As we look forward to this year's  National Careers Week, Medic Mentors are excited to extend exclusive invitations to their upcoming special events tailored specifically for students:

- Free Virtual Get Into Medicine conference
- Free Virtual Get Into Dentistry conference
- Live Virtual Allied Healthcare Work Experience

To access the experiences below, students need to register for one of the upcoming Get Into conferences.

- New Virtual Medical Work Experience - Obstetrics & Gynaecology:
Elearning accessible until 5th April
- New Virtual Dental Work Experience - Paediatric & Dental Surgery:
Elearning accessible until 5th April
- Virtual Medical Society Webinar - Medical School Life & Transitions:
Tuesday 3rd March, 5:45 - 6:45pm
- Virtual Dental Society Webinar - Teamwork & Leadership in Dentistry
Tuesday 3rd March, 5:45 - 6:45pm:

GIM: https://medicmentor.org/get-into_medicine_conference_signup
GID https://dental-mentor.org/get-into-dentistry-conference-sign-up
Allied Healthcare Work Experience: https://alliedhealthmentor.org/product/live-virtual-work-experience-programme/

FREE LIVE VIRTUAL Get Into Medicine and Dentistry conference:

From strategically selecting universities to perfecting your personal statements and acing the UCAT exam, we've got your back every step of the way. Plus, we'll dive into a career in medicine or dentistry, honing your interview skills, enriching your extracurriculars and gaining valuable work experience. Consider this your one-stop-shop for all things medical or dental school prep!

For Aspiring Doctors - Get Into Medicine:
- Saturday 28th February, 9am - 1:30pm
- Saturday 7th March, 9am - 1:30pm
https://medicmentor.org/get-into_medicine_conference_signup

For aspiring Dentists - Get Into Dentistry:
- Sunday 1st March, 9am - 1:30pm
https://dental-mentor.org/get-into-dentistry-conference-sign-up

LIVE VIRTUAL Allied Healthcare Work Experience:

During the work experience day, students will follow 2 patients from their initial presentation to recovery. This session will be focused on Recovery and Rehabilitation: Strokes & Opioid Dependence. Students will gain a unique insight into how patients interact with a variety of healthcare professionals and what it’s like to work in an NHS multidisciplinary team.

Students in years 10/S3/NI11 - 13/S6/NI14 considering an allied healthcare career  are recommended to register ahead of this weekend. Places are £10 a session to cover administrative and technological costs.

For aspiring allied healthcare professionals - AHP NHS work experience:
Sunday 1st March, 9:30am - 5pm: https://alliedhealthmentor.org/product/live-virtual-work-experience-programme/

Valuing Careers

  • Individuals: Career development can support individuals throughout their education and career; facilitating positive transitions, building career management skills and fostering career wellbeing.
  • The economy: Career development can support the economy by improving the efficiency of the labour market and promoting effective skills/knowledge development. 
  • Society: Career development can benefit society by promoting social justice and equity in education and work for all members of the community.

do you need advice

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you would like to arrange a careers interview or require further information. Mrs S Beeton, Head of Careers sbeeton@sphs.uk.com