Aspiring Medics

Aspire2medicine

 

I represent a group of Doctors and medical educators, who having been through the medical application process have realised that there is a real lack of availability of good quality information about becoming a Doctor.  Our 'Get into Medical School and Become a Doctor' course will empower students to achieve their ambition by demystifying the application process, giving them the essential knowledge and skills to succeed.  We endeavour to increase access for those who may otherwise have been put off applying, whilst better informing those that may be more suited to other career pathways.

Our interactive seminars will be delivered by a variety of experienced medical professionals, all of whom currently work in the NHS as senior doctors but are still fresh enough to remember what it feels like to apply to medical school.  Additionally, sitting on interview panels at prominent Medical Schools gives us a unique perspective on the differing challenges facing medical school applicants, from the quality of personal statements to interview skills. 

We'll give students a taste of what life as a medical student is really like, both academically and socially, from the eyes of current medical students.  Real Doctors will give a glimpse of their life in the NHS and talk about the types of personalities that are suited to different specialities in medicine.  The course includes information about applying through UCAS, a guide on writing medically orientated personal statements, how to choose universities and how to pass entrance examinations.

A further course covering Medical School Interview Skills will be held prior to the commencement of medical interviews.

There are three Courses during September; Leicester (14^th September – prices in brackets), University College London (21^st September) and Kings College London Guys Campus (28^th September).                                                                                              

Course tickets are £50 per ticket and include a light lunch (if booked more than two weeks before the course), but for bookings of over five tickets please email us direct for discounts. We are also able to provide bespoke seminars for institutions directly if required so if you would like further information on this or anything else please do not hesitate to contact us.

To book a Course go to www.aspire2medicine.co.uk or search Facebook for “Aspire 2 Medicine” and choose the Venue and Date you are interested in attending.  By clicking 'Join', we will not only keep you updated with course information, but you will be entered into our competition for two free tickets to that talk.

I have attached a Course Flyer detailing the event. Please could you circulate this to whomever you feel may benefit, including career’s advisors, science departments and interested students to help us reach as many potential future medics as possible.

Warmest Regards 

The Aspire² Team

Dr E Chaudry, Dr K Odedra & Dr M Patel

University of London Information Days

 

University of London Information Days

 

 

The University of London Information Days will be held on Tuesday 10 and Wednesday 11 September 2013, 10am - 3pm each day at Senate House, Malet Street.

This is a key event for any student, parent, teacher or anyone returning to study at undergraduate level after a career or family break who may be interested in finding out more about studying at the University of London.

On both days, 16 of the University of London colleges will be exhibiting and running talks about undergraduate courses at the colleges, as well as University of London Housing Services (ULHS), Senate House Library and University of London Union (ULU)

Please note that these two days are not individual college open days, this is a centrally organised event for information gathering where all the colleges will have representatives present in one place.

To see what happens at our University of London Information Days and to hear what visitors and exhibitors thought, please click here to watch our short video, or copy this link into your browser http://youtu.be/NPNdH2-STOY

Anthropology Taster Day

Taster Day at UCL Anthropology

UCL

The Department of Anthropology at UCL invites you to a day of exploring anthropology at UCL.

One of the largest anthropology departments in the country, staff at UCL Anthropology are engaged in pioneering research at the cutting-edge of four aspects of modern anthropology: Social Anthropology, the comparative study of societies and social change; Biological Anthropology, the study of the evolution and ecology of humans and other primates; Material Culture, the study of how people make, exchange and consume the material world; and Medical Anthropology, the study of how culture influences the experience of illness and the practice of medicine.

In this one-day taster course you will have the chance to learn about anthropology through hands-on workshops with current PhD students and staff. The workshops will give you the chance to learn, to meet anthropologists and to ask questions. You will be asked to get involved and have fun.

