For those considering applying to study medicine, obtaining work experience during this period can prove to be of great difficulty. Fortunately, there have been wonderful innovations of remote work experience that allow students to further their medical applications from the comfort of their homes whilst finding out more about a career in medicine.
Research shows that typically students who have relevant Medical work experience are at greater advantages when it comes to obtaining admission into universities. This is because work experience helps to give insight into the medical world and shows genuine passion and interest that you are motivated to get into your chosen career.
This Work experience is a bonus for prospective medical students across the board, whether you are looking to study medicine in the UK or abroad.
Remote work experience is also a great opportunity for current medical students studying abroad in Europe. It gives current students a chance to brush up on their clinical skills whilst also gaining a greater insight into UK medical practices.
We have compiled a brief list of opportunities for students seeking either relevant work experience or volunteering!
Brighton & Sussex Medical School Virtual Work Experience
Providing an introduction to the NHS, exploring the roles and skillsets of different medical professionals:
https://bsmsoutreach.thinkific.com/courses/VWE
Royal College of General Practitioners “Observe GP”
Insight into the role of a GP:
https://www.rcgp.org.uk/training-exams/discover-general-practice/observe-gp.aspx
Future Learn
Detailed understanding of the NHS – its inner workings, current and future challenges, and how it all fits together:
https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/the-nhs-explained
The Medic Life
Free online work experience workshop and 1-day UCAT course:
https://www.themediclife.com/workexperience
SpringPod
A search engine that is constantly being updated with new work experience opportunities:
Science in Health team at Cardiff University School of Medicine
Interactive online session for Year 12 pupils to find out where science can take them in the future and to receive help with UCAS applications:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/science-in-health-goes-online-tickets-107815984512
Volunteering Opportunities:
https://www.reengage.org.uk/volunteer/new-volunteers/
https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus-volunteer-local
https://www.goodsamapp.org/NHS
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer/
More:
Study with Ephraim
Free online A-level Biology course: https://www.instagram.com/p/CAaFCVxp40H/?igshid=1wc7nn86fklu3
MedConnect Europe Crash Course
We are holding another crash course on the 10th of July 2020 for our students sitting the exam on the 14th of July 2020:
https://medconnecteurope.co.uk/july-2020-crash-course-for-plovdiv-medical-university/
Please note this list is not exhaustive, but simply a list of projects we have come across at this current moment.
