Upcoming Events

Online Multiple Mini Interview
Jan
4

Online Multiple Mini Interview

Join us for an exciting interview event on the Saturday 14th, 21st December and 4th January! This will include a variety of medical/dental students hosting a 4 station, 30 minute MMI.

Our stations will cover a range of key topics including…
- Data Interpretation
- Ethics
- Motivation
- Personal Qualities

This is open to year 13 medical/dental applicants and its completely FREE of charge. Sign up quickly before spaces run out!

ONCE REGISTERED, YOU WILL BE ASKED TO PAY A £5 DEPOSIT WHICH WILL BE REFUNDED AFTER YOU ATTEND ON THE DATE. YOU WILL BE ASSIGNED A RANDOM TIME BETWEEN 12:00-17:00.

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Online Multiple Mini Interview
Dec
21

Online Multiple Mini Interview

Join us for an exciting interview event on the Saturday 14th, 21st December and 4th January! This will include a variety of medical/dental students hosting a 4 station, 30 minute MMI.

Our stations will cover a range of key topics including…
- Data Interpretation
- Ethics
- Motivation
- Personal Qualities

This is open to year 13 medical/dental applicants and its completely FREE of charge. Sign up quickly before spaces run out!

ONCE REGISTERED, YOU WILL BE ASKED TO PAY A £5 DEPOSIT WHICH WILL BE REFUNDED AFTER YOU ATTEND ON THE DATE. YOU WILL BE ASSIGNED A RANDOM TIME BETWEEN 12:00-17:00.

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PBL Interview Session
Dec
21

PBL Interview Session

Problem-based learning is a crucial skill in Medicine interviews! This involves:

Pre-learning: Learn the content using assigned material, in a small group of 4 people.

Webinar: We will follow this up with a fantastic webinar informing you of the topics to focus on.

Practice: Now its your turn! Get some invaluable practice by interviewing with each other and provide/recieve feedback to improve quality and quantity, as needed.

This event will take place on the 21st of December at 9AM - 11:30AM. Don’t miss this brilliant chance to prepare for those interviews!

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Online Multiple Mini Interview
Dec
14

Online Multiple Mini Interview

Join us for an exciting interview event on the Saturday 14th, 21st December and 4th January! This will include a variety of medical/dental students hosting a 4 station, 30 minute MMI.

Our stations will cover a range of key topics including…
- Data Interpretation
- Ethics
- Motivation
- Personal Qualities

This is open to year 13 medical/dental applicants and its completely FREE of charge. Sign up quickly before spaces run out!

ONCE REGISTERED, YOU WILL BE ASKED TO PAY A £5 DEPOSIT WHICH WILL BE REFUNDED AFTER YOU ATTEND ON THE DATE. YOU WILL BE ASSIGNED A RANDOM TIME BETWEEN 12:00-17:00.

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Introduction to Epilepsy
Nov
30

Introduction to Epilepsy

In honour of National Epilepsy Awareness Month, we will be hosting an engaging event to discuss epilepsy, including some of the stigmas that surround this neurological disorder, as well as the treatment and current news about it to assist with interview preparations! Come join us if you’re a keen student, an aspiring doctor, epilepsy advocate, or healthcare professional!

We strongly rely on donations to run our free services. Please feel free to donate. No matter how big or small, your donation will help us support students get into healthcare.

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Clinical Teaching: Clinical Session
Nov
29

Clinical Teaching: Clinical Session

Join us to learn more about Alzheimers disease! This is a two session event. The sessions will be hosted on:

  • Pre-clinical: Saturday 16th November 2024 19:30-20:30

  • Clinical: Friday 29th November 2024 18:00-19:00

Pre-clinical session
Learn more about the scientific background behind disease. This session will be hosted by Ivan Slavov, a 1st year medical student at Barts & The London.

Clinical session

Understand the management of the disease & how it is treated. This session will be hosted by Moustafa Elsebay, an FY2 doctor based in London.

More information
You must join both sessions and answer a feedback form to get your certificate of completion.

