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ST4 Medical Specialty

Endocrinology & Diabetes ST4 Interview Masterclass

DKA, adrenal crisis, hyponatraemia — and diabetes service leadership.

March 2026 · 32 minutes · Qpercom (virtual) · 2 per station

Competition
~2.5:1
Scenarios
13
RIS
10–50
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Specialty focus areas

High-yield prep targets unique to Endocrinology & Diabetes.

Station 1 — Endocrine Emergencies Hub

  • DKA: JBDS bundle, fluids, fixed-rate insulin, K+ replacement.
  • Adrenal crisis: hydrocortisone, sick-day rules, steroid card.
  • Severe hyponatraemia — diagnostic algorithm, ODS risk.
  • Thyroid storm & myxoedema coma.

Station 2 — Diabetes & Endo Reg Hub

  • Inpatient diabetes service redesign (QI angle).
  • Why endo — T1D tech, obesity service, pituitary or thyroid.
  • Ethics: technology equity, weight-loss medication rationing.

Interview format

2 stations · scored 1–5 per domain · appointability: RIS ≥30, no 1s, max two 2s.

Station 1

  • Clinical Scenario7–8 min
  • Suitability & Commitment7–8 min

Station 2

  • Medical Registrar Suitability7–8 min · 1 minute talk
  • Ethics, Professionalism & Governance7–8 min

Endocrinology & Diabetes preparation material

Scenarios, frameworks and model answers mapped to this specialty.

Clinical Scenario
10 scenarios
Portfolio & Commitment
2 scenarios
Ethics & Professionalism
1 scenario
How to prep for Endocrinology & Diabetes
  1. 1. Master 5-6 acute clinical stems using A-E + SBAR.
  2. 2. Rehearse a 1-minute "why this specialty" pitch tied to your portfolio.
  3. 3. Prepare an interesting case presentation (4 min + Q&A).
  4. 4. Drill ethics scenarios with the SPIES / Four Quadrants framework.
  5. 5. Run a timed mock under exam conditions weekly.
  6. 6. Calibrate against the portfolio self-assessment.