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MedPrep Courses are specially designed to support aspiring Ophthalmologists (OST1) and Academic Clinical Fellows (ACF)

Through high quality interactive courses, you will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to maximise success in your chosen career path. Bespoke one-to-one services are also offered.

MedPrep Courses are delivered by an experienced tutor with a strong track record. Our courses are eligible for study budget as aspirational courses (subject to local policy).

Content is tailored around candidate needs and feedback.

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"The course was up to date and highly relevant to the OST interview and portfolio! Sohaib was exceptional and willing to answer any questions throughout the session. Really made me think about possible scenarios that could come up in the real interview. Definitely recommend this course to anyone who also wishes to apply to ophthalmology. After attending this course, I was offered an OST post in the North London deanery!"

- Dr CT

"I would like to thank Dr Rufai for his fantastic Aspiring Ophthalmologists course. Dr Rufai was extremely knowledgeable and engaging. He was very encouraging and made me feel inspired to apply for OST training. He was extremely supportive and gave an excellent mock interview as well as in depth personalised application feedback. His explanations were clear andextremely engaging. The personalised application feedback was extremely valuable, thank you for a brilliant course!"

- Dr R Herbert

"I attended Sohaib's workshop for aspiring ophthalmologists 2 days before my ophthalmology ST1 interview. It was absolutely amazing. I received valuable tips for the interview. Sohaib is a phenomenal teacher and he cleared up all my doubts regarding the interview. I would 200% recommend anyone who is interested in ophthalmology to attend Sohaib's workshop!! I am an international medical graduate who studied in Crimea/Russia and I managed to secure an ST1 ophthalmology training job in Yorkshire on my first try"

- Dr G Ogbonna

“Very useful tips and framework to follow for the OST interview, with a good example case and plenty of time for discussion and questions. Right length of time and pace. Very friendly teacher who obviously has a lot of passion for his speciality and educating others. I'm delighted to say that after attending the session, I have secured an OST1 post!”

- Dr P Sharma

"I contacted Dr Sohaib seeking support with my Dermatology ACF interview and submitted a query via the MedPrep website. Dr Sohaib arranged a suitable time for interview and took time to establish the specifics of my application. My 1-to-1 interview experience was invaluable. Dr Sohaib was supportive and reassuring, offering important critique to boost my performance and overall interview score. I feel much more confident following this experience and am grateful to Dr Sohaib for his time. I highly recommend his tutelage to anyone applying to an ACF post. After attending this session, I am delighted to share that I got my 1st choice Dermatology ACF post!"

- Dr Beth P

“What I enjoyed most about the ophthalmology workshop was the practical scenario. After attending the workshop, I was pleased to secure my ACF Ophthalmology ST1 post.”

- Dr T Taylor

"Interactive and engaging throughout. Dr Rufai gave plenty of opportunity to ask questions and discuss topics further. Was more than ‘generic’ interview advice, the points covered were realistic and practical."

- Dr EI

"I wholeheartedly recommend this course to anyone who is serious about applying to ophthalmology ST1. Dr Rufai has put a lot of effort into creating this course and maximising the benefit to the participants and he is genuine in his desire to help applicants succeed. He included a mock exam which, according to delegates who interviewed last year, is similar to the real interview circuit. The course is good value for money and he includes other essential skills for doctors e.g. presenting, publishing and winning prizes and I trust his expertise in this area as he is widely published, presents and has won national and international prizes (including in ophthalmology). Dr Rufai's friendly manner, systematic approach and knowledge of the interview process and how to maximise performance for each participant was so helpful. The organisation and running of the course, including the virtual presentation, was excellent and everything ran smoothly."

- Dr N

“Sohaib has been a tremendous help in the run up to me being able to secure a highly competitive OST1 post in the North London Deanery, ranking 10th nationally. His advice and guidance allowed me to focus my preparation in high yield areas, which certainly paid off. I would recommend him to anyone applying for ophthalmology training!”

- Dr Abdullah A

"I just wanted to say a massive thanks to Sohaib for helping me get a post in Ophthalmology this year. His advice and teaching during my Ophthalmology rotation has truly been inspirational. From interview practise to to building a competitive portfolio, Sohaib has really guided me and has opened many opportunities for me. I would highly recommend him to all my fellow colleagues considering Ophthalmology as a career."

