Medicine Summer School
Choosing to study medicine is a life-defining decision. Itās essential to be certain itās the right path for you and to communicate that passion to others. While academic excellence is crucial, success in medicine also heavily relies on character, judgment, and interpersonal skills āĀ all of which can be developed with the right training and experience.
Attending the Medicine Summer School will help you to make an informed decision about your future, build your confidence, and build valuable academic and personal skills.
Explore a wide range of core medical topics, from cardiology to paediatric care, emphasising clinical engagement throughout. Through detailed case studies, after an initial seminar youāll collaborate with peers to analyze patient symptoms, decide on next steps such as taking a detailed history, conducting examinations, or ordering tests. Finally, youāll present your findings and treatment recommendations to your peers and communicate your diagnosis and plan to the patient.
Topics for 2025 will include:
Cardiology * Radiology & Medical Imaging * Neurology * Haematology * Pulmonary Systems * Psychiatric Medicine * Oncology * Paediatric Medicine * Emergency Medicine * Patient Interaction and Interpersonal Skills
See aĀ more detailed outlineĀ for this course.
Understanding medicine goes beyond diagnosing and treating illnessesāit requires a deep awareness of the ethical and societal impact of healthcare. The Medicine Summer School integrates these discussions throughout the course, equipping you to confidently address medical ethics questions and dilemmas in interviews and your future career.
The tutors for this course are medical students in the latter years of training who are selected for their exceptional communication skills and outstanding academic record. They are willing to speak honestly about the rewards and the challenges of medical school and give students a real insight into what lies ahead and how best to prepare themselves. You can see ourĀ tutors pageĀ for some example profiles.
Choosing to study medicine is a life-defining decision. Itās essential to be certain itās the right path for you and to communicate that passion to others. While academic excellence is crucial, success in medicine also heavily relies on character, judgment, and interpersonal skills āĀ all of which can be developed with the right training and experience.
Attending the Medicine Summer School will help you to make an informed decision about your future, build your confidence, and build valuable academic and personal skills.
Explore a wide range of core medical topics, from cardiology to paediatric care, emphasising clinical engagement throughout. Through detailed case studies, after an initial seminar youāll collaborate with peers to analyze patient symptoms, decide on next steps such as taking a detailed history, conducting examinations, or ordering tests. Finally, youāll present your findings and treatment recommendations to your peers and communicate your diagnosis and plan to the patient.
Topics for 2025 will include:
Cardiology * Radiology & Medical Imaging * Neurology * Haematology * Pulmonary Systems * Psychiatric Medicine * Oncology * Paediatric Medicine * Emergency Medicine * Patient Interaction and Interpersonal Skills
See aĀ more detailed outlineĀ for this course.
Understanding medicine goes beyond diagnosing and treating illnessesāit requires a deep awareness of the ethical and societal impact of healthcare. The Medicine Summer School integrates these discussions throughout the course, equipping you to confidently address medical ethics questions and dilemmas in interviews and your future career.
The tutors for this course are medical students in the latter years of training who are selected for their exceptional communication skills and outstanding academic record. They are willing to speak honestly about the rewards and the challenges of medical school and give students a real insight into what lies ahead and how best to prepare themselves. You can see ourĀ tutors pageĀ for some example profiles.
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So Much Fun!
I turned up not knowing anyone and was quite scared that I would not know enough but soon I found that you do not have to have any prior ...Enjoyable and Relevant
This is overall an extremely engaging and informative course encompassing all of the main topics in medicine at an in depth level while the tutors were still able to teach us...A Fantastic Introduction
The medicine course is a fantastic introduction to different aspects of medicine and enables you to discover in depth topics which are not always studied in school. I would ...A Great Experience
A really great experience where you further your understanding of different specialties within medicine. Personally, I found suturing a great experience. Extremely engaging and the staff are great at ...Informal Atmosphere
I would really recommend this course to anyone interested in studying medicine or even if you just want to find out a bit more about a particular topic. The tutors ...A Great Learning Environment
The Medical Summer School is great and teaches you a lot in a short space of time with a great learning environment that can help you identify potential ...Thoroughly Enjoyable
This was a thoroughly enjoyable course with lots to learn about and amazing teachers. They are all medical students at esteemed universities and are lovely too. Itās a great chance...A Very Fun Environment
The summer school is really helpful in understanding how a medical students learning process looks like. The tutors take their time to explain each concept thoroughly and...Great Fun!
Debate Chamberās Medicine Summer School was great! I learnt in great detail about medical topics such as oncology, paediatrics and epidemiology. Suturing bananas was a highlight for me and I...Super Engaging
A super engaging and thorough course, focusing on each area of medicine the teachers were super friendly and lovely whilst being informative and knowledgeable. A great emphasis on the theoretical ...A Fantastic Opportunity
Fabulous! The tutors were knowledgable and passionate about their subject which enthused us, and offered lots of tips and advice on getting into medical school including their own experiences....Interest and Humour
The best introduction to medicine going. I learnt so much, met great people and had a brilliant time. Canāt wait to begin my career as a doctor ā...Learnt So Much
I have never learnt so much in such a short space of time! Really engaging, interactive and I would really recommend if you are thinking about studying medicine.Engaging Discussions
The course provides you with a good detailed understanding of quite a broad range of topics in medicine which will definitely be useful in the future in things like <span...Amazing Teaching
The teachers are amazing, and make all of the topics, whether you were interested in that section or not, engaging. The exercises were linked really well and made...A Great Learning Experience
Engaging, informative content. Welcoming, kind and extremely knowledgable tutors. Overall its a great learning experience which all would benefit from.Met Some Great People
If you are not sure if medicine is for you, or even if you are sure, then you must go on this course. There was so much...Amazing Course
Amazing course, teachers were great at explaining and I learned so much. Lots of case studies which was super fun yet still educational.Extraordinary!
I have enjoyed my time at Medicine Summer School very much! The tutors have been fantastic, as they have been so engaging towards all aspects of the course. The amount of ...Sparked My Interest
The Medicine Summer School is something I would recommend to all who have an interest in medicine. After attending these sessions I gained a lot of knowledge about different areas...Online Medicine Summer School – Practical Details
š Please note:Ā This is theĀ onlineĀ version of the course. To view theĀ in-person option, click here.
š Ā Course Dates:Ā This course is now complete for Summer 2025, but you can express your interest for next summer using the form below.
ā°Ā Teaching Hours:Ā The course runs forĀ five days, with live sessions fromĀ 10:00 am to 3:30 pmĀ each day, including a lunch break.
š»Ā Course Format:Ā This is aĀ live online event, held in small seminar groups forĀ fully interactive discussions and debate. Sessions willĀ not be recorded, so students must be available during the scheduled hours and have aĀ reliable audio and video internet connection.
š°Ā Course Fee:Ā Ā£495
šĀ Booking:Ā Secure your place with aĀ 25% non-refundable deposit. The remaining balance is dueĀ eight weeks before the course starts. [See full booking terms and conditionsĀ here.]
šĀ Questions?Ā Call us onĀ 0800 810 1058Ā or emailĀ [email protected].
Debate Chamber offers a limited number of full and partialĀ bursariesĀ to students who could not otherwise afford to attend. If you would like to apply for a bursary then pleaseĀ complete yourĀ bursary applicationĀ here.