Medicine Summer Schools 2021

Our Virtual Summer School (also available in Easter) is packed with everything you need to stand out and get into Medical School. Experience 2-3 weeks of small-group and individual sessions with Doctors & specialist tutors. Plus get year-round access to courses & 1-2-1 mentoring throughout your whole application.

Become A Stronger Candidate & Get into Medical School

When you attend our Virtual Summer School (or Easter School), you'll get an unprecedented insight into everything about Medicine. Plus all the tools you need to maximise your chances of a successful application. Programmes last two or three weeks. But it doesn't stop there. You'll continue to be supported by a mentor throughout your application - and benefit from year-round courses and training tools worth £940 RRP.

Demystify Medicine

Get firsthand insights into medical training and being a Doctor.

Navigate The Process

Discover how to conquer every stage of the Medicine application process.

Ongoing 1-2-1 Mentoring

Get private support throughout your whole application.

Experience Real PBL

Try actual Problem Based Learning (PBL), including medical ethics.

Year-Round Training

Access a full suite of courses and training throughout the year.

Start Your Application

Get your application underway and complete a Personal Statement draft.

The whole programme was really comprehensive. I so wish I had this the first time I applied because, oh my gosh, it would’ve been a lifesaver!

Joanna Holmes

2020 Medicine Summer School Attendee

Here's How The Programme Works

Become A Better Candidate in Three Stages

Stage	Aim & Outcomes
Stage one: build foundations	Get an understanding of what studying Medicine is like, and what Medicine as a career entails. Learn how to choose the right Medical School for you and how Oxbridge Medicine differs. Experience your first Problem Based Learning session
Stage two: conquer applications	Turn your focus to the application process to learn about UCAT, BMAT and the Personal Statement. Equip yourself with score-boosting strategies for aptitude tests and write the first draft of your Personal Statement
Stage three: succeed at interview	Explore everything related to the interview process, focusing on ethics, hot topics, capacity and consent. See how these are closely linked to current affairs – and especially how COVID-19 is likely to feature in your interviews this year

Empowering Applicants from The Safety of Home

The Perfect Blend of Small Group & Individual Sessions

Medicine Summer School combines a healthy mixture of small-group and individual teaching. Your group will be limited to a maximum of 10, ensuring the programme is fully-interactive and provides the best possible experience.

Sessions will be delivered exclusively online for your convenience and safety.

Ongoing Private Mentoring

Personal Mentoring Throughout Your Entire Application

Sessions are delivered by a range of Tutors, depending on the topic. This will include qualified Doctors, experienced Medical Students and TMP’s top-performing Tutors.

You will also be allocated a personal mentor, who will support you throughout your entire Medical School application – even after the programme finishes.

2021 Timetable

Session Content in Detail

Easter and Summer School sessions will start at 10 am and run Monday to Friday. Each session will last between one and three hours, and you'll be expected to spend up to two hours on the post-session activity each day. Please note, sessions may be adapted to reflect the latest updates in the application landscape.

Session name
Easter or Summer?

Objectives

What is Medicine?Easter & Summer

Learn about the history of Medicine and how you progress through a Medical career.
Activity: Show how suitable you are for Medicine

The Role of a Doctor
Easter & Summer

Learn from Doctors about the good and bad of Medicine, and how to make the most of work experience.
Activity: Further reading and work experience reflection

Choosing a Medical School
Easter & Summer

Find out what the key factors are when deciding where to apply to Medical School.
Activity: Shortlisting activity

Studying Medicine
Easter & Summer

Find out from current Medical Students what studying Medicine is really like, and how Oxbridge Medicine differs.
Activity: Further reading

Problem Based Learning 1
Summer only

Experience an actual problem-based learning session as a group.
Activity: PBL self-directed study activity

Problem Based Learning 2
Summer only

Conclude the problem-based learning session consolidating your self-directed study done over the weekend

The Personal Statement 1
Easter & Summer

Find out how Personal Statements are used, and how to start writing an amazing statement.
Activity: Writing first draft

Exploring the MDT
Summer only

Explore the roles of other multidisciplinary team members

Overview of UCAT & BMAT
Easter & Summer

Learn how to prepare for the UCAT and BMAT.
Activity: Revision timetable mapping

The Personal Statement 2
Summer only

Discuss your first Personal Statement draft with your tutor.
Activity: Write second draft

