Med School 2024 Bootcamp – Virtual Twilight Event (6-7pm) NI Students Only
- Posted by Fearghal Quinn
- Posted in Careers Blog
Duration: 1 day
Industry: Healthcare
Application deadline: 23/05/2023
Dates: 06/06/2023
Timings: 18:00 – 19:00
Are you applying to Medical School next year? Many students are anxious to understand what preparing for the medical school application process involves and how they can start preparing for it. As we know, preparation is essential to their success.
This virtual event will be hosted by Dr Lynch and Dr Loughrey to help you start exploring what you can do over the summer months to begin drafting your UCAS application and prepare for the interview stages of this very competitive course.
Drs Lynch and Loughrey are passionate in their desire to help all prospective candidates for medical school entry to be as well prepared as possible. They ran a successful session for last year’s applicants in November, not long before the interviews started. However, they believe that the preparation should begin months before then, especially when there are fewer demands on your time from academic pressures.
Dr Lynch’s Background
Employed as Consultant Psychiatrist in Belfast Health and Social Care Trust for 22 years working in acute care and as part of a community mental health team. Throughout her career has been involved with assisting trainee doctors, nurses and healthcare professionals with CV preparation and interview skills.
Dr Loughrey’s Background
Employed as a Consultant Psychiatrist in Belfast Health and Social Care Trust and has held the role of Head of School for Psychiatry within Northern Ireland. Dr Loughrey has been involved in the medical school interview practice for several years, working with the teachers and students from numerous schools in NI.
We would love you to join us on this event when you have finished your AS exams. Here is what we have planned for the session:
- Welcome and introductions.
- Preparing for your choices of university.
- Preparing the first draft of your personal statement.
- Suggested reading and preparation in summer 2023.
- Final Q&A and close the session.
We look forward to seeing you on the night. Apply early to secure your place.
When applying, answer the following questions
Why do you want to become a doctor?
Tell me about a time you achieved something you didn’t think you could.
Experience You Will Gain:
Preparing for your choices of university.
Preparing your personal statement.
Suggested reading and preparation in summer 2023.
Skills You Will Gain:
Listening
Staying Positive