The National Aspiring Doctors Conference 2015

Help Me I’m a Medic © 2015 Help Me I’m a Medic is delighted to welcome you to the third annual National Aspiring Doctors Conference. This year’s conference promises a tailored experience to students in Yr 9 – 11 who are interested in pursuing a career in Medicine and Healthcare. It remains a collaboration between doctors, medical students, admissions professionals and recent applicants who help to ensure that lectures, seminars and workshops are informative, engaging and relevant. Our seminar schedule has been designed to cover every aspect of the application process to medical school and beyond! From practical tips and insights into recent medical interviews to inspiring success stories. This year’s conference will also showcase a new and fact-filled exhibition, with key UK medical organisations exhibiting to answer questions directly. The National Aspiring Doctors Conference can be coupled with an advanced Clinical Skills Day so that you can get hands-on experience with practical clinical skills, understand what clinicians do day-to-day and gain valuable work experience. We look forward to welcoming you to Oxford on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd November 2015. For more details and to confirm your place, please visit www.helpmeimamedic.co.uk

Help Me I’m a Medic © 2015 For more details and to confirm your place, please visit www.helpmeimamedic.co.uk

Help Me I’m a Medic © 2015 For more details and to confirm your place, please visit www.helpmeimamedic.co.uk

We have amassed a wealth of experience in helping Aspiring Doctors to This conference, as well as our other services, has beensuccessfully navigate the medical application process for over ten years. designed for you by our team of doctors, clinical skills tutors,Our students have ranged in age, background and experience and yet we examiners, senior medical school staff and medical students tohave helped them gain entry to the most prestigious medical schools in ensure that your learning needs are met in the most appropriatethe UK. way. Our tutors want to help you to present yourself in the strongestWe’re not interested in filling a lecture theatre to capacity and having our manner in your university application. We’ll give you the tips andstudents sit like sardines all day. We know they all learn in different tricks that will put you ahead of the rest!ways, so at our courses and conferences we use a range of differentdelivery styles to cater for all; from university-style lectures to hands-onworkshops and intimate seminars.We invest in our students!Help Me I’m a Medic is a multi award-winning social enterprise founded inOxford by a group of doctors. We have quickly become the number 1organisation for all medical applicants. Our aim is to break down barriersfor all future doctors.Help Me I’m a Medic © 2015 Help Me I’m a Medic’s objective is to introduce and support academic, admission and preparatory opportunities for all students interested in Medicine. We aim to inspire future leaders of healthcare through hosting the UK’s National Aspiring Doctors Conference. We are a one-stop advisory service with the knowledge of how to help you demonstrate what is necessary to become a successful medical applicant. For more details and to confirm your place, please visit www.helpmeimamedic.co.uk

Help Me I’m a Medic © 2015 Application Preparation Interview Preparation Clinical Skills For more details and to confirm your place, please visit www.helpmeimamedic.co.uk

The world-renowned City of Oxford, affectionately termed the City of Spires is steeped in history. Its medical heritage spans from the 14thCentury until today! The city is home to ancient institutions, medical innovations, renowned academics and the beginning of your journey tobecoming a world-class doctor.In 1936 Lord Nuffield secured the establishment of a Clinical School for postgraduate medical teaching and research in Oxford. During WorldWar II medical students from London were evacuated to Oxford, thus sparking the beginning of medical student clinical teaching.The annual National Aspiring Doctors Conference is exclusively held in Oxford, in the heart of England to give you the opportunity to get adviceon your pathway to becoming a healthcare professional, meet medical students and provide a chance for you to visit this historic city.Help Me I’m a Medic © 2015 For more details and to confirm your place, please visit www.helpmeimamedic.co.uk

Help Me I’m a Medic © 2015 For more details and to confirm your place, please visit www.helpmeimamedic.co.uk

1. Medical 2. Medical The medical school application sessions are key to your successful Insight Application medical school application. We will cover factors to consider when choosing a medical school, explain the entire application process and5. Advanced provide the latest entry requirements directly from the universities. We Medical will also discuss work experience ideas and begin the foundations of your medical personal statement during the medical personalClinical Skills statement and interview seminars. These workshops will underpin your knowledge of medical school teaching styles and syllabus variations. You will gain insight into how doctors elicit information from patients and the processes for communicating with colleagues.4. Clinical 3. Medical Skills Knowledge Transfer The medical insight sessions will provide you with This year the clinical skills sessions have been extended to fill Day 1 inside knowledge to get ahead in your career as a of the conference for those who would like to learn and practice doctor. We cover medical career structures, what advanced medical procedures and gain useful medical experience. The happens after medical school and how to prepare to day will cover core medical and surgical specialties. become a successful doctor. For more details and to confirm your place, please visit www.helpmeimamedic.co.ukHelp Me I’m a Medic © 2015