Medical Ethics 1
Easter & Summer

What is Medical ethics? Explore how to approach through cases, discussions and PBL.
Activity: PBL self-directed study activity

The Interview Process
Easter & Summer

Learn about the interview process, and how best to prepare

Medical Ethics 2
Summer only

Consolidate your self-directed study and PBL

Current Affairs
Easter & Summer

Discuss current affairs, and how they might feature in interviews.
Activity: Further reading

Review and End of Programme
Easter & Summer

Review and close of programme

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My two favourite sessions were the ones on Medical ethics and Problem-based Learning... I really liked all the post-session activities, too; it actually gave me something to work on and look into. I’d like to say thank you - it’s been amazing!

Eric Lee

2020 Medicine Summer School Attendee

Access The Score-Boosting Prep Trusted by Top Schools

In addition to the programme outlined above, you will get access to the following tools, worth £940 RRP.

UCAT Course

Join the live, online UCAT Course that's helped thousands of students outperform UCAT averages

UCAT e-Learning

Enjoy full access to our Online UCAT Course AND UCAT Question Bank to continue your revision

BMAT Course

Boost your BMAT score with the live, online BMAT Course created by Doctors and Oxbridge scientists

BMAT e-Learning

Continue your prep with our Online BMAT Course and practice with full access to our BMAT Question Bank

Personal Statement Review

Get detailed feedback on your Personal Statement from an Admissions Tutor or high-flying Medic

Online Interview Course

Benefit from over seven hours of self-directed interview prep and a copy of our 200+ page guidebook

Which programme?

What's The Difference Between Easter and Summer School?

The Easter School is a condensed version of our Summer School programme. It covers the application process in two weeks instead of three. Both programmes will give you:

Deeper understanding of the role of a Doctor, and what it’s really like to study Medicine
The skills you need to apply to the very best Medical Schools
An insight into UCAT and BMAT, clarity on the interview process, and an awareness of ethics and current affairs
Access to the very best UCAT, BMAT and interview prep tools – plus a Personal Statement review (worth £940 RRP)
Help with writing your first Personal Statement draft

Summer School Extras

Join Summer School For An Extra Week of Learning

The Summer School programme lasts three weeks – one more than Easter. So, in addition to the above, Summer attendees will also:

Experience Problem Based Learning for the first time
Boost their knowledge of MDT roles
Cover the Personal Statement in more detail
Get a deeper understanding of ethics

Achieve Your Goals

Is This Programme Right For Me?

The Virtual Summer School is open to aspiring medics aged 16 and over, and Graduate entry applicants are welcome to attend.

You should attend if:

You want to become an even stronger Medicine candidate
You want to get ahead with UCAT, BMAT and Interview prep
You want 1-2-1 support from a personal mentor

Pick Your Preferred Dates and Secure Your Space!

Two-week programme
Ongoing mentoring
Includes additional training

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Three-week programme
Ongoing mentoring
Includes additional training

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We're Here to Help!

Want to talk to one of our experienced team about Summer School? Fill in this quick form and we’ll get back to you – or check out the FAQ section below. You can also give us a call, Monday-Friday 9-5, on 020 8834 4579.

Your Questions Answers

Here' Some More Information About Easter & Summer School

Will you have an in-person Summer School this year?

Currently, we’re only offering virtual Easter and Summer School programmes, to protect the safety of students and teachers.

Are the sessions interactive?

Each programme is limited to 10 students, so the experience can be fully interactive. You’ll get plenty of opportunities to interact with tutors, as well as other students.

What's the difference between Easter and Summer?

As outlined above, the Summer School has an extra week of learning and covers some additional information. Click ‘Easter or Summer?‘ in the menu to jump up to learn more.

How will I get access to the extra tools?

We’ll give you access to the additional tools at the relevant time in the application cycle, so they can have the maximum impact on your progress.

Who will teach the sessions?

You’ll be taught by a range of Tutors. Depending on each session, it will include qualified Doctors, our top-performing Tutors, and experience Med Students.

Who will be my mentor?

You’ll meet your mentor during the Easter and Summer School sessions – and they’ll keep in contact with you throughout the process. You’ll be able to have regular mentoring sessions with them after the programme ends.

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