PLEASE SIGN UP FOR THIS EVENT USING THE PREVIOUS SESSION.

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Introduction to Diabetes
Nov
23

Introduction to Diabetes

To commemorate Diabetes Awareness Month we will be hosting a webinar about all things diabetes. Everything from the types of diabetes, to treatment and hot topics. This is the perfect event for all healthcare professionals, aspiring doctors and students studying GCSE/A Level Biology.

We strongly rely on donations to run our free services. Please feel free to donate. No matter how big or small, your donation will help us support students get into healthcare.

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Clinical Teaching: Pre-Clinical Session
Nov
16

Clinical Teaching: Pre-Clinical Session

Join us to learn more about Alzheimers disease! This is a two session event. The sessions will be hosted on:

  • Pre-clinical: Saturday 16th November 2024 19:30-20:30

  • Clinical: Friday 29th November 2024 18:00-19:00

Pre-clinical session
Learn more about the scientific background behind disease. This session will be hosted by Ivan Slavov, a 1st year medical student at Barts & The London.

Clinical session

Understand the management of the disease & how it is treated. This session will be hosted by Moustafa Elsebay, an FY2 doctor based in London.

More information
You must join both sessions and answer a feedback form to get your certificate of completion.

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Interview PBL Session 3
Nov
16

Interview PBL Session 3

Join our free interview problem based learning. This session will be split into a few sections:

1.Pre-learning

You will be assigned a small group of no more than 4 people and you will be required to pre-learn some material.

2.Webinar

We will teach you some information regarding the weeks chosen focus.

3. Practice

You and your team will take turns to practice with each other & give feedback to one another.

Please note this is a PILOT scheme and we will reassess whether these sessions should continue after we host the first ones.

Sign up below! Please note there is limited availability for these sessions. This is also targeted for only medicine applicants.

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Interview PBL Session 2
Nov
3

Interview PBL Session 2

Join our free interview problem based learning. This session will be split into a few sections:

1.Pre-learning

You will be assigned a small group of no more than 4 people and you will be required to pre-learn some material.

2.Webinar

We will teach you some information regarding the weeks chosen focus.

3. Practice

You and your team will take turns to practice with each other & give feedback to one another.

Please note this is a PILOT scheme and we will reassess whether these sessions should continue after we host the first ones.

Sign up below! Please note there is limited availability for these sessions. This is also targeted for only medicine applicants.

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Healthcare Conference
Nov
2

Healthcare Conference

We are hosting our first online healthcare conference for year 12 & 13 students. A range of different presenters from all different points in their journeys in healthcare will be discussing topics to help you with your application. This is a free event targeted for year 12 & 13 students.

Our talks

Event key

  • Dark blue - recommended for year 13’s only.

  • Blue - recommended for year 12’s only.

  • Lavender - recommended for year 12’s & 13’s.

Sessions overview

  • Introduction to Biomedical Sciences 3:00pm-3:50pm

Learn more about the world of biomedical science and how to make the best application for it!

  • Introduction to Medicine 3:00pm-3:50pm

Learn more about medicine, what the application is like and how to make a strong application.

  • Introduction to Dentistry 4:00pm-4:50pm

Learn more about dentistry and what a career in the field looks like. We will introduce you to the application cycle & any relevant deadlines!

  • Blood Donation & Sickle Cell Anaemia 4:00pm-4:25pm

Learn more about the recent blood transfusion shortage and it’s effects of patients with sickle cell anaemia.

  • Charlie Guard Case 4:30pm-4:50pm

Learn more about the Charlie Guard case and how it has recently changed NHS policies!

  • Doctor Q&A 5:00pm-5:50pm

Speak to doctors about their experiences & their journey throughout the NHS. No question is a silly question!

  • Introduction to Clinical Psychology 5:00pm-5:50pm

Learn more about a career in clinical psychology & how to pursue it!

  • Introduction to Pharmacy 5:00pm-5:50pm

Often overlooked, Pharmacy is an amazing degree within healthcare! Learn more about the role of a pharmacist & what the application process is like from our pharmacy students!

