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The school subscribes to The Medic Portal Medical Society resources. Go to the link below and use the code at checkout to get access for free.
The Ethics package will be particularly useful (we'll cover some of it in the Medical Programme, so don't start it until after that) - but all the sections are excellent. Please work through them all.
Code: CHURCHERSMEDSOC26
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IMPORTANT OVERARCHING DOCUMENT FOR ALL 2026 - 27 Applying to Medicine Information Document
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Medical Parents' Talk
We have arranged a 10% discount for the TMP UCAT question bank. Use the coupon code below at checkout when subscribing.
Code: churchersqb1021
In 2020 the lowest UCAT score offered an interview was 1970 - see which universities accept applicants with a low UCAT score.
You should be familiar with this information and these documents, which will help you answer these questions.
There are loads of BMAT and UCAT resources on YouTube too - worth a search.
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UCAT Guide - We Are Medics
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Includes guidance points specifically for the Personal Statement.
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Applying to Dentistry Information Sheet 2026
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Dental-School-entry-requirements-2019
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Dentistry Personal Statement Guidance
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Dentistry Application and Personal Statement eBook
The Medic Portal does an excellent Ethics package as part of its MedSoc resources. You need to have registered for an account with The Medic Portal, then use the school's code to access the resources for 'free' (the school has purchased the package for you to use).
Find the code at: Firefly - TMP Medical Society Resources
For other related professions, similar guidelines can be found on sites such as the General Dental Council, the Nursing and Midwifery Council, The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, and the Health and Care Professions Council.
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Always Check Your University's Website
Always check the website of the university you are applying to. They will give detailed information about the specifics of their selection and interview process, often with details of what they are looking for at interview, and sometimes suggestions of documents you should be familiar with for your interview.
Also look at the Medical Schools Council's main interview page.
A good overview of all medical schools.
Check out the two types: traditional and MMI.
Lots of interview information.
Scroll down the page to the interview section.
Lots of example questions.
Science Topics to Review Before Your Interview
There is a lot there, but many of these come up fairly often, and they are spread fairly evenly. Interviewers will link between topics and apply concepts to medical scenarios to see how you cope with the unknown.
MMI - Things to Think About
Do check the university/vet school website and forensically read any information they send you about the interview content, process and format. Also have a good Google search, as YouTube has a lot of information too.
Medic Mind - brief outline of the school.
Medic Mind - brief outline of the school.
Flashcards on Cram.com.
Interview Penguin.
YouTube video.
YouTube video.
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MEDICINE INTERVIEW STUDENT PREPARATION BY AN OC
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Mastering the Medical Interview Book
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Interview Question Bank Oct 2025
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The Medic Portal Medical School Interview Guidance Document
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202223-Medical-School-Interviews-Report
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Interview Advice to Students
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MMI prep for Vets
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Medical Parents' Talk
The links below have some really good information about writing a personal statement for Medicine.
The Medic Portal.
The Medic Portal.
The Medic Portal.
The Medic Portal.
Official practice papers.
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Perfect Your Medicine Personal Statement (eBook)
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Medicine PS 1
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Medicine PS 2
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Medicine PS 3
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Medicine PS 4
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Medicine PS 5
The Medical Schools Council's 2023 Entry Requirements Document is a brilliant overarching resource - but remember you need to be forensic in your research of each Medical School's individual entry requirements page, and check them regularly for changes, especially immediately before your UCAS application is submitted.
Includes a comparison tool, and a paid-for service that generates a personalised chances report.
Aimed at Oxford applicants, but useful for other medicine courses too.
You need to be aware of the organisations below. You don't need to be an expert on them, but should know what they are and what they do, and keep an ear out as you'll hear about them in the news - e.g. Covid vaccines and the MHRA endorsing them for use, or NICE not endorsing very expensive drugs which have limited impact (for instance, increasing cancer survival time by just a few months but costing tens of thousands of pounds).
Careers and training pathways in Medical Professions - make sure you are aware of these and the pros and cons of each.
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THIS IS AN ESSENTIAL OVERVIEW DOCUMENT 2025 - 26 Applying to Medicine Information Document
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202223-Medical-School-Interviews-Report
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Medical Schools Survey Report - 2022 entry FINAL v2
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Applying to Midwifery Information Sheet - KHV 2020
Some MOOC suggestions are below, but do your own searches and choose a MOOC that you want to do or that is relevant to you personally. Ask Dr Verney if you would like to check your choice.
Top tip: be aware of the specific pressures on the NHS in the locality of the medical school you're applying to - e.g. if applying to Cardiff, look into NHS Wales.
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Applying to Nursing Information Sheet - KHV 2020
Read 'Fighting For Your Life' by Lysa Walder (who is also the owner of the Facebook page). Available as a book or audiobook.
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Applying to Physiotherapy Information Sheet - KHV 2020
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Health Careers - Entry requirements and training (physiotherapist) - 2018-12-20
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Jan 2026 Medical Programme
Your go-to place for everything about getting into Medical School (also useful for other medical professions). Sign up for their 'Medic Monday' newsletter.
Human Brain Anatomy Course (Ages 14-19)
A brain anatomy course designed by an internationally known neuroanatomist based in a prestigious London teaching hospital, providing outstanding work experience for applicants to medicine. Students work through a video dissection workshop of real human brains, completing modules and reviews to earn a certificate.
