Get into Medicine Live 2020. GCSE’s, A-levels, UCAT, BMAT, MMI Interviews, UCAS Personal Statements and much more.
Get into Medicine Live is an annual conference for students aspiring to study medicine in the United Kingdom.
It is run by a group of practicing NHS doctors based in Lancashire, England.
We bring you distinguished speakers from UK medical schools, NHS hospital trusts, professional regulatory bodies and primary care organisations.
We organise free or not for profit training conferences, events and workshops for aspiring students who are studying GCSEs, A-levels or postgraduate entry who wish to apply to medical school.
Our medical student conferences are our way of expressing our upmost gratitude for what the schools, colleges and universities we have studied at have done for us over many years and to offer something meaningful back to the communities in which we live and work.
If you wish to pursue a career in medicine, our educational conferences will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to take the crucial first steps into the profession.
Applying to medical school in the UK can seem daunting and complex; our aspiring medical student conferences are designed to help you take the right path, offering your guidance from medical school doctors and other professionals from the world of academia.
From providing expert advice on UCAS statements specific to medical schools and the factors you should consider when choosing a medical school, to the entrance examinations you will need to take, and the work experience all aspiring medical students require, especially during the COVID pandemic.
We can tell you everything you need to know to help you plan a successful application.
The Get Into Medical Conference 2020 in September this year was held online by live webinar due to the coronavirus pandemic.
We had over 900 students registered at the conference and over 13000 views on the stream over Facebook (to date). We had outstanding speakers from the Universities of Manchester, Leicester and Lancaster Medical Schools.
In addition, we had the principal of Abbey School in Manchester, consultant surgeons and general practitioners from East Lancashire.
The event was an outstanding success. For students who could not make it or wish to revisit the excellent guidance that was given, we have uploaded the talks below.
What GCSE's and A-Levels do I need for medicine? What If I need to resit?
Liz Elam, Principal from Abbey School, which is based in Manchester, reviews the GCSE and A-level entry requirements needed to study medicine in the UK. Also a useful insight into your options if you don't get the grades you need first time round and need to resit.
Lancaster Medical School and MMI Interviews
Dr Brigit McWade from the University of Lancaster Medical School talks about the application process, entry requirements and interview process for students who wish to apply for medicine at Lancaster.
Have a MMI medical school interview coming up? Come to our intensive interview courses.
Taught in person by Dr Mannan and Dr Khan. Over 98% of our students get offers.
A full day of live webinar based training. Gain the knowledge and skills you need and practice mock MMI stations with expert feedback.
With over 100 professionally recorded follow up online tutorials and 100 videos of students attempting real MMI stations
Applying to Manchester Medical School.
Dr Enam Haque talks about the application process, GCSE, A-level and UCAT requirements for students wishing to study medicine at the University of Manchester. MMI Interviews, problem based learning, work experience and UCAS application tips.
How to be a Consultant Surgeon in the UK
Mr Ravi Goyal, Consultant Orthopaedic Consultant, talks about the training and academic qualifications required and what medical students can do whilst at medical school if they wish to pursue a career in surgery.
How to be General Practitioner in the UK
Dr Russell Rob, GP based at the Castle Surgery in Clitheroe, Lancashire, talks about the training process and what qualities are needed to be a general practitioner in the UK. How to be General Practitioner in the UK
Revising for the UCAT exam? Learn skills, knowledge and strategy to boost your score
The UCAT exam is tough. The score you achieve will determine which medical schools you can (or cannot) apply for.
It is used by several medical schools as a first point of reference to decide who to call for interview. Everyone below the threshold can get declined.
Don’t rely on the BMAT alone - the BMAT is used by Oxbridge and top London medical schools, so it will be sat by academically the best candidates.
We have an intensive one day course, complete with follow up tutorials and over 1000 challenging questions. Record number of our students score 2800+
UCAT and BMAT Exams and what you need to know
Dr Abdul Mannan, Medical Director at Blue Peanut Medical Education talks about what you need to know about the UCAT and BMAT exams. Tips on how to start your revision and preparation for these tough exams.
BMAT Exam Section 3 - How to choose, plan and write the essay
Dr Nigel Clarke who teaches at the outstanding Clitheroe Royal Grammar School in Lancashire, England, talks about how students should approach Section 3 of the BMAT examination. He gives guidance on how to choose the question you wish to answer and the role of critical thinking.
Applying for medicine at the University of Leicester
Professor Christopher Mee gives an excellent overview of the UCAS Personal Statement and how it is used at Leicester Medical School. Discussion of the the MMI Interview and how the UCAT is used in the application process.
Need help to make sure your UCAS personal statement stands out?
The UCAS personal statement is your chance to show the admissions tutor why they choose you instead of another candidate.
You need to make sure you cover vital areas, such as your motivation for medicine, work experience and skills that would help you as a doctor (such as team work and leadership)
Book a session with a doctor to help you write your first draft (from scratch if needed) or to check your final draft.
General Medical Council - Good medical practice for students aspiring to study medicine in the UK
Dr Brendan Spooner and Dr Emma Roche go over the role of the GMC and the standards expected of doctors in the UK. The licensing process for doctors and what professional standards are expected of medical students.