  • Virtual Work Experience: Vaccination & Public Health

This session is split into two sections:

  • part 1; theory - learn about vaccination techniques, when they are used & the vaccine scandal.

  • part 2; practical - observe various injection techniques being performed by one of our medical students.

  • Healthcare Conference Introduction 10:00am-10:15am

Learn more about how Journey to Healthcare can support you with your application and more about the different talks we will be hosting.

  • A-level Study Techniques 10:15am-10:50am

Are you struggling with your A-levels? Learn more about how you can make the most out of your revision & time in sixth form.

  • Antibiotic Resistance 10:15am-10:50am

A brief introduction to antibiotic resistance and why it is an emerging issue within healthcare.

  • Navigating Your Gap Year 10:15am-10:50am

Considering or taking a gap year? Learn more about how to make the most out of it!

  • Dentistry Ethics 11:00am-11:50am

If you have your dentistry interviews coming up, this is perfect for you. Learn more about ethics & interview tips for Dentistry!

  • Medicine Q&A 11:00am-11:50am

Learn more about the application process through asking questions to doctors & medical students about the application process. This is separate to the doctor Q&A where we will focus on the life of the doctor.

  • Dentistry Q&A 12:00-pm-12:50pm

Speak to dental students about the application process and ask your questions!

  • Medicine Ethics 12:00-pm-12:50pm

Learn the fundamentals of medical interviews with our team.

  • Alternative Pathways in Healthcare 2:00pm-2:50pm

Are you looking to explore other pathways & careers within healthcare? Join us to learn about them more!

  • Hot Topics in Healthcare 2:00pm-2:50pm

Suitable for medicine, nursing, midwifery, pharmacy & paramedic applicants. Learn more about topics you can use in your interview.

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Interview PBL Session 1
Oct
20

Interview PBL Session 1

Join our free interview problem based learning. This session will be split into a few sections:

1.Pre-learning

You will be assigned a small group of no more than 5 people and you will be required to pre-learn some material.

2.Webinar

We will teach you some information regarding the weeks chosen focus.

3. Practice

You and your team will take turns to practice with each other & give feedback to one another.

Please note this is a PILOT scheme and we will reassess whether these sessions should continue after we host the first one.

Sign up below! Please note there is limited availability for these sessions. This is also targeted for only medicine applicants.

ALL SPACES ARE TAKEN FOR THIS SESSION.

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Tips for New Year 12's
Sept
28

Tips for New Year 12's

Are you a new year 12 student heading into sixth form? Join us and learn more about ways to make the most out of sixth form.

We will cover:

  • revision techniques

  • useful websites

  • Q&A session

Register your interest below!

We rely on donations to keep our services free. Donations, no matter how big or small, go a long way in supporting us do this!

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Essay Competition
Sept
5
to 5 Oct

Essay Competition

Are you an a-level student? Participate in our student essay competition today!

How it works

  1. Pick one of three questions and write a 600-800 word essay exploring the question further.

  2. Submit it via this form.

  3. We will review all submissions and get back to students by the 6th of October.

Please note you can only enter one submission and you must answer only one of the three questions.

Questions

1) How does psychology contribute to clinical interactions? Apply ideas to a healthcare profession.

2) Evaluate how we can extrapolate techniques from pandemic prevention follow covid to mpox. How has covid impacted the general public's opinion on disease?

3) How effective is the Geneva Convention?

Prizes

Top three essays will be awarded a certificate and a 30 minute strategic application consultation.

Submission

As a non-profit we rely on donations in order to provide our services. Any donation, no matter how big or small goes a long way. Please feel free to donate if you can!

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Bridge the Gap (FREE A-LEVEL LESSONS!)
Aug
29
to 14 Sept

Bridge the Gap (FREE A-LEVEL LESSONS!)

We are hosting FREE A-level lessons in Biology, Chemistry, Maths & Psychology! At Journey to Healthcare we understand the importance of having the foundation knowledge you need to start A2. Feel free to sign up to our free lessons which are hosted by our tutors who scored A*’s/ A’s at A'-level! Sessions will be hosted from 1pm-2pm.

