Medicine Summer School
Students Aged 16-19 Years
The Medicine summer school at BioGrad Education is an intensive and immersive programme designed to provide students aged 16-19 with a comprehensive introduction to and experience in the field of medicine. Through hands-on clinical experience, expert-led workshops, and medical school preparation, students acquire essential skills, explore medical specialties, and gain an insider’s view of the healthcare profession, ready to handle their progression into medical studies.
Highlights
Clinical Induction
Doctor communication skills training
Introduction to taking patient histories
Basic & Advanced Life Support
Training in CPR, airway management, spinal injury management
Cardiology
Deep dive into heart health, conducting full OSCE-style cardiovascular examination
Pulmonology
Practical experience in OSCE-style Respiratory examinations
Interpret chest X-rays, conduct spirometry (lung function testing), and perform peak flow testing
Venesection (Blood Collection)
Blood collection techniques using medical phlebotomy training arms
Analyse Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) samples
Cannulation & Intraosseous Cannulation
Hands-on experience with intravenous (IV) cannulation
Cancer Care & Ultrasound
Ultrasound scanning techniques
Practice ultrasound-guided biopsies
Medical School Preparation:
Applications & Personal Statement Workshop
Admissions Testing, Interview Techniques & Mock Interviews
Visit to Medical School & Hospital Facility
Fracture Management
Hands-on experience in plaster casting techniques
Diagnose and describe bone fractures
Suturing
Practice various suturing techniques
Common ED Presentations
Emergency Department (ED)
Presentations, including acute abdominal trauma, infections, stroke, and myocardial infarction (MI)
ABCDE Patient Assessment Method
ABCDE (Airway-Breathing-Circulation-Disability-Exposure) method
Knowledge review
WHY WITH US?
Academically robust programme with vast majority of programme hours spent in scientific & medical learning environments (40+ hours)
Led by real Scientists & Doctors who are actively working and researching in other areas of the BioGrad Group and wider Life Sciences sector
Access to industry standard equipment
Behind the scenes access to BioGrad Group facilities inc. NHS affiliated biobank & government accredited laboratories
Small group sizes (max. 10) ensuring quality supervision from scientists & doctors
Certificate of completion, ‘graduation’ ceremony photographs from time on programme, detailed references and letters of recommendation from Senior Scientists & Doctors
Well-rounded exposure to British culture, visiting multiple cities and attending enriching extracurricular activities.
ITINERARY
WEEK 1
Day1 | Saturday
Afternoon Session: 1pm-4pm
Student arrival
Evening Activity: Welcome, Programme Overview & Icebreakers
Day2 | Sunday
Morning Session: 09:30am-12pm
Orientation
Afternoon Session: 1pm-4pm
Group Teambuilding Activities
Evening Activity: Slice of Summer: Pizza Party
Day3 | Monday
Morning Session: 09:30am-12 pm
Clinical Induction & Doctor Communication Skills
Afternoon Session: 1pm-4pm
Basic & Advanced Life Support
Evening Activity: Summer Screening: Cinema Night
Day4 | Tuesday
Morning Session：09:30am-12 pm
Cardiology: Auscultation, ECGs, Blood Pressure Readings
Afternoon Session: 1pm-4pm
Cardiovascular OSCE Examinations and Related Health Conditions
Evening Activity: BioGrad Bingo: Liverpool Landmark Tour
Day5 | Wednesday
Morning Session: 09:30am-12 pm
Pulmonology: Auscultation, Peak Flow Testing, Spirometry
Afternoon Session: 1pm-4pm
Respiratory OSCE Examinations, Chest X-Rays and Disease Diagnosis
Evening Activity：Putter's Paradise: Crazy Golf
Day6 | Thursday
Morning Session: 09:30am-12 pm
Venesection, Ultrasound Vein Location and Arterial Blood Gases
Afternoon Session: 1pm-4pm
Cannulation and Intraosseous Cannulation
Evening Activity：Strike Night: 10-Pin Bowling
Day7 | Friday
Morning Session: 09:30am-12 pm
Abdominal Assessments: Ultrasound Scanning
Afternoon Session: 1pm-4pm
Cancer Care and Ultrasound Guided Biopsies
Evening Activity：Reflections: Week 1
WEEK 2
Day1 | Saturday
Morning Session: 09:30am-12 pm
Discover Liverpool: Supervised Free Time
Afternoon Session: 1pm-4pm
The Big Kick Off: Professional Football Match
Evening Activity: The Big Kick Off: Professional Football Match
Day2 | Sunday
Morning Session：09:30am-12 pm
Thrill Seekers: Alton Towers Resort
Afternoon Session: 1pm-4pm
Thrill Seekers: Alton Towers Resort
Evening Activity: Discover Liverpool: Supervised Free Time
Day3 | Monday
Morning Session: 09:30am-12 pm
Medical School Preparation: Personal Statement and Applications Workshop
Afternoon Session: 1pm-4pm
Medical School Preparation: Admissions Testing and Interview Techniques
Evening Activity: Brain Busters: Quiz Night
Day4 | Tuesday
Morning Session: 09:30am-12 pm
Medical School and Hospital Visit
Afternoon Session: 1pm-4pm
Historic Chester Visit
Evening Activity: Game On: Games Night Challenge
Day5 | Wednesday
Morning Session: 09:30am-12 pm
Fracture Diagnosis and Management: Casting Broken Bones
Afternoon Session: 1pm-4pm
Suturing and Wound Care, Surgical Applications
Evening Activity: Headline Dinner: Premium Dining Experience
Day6 | Thursday
Morning Session: 09:30am-12 pm
Common Emergency Department Presentations and OSCE Abdominal Examinations
Afternoon Session: 1pm-4pm
ABCDE Patient Assessment Cases , Knowledge Review and Final Clinical Skills Practice
Evening Activity: Reflections: Week 2, Graduation Celebration & Prize Giving
Day7 | Friday
Student Departure
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