About
As a Consultant Radiologist, I have participated in numerous interview panels for the NHS and several Medical Schools. Yet, the Specialist Training (ST) Radiology Interview stands out as one of the least consistently prepared and most variable in quality. It is disheartening to watch outstanding candidates progress through shortlisting, only to falter at this crucial stage. What feels particularly unfair is that success often hinges less on clinical acumen, skill, or character, and more on the ability to navigate the mechanics of a ‘radiology interview
If you would benefit from a one-to-one practice interview with a Consultant Radiologist experienced in the Clinical Radiology interview process, please book an appointment below.
Whats included
Station A (15 Mins)
Two questions on the portfolio
Question on understanding of the specialty
Skills question
Station B (15 Mins)
Question on clinical scenario prioritisation
Question on coping with pressure and managing uncertainty
Question on team involvement
Debrief (10 mins)
Advice and tips for further development
Dates
Its brutal out there
Competition Ratios and Advice
Clinical Radiology has exploded in popularity in recent years, as reflected in the insane published competition ratios. However, in reality most of these applications are speculative, and the true competition is between candidates who score well in the Multi-Specialty Recruitment Assessment (MSRA) . Only 800 candidates will progress to the shortlisting stage, and typically there is a 10% attrition rate from candidates overclaiming / uploading quastionable evidence and being marked down (if your only evidence for a “Significant Contribution to Radiology” is a certificate from a podcast, you might be in for a rough ride…)
Your portfolio evidence must be robust and of high quality. Remember, every submission is independently verified and corroborated (yes, we do cross check everything – so claiming the exact same award or certificate might raise a few awkward questions).
While it may seem sensible to wait for your MSRA score before you practice, this is risky. The time period is too short and there is too much to to learn. How you go about it is up to you, but remember that 60% of the total score will be from the interview.