These sessions are brought to you as a collaboration between Journey to Healthcare x ethnoSTEMM

Our sessions are exam board specific and we are running them for:

  • Biology (AQA & OCR A)

  • Chemistry (AQA, Edexcel & OCR A)

  • Maths (Edexcel)

  • Psychology (AQA)

Biology

  • Friday, 30/08/2024 - Cells

  • Friday, 06/09/2024 - Organisation and Exchange of Materials

  • Friday, 13/09/2024 - Genetics and Relationships between Organisms

We will include biological molecules throughout each session.

Chemistry

  • Saturday, 31/08/2024 - Inorganic Chemistry

  • Saturday, 07/09/2024 - Organic Chemistry

  • Friday, 14/09/2024 - Physical Chemistry

Maths

  • Sunday, 01/09/2024 - Pure/ Core

  • Sunday, 08/09/2024 - Pure/ Core

  • Sunday, 15/09/2024 - Statistics and Mechanics/ Applied

Psychology

  • Thursday, 29/08/2024 - Attachment and Social Influence

  • Thursday, 05/09/2024 - Research Methods

  • Thursday, 12/09/2024 - Psychopathology and Memory

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Alternative Pathways In Healthcare CANCELLED
Aug
24

Alternative Pathways In Healthcare CANCELLED

Join us to learn more about alternative pathways in healthcare! There are so many careers/ degrees out there so explore them with us.

We rely on donations to keep our non-profit running. If you’d like to support us please feel free to donate!

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Free Face-To-Face Mock MMI Session
Aug
2

Free Face-To-Face Mock MMI Session

We will be running a free round of mock interviews from 11am-4pm on the 2nd August 2024 for medicine applicants. Each interview cycle will last 30 minutes with five 6 minute stations. Feedback will be provided on the day and will be emailed out later to attendees.

We currently have 50 places for attendees. Due to high demand, we screen applicants for additional data and priorities those who might need the sessions more. If you have been selected, we will notify you by email with more details about the event.

Please note that responses to this form will no longer be monitored as we have reached our quota.

Location:

 

We rely on donations to allow events like this to take place. If you’d like to donate, please use the button below to do so.

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Inequalities in Perinatal/Maternal Healthcare
Jul
27

Inequalities in Perinatal/Maternal Healthcare

In this webinar we will explore the challenges and inequalities in perinatal and maternal healthcare within the NHS. This webinar is targeted towards year 12 students interested in medicine/nursing/midwifery.

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UCAT Lecture Series
Jul
22
to 26 Jul

UCAT Lecture Series

During this lecture series, we will run through the five different sections of the UCAT to better prepare you to sit your exam. We will also help you address any weaknesses/ concerns you may have by going through questions submitted by attendees. This webinar is targeted towards students interested in applying to medicine or dentistry, and will run from 11am - 12:30pm each day.

Please note that responses to this form will no longer be monitored as the sign-up date has passed.

We rely on donations to allow events like this to take place. If you’d like to donate, please use the button below to do so.

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Pathway to Dentistry: Q&A Webinar for Graduate Entry Dentistry
Jun
12

Pathway to Dentistry: Q&A Webinar for Graduate Entry Dentistry

Join our upcoming webinar, designed to help you navigate the path to a successful dental career. Discover the best undergraduate courses to take, hear inspiring stories from our speakers about their journey to graduate entry dentistry, and get a comprehensive timeline of the application process. Don't miss the opportunity for a live Q&A session where you can get all your questions answered. Secure your spot today and take the first step towards your future in dentistry! This webinar is targeted to people interested in the Graduate Entry Dentistry application.

Speakers

Sarah O - MSc, BSc, Clinical Dental Technician

Jag L - BSc, Patient Care Navigator

Register your interest today!

