Summer virtual work experience programme
The four-day ‘Summer virtual work experience programme’ will take place from Monday 24 June to Thursday 27 June 2024. It is aimed at students aged 16 to 18 (Year 11+) in full-time education who want to know more about a career in medicine or other healthcare professions, to help them make informed choices about their options.
Monday 24 to Wednesday 26 June (09.30 – 12.30) is focused on applications to medicine and Thursday 27 June (13.00 – 15.00) will focus on careers in other healthcare professions including: nursing, midwifery, allied health professions, and medical physics. Students are welcome to attend the first three days, the final day or all four days of the programme.
The virtual live event provides students with:
- An opportunity to engage in interactive sessions with a wide group of doctors, clinical educators and medical students
- A safe space to think critically and creatively about the challenges they may face along the way, including: getting into medical school; and in the early days as a resident doctor working in the fast paced and complex setting that is the NHS
- Unbiased information on the process of applying for medicine, including how to prepare for the UCAS form, UCAT exams and interviews
- A chance to consider career opportunities, ask questions and reflect on clinical case studies.
A previous work experience student shared with us, “It was a great way to explore other sections in the medical field and it was very informative. It explained parts that are often overlooked such as doctor patient interactions and doctors’ wellbeing”.
Register for our virtual work experience programme.