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Use code EARLY15 for 15% off 2025 Summer Experience programme fees. Offer ends midnight 31st December.

Use code EARLY15 for 15% off 2025 Summer Experience programme fees. Offer ends midnight 31st December.

The Young Doctor Summer Experience

The Ultimate Work Experience in Medicine in London

InvestIN Education
InvestIN Education

The Young Doctor Summer Experience

The Ultimate Work Experience in Medicine in London

Overview

Use code EARLY15 for 15% off our 2025 Summer Experience programme fees. Offer ends midnight 31st December.

Are you an aspiring doctor? Join our 2025 medical summer school in London, designed for students aged 15-18. 

Over the course of 2 weeks, students will get to step into the shoes of a doctor working in London, through a range of immersive career simulations and exclusive professional site visits. Perform key medical tasks in a London hospital, attend patient consultations, practise taking blood, and learn to stitch up wounds. Plus, gain a qualification in work experience to boost your university application! 

Register now for a life-changing experience that will set you up for a future as a successful doctor, or contact us to find out more.

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Immersive Medical Experiences:
  • Visits a teaching hospital and work as part of a team of doctors and conduct a simulated ward round, guided by a doctor 
  • Work under pressure to assess a robot patient on a trauma ward, perform immediate treatment and receive live feedback from emergency medicine doctors 
  • Make diagnoses by reviewing patients' data, including x-rays, blood tests, consultation notes and medical history 
  • Use the latest medical virtual-reality technology to become submerged in a hospital’s emergency department
Gain a Qualification & UCAS Points:
  • Gain first-hand experience to add to your medical school application that demonstrates your passion, commitment and potential to succeed in the medical profession.
  • Have your work assessed in order to receive a Level 3 Award in Work Experience & Career Planning, equating to 8 UCAS points. 
  • Complete the online assessment after the programme and receive a personalised certificate and industry reference letter outlining what you have achieved on the programme.  
Meet Senior Doctors:
  • Work alongside medical experts from a wide range of specialisms, including anaesthetics, surgery, emergency medicine, radiology and more

  • Ask your burning questions to doctor and medical students in our panel Q&A session  

Medical School Admission Coaching:
  • Receive coaching from doctors on how to excel at every stage of the medical school admissions process
  • Unlock your writing skills and receive invaluable tips on your UCAS personal statements
  • Be prepared for your UCAT exam with comprehensive guidance on how to do well and succeed
  • Sharpen your interview skills with a simulated MMI circuit
World-Class Universities And World-Class People:
  • Experience one of the best universities on the planet: University College London (UCL). 
  • Meet talented and ambitious students from around the world who fly in for our unique medicine work experience, creating an invaluable global network. 
Design Your Own Summer Experience:

⦁    Choose from one of the following options:

1.    First Week Only (taster experience); or
2.    Two-Week Experience (the full programme); or
3.    Two-Week Premium Experience (the ultimate package with both weeks plus enhanced benefits)

Accommodation
You can choose either residential or non-residential. The accommodation is at UCL student halls in central London. We provide residential students with meals, guardianship and fun activities on evenings and weekends. Airport transfers are also available at checkout.

Coming from abroad?
  • To date, we have welcomed students onto InvestIN programmes from over 100 different countries. They often say that a huge motivation is to meet and befriend students from around the world, whilst taking their English language skills to the next level. 
  • Attending a summer programme is a fantastic way to experience London, one of the world’s most renowned capital cities for academic excellence, global commerce and vibrant culture. You can also select our residential package to truly experience life on-campus at a top UK university (UCL), by living in private ensuite rooms at university halls of residence. We can offer everything you need – from airport transfers to meals and a fantastic evening social programme.
  • For students learning English as a Foreign Language (EFL), attending an InvestIN programme facilitates real-world application of English. Students will be immersed in the language 24/7, whether that’s working in a team, writing a project proposal, presenting to a group, networking with professionals or socialising with peers. Our programmes are delivered and facilitated by native English speakers, whilst over 50% of our students are from the UK and the US, providing international students with the perfect opportunity to enhance their oral and written skills in a professional and social context. Find out more about the benefits for EFL students in our blog post here.
  • For information about visas and language requirements, please see our FAQs page here.
Coming from the UK?
  • You can choose to attend our programmes as a day student if you live locally. Otherwise, our residential package will give you a great flavour of life in student halls of residence before you apply to university in the future.
  • Around 50% of our students come from abroad, providing you with a unique opportunity to network with and befriend peers from a range of different backgrounds and cultures.