Taster Day Programme: 

 

9.30 – 10.00       Welcome 

10.15 – 11.15 Biological Anthropology workshop 

11.15 – 11.45 Coffee/Tea 

11.45 – 12.45 Social Anthropology workshop 

12.45 – 14.00 Lunch 

14.00 – 15.00 Material Culture workshop 

15.00 – 15.30 Coffee/Tea 

15.30 – 16.30 Medical Anthropology workshop

Course Date: 13 Sep 2013

Duration: One day (9.30am - 4.30pm)

Subject area/s: Anthropology,Biological Anthropology,Material Culture,Medical Anthropology,Social Anthropology

Course Requirements: This taster course is open to year 12 and year 13 students or anyone who is thinking of starting their undergraduate studies in September 2014.

University of Warwick Open Days 2013

 

Our dates for 2013 are:  

 

Friday 21^st June

Saturday 22^nd June

Saturday 21^st September

 

Booking for the June Open Days opened on  Thursday, 23^rd May.  If any of your pupils are interested in attending one of the June Open Days, please encourage them to book their place individually by visiting our Open Day webpage: www.warwick.ac.uk/opendays.  To avoid disappointment please ensure that your pupils book promptly as places are assigned on a first come; first served basis.  To assist you, I’ve composed the email (below) that could be forwarded on to your pupils.

 

Visitors will be able to take advantage of a return shuttle bus service running 8:30am-5pm between Coventry Train Station and the University for each event.  Alternatively, if you would like to arrange a parking space on behalf of your group please do email the Open Day Team on: opendays@warwick.ac.uk and they will be happy to send you the relevant
documentation. 

 

I do hope that you are able to take this opportunity to explore what Warwick can offer your pupils. Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the Open Day Team by replying to this email.

 

Best Wishes,

 

 

Vivien Price

Marketing and Communications Officer
International Office
University of Warwick
Coventry, CV4 8UW 

Tel. +44 (0)24 7652 3717 
Fax. +44 (0)24 7652 4337

www.warwick.ac.uk

 

 

 

Medicine Course

Pre-application Course

Entry into UK medical schools is fiercely competitive and UCAS application forms, Work Experience, Entrance Exams and Interviews continue to be fundamental to a successful application. We strongly believe in giving all candidates the opportunity to reach their maximum potential. We concentrate on the important qualities and skills required of Tomorrow’s Doctors. We focus on work experience, personal statements, entrance exams and interviews. Graduates and Undergraduates share some of the course (e.g. Introduction, UKCAT, and some guest talks), but are separated into specific groups for items such as Personal Statements, GAMSAT, Work Experience and Interviews. Book now! >>
Course Content . Our course is serious, efficient and intensive preparation for the candidates’ most important decision of their lives. The course is held at Charing Cross Hospital in Hammersmith, London. Whether discussing work experience, exams, personal statements or interviews, we concentrate on understanding, self-reflection and application. All of our presentations and workshops relate to the skills the schools look for: communication, empathy, organisational skills, academic ability, ability to handle stress, probity, self-reflection and more. Delegates will leave the course with more knowledge, better personal statements, improved exam technique, greater insight into work experience and a detailed understanding of the areas they need to develop. This course provides: • UCAS Personal Statement Workshops. • Interview Workshops with clinicians with experience in interviewing medicine candidates • UKCAT workshops. • GAMSAT workshops (on the graduate course) • Separate forum for parents from 4-5pm on Sunday (on the undergraduate course) • Work experience workshops, looking at how to gain and use work experience • Presentations from junior and senior clinicians, from medicine, surgery and general practice • Presentations from current medical students • Presentations from patients • Presentations from allied medical professionals such as paramedics, nurses and physiotherapists, to reflect the enormous importance of the multidisciplinary team • Interactive Feedback • Refreshments and lunch provided. Book now! >>

Pre application course	Dates / Time	No.places left	Price
Undergraduate Pre-Application Course ***FREE*** (£25 for 2xlunch)	29th & 30th June 2013	15	25
Graduate Pre-Application Course ***FREE*** (£25 for 2xlunch)	29th & 30th June 2013	44	25

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Hosptitality Management Industry Day

I would like to invite Sixth Form students who are interested in a career in Hospitality Management / Event Management to an Industry Day on Wednesday June 26^th at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire. This will be only a few days after Royal Ascot so students will be able to see many of the Hospitality facilities from the Royal Ascot event. This event is aimed at Sixth Form students only. If you could advertise this activity, I would be most grateful. Attached is a flyer for the Industry Day. Students must email me directly if they wish to attend at laureate-uk@triagonal.net

 

University Taster Courses: Places available

University Taster Courses: Places available

Dear Colleague

Please inform your year 12 students that there are places available on many of the university taster courses taking place at numerous universities in and around London.  

