A Career in Medicine (summer school)

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SubjectBasic Practical skills
DescriptionLecturers: Dr Emily Nicholson & Dr Zoe Ball Our summer course aims to guide younger individuals, who are still in the early stages of their career planning process, through what a medical career entails.
Additional information

The course will be delivered as a one-day experience, divided into four sessions. We aim to cover insights into medical school, life as a junior doctor, hands-on experience with medical instruments, and a practical workshop on basic life support skills.

VenueMedical Education and Undergraduate Hub, Leeds  View details
Date & timeMonday 23 June 2025, 09:00 to 16:00
LecturerDr Emily Nicholson  View details
Target audience

Recommended: Secondary school student

CateringNo catering
CPD points0.000
Cost£90.00
Aims

Provide students, with an overview of career opportunities and different roles within being a doctor.

Help pupils make an informed choice on a desired career path as a future doctor.

Provide students with a memorable, engaging, and interactive experience.

Objectives

Introduce students to the career pathway of a Doctor and the different routes that can be taken.

Introduce students to Basic Life Support.

Introduce students to some key clinical skills used in everyday life on the wards.

Introduce students to the life of a Resident doctor and their job.

Learning outcomes

This is a course established to introduce the idea of a career in medicine to school students and inform them of what this entails. Questionnaires will be handed out at the end of the day to gauge just how useful the course has been in boosting the students' interest and understanding of a medical career.