Young Doctors Summer School (In-Person)
Step into the world of medicine with the Young Doctors Summer School—an exciting hands-on experience designed for curious minds aged 11-14.
The human body is a marvel of complexity, and when something goes wrong it can be hard to discover what the problem really is, and even harder to know what to do next. A doctor must be part scientist and part detective, and must also be kind and thoughtful enough to inspire the patient’s trust and confidence.
If you would like to learn more about this fascinating world and try your hand at solving medical puzzles for yourself, then the Young Doctors Summer School is for you!
The Summer School blends academic sessions with interactive activities, giving students the chance to test their knowledge in fun, hands-on challenges. As well as seminars on what can go wrong with the heart, brain or lungs, students will take part in case study scenarios, where they take the role of practitioners and consultants – diagnosing and then recommending treatment options as part of a team.
For 2025 we will offer a two-day in-person course, covering some of the most important aspects of medical study, from cardiology to x-rays, including how to communicate effectively with patients and take a medical history.
See a more detailed outline for the course.
Taught by charismatic and inspiring medical students (see our tutors page), this course is ideal for young people who would like to get a real taste of what medical school might be like. It offers a great insight into life as a junior doctor, and whether a career in medicine might be something that they would enjoy.
The Young Doctors Summer School is not just an educational opportunity – it’s a chance to ignite a passion for medicine and explore the exciting possibilities that lie ahead.
Ready to take the next step? Scroll down for full details on how to apply.
Step into the world of medicine with the Young Doctors Summer School—an exciting hands-on experience designed for curious minds aged 11-14.
The human body is a marvel of complexity, and when something goes wrong it can be hard to discover what the problem really is, and even harder to know what to do next. A doctor must be part scientist and part detective, and must also be kind and thoughtful enough to inspire the patient’s trust and confidence.
If you would like to learn more about this fascinating world and try your hand at solving medical puzzles for yourself, then the Young Doctors Summer School is for you!
The Summer School blends academic sessions with interactive activities, giving students the chance to test their knowledge in fun, hands-on challenges. As well as seminars on what can go wrong with the heart, brain or lungs, students will take part in case study scenarios, where they take the role of practitioners and consultants – diagnosing and then recommending treatment options as part of a team.
For 2025 we will offer a two-day in-person course, covering some of the most important aspects of medical study, from cardiology to x-rays, including how to communicate effectively with patients and take a medical history.
See a more detailed outline for the course.
Taught by charismatic and inspiring medical students (see our tutors page), this course is ideal for young people who would like to get a real taste of what medical school might be like. It offers a great insight into life as a junior doctor, and whether a career in medicine might be something that they would enjoy.
The Young Doctors Summer School is not just an educational opportunity – it’s a chance to ignite a passion for medicine and explore the exciting possibilities that lie ahead.
Ready to take the next step? Scroll down for full details on how to apply.
Easy to Understand
Great teaching, they can break down the most complex of systems and teach it within a few minutes so that you fully understand it.Made New Friends
It’s really useful and you learn so much. I’ve made new friends and taken note of all the new things I’ve learnt. I’d definitely recommend it.Lots of Fun
The teaching was very fun and also very enjoyable, really liked the individual studies as they were very informative AND fun. The teaching, which was done exquisitely, was easy ...Had A Great Time
I had a great time over the past two days and I’ve learnt new stuff about the human body.Inspirational Teachers
I really enjoyed this course. It taught me a lot about the anatomy about the human body. The teachers were really helpful & inspirational. I would strongly recommend ...Really Fun!
You have to go, it gives you a brief look at Medicine and it is also REALLY fun!!Decided on Medicine
This is a really great course with amazing teaching – I learnt so much and it really helped me decide that I wanted to do medicine.Very Welcoming
The teaching was detailed and thorough, easily understandable but still at a complex level, if that makes sense. The course content was intermediate, there were some things that were a ...Interesting
I would really recommend this to others because I learnt so much and everything was so interesting.Enjoyed the Case Studies
It was very interesting, my favourite part was on the brain and also the case studies. The space was very welcoming and I contributed a lot.Excellent Course
Everything was taught at an excellent level and the teaching encapsulates a wide range of abilities. The weekend was excellent and the subjects taught were fascinating. I would highly recommend...An Amazing Opportunity
I think that the Young Doctors Weekend was an amazing opportunity for me. You should go!!Inclusive and Comfortable
I think the research hour was very helpful and informative. The teaching was very good and interesting and I think there was a lot of extra information that I remembered...Imaginative and Interesting
I found the material really useful and applicable to my own knowledge. I also found the teaching very imaginative and interesting. I found the new words hard to learn ...Enlightening and Enjoyable
I would DEFINITELY recommend attending as I found the course enlightening, fun and extremely enjoyable.Comfortable Asking Questions
The teaching on this course was very nice. I really enjoyed learning about different types of illnesses and also I found the independent projects fun to do. The learning ...Challenging Work
I loved the quizzes and worksheets we got to do, my favourite activity was probably the role play. I liked learning more about what it’s like to be a doctor...Very Worthwhile
I had an amazing time and felt that this was very worthwhile. The suturing was very fun and enjoyable.Just Perfect
I found this course just perfect, well explained, easy to understand and nicely organized.Great Teaching
I think that the teaching in this course was really great! Judging that I never really thought about what it was like to be a doctor, this course has actually ...Young Doctors Summer School – Practical Details
Please note: This is the in-person version of this course. For the online option, please see here.
📅 Course Dates: The Young Doctors Summer School is open to students aged 11–14 and will take place on 7th–8th August 2025.
📍 Location: The course will be held at Woburn House, Bloomsbury, Central London (nearest tube: Russell Square). [See more location details here.] This is a non-residential course, so students requiring accommodation must arrange this independently.
⏰ Teaching Hours: The in-person course runs for two days, with teaching hours from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm each day. Lunch will be from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm. Please note that parental supervision is required during the lunch break, or students may leave the building unaccompanied with a signed permission slip.
💰 Course Fee: £225.
🔒 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].
Debate Chamber offers a limited number of full and partial bursaries 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.