Below is a list of taster courses which still have places available. Places are allocated on a first-come first-served basis so please ask your students to apply as soon as possible by following the relevant link below or via our website www.london.ac.uk/tasters.

The university taster courses provide a great opportunity for year 12 students to try university and a specific subject area before they apply. Most of the university taster courses last a day and are all free to attend. 


List of university taster courses with places available: (as of 14 March 2013)

Art History
Birkbeck, University of London, Mon 24 June 2013, details/apply

The Courtauld Institute of Art, Thu 20 June 2013, details/apply
Arts & Humanities
School of Oriental & African Studies (SOAS), Thu 4 July 2013, details/apply

Arts & Sciences
UCL, Wed 26 June 2013, details/apply

Astrophysics
Queen Mary, University of London, Thu 27 June 2013, details/apply

Biomedical Engineering
King's College London, Fri 1 November 2013, details/apply

Business & Management
Goldsmiths, University of London, Mon 24 June 2013, details/apply

Queen Mary, University of London, Tue 2 July 2013, details/apply & Thu 4 July 2013 details/apply

Classics
Royal Holloway, Fri 21 June 2013, details/apply

Comparative Literature & Culture
Royal Holloway, Fri 21 June 2013, details/apply

Computer Science
King's College London, Fri 21 June 2013, details/apply
Queen Mary, University of London, Wed 26 June 2013, details/apply

Criminology
Birkbeck, University of London, Thu 25 July 2013, details/apply

Digital Studies
King's College London, Thu 13 June 2013, details/apply & Tue 18 June 2013 details/apply

Electronic Engineering
Queen Mary, University of London, Wed 26 June 2013, details/apply

Engineering Product Design
London South Bank University, Tue 18 June 2013, details/apply

English Language and/or Literature
Birkbeck, University of London, Mon 24 June 2013, details/apply

King's College London, Thu 4 July 2013, details/apply

Royal Holloway, University of London, Mon 17 June 2013, details/apply

European Studies & Politics
King's College London, Wed 12 June 2013, details/apply

Ethics
Heythop College, Mon 1 July 2013, details/apply, Mon 1 July 2013 details/apply & Friday 5 July 2013 details/apply

Film & Media
Birkbeck, University of London, Mon 24 June 2013, details/apply

French
Birkbeck, University of London, Mon 24 June 2013, details/apply

Royal Holloway, University of London, Fri 21 June 2013, details/apply

German
Birkbeck, University of London, Mon 24 June 2013, details/apply

Royal Holloway, University of London, Fri 21 June 2013, details/apply

History
Goldsmiths, University of London, Mon 1 July 2013, details/apply

Royal Holloway, University of London, Tue 18 June 2013, details/apply

Italian
Royal Holloway, University of London, Fri 21 June 2013, details/apply

Japanese
Birkbeck, University of London, Mon 24 June 2013, details/apply

Journalism
Birkbeck, University of London, Mon 24 June 2013, details/apply

Languages & Cultures
Birkbeck, University of London, Mon 24 June 2013, details/apply

King's College London, Thu 27 June 2013, details/apply

Royal Holloway, University of London, Fri 21 June 2013, details/apply

SOAS, Wed 26 June 2013, details/apply

Law
BPP Law School, Mon 1 & Tue 2 July 2013, details/apply

School of Oriental & African Studies, Fri 5 July 2013, details/apply

Mathematics
Queen Mary, University of London, Tue 25 June 2013, details/apply & Mon 1 July 2013 details/apply