Help Me I’m a Medic © 2015 Work experience opportunities Discuss recent medical news Make new friends For more details and to confirm your place, please visit www.helpmeimamedic.co.uk

Help Me I’m a Medic © 2015 Discussion of Medical Specialties and career structures. Cover fundamental work experience advice and tips. Allow you to begin writing your medical personal statement with the help of specially designed worksheets. Receive feedback on the medical personal statement that you have begun to craft. Understand pathways into medicine, including “traditional”, graduate-entry, international opportunities and widening access courses. Provide insights into learning through the eyes of a medical student. Enable greater understanding of variation of Medical School teaching styles. Participate in workshops designed to teach clinical skills and gain work experience by working with our team of doctors and students. For more details and to confirm your place, please visit www.helpmeimamedic.co.uk

 We’ll help you decide if Medicine is the right FREE GIFTScourse for you Every delegate will receive a highly sought after UK medical students will be attending the Aspiring Doctors handbook.conference to help answer your questions You will also receive a STETHOSCOPE and learn You’ll get personalised tips and contacts for work how to use it during our clinical skills workshops.experience opportunities You will learn core medical and surgical clinicalskills You will be eligible for our FREE GIFTS By attending the National Aspiring DoctorsConference you will receive a Certificate ofAttendance that can be used to prove your researchinto a career in Medicine—a requirement from UKMedical Schools.Help Me I’m a Medic © 2015 For more details and to confirm your place, please visit www.helpmeimamedic.co.uk

Help Me I’m a Medic © 2015 Visit to www.helpmeimamedic.co.uk to secure your place NOW Payment options: 1. We accept payment via Paypal on our website. 2. We accept payment by bank transfer - please contact [email protected] for details. 3. For group bookings (of 6 students+) including school bookings please email us on [email protected] You can also choose to pay the ticket price in two instalments over two months—check our website for more details. For more details and to confirm your place, please visit www.helpmeimamedic.co.uk

Help Me I’m a Medic © 2015 Taught in the prestigious City of Oxford Begin writing your Personal Statement The latest Medical School requirements For more details and to confirm your place, please visit www.helpmeimamedic.co.uk

Even if Medicine is one of many options you are considering it would be There is no limit to the number of courses/conferences you book onto. We beneficial to attend this conference as there will be doctors and medical would however recommend that you book onto the courses that are aimed at students on hand to help give you advice on what they love and what some the application stage that you are at to get maximum benefit. see as the drawbacks to a career in Medicine. We run independently of any medical university and are here to help you to make an informed decision. Go to our website www.helpmeimamedic.co.uk to book a place and pay for your ticket straight away. There are no academic requirements for attending this course. Please note that there are limited places and that places are allocated on a Lots! Have a look at the conference page on our website. first-come-first-served basis. We recommend booking rooms as far in advance in possible in order to reduce The only way to guarantee your place on the day is to book today as we do the cost of accommodation. Oxford room prices started at £55pp when we last not reserve tickets for individuals. checked. You will receive a confirmation email from us within 2 working days. You will be In order for us to provide an interesting, individualised, interactive day for sent a registration form to complete after booking. After that sit back and wait students we must limit the number of places we offer. for the conference! If you are no longer able to book tickets it might mean that we have sold out. In order to be allocated to the waiting list please email us on Absolutely! All students will receive a certificate of attendance and the clinical [email protected]. Please note that the waiting list runs a first- skills sessions attended will be recorded on the certificate as proof of come-first-served process. experience. Medical Clinical Skills Day (Day 1 of the National Aspiring Doctors Conference) Our course faculty consists of our friendly doctors, as well as current medical Residential Retreats students and our experienced events and admin team. We pride ourselves on National Medical Applicants Conference (Yr 12+) having a friendly, enthusiastic and experienced team to help the day run Medical Personal Statement Proofreading smoothly. Medical interviewing course 1:1 Medical interview tutoring The conference and all of the courses we offer are unique in that they have been designed by UK doctors, senior medical academics AND medical studentsHelp Me I’m a Medic © 2015 we have strong links with many UK medical schools. This ensures we have quality content and provide the best seminars, workshops and handbooks for our delegates. For more details and to confirm your place, please visit www.helpmeimamedic.co.uk

Help Me I’m a Medic © 2015 For more details and to confirm your place, please visit www.helpmeimamedic.co.uk