The official guidance is long, scattered and hard to work through. We break it into bite-sized pieces, so you can compare all 16 specialties, keep one timeline for everything you apply to, and build a portfolio that is ready to submit. All in one place.
1 · Explore and plan
Two things. It helps you work out where to apply and keep on top of every date, and it builds your portfolio. Most people apply to more than one specialty at a time, so both stay in one place instead of in your head.
All 16 ST1 and CT1 specialties, each one explained: how it picks candidates, how much each part counts towards your score, and how many people apply per post. Taken only from official NHS and Royal College guidance.
Explore specialtiesPut two or more specialties next to each other and see exactly where they differ: MSRA cut-offs, how much the portfolio counts, what the interview involves, and how competitive each one is.
Compare specialtiesPick the specialties you are considering and get one list of dates, in the order they happen, so nothing catches you out. Tick each one off as you go.
Build my plan2 · Portfolio builder
A portfolio usually means a folder of disorganised documents, days of formatting, and a hundred small edits.
The SmartST portfolio builder cuts that down. Upload your documents, choose the layout features that suit the specialty you are applying to, and get a polished PDF that is ready to submit.
Free to browse, no account needed. Sign in when you want to save a plan or build a portfolio.