About this course
OptimiseAcuteMedicine is your comprehensive resource for Acute Medicine ST4 interview preparation. The course is built around a structured learning framework that guides you from foundational knowledge through to full interview simulation.
The package includes multiple complementary learning resources:
- Knowledge Updates — learn essential facts and figures required for the interview
- Tips & Tricks — guidance from top-ranking predecessors and successful candidates
- Mock Station Answer/Feedback videos — worked examples with detailed feedback
- Practice Vignettes — clinical scenarios to test your application
- Podcasts — learn on-the-go during commutes and clinical work
- Application Form Workshop — support with your ST4 application
- Full Mock Circuit with a Registrar — simulate the complete interview process with expert feedback
The course combines self-paced online learning with the option of structured mock interview practice led by experienced Acute Medicine registrars. Students praise the comprehensive framework for interview preparation, the confidence-building nature of the mock circuits, and the supportive WhatsApp community for peer learning and direct contact with the course organisers. The materials are designed to cover both the knowledge domains and the communication/clinical reasoning skills tested in the ST4 interview format.
OptimiseInterviews also provides transparency on competition ratios and shortlist cut-off scores using data directly from PHST recruitment, helping you understand your competitive position in real time.