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The NHS' Structure: Part 2
May
4

The NHS' Structure: Part 2

Are you interested in learning more about current issues on the NHS and how they will impact the health service in the future? Join our webinar and find out more as well as how to talk about it in your application. This event is aimed at year 12 students. ALL SPACES ARE NOW FULL.

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Creative Competition: Medical Condition
May
4
to 1 Jun

Creative Competition: Medical Condition

This competition offers you a unique chance to deepen your understanding of a medical condition of your choice while unleashing your creativity. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn, create, and inspire! Whether you're passionate about neurology, dermatology, or any other field, this is your platform to showcase your knowledge and artistic flair.

How does this work?

  1. You create a video/post/poster and upload it to any social media of your choice (LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, etc). Make sure to tag us so we are aware you have posted it.

  2. Insert a link to your post on the form below..

  3. After the deadline we will contact the winners via email.

Awards

1st place: 1 free mock interview, 1-2-1 personal statement workshop, free access to our Basic Life Support course.

2nd place: 1-2-1 personal statement workshop. 50% off our Basic Life Support course.

3rd place: 1-2-1 personal statement workshop. 50% off our Basic Life Support course.

Note: you will also be awarded a certificate.

Submit your entry

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The NHS' Structure: Part 1
Apr
27

The NHS' Structure: Part 1

Do you want to learn more about the structure of the NHS as well as current issues within the NHS and how to write about them in your application? Join our webinar to find out more! This event is targeted to year 12 students. ALL SPACES ARE NOW FULL.

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Feb
24

Student Finance: Loans, Grants, Bursaries & Scholarships

Join us to learn more about how you can fund your journey into university! Fill in the form below to register your interest. The event will be hosted online via google meets and you will get an invite a week ahead of the event. It is a FREE webinar targeted at year 13s.

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Feb
17

Personal Statement Idea: The Charlie Gard Case

Want to learn more about the Charlie Gard Case? Join us to learn more about the case and how to talk about it in your personal statement as well as in potential interviews! Fill in the form below to register your interest. The event will be hosted online via google meets and you will get an invite a week ahead of the event. It is a FREE webinar targeted at year 12s.

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Dentistry Application Q&A
Feb
4

Dentistry Application Q&A

Come ask us any questions you might have regarding your application for dentistry. Fill in the form below to register your interest. The event will be hosted online via google meets and you will get an invite a week ahead of the event. It is a FREE webinar targeted at year 12s.

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Pharmacy Application Q&A
Feb
4

Pharmacy Application Q&A

Come ask us any questions you might have regarding your application for pharmacy. Fill in the form below to register your interest. The event will be hosted online via google meets and you will get an invite a week ahead of the event. It is a FREE webinar targeted at year 12s.

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Feb
2
to 4 Apr

Student Fundraising Competition

Want to help our organisation grow? Join our fundraising competition now!

Rules:

  • Register a team of up to 5 participants with us to have on file.

  • Fill in the form below so we know how to contact you.

  • Let us know who we can contact from your sixth form/college.

  • At the end of the competition, we will send an invoice to your sixth form administrator for the amount you’d like to donate.

What will our contributions go towards?

Applying to healthcare can be extremely daunting. We are currently in the process of developing a summer school and an outreach program to help students across the country with their healthcare applications.

Rewards:

  • All teams that make over £50 will be issued a certificate of commendation.

  • The team who makes the most money will receive the following:

    • A free 30 minute 1:1 personal statement workshop over the summer for each team member.

    • 50% off on our basic life support course.

    • 1 free mock interview per team member.

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Dental Therapy & Hygiene Q&A
Jan
28

Dental Therapy & Hygiene Q&A

Come ask us any questions you might have regarding your application for dental therapy & hygiene. Fill in the form below to register your interest. The event will be hosted online via google meets and you will get an invite a week ahead of the event. It is a FREE webinar targeted at year 12s.

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Medicine Application Q&A
Jan
27

Medicine Application Q&A

Come ask us any questions you might have regarding your application for medicine. Fill in the form below to register your interest. The event will be hosted online via google meets and you will get an invite a week ahead of the event. It is a FREE webinar targeted at year 12s.

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