Get Into Medicine/Dentistry Conference

- Posted by Fearghal Quinn
- Posted in Careers Blog
Pupils interested in medicine or dentistry are warmly invited to the next free virtual LIVE Get into conferences:
Medicine:
– Saturday 16th November from 9am – 1:30pm
– Sunday 22nd November from 9am – 1:30pm
Register here
Dentistry:
– Sunday 30th November from 9am – 1:30pm
Register here
All aspiring doctors and dentists in years NI 11-13 are invited to register.
These conferences offer tailored advice for medicine and dentistry, covering a range of crucial topics:
– Tactically choosing universities
– Personal statements
– UCAT
– Medical/Dental interview skills
– National Leadership Programmes
– Awards Programmes
– Extracurricular activities
– Work experience
– Applying for scholarships
We encourage both students and parents to participate in these invaluable sessions.
Spaces are limited, so students should register as soon as they can. For this reason, we kindly request that students only book one conference.
Here’s how the day will run:
9:30am – Why medicine/dentistry? Overview of GMC/GDC Standards, skills and training pathways. Academic requirements and Widening Access
10:10am – Break (Q&A optional) 10 minutes
10:20am – Competition Ratios, Entry Requirements, Work Experience, Volunteering, Guided Pathways
10:55am – Break (Q&A optional) 10 minutes
11:05am – Personal Statements, Extra and Supra-curricular activities
11:30am – Top Tips from a Successful Applicant (Current Med/Dent Student)
11:45am – Break (Q&A optional) 10 minutes
11:55am – UCAT entrance exam
12:25pm – Break (Q&A optional) 10 minutes
12:35pm – Medical/Dental school interviews & Comprehensive Application Support
1:00pm – Successful Medical/Dental Applicant (Current Student)
1:15pm – Final Q&A and attendance link for certificates

