Medicine and Disease Program - Cambridge University

Embrace the fun of summer with a holiday vibe while exploring Cambridge!

• Extra-curricular schedule with balls
• Parties
• Punting
• City tours

• Experience authentic undergraduate life at the University of Cambridge's historic residential colleges.

• Accommodation includes single and twin bedrooms.

• Shared bathroom facilities available for same-sex student groups.

• Socialize in lively student common rooms and unwind in picturesque college gardens.

• Dine in grand halls with eight centuries of history.

• **Meals Included: **Course fees cover breakfast and dinner; lunch provided for under 16 years.

• **Dietary Requirements: **Inform us 60 days prior for specific needs like vegetarian, Kosher, or Halal options, and for any medical dietary needs like lactose intolerance or food allergies.

• Pocket Money Advice: Bring sufficient funds for snacks, drinks, and souvenirs. Budget around £150 weekly, including approximately £10 daily for lunches (ages 16-18).

• Discover local favorites from top coffee shops to tranquil riverside parks.
• Experience the energy of Market Square and check out must-see shops, galleries, and museums.
• Create Instagram-worthy moments on excursions to London's theaters, Hampton Court Palace, and Woburn Abbey.

We offer a reassuring transfer service in the UK and USA.

Arrival Support:

• Staff present at London Heathrow (LHR) on specific dates and times for student pickup.

• Flights must land between 06:00 and 14:00 BST for transfer eligibility.

• Multiple transport options: private taxi, shared taxi, minibus, or coach.

• Transport type determined by factors like arrival times and student numbers.

Departure Support:

• Staff available at LHR on set dates for departure assistance.

• Flights should depart between 08:00 and 18:00 BST.

• Early morning flights include wake-up calls and packed breakfast.

Transfer Prices: GBP 250 one-way for both arrival and departure transfers, with comprehensive services included.

Notes for parents and students:

• Arrival day for all programs: Sunday (Check specific program dates for correct Sunday)

• Arrival time: Between 15:00 and 17:00 (Arrival before 17:00 for welcome reception is recommended)

• 40 hours of tuition
• Learn from globally recognized educators including Oxbridge academics and industry leaders.
• Course outcomes:
  • Identify the varied career professions in medicine and their requirements
  • Learn about medicine from the perspectives of both research and practice
  • Gain invaluable insight and a head start into the medical school application process
• On completion, students receive a graduation certificate and a detailed report card.

English language requirements are as follows:

• Minimum strong pre-intermediate level (B1) for all academic programs

Example Tutors:

Dr. Claire Keene - Celebrated public health clinician:

• Masters in International Health and Tropical Medicine from the University of Oxford.
• Experienced clinical trial manager, recently managing a Médecins Sans Frontières project on HIV and tuberculosis.

Dr. Abdulazeez Imam - Medical educator:

• Has over 14 years of clinical experience and a strong commitment to medical education.
• Completed a 6 year Paediatric programme in Nigeria and is currently studying for a PhD at the University of Oxford.
• MSc in Epidemiology and Biostatistics from the University of Leeds.

Ian Forrester - Biology and healthcare expert:

• Dedicated his time and expertise to helping young people excel in their studies.
• Enthusiastic about working with international students and sharing his expertise in the fields of medicine, biology, and healthcare.

Andile Dube - Medicine:

• MRes candidate in Surgical Sciences at St John’s College, University of Oxford.
• Experience in Patient Safety (NHS-UK), Public Sector Patient Care, Global Health, and Medical Technology Innovations.
• Interests include medical research, healthcare economics, and healthcare equity advocacy.
• Pursuing an MBA at Said Business School, focusing on healthcare financial services and strategies.

Guest speakers from previous summers:

• David Olusoga - Historian, writer and broadcaster: Historian and TV producer known for "Empire" and "Britain’s Forgotten Slave Owners."
• Helen Sharman - OBE Astronaut and Scientist: First British astronaut, spent eight days on MIR Space Station in 1991.
• Kriti Sharma - Artificial Intelligence Expert: Focused on ethical technology and AI for Social Good in over 25 countries.
• Marcus du Sautoy - Mathematician, author and broadcaster: Holding positions at Oxford and known for works like "The Creativity Code: How AI Is Learning to Write, Paint and Think" and BBC broadcasts on algorithms.

• LHR to Cambridge: £265 one-way

• Cambridge to LHR: £265 one-way

• Lunches for ages 16-18: approximately £10 per day

• Travel insurance