Thinking of studying Medicine? Already on the road to Medical School and looking for hospital experience? We’ve partnered with two market-leading providers - Summer Boarding Courses (SBC) and InvestIN - to offer the perfect programme for you at an exclusive, discounted rate. Here’s how it works.
The information below will help you understand the difference between the two programmes on offer.
Decide which one is best for you, based on your preferred setup and the outcomes you’re looking for.
Use exclusive discounts from The Medic Portal to book on our partners’ websites at the best possible price.
Medicine Summer School can offer a uniquely rewarding experience. The programme you choose will depend on your stage and desired outcomes. That’s why we work with two programme providers – so we can offer the perfect experience for you.
If Medicine is one of the degree options you are considering, and you want to know what studying at Medical School will be like, Summer Boarding Courses (SBC) will give you that experience.
If your heart is already set on Medical School, and you are looking for a one-of-a-kind clinical experience that will make your application stand out, InvestIN is your best option.
Learn collaboratively through Medicine research modules.
Experience lectures, workshops and personal seminars.
A great way to enhance your Medical knowledge.
“One of the best summers for our son. The quality of the programme and the activities was perfect. In addition, the international diversity allowed our son to broaden his perspectives and make friends from all over the world.”
Denys
Parent
The SBC Medicine programmes give you a feel for the academic experience of studying Medicine. You will participate in seminars and lectures, and will interact with practising Doctors and physicians.
If you want a realistic taster of what life will be like as a Medical student, this is for you.
The Medicine Summer Schools run by Summer Boarding Courses are based at Oxford College and Cambridge College. They run for two weeks, starting on 2 July, 16 July and 30 July, and are for those aged 15 to 17.
To save up to £500, choose a programme on Summer Boarding Courses and at the checkout, select ‘The Medic Portal’ in the dropdown menu ‘How did you hear about us?’ You will then get 10% off the course price.
Receive live feedback from Doctors via simulated ward rounds.
Work with robots and VR technology that simulates hospital scenarios.
Get personalised Doctor-led coaching for your application.
“I completed the 5-Day Medicine course during 2022, and it was amazing and totally beyond my expectations. I thoroughly enjoyed how InvestIN ensured that we were provided with professionals across many fields within the Medicine industry.”
Abigail
Programme Participant
With the InvestIN Young Doctor Summer Experience, you’ll experience medical work in a real hospital setting. Depending on how much you want to learn, you have the option of participating for 5, 10 or 15 days.
If you plan to go to Medical School and want a competitive advantage in your applications and future career, this is for you.
The InvestIN Young Doctor Summer Experience is for those aged 16 to 17. It’s based at hospitals in London and University College London (UCL), and lasts for 5 days, 10 days or 15 days, starting on 7 July, 28 July and 18 August.
To save up to £500, choose a programme on InvestIN and at the checkout, use the code TCP10. You will then get 10% off the course price.
If you have any questions relating to Medicine programmes run by Summer Boarding Courses, see these comprehensive FAQs.
If you have any questions relating to Medicine programmes run by InvestIN, see these comprehensive FAQs.
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