Two weekend courses for students aged 15-19 who are considering a career a medicine. They are organised and run by NHS Consultants and Specialists and aimed at giving the student a complete insight in the career of Medicine, as well as life as a Doctor. The days are packed with presentations, talks and workshops by Specialists of the specific fields and allow the students to have a fun, hands-on approach. Due to the highly interactive and hands-on nature of this course, the dress code for our delegates is smart-casual.
Courses Objective:
To provide impartial careers information to anyone considering medicine as a career. Medicine is a unique career which is both challenging and rewarding. These courses offer exciting days of presentations, workshops and discussion topics including:
A Career in Medicine
Life as a Medical Student
Life as a Junior Doctor
Life in Primary care
UCAS Application and the Interview process - what to expect
Life as a Consultant
Financial Concerns and who can help
Glamorous life of a Surgeon
Workshops; Understanding the ECG
X-rays - Radiologist will be X-Ray
Surgical suturing
CPR