Mathematics with Business and Finance
Queen Mary, University of London, Tue 2 July 2013, details/apply & Thu 4 July 2013 details/apply

Medicine
St George's, University of London, Mon 8 - Thu 11 July 2013, details/apply

Philosophy
Heythrop College, Mon 1 July 2013, details/apply
Heythrop College, Tue 2 July 2013, details/apply & Fri 5 July 2013 details/apply

Royal Holloway, Thu 20 June 2013, details/apply

Physics
Queen Mary, University of London, Wed 26 June 2013, details/apply
King's College London, Thu 27 June 2013, details/apply & Wed 14 Aug 2013 details/apply

Portuguese
Birkbeck, University of London, Mon 24 June 2013, details/apply

Product Design
London South Bank University, Mon 17 June 2013, details/apply

Psychology
University of East London, Sat 8 June 2013, details/apply

Pure Mathematics
Queen Mary, University of London, Mon 24 June 2013, details/apply

Spanish
Birkbeck, University of London, Mon 24 June 2013, details/apply

King's College London, Thu 27 June 2013, details/apply

Royal Holloway, University of London, Fri 21 June 2013, details/apply

Social Science
School of Oriental & African Studies, Fri 12 July 2013, details/apply

Sociology
Goldsmiths, University of London, Wed 26 June 2013, details/apply

Theology/Religion
Heythrop College, Mon 1 July 2013, details/apply & Fri 5 July 2013 details/apply

Theatre Studies
Birkbeck, University of London, Mon 24 June 2013, details/apply

For an updated list of taster courses showing places available, please see our website www.london.ac.uk/tasters.

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Interior Design Open days - National Design Academy

To attend one of our Interior Design Course Open Days, book online or call us on 01159 1234 12.

The aim of our Interior Design Course Open Days is to give you as much information as possible about every single aspect of our qualifications, right through from Diploma level to BA (Hons). The new courses in Heritage Interior Design, Retail Design and Design for Outdoor Living are now also covered within our Open Day schedule.
We'll talk you through the courses, application process, explain the payments and grants procedure, look at the assessment programme and every other nook and cranny in our courses. 
The Open Day schedule commences at 9.45am until approximately 1pm.

Our Programme of activity is:

Arrival and coffee

Introduction to staff and courses

What will you study?

Tour of NDA Designed luxurious interiors

Coffee - viewing studio portfolios

How will you study - introduction to the VLS

Assignments - how they are assessed

What help can you expect: workshops, tutor support, etc?

What does it cost?

How to apply

What's next? Graduation Ceremony & BA Honours Degree

Book your place on one of our Interior Design Course Open Days

Book online or call us on 01159 1234 12.

Recent comments from attendees

"I have found the Open Day very inspiring and full of useful information and ideas. I have loved listening to the tutors and hearing about the history of the academy. The information has been clear and to the point, and has given me the confidence to take the next step in applying for my chosen course".

"It was lovely meeting with you all on Saturday for what was a great Open Day. You made us incredibly welcome and it is plain to see how dedicated the NDA is when it comes to helping us achieve our ultimate designer goals."

"I recently attended an Open Day and would just like to tell you that both my partner and I thoroughly enjoyed our visit. The day itself was very informative and I am looking forward to starting the course.
Thank you to Anthony, Kimberley and Helen."

"The Open Day was very informative and made interesting by very enthusiastic tutors!"

Open Day Dates

• Saturday, 15 June 2013
• Wednesday, 17 July 2013
• Saturday, 17 August 2013
• Saturday, 21 September 2013
• Wednesday, 16 October 2013
• Saturday, 23 November 2013

So you want to be a doctor? - Royal Society of Medicine - Saturday 22nd June 2013

Medical Careers Day: So you want to be a doctor?

