Ophthalmology ST1
Interview Prep
Practice ophthalmology interview questions with AI voice mock stations, real ophthalmology ST1 interview cases, and structured feedback.
15-minute free trial • 30 cases • Mark-scheme aligned feedback
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SmartOST Interview
Practice interviews. Get real feedback.
Designed for ST1 ophthalmology interviews with realistic voice AI cases and feedback mapped to interview scoring priorities.
- Premium voice AI with realistic patient interactions
- Case-specific voices across clinical and communication scenarios
- Feedback mapped to mark scheme expectations
- Coach chat to sharpen weaker answers
- 30 curated ophthalmology-relevant cases
1-1 Coaching
Personal guidance from those who've done it.
Work with ophthalmology registrars who scored 90%+ in portfolio and interview. Get actionable support for interview strategy, case approach, and high-yield communication technique.
- Focused mock interview and feedback sessions
- Targeted improvement plan based on your weak areas
- Communication coaching for difficult stations
- Flexible support close to interview dates
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.
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