Route to Medicine
- Ages 14+
An inspiring, hands-on workshop led by medical students to help aspiring doctors explore medicine and learn how to get into medical school.
Date and time
Location
Silverwell House
32 Silverwell Street Bolton BL1 1PT United KingdomRefund Policy
About this event
Route to Medicine is a one-day, hands-on workshop designed to support aspiring medical students in exploring the world of medicine. Led by current medical students, this event offers practical experiences, insider guidance, and tailored advice on how to successfully navigate the path to medical school — all while gaining meaningful insight that strengthens your personal statement.
Through a mix of engaging, high-impact workshops, students will leave feeling inspired, informed, and empowered to take the next step in their journey:
🩺 Clinical Skills Workshop
Learn essential hands-on skills like measuring pulse, blood pressure, respiratory rate, and more. A perfect taster of life on the wards and great material for your personal statement.
🕵️ Diagnosis Detective
Step into the shoes of a doctor and solve patient cases using real clinical reasoning. Work through symptoms, lab results, and clues to reach your own diagnosis — just like a PBL session in med school.
📚 Pathways into Medicine
A complete guide to applying to medical school. We’ll cover traditional and alternative routes, personal statement tips, UCAT preparation, and what makes a competitive application.
🫀 Anatomy & Application
Explore core anatomical concepts through models and visuals — and learn how to reflect on this experience to strengthen your med school application.
Whether you're just starting to explore medicine or preparing your application, Route to Medicine will give you the confidence, clarity, and inspiration to move forward.
Frequently asked questions
This event is designed for students in Years 9 –13 who are interested in studying medicine or healthcare-related courses. It’s suitable for those just starting to explore the field, as well as those already preparing their applications.
Not at all! The workshop is designed to be accessible and engaging for everyone — whether you're just curious or already set on a medical career.
Yes — absolutely. The sessions are structured to give you experiences you can reflect on in your personal statement, showing your motivation, insight, and commitment to medicine.
Yes! All students will receive a certificate which can be used as evidence of engagement in extracurricular and career-focused activities.
Just curiosity and enthusiasm! All materials and equipment will be provided by our team.