Course Description: Industry-Led Future Doctor Programme for High School Students at Imperial College London Campus

🩺 Future Doctor Summer Programme

Step into the world of medicine. In two weeks you will study core systems, practice clinical skills, and experience hospital-style scenarios with practicing NHS doctors. The programme balances lectures, hands-on workshops, and a full simulated clinical day so you get a real taste of life as a medical student and future doctor. Cultural time includes London highlights and a visit to Cambridge. Outcomes include a certificate of completion, tutor report, and recommendation letter. Student feedback: 100% found tutors knowledgeable and classes engaging; 97% would recommend.

⭐ Key Facts

• Ages 13–18 • Duration 2 weeks • When Summer 2026

• Location Central London, South Kensington • Residence Imperial College halls single or twin ensuite

• Meals Breakfast and dinner included • Lunch buy on campus or with pre paid vouchers

• Supervision 24/7 residential team • Safeguarding clear exeat and sign out procedure

• Academics Physiology, cardiology, neurology, surgery, respiratory and gastrointestinal medicine taught by NHS doctors

• Clinical skills History taking, abdominal and lung exams, suturing and hand tying, ECG interpretation, vascular exam

• Experiential Full day at Greenwich Learning and Simulation Centre with surgery, resuscitation and emergency medicine scenarios

• Included Accommodation and half board, all scheduled excursions, certificate, tutor report, recommendation letter, travel insurance

• Airport transfers Optional, pre booked, extra cost ✈️

📚 Programme Highlights

• Learn from practicing NHS doctors across major specialties

• Develop clinical skills through structured competencies workshops

• Experience a full simulated hospital day with ward rounds and emergency drills

• Build teamwork and communication through case based projects

• Map your next steps with guided sessions on university and medical career pathways

🗓️ Sample 2 Week Timetable (guide only)

Day 1 — Physiology and Upper GI

Welcome and clinical pathophysiology • Autoimmune dysfunction • Medical competencies workshop with accurate history taking • Upper GI patient case

Day 2 — Respiratory

Lung structure and function • Science behind lung cancer development • Radiology workshop identifying pathologies on X-ray • GP simulation to identify, test and treat common problems

Day 3 — Cardiology

Heart structure and function • Emergency medicine focus on cardiac electrophysiology and ECG • Common vascular pathologies • Vascular examination skills and recognizing signs and symptoms

Day 4 — Neurology

Brain structure and function • Infections and immune defense science • Neurological examination practice • Health coaching and advice for effective patient communication

Day 5 — Immersive Day in Industry

State of the art medical training facility • Simulation ward rounds • Primary patient assessments with instructors • Phlebotomy and blood collection • CPR, intubation and suturing workshop with NHS staff

Day 6 — Surgery

Introduction to surgical pathways from pre op to post op • Surgical pathologies and basic anatomy case study • Surgery simulation with a UK based surgeon • Networking session with NHS surgeons

Day 7 — Medical Ethics

Foundations and the four pillars • How to approach ethics in interviews • Debate and construct arguments on contested topics

Day 8 — Crafting a Reflective University Application

Reflective learning to identify key experiences • Turn reflections into a compelling application story • LinkedIn skills for professional networking

Day 9 — Mastering Your Personal Statement and Professional Applications

Personal Statement masterclass • CVs and cover letters • Interactive workshop with expert feedback

Day 10 — Global Space Design Challenge

Engineer led training • Industry design simulation • Fast paced team competition working with academics and industry professionals

The timetable displayed is a guide only and may be subject to last minute changes.

🛏️ Accommodation and Meals

Imperial College London halls in South Kensington with modern ensuite single or twin rooms. Breakfast and dinner included. Lunch purchased on campus by card or with pre paid vouchers. A 24 hour on site residential team provides welfare and supervision in a secure environment.

✅ What’s Included

Accommodation and half board meals • Programme lectures, workshops, simulations and scheduled excursions • Certificate of completion, tutor report and recommendation letter • Comprehensive travel insurance

Airport transfers are not included in the programme fee and can be purchased in addition.