We invite pupils who are considering applying for courses in medicine or healthcare-related subjects. Financial support for the programme is provided via funds from the School of Life Course & Population Sciences including provision of luncheon vouchers to the pupils.
The programme consists of practical and mentoring sessions from a broad range of subjects across the School, including physiotherapy, neurophysiology, cardiophysiology, bioinformatics, sonography and ophthalmology.
We also undertake basic science practicals, such as pipetting skills and a molecular biology practical. The pupils have a chance to learn about clinical skills including lifesaving skills such as how to perform CPR and attend to fractures and bleeding. Participants will also receive mentoring from academics, including clinical academics, student ambassadors, postgraduate and undergraduate students. To conclude the week, we have a round table session where pupils rotate in smaller groups to discuss their university applications with academics, current medical students at King’s together with a representative from the Widening Participation Programme.