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Your intelligent companion for portfolio and interview success in Ophthalmology Specialty Training applications.
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SmartOST Portfolio
Build your portfolio. Track your progress.
Manage your evidence, track your score, and generate a submission-ready PDF in one click.
- Fully up to date with the 2026 evidence folder
- Rule-aware scoring reflecting every domain
- Calendar view to roadmap your progress
- Live scoring that updates as you add evidence
- One-click PDF export ready to submit
SmartOST Interview
Practice interviews. Get real feedback.
Powered by the highest-fidelity voice AI available — individually fine-tuned for natural, realistic conversations that prepare you for the real thing.
- Premium voice AI — the best quality on the market
- Each case has a uniquely fine-tuned voice for clinical context
- Feedback mapped to the official mark scheme
- Chat with the Coach to dig deeper
- 30 curated clinical + communication cases
1-1 Coaching
Personal guidance from those who've done it.
Work directly with ST1 and ST2 ophthalmology registrars from the North London deanery, who scored 90%+ in both the portfolio and interview and ranked in the top 1% of applicants. We've done it recently and know the game. Whether you're in medical school or applying this year, we'll help you build a winning strategy.
- Tailored strategy for every stage, from med school to final application
- Map your tasks across a clear timeline
- Portfolio review with actionable feedback
- Interview practice with real scenarios
- One-off sessions or bespoke long-term plans
SmartOST Team
A team that knows ophthalmology ST1 and knows how to build AI products.
SmartOST was born out of Keane AI's research lab, combining top-ranked London North Thames ophthalmology trainees with AI researchers and engineers. We bring the practical know-how of getting into training and the technical expertise to build tools that make preparation smarter, faster, and less stressful.
Dr Mertcan Sevgi
Co-founder & Coach
Ophthalmology registrar (ST1, London North Thames), ranked in the top 1% of applicants nationally for ophthalmology specialty training. Brings startup and scale-up experience, with a focus on voice AI and user-first product development.
Dr David Merle
Co-founder
Retinal specialist and Senior Research Fellow in the Keane AI Lab. He is currently driving development of our next products, designed to support you as you begin ophthalmology training. Stay tuned for updates.
Frederick Lewis
Founding Engineer
Engineering degree from Imperial College London. Software and AI engineer building fast, reliable, user-first product experiences at SmartOST.
Dr Vanessa Otti
Coach & Content Lead
Ophthalmology registrar (ST1, London North Thames), ranked in the top 1% of applicants nationally for ophthalmology specialty training. Creates curated, high-yield learning resources delivered straight to members.
Dr Elliott Taylor
Coach
Academic Clinical Fellow (ST2, London North Thames), appointed to the only ST1 ACF in London. Scored 90%+ in both portfolio and interview, ranking in the top 1% of applicants nationally. Brings a structured, strategy-first coaching style.
Dr Negin Sanadgol
Intern
Clinical Research Fellow with Keane AI. At SmartOST, Negin is leading on quality improvement projects to measure and improve our impact.
Professor Pearse Keane
Strategic Advisor
Professor of Artificial Medical Intelligence at the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Consultant Ophthalmologist at Moorfields Eye Hospital. Founder of the Keane AI lab.
What our users say.
Real feedback.
SmartOST Portfolio
"My portfolio took me a full day to put together before. With SmartOST Portfolio it took about 30 minutes."
OST 2026 applicant
SmartOST Interview
"I can't believe how good this is. I've already done all the cases and I'm waiting for more to be released."
OST 2026 applicant
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SmartOST Portfolio
Build and score your portfolio with confidence
Full access to all domains
Generate your portfolio across every domain
Access for the ophthalmology ST1 2026/2027 application cycle
SmartOST Interview
Practice with AI-powered patient simulations
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