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The Doctor Summer Experience

£2,290.00

Shadow real doctors as they diagnose and treat patients, practise essential clinical procedures, and participate in workshops designed to strengthen your med school application.

Gain firsthand insights into the day-to-day life of a physician, from taking patient histories to exploring the latest advancements in healthcare. With guided mentorship from experienced professionals, you’ll develop foundational skills that will set you apart on your path to becoming a doctor.

Join us this summer and take the first step toward transforming your passion for medicine into a reality.

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Price
£2,290.00
Duration
1-2 Weeks
Location
UCL, London
Ages
15-18
Start Date
5, 19 Jul & 16 Aug 2027

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Programme Information

Immersive Medical Experiences

  • Visit a teaching hospital, take part in a simulated ward round and work as part of a medical team under the guidance of a doctor.
  • Assess a robotic patient in a trauma scenario, provide urgent treatment and receive instant feedback from emergency medicine professionals.
  • Analyse patient information such as x-rays, blood test results, consultation notes and medical histories to make diagnoses.
  • Use medical virtual reality technology to experience the environment of a hospital emergency department.

 

Gain a Qualification and UCAS Points

  • Build practical experience to include in your medical school application, showing motivation, commitment and suitability for the profession.
  • Complete assessments to achieve a Level 3 Award in Work Experience and Career Planning, worth 8 UCAS points.
  • Submit the online assessment after the programme to receive a personalised certificate and industry reference letter outlining your achievements.

 

Meet Senior Doctors

  • Work alongside doctors from multiple specialisms, including surgery, anaesthetics, emergency medicine, radiology and more.

 

Medical School Admission Coaching

  • Receive tailored coaching from doctors on how to succeed in each stage of the medical school admissions process.
  • Learn how to write a strong UCAS personal statement with expert guidance.
  • Gain practical strategies to prepare for the UCAT exam.
  • Practise interview techniques through a simulated Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) circuit.

 

World-Class Universities and People

  • Experience life at University College London (UCL), one of the world’s most prestigious universities.
  • Meet ambitious students from across the globe and build a network of future medical professionals.

 

Design Your Own Summer Experience

  • Choose from the following options:
    • First Week Only (taster experience)
    • Two-Week Experience (full programme)
    • Two-Week Enhanced Experience (extended programme with additional benefits)
  • Accommodation options include residential or non-residential.
  • Residential students stay in UCL halls in central London, with meals, pastoral support and evening/weekend activities provided.
  • Airport transfers can be added during booking.

Week 1

Enter ‘The GP Surgery’

  • Examine simulated patients, take histories and review pathology reports
  • Practise communication during routine check-ups
  • Understand the dynamic between GP and hospital medicine

 

Specialist Consultations

  • Experience simulated GP, psychiatry and speciality patient consultations
  • Take medical histories and apply the diagnostic process to determine treatment options
  • Ask the right questions and make informed decisions

 

Diagnostics & Patient Communication

  • Explore how doctors approach diagnosis
  • Learn key patient communication techniques

 

Trauma & Basic Life Support

  • Practise administering CPR on animatronic dummies
  • Practise stitching up wounds using mock skin
  • Apply the ABCDE framework to a series of time sensitive cases

 

Excelling in Medical School Applications

  • Build your application and personal statement
  • Practise interview responses with live feedback
  • Take part in a simulated MMI circuit

 

Week 2

The Ward Round

  • Care for simulated patients with varied medical and surgical needs
  • Experience daily ward routines and interact with healthcare professionals
  • Review patient needs and respond to unexpected challenges

 

Emergency Scenarios

  • Handle simulated emergencies in theatre with supervision from a resident doctor
  • Treat and monitor patients using a reactive simulator
  • Respond to changing information and patient conditions

 

Case Conundrums & Blood Taking

  • Diagnose using X-rays, blood tests and patient histories
  • Apply medical ethics in treatment decisions
  • Practise taking blood from a prosthetic arm

 

The Emergency Room

  • Immerse yourself in a fast-paced hospital department
  • Make rapid decisions with a medical team
  • Learn advanced skills like defibrillation and blood taking

 

