Please also see Mr Scholefield, Work Related Learning Coordinator, the library and school emails for further careers related advice and opportunities.      

Medic Mentor

Effective time management is crucial when applying to medical school. As students juggle upcoming priorities like the UCAT exam, personal statement, university choices, interviews, and academics, I want to ensure they have access to the best resources to provide comprehensive guidance for a successful application this year.

Which is why I advise that, post-exams, students dedicate time in July and August to UCAT preparation and crafting an exceptional personal statement. This way, upon returning to school in September, they can focus on studies and smoothly submit their UCAS applications in time for the October deadline. Students can gain more medical application guidance and information at the final Free Virtual Get Into Medicine Conference of the academic year on Sunday 22 June, 9:30am - 3:30pm.

Students and parents can register for the next Get Into Medicine Conference on Sunday 22 June from 9:30am - 3:30pm here: https://airtable.com/appgXnyzN5ZD9Iwk6/shry7MZYtt3MGPjvO

The FREE Get Into Medicine Conference provides a comprehensive overview of the application process, including the latest UCAT, Personal Statement, and reapplication updates for the 2026 entry. Dr. Kennedy and I will delve into each step of the medical application journey, covering areas like:

- Tactically choosing universities
- Personal statements
- UCAT Entrance Exam
- Medical school interview skills
- Medical Leadership Programmes
- Awards Programmes
- Extracurricular activities
- Work experience
- Reapplication into Medicine
- Applying for scholarships

Our aim is to equip aspiring medical students with the tools to sidestep common mistakes and pitfalls and ace their application to university. Students aged 14–18 are invited to attend with a parent or guardian, equipped with a working camera and microphone.

Register for the Get Into Medicine Conference on Sunday 22 June from 9:30am - 3:30pm: https://airtable.com/appgXnyzN5ZD9Iwk6/shry7MZYtt3MGPjvO

If you have any questions at all, please feel free to drop me an email education@medicmentorfamily.org. 

Dr Siva

Dr (Prof) Dhakshana Sivayoganathan
Medical Director of Medic Mentor (part of Mentorverse)

Previously successful medical students: https://medicmentor.org/successful-student-journeys-reviews/

Previously successful dental students:
https://dental-mentor.org/successful-student-journeys-reviews/
 

My name is Emily, and I am the Operations Director for Berridge Programs. I would like to share details of our creative gap year programmes, designed for students with a passion for the arts who are taking a break from traditional education. These programmes provide a structured and supportive environment to develop skills, explore interests, and connect with creative peers.

Creative Explorer: Creative Explorer is a 10-week fall gap year program offering a multi-arts experience in photography, painting, writing, and film. Perfect for all levels, it combines hands-on art making across disciplines with cultural immersion in Normandy’s stunning landscapes. (Sept 15th - Nov 20th 2025.)

Creative Pathways: Creative Pathways is a 9 -week spring gap year program ideal for students who have a strong interest in acting, studio art, writing, film, or Music and are looking to build a portfolio in a specific discipline. (Feb 13th - April 12th, 2026.)

Emily Calcara

Operations Director,

Berridge Programs

www.berridgeprograms.com