Oxford Medical Training

What Oxford Medical Training does

Oxford Medical Training is a UK-based medical education company founded in 2004 and headquartered in Edinburgh that delivers CPD-accredited professional skills training to doctors across all career stages. Its portfolio spans interview preparation (ST/CT and Consultant), teaching skills, communication, leadership and management, professionalism and probity, with named flagship products including the Teach the Teacher Course (2,500+ doctors annually), the Consultant Interview Course, and the Essentials of Medical Leadership & Management. Courses are externally accredited by CPD Healthcare and (for leadership content) the Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management (FMLM), and the company is ISO 27001 certified as of April 2026.

Name

Oxford Medical Training

Legal name

Oxford Medical Training

Website

https://medicalinterviewsuk.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Oxford Medical Training is a UK-based medical education company founded in 2004 that provides CPD-accredited professional skills training (interview preparation, teaching, leadership, communication) to ~5,000 doctors annually plus NHS Trusts and international clients via live, virtual, and online delivery.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Professional Development Training

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Healthcare Clinical Professions (CME/CE for Nurses, Allied Health, Pharmacy) (EDAAALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Healthcare & Clinical Professional Development (CME/CE) (EDAGANAJ), Medicine & Allied Health (Clinical) (EDAGABAG)

Keywords

• Medical professional development
• CPD accredited courses
• Medical interview training
• Medical teaching courses
• Clinical leadership training

Headquarters

HQ city

Edinburgh

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Live Tutor-Led Course Fees: Revenue from 1-day, 2-day, and 3-day interactive courses delivered in Virtual Classrooms or in-person venues (London, Birmingham). Courses include Teach the Teacher, Consultant Interview, Leadership & Management, and Communication Skills courses with CPD point accreditation.
2. Online Course Subscriptions and One-Time Purchases: Instant-access online courses and subscription packages (3 Year Unlimited Online Subscription at £277.50/year for 3 years). Individual courses like Teach the Teacher Online (£150), Mentoring Skills (£150), and course bundles available at various price points.
3. Organizational/Bespoke Training Services: In-house training commissioning for NHS Trusts, colleges, practices, and private medical groups. Customized course delivery at client locations or via Virtual Classrooms with dedicated organization-specific content review.
4. Bookstore Sales: Sale of medical career development books including ST & CT Medical Interview Guide, Consultant Medical Interview Guide, and A Guide to Medical Leadership & the NHS. Available as printed copy by post or interactive PDF for instant download.
5. 1-to-1 Coaching Services: Individual coaching sessions including Consultant Interview 1-to-1 Coaching with NHS Consultants and bespoke probity support for doctors facing regulatory matters.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Oxford Medical Training sells CPD-accredited professional skills training for doctors at all career stages. The portfolio spans live tutor-led courses (in-person in London/Birmingham and via Virtual Classroom), self-paced online courses, books on interview preparation and leadership, 1-to-1 coaching, and bespoke in-house training commissioned by NHS Trusts and healthcare organisations. All offerings carry CPD Healthcare and FMLM accreditation with certificates on completion.