Immersive Experiences Week 1

Enter 'The GP Surgery'

  • Step into the shoes of a GP to examine real patients in a simulated surgery 
  • Take medical histories and review pathology reports to build a clear picture of the patient’s health 
  • Practise your patient communication skills during routine check-ups 
  • Experience the dynamic between GP and hospital medicine 

Specialist Consultations

  • Delve into cases of patients afflicted by life-altering conditions and practise working through the correct diagnostic process, take their medical history, and to discover how best to treat them 
  • Ask the right questions and make informed decisions to refer your patient to a specialist 
  • Decide how best to support your patient on their road to recovery 
  • Experience a simulated mental health consultation

Diagnostics & Patient Communication

  • Explore how a doctor works through the diagnostic process 
  • See a patient consultation in action 
  • Understand patient communication methods 
     

Trauma & Basic Life Support

  • Practise administering CPR on animatronic dummies 
  • Learn to suture: practise stitching up wounds using mock skin 
  • Diagnostic escape room: work through a series of time-based problems to save your patient from a life-threatening illness 

Excelling in Your Medical School Application

  • Build an outstanding medical school application 
  • Creating a ‘winning’ personal statement 
  • Practise your answers to challenging questions with live feedback 
  • The interview structure: experience several MMI stations 
  • Excelling at interviews: receive coaching by doctors who run medical school interviews 

This Summer Experience is for students aged 15-18 and you do not require any prior knowledge to attend.

Choose between the following start dates: 7th July, 28th July or 18th August 2025.

You can choose to attend for either ‘First Week Only’, ‘Two Weeks’ or our ‘Two Week Premium’ package. You can also choose residential or non-residential. Pricing and details are set out below.

Click “Register Now” to book your place.

1 week 2-weeks 2-weeks Premium
Hours of contact time with professionals 25 hours 50 hours 65 hours
Hands-on career simulations
Programme materials, equipment & resources
Digital certificate
On-site safeguarding & pastoral care
Experience UCL campus
Excursions to professional workplaces/venues Up to 2 Up to 5 Up to 5
Assessment centre to improve on core skills & receive feedback
Graduation ceremony & physical certificate
Level 3 Award in Work Experience & Assessment for UCAS Points + £375
Experience LSE campus
Personalised professional development & university admissions coaching
Personality & situational judgement testing
Private Gala dinner & networking event with professionals
Programme fee £2,150 £3,150 £4,250
Residential package 1 week 2 week 2-week premium
Private, single, ensuite bedroom at university halls of residence 6 nights 13 nights 13 nights
Breakfast & dinner at accommodation canteen
Evening & weekend social activities
24/7 safeguarding & pastoral support, including a designated Pastoral & Activity leader, House Parents, Centre Managers & medical office
Programme fee + residential package total £3,550 £6,150 £7,250
Optional fee for London airport transfers (Heathrow return) + £300 return

Choose a location below:

In Person

Available dates:

  • This summer school has 3 intakes. 7th July, 28th July or 18th August 2025.

Venues:

  • The programme is based at UCL and the surrounding University of London campus. Certain days take place in other key industry locations in London.

Accommodation location:

  • Students live on university campus in central London and are allocated to halls of residence used by University of London students, including those from UCL and LSE. We typically occupy a range of halls, including Garden Halls, College Hall, International Hall and Frances Gardner House.  

    All rooms are single, en-suite.

Please find below some of our most frequently asked questions. If you have any other questions you'll be able to find our full FAQ list here and you are also welcome to reach out to us at info@investin.org and we'll be happy to help!