- Dr Riddhi T

"An extremely thorough, in depth yet targeted course. Dr Rufai provides extremely valuable information regarding the application process and ways to achieve successful results. I found the advice regarding interview preparation and mock scenarios exceptional. Comfortable and friendly environment. Detailed booklet provided! So glad I invested in this course."

- Dr R Owasil

"The Aspiring Ophthalmologists course was very interesting and informative. I would love to take part in further courses in the future."

- Dr Omar Naserdeen Mehana

"I enjoyed the the whole and I felt that the integrated communication station was really useful in anticipation of the upcoming interview. I also gained useful information and tips for presentations and publishing from Dr Rufai which will be valuable in the future."

- Dr MM

"I would like to sincerely thank Sohaib. He was so helpful during my ACF interview preparation as well as Ophthalmology National Selection interview last year. He provided me valuable advice and coaching. Without his help, I would not have succeeded in both ACF interview and national selection. With his help, I secured my top ranked post. I would definitely recommend him to anyone who is interested in ophthalmology ST1 or ACF."

- Dr Xiaoli C

"Excellent overall. Sohaib gave high yield expert advice for all sections to help us gain maximum points. Sohaib provided clear guidance on how to maximise points for both OST1 Portfolio and interview sections. Good analogies were used throughout the course to explain difficult concepts, especially with Medical statistics. Following this review on Statistics, I feel more confident tackling these questions now. Overall, Sohaib's teaching was targeted well and the advice he provided will help me to focus my preparation in high yield areas. I would highly recommend him to my colleagues considering Ophthalmology as a career."

- Dr Tharsica S

"I would just like to say a massive thank you to Sohaib for guiding me through the DRF application and interview process. His expert guidance allowed me to focus my preparation on key high yield areas. I would highly recommend him to any one applying for clinical academic training."

- Dr Suraj P

"Sohaib has a lot of experience in publishing academic work and presenting at scientific meetings. His teaching is targeted well and very succinct to make the most of your time when you are busy at work and has helped me in securing my Ophthalmology ST1 post in the top rated deanery. I would definitely recommend Sohaib, especially if you would like to learn relevant skills fast."

-Dr Khushnuda Z

"Excellent starting point to pinpoint where to focus OST1 preparation. I especially enjoyed the interactive nature, good pace and invaluable interview tips."

- Dr PJ

"The main challenge of ACF applications is the esoteric nature of selection coupled with the high level of competition - the 1-on-1 application review service helps to address both. As someone who has been through the process and secured the most competitive job in the country, Sohaib does an excellent job in providing tailored feedback that will help you put your best foot forward. After attending these sessions, including the Aspiring Ophthalmologists full day course, I am delighted to share that I successfully got my ACF Ophthalmology post!""

- Dr AN

"The Aspiring Ophthalmologists course was organised and systematic with sections similar to the interview that helped me not lose focus and that will help me remember the things I was taught during my revision. Also there was a use of good and memorable examples for definitions in statistics and QIPs. Overall excellent - I would highly recommend."

- Dr CI

"Thank you for the 1:1 ACF session. I found this session extremely useful. We went through the set format of the interview questions and I received both verbal and written feedback which was helpful to reflect prior to the interview. Sohaib was really supportive- he really cares about your success. I was able to successfully gain an ACF in GP. "

- Dr KD

"I found Sohaib's 1:1 ACF interview preparation very helpful. He provided useful suggestions on how to improve my technique, identifying areas of weakness that I had not previously realised. He took an outcomes-based approach and structured the session around the markscheme, which I found helpful. After attending the course, I was very pleased to receive my first choice ACF offer!"

- Dr J

"Dr Rufai is a great teacher and I would recommend his course to any doctor applying for Ophthalmology specialty training. He has an authoritative command of the subject but conveys it in a relaxed and accessible way. I felt I grasped the application process better after his workshop and this made me more confident in the clinical interview. Thanks to his help, I was successful in securing a competitive Academic Clinical Fellowship post in Ophthalmology. I look forward to applying the teaching skills I have learned from Sohaib in my own career."

