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Each academic year, we run 4 large conferences, consisting of inspirational talks, tutorials, and practical workshops delivered by practising doctors and medical student volunteers. To get the latest information on dates, times, and how to obtain tickets, see below and follow our Instagram page.
Overview
For: Students that have applied to medical school this UCAS cycle
When: November annually
Capacity: ~300 students
Applying to medical school this October? Having applied to medical schools, many of you will be thinking about the next step of the application journey, interviews.
Join us in November for our flagship conference, Mastering Your Medical Application (MMA) Day, to help you boost your performance in your medical school interview!
What to expect
Subject to slight variation each conference
🔍 Walkthrough of MMI stations
🎓 Ethics talk
🏥 Current affairs in the NHS talk
📚 Oxbridge talk
💡 Mock MMI interviews with personalised feedback
Mastering Your Medical Application (MMA) Day 2024
Sponsored by Medify and The Medical Defence Union (MDU)
This conference last occurred on Sunday 24th November 2024 – this conference was at full capacity.
Overview
For: Year 10 to 12 students interested in studying Medicine
When: December annually
Capacity: ~150 students
❓”What is it like to be a doctor?”
❓”What is like to study Medicine?”
❓”How can I find out more about Medicine?”
If you are in Year 10-12 and have the same questions, join us at our Junior Conference in December with inspiring talks and informative practical workshops to find out more about being a doctor.
What to expect
Subject to slight variation each conference
🧑🎓 Life as a medical student talk
🩺 Life as a medical doctor talk
🪡 Life as a surgeon talk
💉 Venepuncture (blood-taking) workshop
🚑 Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) workshop
🧠 Neurology workshop
❤️ Cardiology workshop
📋 Clinical and scientific integration (CSI) (medical case) workshop
Junior Medics Conference Autumn 2024
Sponsored by Medify
This conference last occurred on Sunday 8th December 2024 – this conference was at full capacity.
Overview
For: Year 11 and 12 students interested in studying Medicine
When: March 2025
Capacity: ~150 students
❓”What is like to study Medicine?”
❓”What do you learn as a medical student?”
❓”What practical skills and knowledge do you get taught in Medicine?”
Due to the high demand for Junior Medics Conference 2024, we have decided to run another similar conference this academic year.
Join us in March for a day of taster lectures from Imperial College London medical students and practical workshops to find out more about what studying Medicine is like.
What to expect
Subject to slight variation each conference
🗣️ 3 medicine taster lectures delivered by current medical students
🧑🎓 Medical student life presentation and Q&A
💉 Venepuncture (blood-taking) workshop
🚑 Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) workshop
📋 Clinical and scientific integration (CSI) (medical case) workshop
🧠 Medicine-themed escape room workshop
Spring Conference 2025
In collaboration with Imperial Medical Education Society (MedED)
Provisional date: Sunday 23rd March 2025
Provisional time: 09:00 to 17:00
Provisional location: Sir Alexander Fleming Building (SAFB), Imperial College London South Kensington Campus
Provisional ticket release date: Monday 24th February 2025
Provisional ticket cost: Free – £5 refundable deposit (eligible for a refund upon attendance)
Overview
For: Students that will be sitting the UCAT admissions test for this year’s UCAS cycle
When: Late July or early August annually
Capacity: ~130 students
Applying to medical school this October? Don’t miss the UCAT Day in late July/early August!
An in-person conference is made for prospective medical students intending to undertake their UCAT and are preparing to submit their UCAS applications in October.
What to expect
Subject to slight variation each conference
🎓 Small group tutorials
❓ Q&A
🔍 Personalised feedback
💡 Exam strategies
UCAT Day 2024
Sponsored by Medify
This conference last occurred on Sunday 3rd August 2024 – this conference was at full capacity.
Our programmes
Across the academic year, we run 2 ongoing programmes for local primary and secondary schools. Staff members who are interested in hosting one of our programmes at their school can find more information below.
Overview
For: Years 11 and 12 at London secondary schools
When: During term time
Would you like us to visit your school to deliver talk about Medicine?
In Roadshow, we visit local secondary schools in London and deliver talks on university life, work experience, interviews, and top tips during school years to inspire the next generation of medical students.
Arrange a visit or get more information
If you would like us to visit your school to deliver a talk, or have any queries, please get in touch via the email below.
Overview
For: Year 4 to 6 at London primary schools
When: During term time
Dr Me Project is a health promotion and widening participation project which visits local primary schools to teach about common self-limiting illnesses, how to manage them.
What to expect
One hour teaching sessions delivered to a class of children aged 9-11. Each session will include a 12 minute workshop on the following topics:
🤒 Fever and sore throat
💧Diarrhoea, vomiting, and dehydration
🤕 Head injury, sprains, and strains
Arrange a visit or get more information
If you would like us to visit your school to deliver a talk, or have any queries, please get in touch via the email below.
