£85.00
Expires: 22 February, 2026
Buy knowledge course
Knowledge course includes:
- 11 comprehensive video lectures
- Differentiate yourself as a top candidate
- Be prepared for all follow-up questions
Save £40 by combining the Clinical Knowledge Course with our General Surgery question bank
£180.00
£220 total if both bought separately
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Expires: 22 February, 2026
Buy our General Surgery ST3 Question Bank in addition to our Clinical Knowledge Course to:
- Access over 80 unique scenarios
- Includes Clinical scenarios
- Includes Management scenarios
- Includes Portfolio Review examples
- Includes bonus Leadership and Teamwork scenarios
More about our Question Bank
The Medibuddy General Surgery ST3 Clinical Knowledge Course has been carefully developed to enhance your preparation for the highly competitive ST3 selection process. It serves as the perfect companion to our hugely popular General Surgery ST3 Interview Question Bank. While the question bank helps you practice commonly tested themes, it’s important to be ready for unpredictable questions designed to challenge top candidates. These curveball questions test your ability to apply core knowledge to complex, real-world scenarios.
Our General Surgery ST3 Clinical Knowledge Course ensures you have the depth of understanding needed to confidently tackle any interview question. To maximise your preparation, we recommend completing the knowledge course alongside the question bank. This structured approach will strengthen your ability to articulate well-informed responses and achieve a top-ranking score.
“The presentations were excellent for the purpose of interview preparation. The sessions covered the clinical aspects of the conditions covered.”
Why Choose the General Surgery ST3 Clinical Knowledge Course?
A major benefit of this course is the depth of understanding it provides for common clinical cases. With an in-depth understanding of core concepts, you’ll be able to discuss intricate cases, respond effectively to challenging scenarios, and showcase the expertise required to stand out. Each video lesson is designed to reinforce critical knowledge, ensuring you’re well-prepared when faced with complex interview questions.
Over 80 common interview scenarios
Clinical and management scenarios
Comprehensive explanations
Written by high-scoring candidates
Over 10 comprehensive video lectures (nearly 10 hours total)
Learn each topic in-depth
Created by specialty SpRs
Be prepared for curve-ball follow-up questions
A Highly Competitive Pathway
Securing a General Surgery ST3 post is becoming increasingly competitive. In 2024, 681 candidates applied for just 181 available positions—an increase from the 2023 cycle, with nearly 200 additional applications and only 19 extra posts.
With the demand for surgical training places growing, effectively displaying the surgical knowledge and skills you’ve gained throughout Core Surgical Training is more important than ever. The General Surgery ST3 Clinical Knowledge Course is designed to help you achieve this by covering essential topics in detail, giving you the confidence and expertise to make a good impression during selection.
Watch Kendra's video on "Pancreatitis", to get a feel for the course. Kendra talks through assessing, investigating, and managing acute and chronic pancreatitis, including scoring systems and complications.
What Will You Learn in the General Surgery ST3 Clinical Knowledge Course?
The General Surgery ST3 Clinical Knowledge Course is structured into 11 targeted modules, delivering over 7 hours of high-yield content to reinforce your surgical knowledge and boost your interview performance. Each module breaks down key treatment pathways, and decision-making processes relevant to the ST3 interview.
By engaging with these lessons, you will gain the comprehensive understanding needed to confidently approach common and unexpected interview questions, significantly improving your chances of securing a top score and advancing your surgical career.
Learn to diagnose, manage, and surgically treat common anorectal conditions while considering complications.
Understand the indications, procedures, and complications of bariatric surgery, including emergency management.
Master trauma assessment, surgical intervention, and management of abdominal injuries using ATLS principles.
Gain a clear understanding of consent laws, best practices, and how to navigate special circumstances like incapacity and minors.
Learn to diagnose, investigate, and manage gallstone disease and its complications, including surgical options.
Understand the anatomy, types, investigations, and management of hernias, including surgical principles.
Explore the pathophysiology, investigations, and treatment of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
Learn to assess, investigate, and manage acute and chronic pancreatitis, including scoring systems and complications.
Cover pre-, intra-, and post-operative care, including nutrition, sepsis management, and critical care principles.
Learn the assessment, diagnosis, and management of benign and malignant breast conditions, including triple assessment.
Understand the diagnosis, stabilisation, and surgical management of life-threatening upper GI conditions.
“Fantastic! It really helped me figure out how to approach patients in the interview.”
Highly Curated General Surgery ST3 Clinical Knowledge Course Video Content
Our General Surgery ST3 Clinical Knowledge Course has been developed by registrars who have successfully navigated the ST3 selection process. Having completed CST and progressed to higher training, they understand the level of expertise required to secure a registrar post. This course is designed to reinforce and expand your surgical knowledge, equipping you with the depth of understanding needed to confidently tackle ST3 interview scenarios and stand out as a strong candidate.
£85.00
Expires: 22 February, 2026
Buy knowledge course
Knowledge course includes:
- 11 comprehensive video lectures
- Differentiate yourself as a top candidate
- Be prepared for all follow-up questions
Save £40 by combining the Clinical Knowledge Course with our General Surgery question bank
£180.00
£220 total if both bought separately
Buy General Surgery bundle now
Expires: 22 February, 2026
Buy our General Surgery ST3 Question Bank in addition to our Clinical Knowledge Course to:
- Access over 80 unique scenarios
- Includes Clinical scenarios
- Includes Management scenarios
- Includes Portfolio Review examples
- Includes bonus Leadership and Teamwork scenarios
More about our Question Bank
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a General Surgery ST3 Clinical Knowledge Course?
The General Surgery ST3 Clinical Knowledge Course is an advanced learning resource tailored for those transitioning from CST to ST3. It provides structured, high-yield content covering key surgical topics, helping you to refine the thinking skills required for the interview and the role of a registrar in general surgery.
Who Delivers the General Surgery ST3 Clinical Knowledge Course?
The course is delivered by surgical registrars who have successfully completed the ST3 recruitment process and progressed through higher training. Their firsthand experience allows them to provide insights into the most commonly tested topics and the real-world application of surgical knowledge.
Who is the Medibuddy General Surgery ST3 Clinical Knowledge Course For?
The Medibuddy General Surgery ST3 Clinical Knowledge Course is designed for those preparing for the ST3 selection process who want to strengthen their clinical knowledge and interview performance. The course complements our General Surgery ST3 Interview Question Bank, offering a well-rounded approach to interview preparation by ensuring candidates have both structured knowledge and the ability to apply it effectively in high-pressure scenarios.
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