions ahead of registering for the course please contact us for more information.

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