Medicine Taster Workshops

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Year 9-Introduction To A Career In Medicine

Objectives: Inspire students to explore and gain insight into a career in medicine.

Session Activities:

  • Talk by a practicing doctor providing an insight into the real life of a medic.
  • Guidance on work experience, entry requirements for medicine.
  • Hands-on activities such as suturing, cannulation or dissection.
  • Open session with plenty of time for questions.
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Year 10- Orientation To Medical Pathway

Objectives: Informing students about how to approach medical pathway before A - Levels.

Session Activities:

  • Talk by a Veterinary student, Dentist or a Medical student.
  • Orientation session on extracurricular activities and expected GCSE grades.
  • Hands-on activities linked to human or animal anatomy.
  • Open session with plenty of time for questions.
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Year 11- Getting Ready To Be A Medic

Objectives: Help students make informed decisions about a career in medicine.

Session Activities:

  • Talk by a practicing doctor providing an insight into the real life of a medic.
  • Guidance on work experience, entry requirements for medicine.
  • Hands-on activities such as suturing, cannulation or dissection.
  • Open session with plenty of time for questions.
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Year 12- Succeed In Medical Entrance Application - The Final Step!

Objectives: Orientation session about entry requirements to medical schools.

Session Activities:

  • Talk by a medical student on how they cracked the medical application process.
  • Guidance on UCAT/BMAT entrance examinations with exemplar questions.
  • Interactive session on writing a personal statement and mock interview demonstration.
  • Open session with plenty of time for questions.