Commitment to Medicine
Clinical Skills Certificate
Interview Skills Course
FAQs
BASIC CERTIFICATE – 1 day
This one day course is designed to provide you with an overview of the body systems approach to basic anatomy and physiology. We will then show how these systems apply to Medicine and Surgery.
• Cardiovascular System
• Respiratory System
• Gastro-intestinal system
Medical Schools teach using the body systems approach. This approach fosters understanding of normal structure, function and disease in an integrated and holistic way.
Appreciating how Medical School curricula are organised is essential before gaining entry to Medical School. This will help you with your Medical School interview.
• Medical school application coaching
Successful Medical School applications don’t happen by chance. We have a session dedicated to explaining exactly what you clearly need to demonstrate on your forms and at interview.
ADVANCED CERTIFICATE – 1 day
In this advanced day certificate course we will put 8 of the following sub-specialties under the microscope. Individual sessions will be chaired by doctors passionate about their relevant fields. They will discuss ‘how I got where I am’ and ‘what do I do’.
• Plastic Surgery
• Vascular Surgery
• Upper GI Surgery
• Lower GI Surgery
• Paediatric Surgery
• Cardio-thoracic Surgery
• Acute Medicine
• Cardiology
• Respiratory Medicine
• Neurology
• Gastroenterology
• General Practice
• ENT
Our speakers are role models whose careers provide good examples of what it’s like to work in those particular specialities. These role models may inspire you to develop your application down a particular pathway. This also gives you the opportunity to network with professionals who may be able to offer you work experience in the future.
This one day course is designed to provide you with an overview of the body systems approach to basic anatomy and physiology. We will then show how these systems apply to Medicine and Surgery.
• Cardiovascular System
• Respiratory System
• Gastro-intestinal system
Medical Schools teach using the body systems approach. This approach fosters understanding of normal structure, function and disease in an integrated and holistic way.
Appreciating how Medical School curricula are organised is essential before gaining entry to Medical School. This will help you with your Medical School interview.
• Medical school application coaching
Successful Medical School applications don’t happen by chance. We have a session dedicated to explaining exactly what you clearly need to demonstrate on your forms and at interview.
ADVANCED CERTIFICATE – 1 day
In this advanced day certificate course we will put 8 of the following sub-specialties under the microscope. Individual sessions will be chaired by doctors passionate about their relevant fields. They will discuss ‘how I got where I am’ and ‘what do I do’.
• Plastic Surgery
• Vascular Surgery
• Upper GI Surgery
• Lower GI Surgery
• Paediatric Surgery
• Cardio-thoracic Surgery
• Acute Medicine
• Cardiology
• Respiratory Medicine
• Neurology
• Gastroenterology
• General Practice
• ENT
Our speakers are role models whose careers provide good examples of what it’s like to work in those particular specialities. These role models may inspire you to develop your application down a particular pathway. This also gives you the opportunity to network with professionals who may be able to offer you work experience in the future.
A two day
program designed to prepare you for clinical medicine. These
include the principles of life support, how to perform bedside
clinical examinations and essential practical procedures.
BASIC CERTIFICATE: THEORY – 1 day of learning how to "diagnose the unwell patient"
• Clinical Case Analysis, History Taking, Bedside and Advanced Investigations
• Basic Life Support procedure
• Cardiovascular Examination
• Respiratory Examination
• Abdominal Examination
ADVANCED CERTIFICATE: PRACTICAL – 1 day
• Venepuncture
• Basic Surgical Skills
• Hands on clinical examinations
• Laparoscopic Surgery
• Ultrasound scan
Medical diagnosis begins with history taking and clinical examination. The Clinical certificate courses will teach you to perform clinical examinations, recognise common problems and give you the opportunity to practice.
Appreciating how doctors diagnose will give you insight into clinical teaching at Medical School. This will set you apart from the crowd in your Medical School application process.
Tying surgical knots and suturing are skills that all doctors need to use. We will demonstrate and teach you how to do it. These practical, fun exercises both give you an idea of whether Surgery is for you and also give you the opportunity to demonstrate your skill.
Achieving a competency in Basic Life Support goes a long way to demonstrate your commitment to Medicine and should be mentioned on your Medical School application.
BASIC CERTIFICATE: THEORY – 1 day of learning how to "diagnose the unwell patient"
• Clinical Case Analysis, History Taking, Bedside and Advanced Investigations
• Basic Life Support procedure
• Cardiovascular Examination
• Respiratory Examination
• Abdominal Examination
ADVANCED CERTIFICATE: PRACTICAL – 1 day
• Venepuncture
• Basic Surgical Skills
• Hands on clinical examinations
• Laparoscopic Surgery
• Ultrasound scan
Medical diagnosis begins with history taking and clinical examination. The Clinical certificate courses will teach you to perform clinical examinations, recognise common problems and give you the opportunity to practice.