Product overview

Oxford Medical Training is a medical education company offering professional skills training for doctors with over 20 years of experience. The company provides a comprehensive portfolio including: live tutor-led courses (in-person and Virtual Classroom) such as the renowned 2-day Teach the Teacher Course and Consultant Interview Course; online self-paced courses including Teach the Teacher Online, Medical Leadership & Management Online, Communication Skills courses, and Interview Preparation courses; subscription packages like The 3 Year Unlimited Online Subscription; books including the ST & CT Medical Interview Guide and Consultant Medical Interview Guide; and enterprise services for NHS organisations. All courses are independently CPD accredited with certificates awarded upon completion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Teach the Teacher Course for Doctors 2-day live tutor-led interactive course on medical teaching skills for doctors, covering adult education theory, 1-2-1 teaching, small group teaching, and large group teaching. Delivered in-person in London/Birmingham or via Virtual Classroom. Accredited for 12 CPD points.
• Consultant Interview Course 1-day interactive tutor-led course preparing doctors for their Consultant interview, delivered by experienced NHS Consultants with maximum 6 delegates per course and mock interview with video recording and personal feedback. Accredited for 6 CPD points.
• Essentials of Medical Leadership & Management 1-day interactive tutor-led course for doctors on leading and managing people, covering leadership style, motivation, influence, and dealing with under-performance. Accredited for 6 CPD points by FMLM.
• ST & CT Medical Interview Course 1-day interactive course preparing doctors for Specialty Training and Core Training interviews, delivered by experienced NHS Consultants and including a 124-page guide book and NHS & UK Medical Regulation video tutorials. Accredited for 6 CPD points plus 2 for online material.
• 2 Day Advanced Communication Skills Course for Doctors Intensive 2-day interactive course combining Advanced Team and Advanced Patient Communication Skills for doctors, covering breaking bad news, handling complaints, and conflict resolution. Accredited for 12 CPD points.
• Extended Teach the Teacher Course for Doctors 3-day tutor-led Virtual Classroom course providing comprehensive exploration of medical education in small groups for interactive learning, with a total of 24 CPD points.
• 3 Day Leadership & Management Course for Doctors 3-day interactive tutor-led course covering leadership of people, motivation, time management, and NHS systems for doctors. Accredited for 18 CPD points by FMLM.
• Reflective Writing Skills for Appraisal & CPD 1-day interactive workshop for doctors on developing reflective practice skills for written submissions supporting appraisal and CPD requirements. Accredited for 6 CPD points.
• Teach the Teacher Online Course Self-paced online course with 14 modules guiding doctors through designing, delivering, and evaluating training activities, with 1-year access. Accredited for 3 CPD points.
• Consultant Interview Online Course Comprehensive online resource for Consultant interview preparation including text, video, and interactive exercises with 18 interview observation clips and 50 video-based mock interview questions. Accredited for 3 CPD points.
• Presentation Skills for Doctors Online Course 2.5-hour interactive instant-access online course for improving doctors' presentation and lecturing skills, covering planning, structure, engagement, and delivery. Accredited for 2.5 CPD points.
• Reflective Practice for Doctors Online Course 4-hour instant-access online course for doctors exploring the benefits and challenges of reflective practice, clarifying legal/regulatory matters, and developing skills for creating written reflections. Accredited for 4 CPD points.
• Advancing Patient Communication Skills Online Course 3-hour interactive online course for doctors covering patient communication psychology, difficult behaviors, complaints handling, and breaking bad news. Accredited for 3 CPD points.
• Medical Team Communication Skills Online Course Interactive online course on negotiation, difficult conversations, conflict, and influence in healthcare team settings, covering 2 hours of content across 5 modules. Accredited for 2 CPD points.
• Medical Leadership & Management Online Course Comprehensive 3-hour online course developing leadership and management skills for 21st century doctors, covering leadership style, team dynamics, and change management. Accredited for 3 CPD points by FMLM.
• Mentoring Skills for Doctors Online Course 15-module online course developing doctors' mentoring abilities to support others in becoming independent critical thinkers, covering coaching, feedback, and ethics of mentoring. Accredited for 3 CPD points by FMLM.
• Be an Effective Locum Doctor Online Course 4-hour interactive online course for doctors exploring the challenges and essential skills specific to locum work and excelling in temporary clinical placements. Accredited for 4 CPD points.
