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The Young Doctor Weekend (Madrid)

The Ultimate Work Experience in Medicine

InvestIN Education
InvestIN Education

The Young Doctor Weekend (Madrid)

The Ultimate Work Experience in Medicine

Overview

The Young Doctor Weekend gives students aged 15-18 a chance to test-drive life as a doctor. Learn from experts as they guide you through a series of interactive activities: learn to suture a wound, examine patient X-rays and discuss diagnoses. You will also be coached on how to get a place at a top medical school, with expert guidance on how to excel in applications, interviews, the UCAT and BMAT and other admissions tests, and more.

Register now to gain an edge over other aspiring doctors, and a super-curricular experience to add to your university application.

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An Interactive Masterclass:
  • A top doctor will coach you through a range of interactive activities, including:
  • Review patient X-rays and ECGS, come up with a diagnosis and initiate treatment
  • Stitch up a wound on dummy skin after a live demonstration
  • An A&E experience: enter an A&E simulation using cutting-edge VR technology and race against the clock to save a patient’s life 
Medical School Admissions Coaching:
  • Receive coaching from experts on how to excel at every stage of the medical school admissions process
  • Unlock your writing skills and receive invaluable tips on your medical school application essays
  • Be prepared for your medical school admissions tests with comprehensive guidance on how to do well and succeed
  • Receive powerful interview techniques
An Audience With A Top Doctor:
  • Hear from a successful doctor and ask them all your burning questions
Boost Your Career Potential:
  • Attendance demonstrates you’ve gained skills that are key to becoming a doctor
  • Complete the online assessment after the programme and receive a personalised certificate to include in your applications
10:00

Medical School Pathways & Preparation

•    The world of a doctor: duties & skills 
•    Recommended subject & university choices 
•    The medical school application process
•    Personal statements & the UCAT exam
•    How to gain work experience

11:30

Patient Consultations

•    Step into the shoes of a doctor and practise the key skills required for effective patient consultations

12:30

Lunch Break

   

13:30

Suturing

•    Practise your dexterity skills by learning how to stitch up a wound on dummy skin under time pressure 

14:30

Enter the Virtual Emergency Room

•    Experience the demands of A&E through a live VR scenario 
•    Investigate patient symptoms, discuss diagnoses, examine x-rays and initiate treatment
 

This programme is for students aged 15-18. No prior knowledge or experience is required. The programme involves a mixture of interactive simulations, exercises and Q&A sessions. 

Programme Fee:

In-Person: €220/student for full day

There is no application process, and you can secure your place simply by clicking “Register Now”. We operate on a first-come first-served basis and programme places are limited.

Choose a location below:

In Person

Available dates:

  • 15th February 2026

Venues:

  • Venue to be confirmed

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