Get Into Medicine/Dentistry Conferences

A career in medicine or dentistry is more than a pathway to improving health—it’s a meaningful opportunity to transform the lives of children and adults alike. Combining the chance to make a tangible difference with the exploration of a captivating field, these professions offer both intellectual challenge and personal fulfilment.

Medic Mentor’s goal is to equip those exploring or committed to a career in medicine or dentistry with the knowledge and preparation needed to successfully navigate this journey and make informed decisions about their future.

Therefore, they are thrilled to invite students in years NI 11-13 and their parents to a FREE virtual “Get Into Medicine” conference on:
Saturday 1st February, 9:30am to 3:30pm
Sunday 2nd February, 9:30am to 3:30pm
https://medicmentor.org/get-into-medicine-university-conference/

Or the FREE virtual “Get Into Dentistry” conference on:
Saturday 22nd February, 9:30am – 3:30pm
https://dental-mentor.org/get-into-dentistry-university-conference/

These conferences provide tailored advice for aspiring doctors and dentists, covering crucial topics such as:

– A Day in the Life of a Doctor or Dentist
– Tactically choosing universities
– Personal statements
– UCAT
– Medical and Dental school interview skills
– Medical Leadership Programmes
– Awards Programmes
– Extracurricular activities
– Work experience
– Building a CV
– Applying for scholarships

These events provide a unique opportunity to engage live with a practising Doctor and Dentist. They offer invaluable insights into their careers and equip you with a strong foundation to craft a compelling and successful application for medical or dental school. Attendees will also receive a certificate to enhance their university applications.

We encourage both students and parents to participate in these valuable sessions.

Here’s how the day will run:

9:30-10.00 Registration
10.00-11:00 Quick introduction to Medic/Dental Mentor, overview of the day, competition ratios, application timeline, Awards and Scholarships
11:00-11:15 Break
11.15-11.45 Introduction to the UCAS application form and entry requirements
11.45-12.15 Interactive CV building exercise and exclusive access to leadership, research, presentation, publication, prizes and scholarship opportunities
12.15-12.30 Top tips form a successful applicant (medical/dental student)
12:30-12:45 Break
12.45-13.30 Updates to the personal statement, drafting, reflection and writing structured answers to white-space questions
13.30-14.00 Lunch
14.00-14.30 Entrance exams – how to ace the UCAT
14:30-15:00 How to prepare for Medical/Dental School interviews
15.00-15.15 Guided Application Pathways and Widening Access Programmes
15.15-15.30 Top tips form a successful applicant and next steps