• The 3 Year Unlimited Online Subscription Comprehensive subscription package providing 3 years of access to all instant-access online courses for ongoing professional skills development of doctors, priced at £277.50 per year for 3 years. Active subscribers receive 10% off live tutor-led courses.
• The Complete Online Career Development Pack Collection of 6 online courses for doctors including Teach the Teacher, Medical Leadership, Reflective Practice, and Communication Skills courses, providing 18 CPD points and over 40% savings versus individual course purchases.
• Consultant Interview 1-to-1 Coaching 1-to-1 online coaching session of 1 hour 15 minutes with an NHS Consultant including mock interview, feedback, and coaching tailored to specific Consultant interview requirements.
• Bespoke Probity Support for Doctors Personalised 1-to-1 coaching for doctors facing regulatory or disciplinary matters, supporting development of insight into cause and effect of actions and tactics to avoid repetition. CPD accredited.
• Courses for Organisations In-house training commissioning service for NHS Trusts, hospitals, colleges, medical practices, and private medical groups. Includes tailored course delivery at client locations or via Virtual Classroom, organisation-specific content review, and bulk purchase of online courses.
• ST & CT Medical Interview Guide 2024-25 Complete guide book to ST/CT Medical Interview with in-depth information, exercises, and 200 practice questions, available as a printed copy by post or interactive PDF for instant download.
• Consultant Medical Interview Guide 2024-25 Essential guide book to the Consultant Interview, chosen by over 1,000 doctors in the past year, available as a printed copy by post or interactive PDF for instant download.
• A Guide to Medical Leadership & the NHS 2022-23 Guide book exploring the UK healthcare system and developing the ability to engage with others on NHS subjects, available as a printed copy by post or interactive PDF for instant download.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,500+ doctors trained annually on Teach the Teacher Course
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Athona RecruitmentminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOngoing arrangement where doctors registered with Athona Recruitment receive 10% discount on all Oxford Medical Training courses and services.
• Private Practice SurgeryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDoctors with an active Private Practice Surgery subscription receive 10% discount on all Oxford Medical Training courses and services.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• NB Medical Education: UK-based provider of CPD-accredited courses and updates for GPs and primary care clinicians; competes for the same CPD budget with live tutor-led and online formats, very comparable to Oxford Medical's course-plus-CPD offering.
• Healthcare Education Services: UK-based provider of CPD-accredited courses and conferences for healthcare professionals, including leadership and communication training; competes with Oxford Medical in the live CPD course market.
• BMJ Learning: BMJ's e-learning platform delivers CPD-accredited modules for doctors and is one of the most established medical CPD providers in the UK; directly comparable to Oxford Medical's online course catalogue and CPD accreditation model.
• Doctors.net.uk: Largest UK online community for doctors, offering e-learning, CPD modules, and career resources; competes with Oxford Medical for doctors' CPD time and online learning spend.
• e-Learning for Healthcare (eLfH): NHS-commissioned e-learning programme providing free CPD-accredited modules to UK healthcare professionals; a key free alternative that competes directly with Oxford Medical's paid CPD offering.
• Red Whale (GP Update): Provider of CPD-accredited clinical and non-clinical training for UK GPs, offering both live courses and online subscriptions; directly overlaps with Oxford Medical's premium CPD course model.

Broad incumbents

• Cogora (Medical Education): Healthcare media and education group running CPD-accredited events, conferences, and content for UK clinicians; adjacent competitor in CPD delivery and medical publishing.
• MPS (Medical Protection Society): UK medical defence organisation offering risk-management training, probity support, and professional development to doctor members; overlaps with Oxford Medical's probity, professionalism, and risk-related courses.
• Royal College of Physicians (CPD programme): UK medical royal college providing CPD-accredited courses, events, and resources to physician members at low or no cost; a broad incumbent whose CPD portfolio overlaps significantly with Oxford Medical's teaching, leadership, and communication courses.

Others

• Hot Courses (media education partner ecosystem): Education marketplace/aggregator listing CPD and professional development courses; relevant as a channel partner rather than direct competitor for Oxford Medical's direct-to-consumer course marketing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/OxfordMedical
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/medicalinterviewsuk
• Facebookfacebook.com/oxfordmedicaltraining
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oxford-medical
• Instagraminstagram.com/oxfordmedicaltraining

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Oxford Medical Training