Tuesday 28 April 2015

Medic Mentor - Helping future prospective medics!

There are a few spaces remaining for Medic Mentor's MASTERCLASS.  
 

This course has been specifically designed to help students with their medical school applications by developing important skills essential to the application process. 

This is a very unique course, because there is a strong focus on developing knowledge and skills.  Students will receive continuous personalised support with their medical applications including personal statement help and interview preparation help.

This course is suitable only for year 10-13 students (this includes current year 9 students).

This will be taking place on 18th September at Cardiff University from 10:00-17:15.
 
www.medicmentor.org

 
Topics covered include:
 
  • A history of Medicine and Surgery including important landmark events and recent developments
  • An overview of the pillars of medical ethics
  • Communication and presentation skills
  • Basic teaching skills for students
  • Personal statement 'Toolkit' and common pitfalls
  • Updates on grade boundaries, competition ratios and entrance exams
  • Essential Study and organisational skills
  • CV padding tips
  • Clinical history taking (how to talk to patients) and how to make the most of work experience placements
  • Personal Professional Development packs 
 
MASTERCLASS Students receive personal mentoring following the course which includes:
  • Detailed feedback on personal statements
  • Personal Mentor follow up appointments
  • MASTERCLASS school visits to useful courses in order to develop a greater insight into Medicine
  • Exclusive access to an interactive Facebook group, so students can contact Mentors and ask questions directly
  • Notes and factsheets to add to their PPD packs throughout the year
  • Help and advice arranging work experience
  • Exclusive publishing opportunities.
 
Registration is £100 and there are only a few spaces remaining.  This includes tea & coffee, refreshments and dinner.  Students will be given a PPD pack, exclusive access to online teaching material and certificates of attendance.  This is a highly interactive course and students receive personal feedback on their team working, leadership, teaching and presentation skills.  Prizes will also be awarded to students demonstrating exceptional skills during the course.
 
For more information please visit www.medicmentor.org  for further details about the course, the timetable and to book a place.