Supreme Summer Future Doctor Program for Teenagers at Headington School Campus in Oxford

Course Description: Supreme Summer Future Doctor Program for Teenagers at Headington School Campus in Oxford

Course Description

Headington Oxford Summer School offers English classes for 13 - 16 year olds on Oxford’s beautiful campus in the UK. Headington combines English language learning, cultural excursions and activities to create an enriching summer experience. There are both traditional English language classes and combined English Through Academic Subjects.  There is a maximum of 15 students per class, and students receive 15 hours of tuition per week in addition to excursions and other activities.  Each course culminates with the Time to Shine ceremony, where students present what they have learned to their classmates.

Future Doctors is designed for young people who are curious about medicine and what it means to work in healthcare. Over two weeks you’ll be introduced to core areas of medical study, from anatomy and physiology to pathology and diagnostics. You’ll start to see how different systems of the body connect, and how doctors use their knowledge to recognise and treat illness.

Learning is practical as well as theoretical. You’ll work through case studies, practise clinical skills in simulated settings, and explore how doctors gather patient histories and make decisions under pressure. These activities bring the subject to life and give you a sense of what medical training involves.

The programme also looks at the wider responsibilities of medicine. You’ll discuss ethical dilemmas, learn how research drives progress in healthcare, and reflect on the values that guide patient care. Through debate and group work, you’ll build the ability to think critically about questions that don’t always have a simple answer.

By the end of the course you’ll have strengthened your understanding of medical science and gained a clearer picture of what it takes to become a doctor. Just as importantly, you’ll develop confidence, teamwork and communication skills that will serve you well in any academic or professional path you choose to follow.

• Module 1: The Human Body in Focus - In this module you’ll explore the structure and function of the body, looking closely at systems such as the heart, lungs and brain. Through guided study and practical demonstrations, you’ll learn how these systems work together to keep us alive and what happens when things go wrong. This introduction to anatomy and physiology builds the foundation for all later medical learning.

• Module 2: Ethics in Medicine - Here you’ll step into the role of a doctor, practising essential skills that form the basis of patient care. You’ll learn how to take a medical history, carry out simple examinations, and use diagnostic reasoning to work through case studies. Simulation exercises give you the chance to apply knowledge to real scenarios, showing how science is used in everyday practice.

• Module 3: How to Become a Medical Student - Medicine isn’t only about science, it’s about people. In this module you’ll debate ethical questions around patient choice, public health and medical research. You’ll also explore how new discoveries and technologies are changing the way we treat disease. By the end, you’ll have a clearer understanding of both the challenges and opportunities that shape the future of healthcare.

Outside Trips

Students participate in three excursions to top UK destinations during each two week session.

Students will broaden their academic experience with three outside excursions to nearby UK destinations, accompanied by staff.  Staff will ensure that students are fully engaged in the excursions in order to make the most of their experience.  All students visit London at least once per session.  Destinations this summer include Oxford, London, and Bath.  Students will also have free time for exploring in small groups.

Food and Accommodation

At Headington Oxford, there are separate boarding houses for boys and girls.  Accommodations include a mixture of single, twin rooms, and some dormitories for 3-5 students.  All houses also have communal lounges where students can relax with friends.

Transportation

• Airport transfers are available at supplementary cost.

What's Included

• 15 hours of Academic Content Per Week

• Social Programme & Excursions

• First Aid Training

• End of course Report and Certificate

• Accommodation and All Meals

• Travel Insurance

• Purpose-built boarding houses for students, separated by gender.

• Well-maintained single, twin, and small-dorm rooms with shared bathrooms.

• Common rooms for socializing and forging lasting friendships.

• Experienced House Parents and residential staff to support student bonding.

• Dining Hall is spacious with outdoor seating available.

• Diverse menu prepared by school caterers.

• Daily continental breakfast with full English option three times a week.

• Two hot meal choices for lunch and dinner, including a vegetarian option.

• Salad bar, fresh bread, fruit, and desserts available.

• Evening drinks and biscuits.

• Packed lunches provided for excursions.

• Focus on physical and mental well-being through games and sports.

• Activities to explore extracurricular passions and interests.

• Whole school events including tournaments, quizzes, zorbing, and discos.

• Emphasis on developing teamwork and communication skills while having fun.

• Opportunities for socializing across different subject and language groups.

• Builds a sense of community within the school.

• Three excursions to famous UK cities and tourist destinations during a two-week course.

• Visits to top UK attractions and landmarks.

• Staff team accompanies students, providing a full day's itinerary.

• Guaranteed visit to London, with additional trips to cities like Bath and Bristol.

• Opportunities for independent exploration in small groups, with parental consent.

• Supreme Program provides Airport Transfer Service to/from Headington Oxford.

• Service available for Heathrow Airport flights.

• Operates on scheduled arrival and departure days.

• Covers flights between 09.00 and 17.00.

• Transfer fees: £120 per journey.

• Transport options: Staffed Private Coach, Minibus, Taxi, based on student numbers and flight timings.

• Staff in yellow t-shirts greet students at arrival.

• Students escorted to coaches/taxis for direct transport to the school.

• For special circumstances or other airports, coordinate with our advisor before booking.

• Flights should align with course arrival and departure dates for timely student transitions.

Your Learning Journey:

• Integration of medical knowledge with skills like independent learning, critical thinking, and academic writing.

• Comprehensive First Aid training.

• Overview of medical studies including anatomy, physiology, pathology, and histology.

• Exploration of the philosophical and ethical aspects of medicine.

• Guidance on applying to medical school.

Benefits of This Course:

• Ideal for aspiring doctors to learn theory and develop practical skills.

• Broaden knowledge in human biology.

• Analyze and discuss contemporary medical issues.

• Enhance presentation skills for clear argumentation.

• Develop soft skills for patient care and diagnose patients through research.

• Acquire practical medical skills with certified First Aid training.

Course Takeaways:

• Medical Knowledge: Build a strong foundation in the medical sciences by studying anatomy, physiology and the mechanisms of disease. You’ll explore how the body functions in health and illness, preparing you to make connections between theory and clinical practice in later studies.

• Practical Skills: Take part in carefully designed clinical simulations that mirror real medical environments. From basic patient assessment and history-taking to first aid and diagnostic reasoning, you’ll begin to develop the skills that underpin professional medical practice.

• Ethical Awareness: Engage with the moral and ethical challenges that doctors face every day. You’ll consider questions around consent, confidentiality, resource allocation and patient care, gaining insight into the responsibilities that come with working in medicine.

• Collaboration and Communication: Experience the teamwork and communication that define healthcare. Through case studies, group projects and peer-to-peer discussions, you’ll learn how to work with others effectively, explain complex ideas with confidence, and begin to think like part of a medical team.

Transfer fees:

• £130.00 one-way

Pocket Money Advice:

• Recommended pocket money: £70 per week.

• Prefer bank cards over cash for security. Some shops/attractions card-only.

• If cash, use small notes (£5/£10/£20), avoid £50 notes.

• Pocket money (cards/cash) stored in school safe.

• Collect from office at set times before excursions.

• 15 hours of English language tuition per week

• Small class sizes with a maximum of 15 students

• Traditional English language classes and/or combined English Through Academic Subjects courses available

• 3 exciting excursions to top UK destinations included

• Accommodation in separate boarding houses for boys and girls, with a mixture of single, twin rooms, and some dormitories for 3-5 students

• Airport transfers available at supplementary cost