-Dr Nikolaos Tzoumas

"Sohaib has a great understanding of the practical ways in which to develop your portfolio. He has helped me find ways in which to optimise things when it feels like time is not on my side! He has also given some great advice to me about a potential career in academic ophthalmology, and I have found his first hand experience of the opportunities and difficulties in this career invaluable. The workshop helped me secure an ST1 ophthalmology post!"

- Dr CW

“Sohaib was integral to success in my Surgery ACF interviews. He was fully informed on what interview panels are looking for, the requisites for success, how best to prepare and took the time to closely help fine tune my interview technique. Without his help, I would not have been able to get my dream ACF post, setting me up for career success.”

- Dr KK

"Very well organized course, targeting all aspects of the OST1 interview application process. Dr Rufai even handed out a workbook which will be extremely helpful with the interview preparation. The content was not only excellently delivered but quite complete in terms of what needs to be covered, in particular for this year, which is unprecedented. I feel much more confident with my preparation, specially with the communication section which can be quite tricky sometimes. I would highly recommend this course to anyone interested in applying for OST1 as well as the 1-to-1 session with Dr. Rufai, as this will also help with any specific areas of improvement. "After attending this course and 1-to-1 session, I am delighted to share that I was offered an ophthalmology run-through training post!"

- Dr K Parmar

“Sohaib is clearly a very dedicated teacher. He cares about the development and education of junior professionals and has consistently gone out of his way to help me and my colleagues with our Ophthalmology specialty applications. The workshop was very informative and he was able to deliver useful content in a clear and easily digestible format. He is always extremely approachable and it is always a pleasure to speak to him. Following this workshop, I was successful in obtaining an ophthalmology ST1 post!”

- Dr TN

"The small group size is ideal for interacting; actually being questioned was useful! The OST1 mock interview is extremely useful and having a detailed debrief on what we could each do to improve our answers was appreciated! Thoroughly enjoyed it! I'm usually not very interactive on virtual courses, but I felt comfortable within the group - so thank you! I subsequently secured an ophthalmology training post - I’m on Cloud 9!"

- Dr H Kaur

"I very much enjoyed the flow and the content of the Aspiring Ophthalmologists course! Dr Rufai has put such a great effort into delivering the course and I enjoyed every single moment of it!"

- Dr PV

"Superb delivery and content. Sohaib was really friendly and knowledgeable about the process. I felt prepared and confident after the course."

- Dr Hassan Ahmad

"Sohaib delivers high-quality expert advice and mentoring for doctors seeking clinical academic pathways. His exceptional track record and intimate knowledge of the system is of huge value and I cannot recommend his services enough. I am certain that my application for academic training has been enhanced with the guidance provided by Sohaib. His attention to detail and commitment to mentoring are second to none. Thank you Sohaib!"

-Dr Ellie S

"I found the course thoroughly useful, not just for the purpose of applying for an ACF post, but with regards to hard and soft skills required by any academic. I would like to thank Sohaib for putting on a great course."

- Dr Hafiz E

"Mr Rufai is a friendly facilitator, with the course being well paced for complete novices, and he systematically went through the relevant OST1 material. Thank you for all your effort and hard work."

- Dr M Khan

"Dr Rufai has in-depth knowledge in the OST1 selection process. He was able to guide me through the overwhelming content at each with his friendly approach."

- Dr J Alom

"It was useful to breakdown what is needed in the OST1 portfolio. Dr Rufai talked about what we can do to achieve points and gave advice on how to seek opportunities. Overall, the course was very informative and Dr Rufai gave clear answers for all our questions. Very friendly environment to learn in. After attending Dr Rufai's course, I am so pleased to have secured my top choice Deanery for Ophthalmology ST1!"

- Dr Esha

"Friendly approach, I enjoyed the OST1 mock interview with detailed feedback, very informative breakdown of interview stations."

- Dr Mohammed ES

“I enjoyed the detailed presentation on communication styles and models, especially the tips on verbal and non-verbal cues. I enjoyed how Dr Rufai delivered the presentation with confidence but also being supportive of the current year's OST applicants, he is clearly very passionate about his work.”

- Dr NT