Introduction to Medicine

Hampshire County Council are offering a 5-day, 4-night 'Introduction to Medicine' residential. This residential is ideal for those who are thinking about becoming a doctor or following a career in medicine.

Through practical workshops, lectures and seminars; you will explore the industry, understand the opportunities on offer, and know what you need to do to get to where you want to be.

What's involved

• speciality talks from consultants and resident doctors
• mini multiple interviews
• introduction to life as a medical student and resident doctor
• interactive clinical experiences that put you at the heart of patient care
• simulation workshops using real equipment and real scenarios
• practical skills sessions life support, taking observations, ECGs, suturing, venepuncture, teaching in the SIM lab
• specialist talk from Southampton Medical School – course information, tips on writing personal statements

What's included

• all accommodation and meals
• transport from and to Winchester (if required and for Dorset Hospital residential only)
• all transfers from accommodation to the hospital
• a written reference from the hospital for your future applications in the medicine world

A very good and enjoyable residential, I gained a valuable insight to medicine and would definitely recommend this to anyone wanting to pursue a career in medicine