Appreciating how doctors diagnose will give you insight into clinical teaching at Medical School. This will set you apart from the crowd in your Medical School application process.
Tying surgical knots and suturing are skills that all doctors need to use. We will demonstrate and teach you how to do it. These practical, fun exercises both give you an idea of whether Surgery is for you and also give you the opportunity to demonstrate your skill.
Achieving a competency in Basic Life Support goes a long way to demonstrate your commitment to Medicine and should be mentioned on your Medical School application.
The Medical
School Interview Course is designed to improve your ability to
discuss common topics that may be raised at interview.
We will show you how to lead the interview to your advantage and provide mock interview scenarios.
Interview etiquette including dress, posture and mannerisms will be covered.
We will make you aware of the common interview formats used at UK medical schools.
The Medical School Interview Course will cover how to tackle questions regarding:
We will show you how to lead the interview to your advantage and provide mock interview scenarios.
Interview etiquette including dress, posture and mannerisms will be covered.
We will make you aware of the common interview formats used at UK medical schools.
The Medical School Interview Course will cover how to tackle questions regarding:
- Your personal statement
- Ethical Issues in medicine
- Current medical issues which a good candidate can sensibly discuss
- Why you are a good choice for a career in medicine
- The National Health Service (NHS)
- The human body and the systems approach to medical learning
- Private healthcare
- Medical research and publications
Q. How will futuredoctors courses help me get into medical
school?
A. Futuredoctors will:
• Provide you with certificates that can form part of your portfolio of relevant experience
• Give you insight into what it really means to be a doctor.
• Provide you with a clear understanding of what five/six years of medical school will be like.
• Explain how training to be a GP/ Specialist in the NHS will affect you.
• Allow you an understanding of common issues in a variety of medical specialties.
• Mentor you through writing a good personal statement and performing at interview.
• Ensure that you are prepared to excel at the BMAT/UKCAT exams.
• Allow you to gain experience of the essential practical procedures and examinations that form part of the everyday challenges a doctor faces.
FUTUREDOCTORS GIVES YOU THE COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE
Q. What makes you different from other courses?
A. We provide you with useful knowledge relevant to your future medical career not just interview advice. This way you can demonstrate that your application has been thoughtfully planned – this shows your commitment to your career.
Q. Will I get help in filling out my UCAS form?
A. Yes, we there is a dedicated section of the Commitment to Medicine Certificate Course which tells you everything you need to know to succeed in your medical school application.
Q. Will I get a certificate?
A. Yes, completion of each Certificate Course is accompanied by presentation of a formal certificate. You can use these certificates as part of your portfolio to take with you to your Medical School interview.
Q. What about the UKCAT/ BMAT exams?
A. There is a dedicated section in the Commitment to Medicine Certificate Course to guide you safely through. Signing up to our online section will give you access to UKCAT/BMAT sample papers and their model answers.
Q. I will be travelling from outside London and need somewhere to stay.
A. You can book accommodation via the agents listed.
A. Futuredoctors will:
• Provide you with certificates that can form part of your portfolio of relevant experience
• Give you insight into what it really means to be a doctor.
• Provide you with a clear understanding of what five/six years of medical school will be like.
• Explain how training to be a GP/ Specialist in the NHS will affect you.
• Allow you an understanding of common issues in a variety of medical specialties.
• Mentor you through writing a good personal statement and performing at interview.
• Ensure that you are prepared to excel at the BMAT/UKCAT exams.
• Allow you to gain experience of the essential practical procedures and examinations that form part of the everyday challenges a doctor faces.
FUTUREDOCTORS GIVES YOU THE COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE
Q. What makes you different from other courses?
A. We provide you with useful knowledge relevant to your future medical career not just interview advice. This way you can demonstrate that your application has been thoughtfully planned – this shows your commitment to your career.
Q. Will I get help in filling out my UCAS form?
A. Yes, we there is a dedicated section of the Commitment to Medicine Certificate Course which tells you everything you need to know to succeed in your medical school application.
Q. Will I get a certificate?
A. Yes, completion of each Certificate Course is accompanied by presentation of a formal certificate. You can use these certificates as part of your portfolio to take with you to your Medical School interview.
Q. What about the UKCAT/ BMAT exams?
A. There is a dedicated section in the Commitment to Medicine Certificate Course to guide you safely through. Signing up to our online section will give you access to UKCAT/BMAT sample papers and their model answers.
Q. I will be travelling from outside London and need somewhere to stay.
A. You can book accommodation via the agents listed.
London Courses
Our Commitment
to Medicine and Clinical Skills certificates provide you with
everything you need to get into Medical School. The range of live
courses we offer are designed to prepare you for selection
committees and interview panels. On completing each day course you
will receive a certificate that demonstrates your commitment to
Medicine.
