Young Doctors Summer School
Embark on a fascinating journey into the wonderful world of medicine with the Young Doctors Summer School – an exploration tailored 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 is structured so that more academic sessions are interspersed with fun and enjoyable activities which are designed to test and apply the theoretical knowledge gained. 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 online 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 this 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.
For full practical and booking details just scroll down past the reviews.
Embark on a fascinating journey into the wonderful world of medicine with the Young Doctors Summer School – an exploration tailored 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 is structured so that more academic sessions are interspersed with fun and enjoyable activities which are designed to test and apply the theoretical knowledge gained. 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 online 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 this 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.
For full practical and booking details just scroll down past the reviews.
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...Enlightening and Enjoyable
I would DEFINITELY recommend attending as I found the course enlightening, fun and extremely enjoyable.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 ...An Amazing Opportunity
I think that the Young Doctors Weekend was an amazing opportunity for me. You should go!!Just Perfect
I found this course just perfect, well explained, easy to understand and nicely organized.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 ...Fun and Interactive
I loved the teaching, it made the course fun and interactive! All content was spot on and it was a place where I was comfortable.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.Had A Great Time
I had a great time over the past two days and I’ve learnt new stuff about the human body.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.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 ...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 ...Interesting
I would really recommend this to others because I learnt so much and everything was so interesting.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 ...Really Fun!
You have to go, it gives you a brief look at Medicine and it is also REALLY fun!!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.Enjoyed the Practicals
Really enjoyable, the tutors were really insightful and great at helping and answering questions. The practicals were really good fun and allowed you to trial some of the techniques ...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 ...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...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.Practical Details
📌 Please note: This is the online version of the course. To view the in-person option, click here.
📅 Course Dates: The online Young Doctors Summer School is open to students aged 11 – 14 and will take place from 14th – 15th August (waiting list).
⏰ Teaching Hours: The course runs for two days, with live sessions from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm each day, including a lunch break.
💻 Course Format: This is a live online event, held in small seminar groups for fully interactive discussions and debate. Sessions will not be recorded, so students must be available during the scheduled hours and have a reliable audio and video internet connection.
💰 Course Fee: £125
🔒 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.]
This course is fully booked at present – please join the waiting list to be notified about updated availability.
📞 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.