Medicine Summer School (In-Person)
Choosing to study medicine is a life-defining decision. It’s essential to be certain it’s 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 – 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 you’ll collaborate with peers to analyze patient symptoms, decide on next steps such as taking a detailed history, conducting examinations, or ordering tests. Finally, you’ll 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 * Suturing * Pulmonary Systems * Psychiatric Medicine * Oncology * Paediatric Medicine * Emergency Medicine * Patient Interaction and Interpersonal Skills
See a more detailed outline for this course.
Understanding medicine goes beyond diagnosing and treating illnesses—it 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 our tutors page for some example profiles.
Ready to take the next step? Scroll down for full details on how to apply.
Choosing to study medicine is a life-defining decision. It’s essential to be certain it’s 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 – 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 you’ll collaborate with peers to analyze patient symptoms, decide on next steps such as taking a detailed history, conducting examinations, or ordering tests. Finally, you’ll 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 * Suturing * Pulmonary Systems * Psychiatric Medicine * Oncology * Paediatric Medicine * Emergency Medicine * Patient Interaction and Interpersonal Skills
See a more detailed outline for this course.
Understanding medicine goes beyond diagnosing and treating illnesses—it 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 our tutors page for some example profiles.
Ready to take the next step? Scroll down for full details on how to apply.
‘I completely recommend this course! Whether you are totally convinced Medicine is for you, or if you just want a taster to see if it’s right, this course is perfect! The tutors are passionate and highly knowledgeable, and teach a great course covering a wide range of topics! Absolutely ten out of ten on all aspects – go and do it!’
‘Debate Chamber’s 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 would thoroughly recommend the course for a anyone considering medicine as a career. It was great to meet others in my position from around the country who shared a common goal. Most of all it was great fun!’
‘The Medicine course is amazing! It was such a privilege to attend and I had such a great time, the people were all so lovely and supporting, the tutor was wonderful and I learnt so much! I thoroughly recommend this course for anyone considering medicine, or anybody who just wishes to learn more!’
Practical Details
Please note: This is the in-person version of the course. For the online event, click here.
The in-person Medicine Summer School is open to students aged 15–18 and will run from 4th – 8th August (Monday to Friday). Teaching hours are 10:30 am – 4:30 pm, with a lunch break.
📍 Location: Woburn House, Bloomsbury, Central London (nearest tube: Russell Square) [See more location details]. Please note: This is a non-residential course, so accommodation must be arranged independently if needed.
💰 Course Fee: £795
🔒 Booking: Secure your place with a 25% non-refundable deposit. The remaining balance is due eight weeks before the course starts. [See full booking terms and conditions here.]
📞 Questions? Call us on 0800 810 1058 or email [email protected].
We offer a limited number of full and partial bursaries (of up to 90% of fees) to students who could not otherwise afford to attend. If you would like to apply for a bursary then please complete your bursary application here.