UK Specialty Training Mock Interview Partner
Nothing replaces live practice. Find another candidate to simulate interview stations with — take turns as interviewer and candidate, give honest feedback, and build confidence before the real thing.
Reviewed by MedNext Clinical Team. Last updated 27 April 2026.
Station types to practise
Most specialty interviews include several of these station types. Practising each one with a partner helps you develop fluent, structured answers under time pressure.
Clinical scenarios
Practise structured clinical reasoning under timed conditions. Discuss differential diagnoses, management plans, and patient safety priorities.
Ethics and professionalism
Work through ethical dilemmas covering consent, confidentiality, duty of candour, and the GMC's Good Medical Practice framework.
Communication skills
Simulate breaking bad news, shared decision-making, and challenging conversations with patients, relatives, and colleagues.
Portfolio presentation
Present your portfolio evidence to a mock interviewer. Practise concise explanations of your audit, QIP, teaching, and research experience.
Management and leadership
Discuss team leadership, conflict resolution, resource allocation, clinical governance, and quality improvement scenarios.
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