8 hours of medical work experience in total, self-paced with 30 days to complete once started. Price: £95.00 (bursary places available for eligible students).
Lots of medical students and doctors use this to stay up to date.
Remember, you do not have to pay for work experience or any form of preparation for making an application. Some of these sites advertise paid products/courses, but the free information on offer is useful.
Includes a webinar: "A Day in the Life of the Surgeon".
Articles, webinars and guides.
Contact Dr Verney if you would like the accompanying PowerPoint presentation.
Go to the link above and 'purchase' TMP MedSoc. Use the code below at checkout to bring the price down to £0.
Code: Churchersmedsoc
To hear about the latest module releases, follow The Medic Portal on one of their media channels:
Changes to Work Experience Requirements
Interesting information copied from Glasgow's website
As with other vet schools we have reviewed the normal expectations for work experience and due to the restrictions imposed by COVID-19, we are going to REDUCE our requirement for at least 6 weeks work experience.
Details of the changes for this year can be found on the university website, as well as the Vet Schools Council guide to admissions.
Work experience serves a useful purpose for you, as it allows you to see what working as a veterinary surgeon is like (contrary to public opinion the veterinary profession is not always glamorous). We would, therefore, strongly encourage applicants to try and get work experience and to have at least a few days with a veterinary surgeon, if that is possible. Those hands-on experiences can be supplemented with online research into areas where you have been unable to gain practical experience.
To help with this, the UK vet schools which require work experience have agreed to accept completion of a Virtual Work Experience MOOC in place of some or all in-person work experience. All vet schools have collaborated on this MOOC and all agree it is valuable preparation for entry into the world of veterinary medicine.
Entry requirements and course details for UK vet schools.
Accepted by UK vet schools in place of some or all in-person work experience.
Start Looking Early
It is important to start looking for veterinary work experience so it is arranged for the Easter holidays in your Lower Sixth and the summer between Lower Sixth and Upper Sixth, or even the summer at the end of your GCSEs.
Shorter periods of time over weekends and regular volunteering with animals can also count. Check the requirement for the veterinary schools you are applying to.
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Also check out their ethical guidance section.
Please note that there is no need to pay for work experience. It is possible to get everything you need for free. I advertise all opportunities that come across my desk here, but this does not endorse their use, their quality, or paying for any that have a cost. Many of the opportunities on here are free.
Use Gibbs' Reflective Cycle when doing work experience, whether it is live or online.
Keep a reflective diary about your work experience, relevant news stories, your thoughts, insights and learning. This is especially useful when hands-on work experience is hard to find.
Weekly Online Case Study Sessions (Ages 14-18)
Every Monday evening at 7.30pm, Premed Projects run online work experience sessions for students who might be considering careers in healthcare. Each week their doctors take a different medical case and, with the help of the students attending, diagnose and treat the patient in an interactive 2-hour session. Students can obtain a certificate every month for their participation.
It is usually £39 per month, but students can get 1 month free (including certificates for university applications) and cancel before renewal.
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Free Places for Medicine, Dentistry & Veterinary Medicine
To access free places, enter the funding code below when you book.
Funding code: churcherscollege
These conferences run virtually throughout the academic year. Enter the funding code churcherscollege at checkout to remove the £50 conference fee. Students who wish to attend all three will need to add all three conferences to their basket and then apply the funding code.
The funding includes parents. To comply with online safeguarding processes, students have to attend with adult supervision, and a lot of the conference support is relevant to parents too.
Conferences include:
Medic Mentor also offer free work experience for medical, dental and veterinary students and run a virtual Medical Society.
A good introduction to work experience.
YouTube video by Medical Projects.
Email Dr Verney for the school's 10% discount code.
Advice for all healthcare professions, not just Medicine.
1. Watch Videos of Patient Interactions
There are lots of doctor/patient interactions to watch online. Observe them as if you were in the room. Causeway has made question sheets for reflecting on healthcare work experience that you can use while watching any video (scroll down to the healthcare section). The questions will direct you to research the symptoms or treatments, which is really important when writing your personal statement.
Warwick University Medical School's YouTube channel has some good examples. Try their clinical history example using the Four Frames approach and their cardiac examination video first.
2. Volunteer
The official age to volunteer through the Government is 18, but many local grassroots organisations supporting neighbours and delivering medicine and food to vulnerable people may allow you to volunteer at 17, or you might accompany an adult where possible. Check social or local media for your region.
3. Keep Up to Date with Reading
The Medic Portal has lots of free resources to help you understand medical ethics and the NHS, both valuable for your interview. Their NHS hot topics section is updated regularly and is especially useful.
4. Interview a Doctor Online
Finding a doctor to interview online still gives you the chance to ask lots of good questions. Plan your questions in advance. Anyone in healthcare is working long hours in an emotional environment, so don't keep them longer than needed. Aim for 20-30 minutes and be clear about that when you ask.
The same advice applies as for Medicine: follow steps 1-4 above, but with the focus on the healthcare profession of your choice. Look for UK videos where you can see patient/practitioner interactions or team meetings, as if you were replicating work experience.
Covers all healthcare subjects.
Covers all healthcare subjects.
A work experience programme for aspiring healthcare students, relevant to the following careers:
Students receive certificates on completion. Places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Places are £10 a day to cover administrative costs, and students from low-income backgrounds can attend for free.
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GOSH Work Experience Programme
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We Are Medics Applicant Challenge
