We’re delighted to announce that one of our Year 11 pupils, Mercedes Anderson has managed to obtain a place on ‘The New Mini Medical School’ which is a health education series, featuring a different aspect of medicine each week. Pupils will learn about medicine from medics at The University of Birmingham.
Designed for pupils considering applying to Medical School, this programme gives them the opportunity to get a taster of the range of topics covered in Medical Education.
Taught by medical professionals and with opportunities to talk to current medical students, topics include: Cardiology, Respiratory, Pharmacology, Heart and Lung Transplant Service, Mental Illness, and Clinical Communication. There will also be a session from the Careers Network Team, which will cover, making an effective application, writing your personal statement and interview techniques.
The course is fun and informative, and provides a scientific background to improve your understanding of the human body, the doctor’s role and health issues facing us today.
As part of our careers education programme, we are working towards raising the awareness of the shortage in the health sector and this was an excellent opportunity for our pupils to develop further insight, enhance their transferable skills whilst meeting some of the professional from the sector and learning alongside them.
