Medicine Summer School (In-Person)
The Medicine Summer School offers a fun and interactive introduction to the world of medicine, which allows students to learn the theory and also to begin to develop the practical skills involved in being a doctor. We will use detailed case studies to consolidate knowledge at each stage. Groups of students will be presented with information about a patient’s primary symptoms, teams will then order their tests, draw conclusions from these tests and present their findings, including their treatment recommendations, to their fellow medics.
Medical schools have long recognised the importance of student doctors considering the role of medical professionals in a wider ethical and societal context. The Medicine Summer School incorporates these debates and discussions at every stage of the course, leaving students well equipped to deal with medical ethics questions at interview and in professional life.
The course allows students to build on knowledge from the GCSE and A level biology syllabus and apply that knowledge in medical contexts. The course is open to students who have not yet started A level, but students will need to be confident in grasping and applying a reasonably substantial quantity of new anatomical information. In many ways this is a similar burden as that faced by new medical undergraduates, so it should not deter keen prospective medics, but is something to keep in mind when considering whether this course is for you.
See a detailed schedule for the in-person course here.
For full practical and booking details please scroll down past the reviews.
The Medicine Summer School offers a fun and interactive introduction to the world of medicine, which allows students to learn the theory and also to begin to develop the practical skills involved in being a doctor. We will use detailed case studies to consolidate knowledge at each stage. Groups of students will be presented with information about a patient’s primary symptoms, teams will then order their tests, draw conclusions from these tests and present their findings, including their treatment recommendations, to their fellow medics.
Medical schools have long recognised the importance of student doctors considering the role of medical professionals in a wider ethical and societal context. The Medicine Summer School incorporates these debates and discussions at every stage of the course, leaving students well equipped to deal with medical ethics questions at interview and in professional life.
The course allows students to build on knowledge from the GCSE and A level biology syllabus and apply that knowledge in medical contexts. The course is open to students who have not yet started A level, but students will need to be confident in grasping and applying a reasonably substantial quantity of new anatomical information. In many ways this is a similar burden as that faced by new medical undergraduates, so it should not deter keen prospective medics, but is something to keep in mind when considering whether this course is for you.
See a detailed schedule for the in-person course here.
For full practical and booking details please scroll down past the reviews.
‘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 Medicine Summer School – for the online event please see here.
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The in-person Medicine Summer School is open to students aged 15 – 18. The course is four days in length, and will take place on the 29th August – 1st September (please note that this is Tues – Fri, due to the bank holiday weekend).
Teaching hours on each day will run from 10.30am till 4.30pm with a lunch break, and the venue will be Woburn House, Bloomsbury, Central London – see more details here. Please note that this event is non-residential, and accommodation must be arranged independently if required..
The cost for this four-day course is £595, and you can reserve your place with a 25% non-refundable deposit. The remainder of the payment is due eight weeks in advance of the course start date. Please see here for full booking terms and conditions.
If you have any questions, simply call us on 0800 810 1058 or email us at info@debatechamber.com.
We offer a limited number of full and partial bursaries (of up to 80% 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.