The Patient Lifecycle: Paediatrics & Geriatrics

  • Explore the role of paediatricians and geriatricians
  • Practise administering vaccinations and prescribing medication
  • Learn about DNAR (Do Not Attempt Resuscitation) decisions

 

Graduation & Certification

  • Celebrate your achievements
  • Receive an industry reference letter outlining your accomplishments

 

2-Week Enhanced

Overview

  • Includes all Week 1 and 2 experiences plus enhanced benefits

 

Highlights

  • Attend masterclasses on CVs, LinkedIn, personal branding and university applications (including Oxbridge and Ivy League)
  • Complete psychometric testing and personality profiling
  • Compete in a team strategy challenge and attend a private Gala dinner with professionals, keynote speeches, and a networking reception

Start Dates
This summer school has three intakes: 5th July, 19th July or 16th August 2027

 

Locations
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:
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 and en-suite.

“My daughter really loved her experience. She has always wanted to be a doctor when she grows up and InvestIN helped her with her next steps to her future. She made some amazing friends and cannot wait to attend again next year.”

Lena

Parent

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Programme Comparison: 1-Week vs 2-Week vs Enhanced

Compared to the 1-week programme, the 2-week programme includes twice as many contact hours with professionals, up to three more visits to professional sites, plus the Level 3 Work Experience Qualification (worth 8 UCAS points), and professional development coaching. The Enhanced programme includes 15 more hours with professionals, as well as psychometric testing, a private gala garden party, and job application workshops.

What’s included 1-Week Summer Experience 2-Week Summer Experience 2-Week Enhanced Summer Experience
Hours of contact time with professionals 25 50 65
Hands-on career simulations
Programme materials, equipment & resources
Programme assessment & digital certificate
On-site safeguarding & pastoral care
Experience UCL campus
Branded InvestIN merchandise
Excursions to professional workplaces/venues Up to 2 Up to 5 Up to 5
Assessment centre
Graduation ceremony & physical certificate
Industry reference letter signed by professionals
Level 3 Award in Work Experience & Assessment for UCAS Points
Professional development & university admissions coaching
Experience LSE campus
Psychometric testing & personality profiling
CV, LinkedIn & job application workshops
Gala garden party & networking event with professionals
Price without accommodation £2,290 £3,685 £4,620
Price with accommodation £3,865 £6,995 £7,930

 

Our immersive career experiences are delivered by InvestIN, a provider of life-changing career experiences since 2012.

FAQs

Yes. You can book this course with or without accommodation.

Students who book accommodation 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.

Every student in our halls of residence has a private ensuite bedroom, and receives breakfast and dinner each day, all travel throughout the programme, and access to our fun schedule of evening social activities.

In our accommodation, students have 24/7 access to our safeguarding team, as well as their own dedicated house parent.

Bookings are taken on a first come, first served basis. We do not have an application process, and do not expect any of our students to have any prior knowledge, simply a keen interest in the career area!

We introduce each topic at an introductory level, with guidance from our industry professionals. There are also opportunities to work towards more advanced concepts where students feel comfortable.

Please note that all students must be able to speak English at a level B2 (intermediate).

What are UCAS points?

UCAS points are a numerical measure of UK qualifications used for university admissions. They help universities compare post-16 qualifications such as A-Levels and the International Baccalaureate.

For instance, a grade B at A Level is worth 40 UCAS points, and a grade 4 in a Higher Level subject at IB is worth 32 UCAS points.

How do I earn UCAS points on this course?

If you select a 2-week or 2-week Enhanced programme, you will have the opportunity to gain a Level 3 Work Experience qualification. This qualification is worth 8 UCAS points.

You can learn more here.

In addition to all the teaching and experiences included in the 2-week programme, the 2-week Enhanced programme also includes:

  • An opportunity to experience the London School of Economics (LSE) campus
  • Psychometric testing and personality profiling
  • A private Gala garden party and networking event with professionals
  • CV, LinkedIn, and job application workshops
  • 15 extra hours of contact time with professionals

Simply select your chosen start date, duration, and other add-ons at the top of the page, and click ‘Book Now’. You will be taken to a booking form, where you will need to fill out both the parent’s and student’s details. The process takes just a few minutes.

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