A fascinating opportunity for all students interested in medical careers- the chance to spend the day in the dissection room at King’s College London. 

The Course Contents:

• During the morning, you will receive a tutorial on brain anatomy from one of the world’s leading authorities on neuroanatomy. Using medically donated brain specimens, you will gain a deeper understanding of the human brain and how we can begin to comprehend it.
• The course consists of a series of short introductory lectures covering the anatomy and functions of the human brain. Learn which brain structures are important for understanding common neurological disorders such as stroke, dementia, Parkinson’s disease and epilepsy. 
• The lectures will be paired with a series of ‘hands-on’ practical sessions in the KCL dissection room. These will provide an exciting and unique opportunity to examine preserved human brain specimens and cadavers.
• You will be supported by a team of experienced anatomy demonstrators consisting of practising NHS consultants and clinical medical students.

What Will You Get Out Of This Work Experience?

‘Inside The Dissection Room’ is a course of truly unique work experience for anyone aged 14+ wanting to start a medical career.

• Become confident in identifying human brain structures
• Understand the functions of different parts of the brain
• Learn to recognise anatomical features on MRI scans
• Become familiar with common neurological disorders
• Get hands-on with preserved human brain specimens
• Gain practical experience in anatomical dissection
• Learn from practising NHS consultants and medical students

Receive a Head Start to Your Medical Career

The course will provide a clear, accessible and engaging introduction to human brain anatomy. Get a head start in one of the most challenging areas of medicine. The hands-on anatomy practical work will provide invaluable work experience that will help to make you stand out in your medical school application and interviews.

Students will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the course, which you can add to your work experience portfolio.

This course is ideal for anybody aged 14+ looking for work experience to help kickstart their radiology or hospital ward career.

A full one-day course taking place at Kings College Hospital London.

The Course Contents:

• In the morning, you’ll take part in a realistic ward round scenario with doctors, patient actors, and nursing staff as part of the multidisciplinary team. 
• You will shadow doctors to conduct a ward round in a medical department. 
• Learn the importance of ward rounds and obtain a realistic understanding of how they are conducted, as well as how multidisciplinary staff are involved in the ward rounds. 
• You will also have the opportunity to get involved in assessing and managing the patients.
• For the afternoon, we’ll concentrate on Radiology Immersion. You’ll learn about the most common diagnostic modalities and explore the life of a radiologist with scan interpretation. 
• By the end of the session, you’ll be able to diagnose conditions on a chest x-ray and abdominal x-ray, as well as have a basic understanding of more complex imaging such as CT scans.

What Will You Get Out Of This Work Experience?

This one-day course at Kings College Hospital London is the perfect opportunity for individuals aged 14+ who are eager to jumpstart their career in hospital, particularly in radiology. By participating in this program, you will gain invaluable insights and practical experience to aid your medical school application.

• Realistic ward round experience
• Radiology immersion
• A thorough introduction to the field of radiology
• Take your first steps towards a rewarding career
• Knowledge and skills to enhance your medical school applications
• A solid foundation to excel in the field of radiology

Upon successful completion of the program, you will be awarded a certificate of work experience, which can serve as a valuable addition to your professional portfolio.

It’s notoriously difficult to gain a plan in medical school. This is why we offer this course which provides all the information needed to complete a successful med school application.

A one-day course that takes place at Imperial College in London.

The Course Contents:

• The morning session covers all aspects of the personal statement and how to prepare for medical school
• The afternoon session teaches you how to be successful in the interview

What Will You Get Out Of This Work Experience?

This medical experience course is led by UK doctors and medical students and is a classroom-based day. It includes the following topics:

• How to choose a medical school
• What medical schools are looking for in candidates
• How to make the best preparation for your medical school application
• How to write a personal statement that stands out from the crowd
• Types of medicine interviews and typical questions
• Recommended background knowledge, including a session on the principles of medical ethics (a common topic in interviews)
• Approaches to answering difficult or unexpected questions
• What the interviewers are really looking for

Demonstrations of good and bad interview techniques through role-play.