Emergency Medicine ST4 Interview Preparation — 2026
This guide covers everything you need to know to prepare for the Emergency Medicine ST4 (Emergency Medicine ST4) interview in the 2026 recruitment cycle. The Emergency Medicine ST4 interview consists of 1 station covering Interview. Tracks question-level evidence packaging, slot targeting, and export readiness from the locally captured guidance corpus.
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Interview Stations
The Emergency Medicine ST4 interview consists of 1 station. Each station is timed and assesses different competencies.
Interview
Track the route interview flow and supporting evidence.
Portfolio Scoring Breakdown
Your portfolio is scored against these domains. Map your evidence to each section before the interview to maximise your score.
Specialty Training Application Form
4 pts4 extracted questions map to this section.
- Specialty Training Application Form4 pts
Supporting i
1 pts1 extracted question map to this section.
- Supporting i1 pts
Self assessm
5 pts5 extracted questions map to this section.
- Self assessm5 pts
Key Dates & Deadlines
Important dates for the Emergency Medicine ST4 2026 recruitment cycle. Dates may change — check official sources for updates.
Eligibility Requirements
You must meet all essential eligibility criteria. These are assessed at the application stage.
Qualifications
You must hold a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (BMBS, MBBS) degree or other equivalent medical qualification.
Registration & right to work
You must: Be eligible to work in the UK. Hold full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) at the time of application, **and** hold a current licence to practise on the date your post commences.
GMC registration details or licence evidence.
Career history
You must be able to provide complete details of your employment history, including any gaps.
Disclosure
You must complete all sections of the application form fully and truthfully, in accordance with written guidelines. You must disclose in your application if you are subject to any ongoing fitness to practise proceedings or are subject to any fitness to practise conditions.
Capability/Competences
You must have evidence of achievement of CT1/ST1, CT2/ST2, and CT3/ST3 ACCS Emergency Medicine competences, by the advertised post start date for the vacancy.
Experience
You must have evidence of current employment in a UK CT3/ST3 Emergency Medicine programme which leads to successful completion of the programme by the advertised post start date for the vacancy. This can be evidenced by: Providing your current ACCS Emergency Medicine UK National Training Number and satisfactory ARCP outcomes.
Professional Examinations
By the ‘initial offers released by’ date for the round; you must have either: been awarded Membership of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (MRCEM) (MRCEM Primary, Intermediate and OSCE) **or** completed FRCEM Intermediate Certificate (Primary, Intermediate and SJP).
Upload the named certificate or supporting form.
Additional eligibility criteria
You must be competent to manage adult and paediatric resuscitation both medical and trauma. This must be evidenced by either confirmation of competence from your most recent appropriate consultant supervisor; **or** in date course certificates, at the time of application
Upload the named certificate or supporting form.
Official Source Documents
Verify all information against the latest published documents before your application.
Emergency Medicine ST4 person specification
Published by: NHS England Medical Hub
Related Specialties
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Connect with other candidates
Find a Emergency Medicine ST4 study buddy
Connect with other candidates preparing for the same specialty. Share resources, practice together, and stay accountable.
Practice Emergency Medicine ST4 mock interviews
Find a partner to practice interview stations. Give and receive feedback to sharpen your technique before the real thing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Emergency Medicine ST4 interview format?
The Emergency Medicine ST4 interview consists of 1 station: Interview. Each station assesses different competencies in a timed format.
How is Emergency Medicine ST4 selected in 2026?
Tracks question-level evidence packaging, slot targeting, and export readiness from the locally captured guidance corpus.
When are Emergency Medicine ST4 interviews in 2026?
Key dates for Emergency Medicine ST4 2026: Application opened — 20 Nov 2025; Application closed — 11 Dec 2025; Interview window — 4–5 Mar 2026; Initial offers — 14 Apr 2026. Check official sources for any changes.
What documents do I need for Emergency Medicine ST4 selection?
You need to meet 8 eligibility criteria including: Qualifications, Registration & right to work, Career history, and more. See the eligibility section below for the complete list.
How many points is the Emergency Medicine ST4 portfolio worth?
The Emergency Medicine ST4 portfolio is assessed across 3 scoring sections: Specialty Training Application Form, Supporting i, Self assessm. Each section has specific criteria and maximum point allocations.
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