Saturday 22 June 2013

A one day conference organised by the Royal Society of Medicine in association with Eton College

Venue:
Eton College
Windsor
    Berkshire SL4 6DW

For further advice or information please contact George Fussey.
For an application form please click here (PDF file) or here (Word Document)

Aim and objectives

The meeting will offer guidance from experts on why to choose a career in medicine right through to the realities of medical life and specialist selection. The programme includes practical advice on filling in an application form as well as taking you through a typical interview scenario.

 

10.30 am	Welcome address Prof John Betteridge Dean, Royal Society of Medicine		2.30 pm	Life as a Young Doctor: 1 Joe Walker Manchester Medical School
10.35 am	Preparing your application for Medicine Dr Andrew Nicoll Careers and Biology Dept, Oakham School		2.50 pm	The foundation years Dr Rashmi Patel as before
10.55 am	Aptitude Tests: Mastering the BMAT and the UKCAT Dr Ricardo Tavares & Dr Christopher Nordstrom Medic Journey International		3.10 pm	Specialist Training Dr Jeremy Levy Consultant in Renal Medicine, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and Head of London School of Medicine and Medical Specialities
11.25am	Has to be you, has to be true! Writing a Personal Statement George Fussey Medical Careers Adviser, Eton College		3.30 pm	Discussion
11.45 am	Discussion		3.50 pm	Tea break
12 noon	Coffee break		4.10 pm	Choosing General Practice Dr Will Fenton GP Partner, Putney
12.20pm	The interview, and getting the right work experience Prof John Laycock Senior Admissions Tutor, Faculty of Medicine Imperial College, London		4.30 pm	Choosing hospital medicine Dr Jeremy Levy As above
12.40 pm	Choosing a medical school Dr Rashmi Patel Dept of Psychiatry Oxford University		4.50 pm	Discussion and closing remarks
1 pm	Discussion		5.10 pm	Close
1.15 pm	Lunch
	After lunch, The Eton College Natural History Museum will be open until 2.20pm

 

Oxbridge Taster Days

Merton College – the physics of sound waves and mechanics of organs
On Monday 13 May Merton College is hosting a workshop about the science of organs.

This cross-curriculum project encompasses science, music, and technology and is a fun way to uncover some of the mysteries lying behind the front display pipes of an organ. Students from Years 5/6 to Year 13 are welcome and groups will be streamed by age. For more information see the college’s website or contact schools@merton.ox.ac.uk.



University College English Study Day for Year 12s
This event on the topic of Beowulf will include a lecture from Dr Laura Varnam and discussion session facilitated by students currently reading English at Oxford.

The day is for students seriously considering studying English at university. Applicants should be studying English Literature, or English Language and Literature, and be predicted AAA or better at A Level (or equivalent). The deadline for applications is Friday 10 May. For more information please visit the college’s website.



Corpus Christi College Year 12 Study Day in History and Politics
On Monday 17 June year 12 students interested in studying History and Politics at university, and who have the potential to make a competitive application to Oxford, are invited to attend a study day about ‘Anglo-American Democracy’.

The theme will be approached from a historical and political science perspective, and offer a taste of life as an Oxford student. For further information please visit the college’s website.



St Peter’s Study Afternoons
St Peter’s College is offering free study afternoons for year 12 students in Law; Maths, Physics and Engineering; Archaeology and Anthropology; Languages and History.

Events take place between 17 and 21 June. Deadline to apply is Friday 24 May. Details and application forms are available on the college website.



Worcester College and Mansfield College FE Access Initiative events
A Further Education Open Day will take place on Tuesday 18 June at Worcester College, and a Sixth Form College Open Day will take place on Friday 21 June at Mansfield College.
All subjects will be represented, and tutors and undergraduates from across the University will take part. Any interested students and staff from the FE sector are very welcome to attend either event. For more information please see the Mansfield College website or contact helen.etty@mansfield.ox.ac.uk.



St Edmund Hall Subject Residential Workshops
This event on Friday 28 June for students from non-selective state schools interested in subjects such as Materials Science, Beginner’s Russian, Medicine and Mathematics will give them a taste of life at Oxford and provide sessions focused on getting the most out of their application.

To nominate students contact schools.liaison@seh.ox.ac.uk.