When is the deadline for registering for an experience?
Places on our programmes are allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis so we will close registration as soon as we reach capacity, because of this we would always recommend booking as soon as possible to ensure you do not miss the opportunity to attend.
Do I get a certificate?
All students are invited to complete a post-programme online assessment and upon completion, they will receive a digital, personalised certificate. Students attending 2-week programmes will also receive a physical certificate and an industry reference letter.
Who are your safeguarding team?
On each Summer Experience, we have safeguarding team members on-site 24/7 to promote the safeguarding and pastoral welfare of our students. Our team are security-vetted (enhanced DBS-checked) professionals who work in education full time and our team is made up of Academic Professionals / LSA, Safeguarding Officers, Nursing Professionals, and Mental Health Practitioners. Students will therefore always be able to easily contact a guardian, should they need any support.
Do you offer payment plans?
You can secure your place online with a non-refundable £950 deposit and pay the remainder at a later date. Please contact info@investin.org if you would like to discuss alternative payment plans.
Will there be any opportunities for rest days?
Programme hours take place Monday-Friday, with a break over the weekend. If you select the 2-Week Premium option, the weekend will feature exclusive professional development opportunities outlined in the timetable.
What is the best work experience for careers in medicine?
While all experience in healthcare is useful, you'll be at an advantage if you have experience working with patients, doctors, and other healthcare professionals. Ultimately, the more varied your experience, the better, so try out as many things as you can, from shadowing a GP to volunteering at a hospital.
How do I get work experience in the medical field?
There are a few ways you can look for work experience in the medical field, including: - Preparing a CV stating your desire to volunteer and handing it in to places nearby related to healthcare. This includes places like general practice surgeries, hospitals, hospices, care homes, and so on. - Keeping up-to-date with medical journals for news about the NHS - Trying to get in contact with some medical professionals – building a network will open you up to opportunities you otherwise wouldn't have found - Looking at shadowing other healthcare professionals, such as pharmacists or physiotherapists, if you can't shadow a GP - Making use of organisations like Volunteering England and St John's Ambulance, as they may be able to help
What qualifications do you need to become a doctor?
In the UK, you'll need a degree recognised by the General Medical Council to become a doctor, which will take five years. You'll then need to take the following steps to become a doctor: - Complete a two-year foundation course of general training - Complete five to eight years of specialist training, depending on your speciality If you already have a degree, you can take a four-year graduate entry route into medicine. However, these are highly competitive, and entry requirements differ, so be sure to check in advance what's required with the admissions department. When applying for a medicine course, you may have to complete one of the following entry tests: - University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) - BioMedical Admissions Test (BMAT) - Graduate Medical Schools Admissions Test (GAMSAT) These tests require you to apply a variety of skills, including critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and data analysis, in addition to demonstrating the relevant scientific knowledge. Medical schools require work experience, so it's vital you're proactive in looking for opportunities. You’ll also need to undertake a medical school interview.
What skills do you need to be a good doctor?
You'll need a range of skills to become a good doctor, including: - Interpersonal skills: You'll need to interact with colleagues and patients daily, often in sensitive circumstances, so interpersonal skills like communication, empathy, compassion, and so on will all be vital - Teamwork: You'll regularly collaborate with other medical professionals, so strong teamwork skills will serve you well - Attention to detail: Attention to detail ensures your patients get the best treatment and prevents potentially costly mistakes - Ability to work under pressure: You'll often work in time-sensitive, pressurised situations, so you'll need to be able to cope when these arise - Technical skills: You'll need to be proficient in key technical areas like assessing symptoms, offering diagnoses, prescribing medicine, and so on - Decision-making skills: Critical thinking and decision-making skills are potentially life-saving attributes in the medical profession - Determination: The training and education required to become a doctor is a long process, so determination is vital. Furthermore, your average day once in the role can be hectic and stressful, so you'll need a strong resolve. Learn more about a day in the life of a doctor - Passion and intellectual curiosity: The medical field is constantly evolving, so you'll need a genuine passion and intellectual curiosity to stay up-to-date with the latest news and discoveries that help you give your patients the best treatment

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INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL & EFL STUDENTS

We have a minimum English language requirement of B2 (upper-intermediate, CEFR). For students learning English as a Foreign Language (EFL), attending an InvestIN programme facilitates real-world application of English. Our programmes are delivered and facilitated by native English speakers, whilst over 50% of our students are from the UK and the US, providing international students with the perfect opportunity to enhance their oral and written skills in a professional and social context. Find out more about the benefits for EFL students in our blog post here.

 

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