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Medicine Online Work-Related Learning - South East

Job sector: Healthcare & Medicine

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Overview
Embark on a comprehensive Medicine Work Experience in the South East, presented by Springpod in collaboration with Health Education England. This online learning program offers a detailed overview of Medicine careers, fostering essential skills for the profession. Hear firsthand from NHS professionals, delve into various Medicine fields, and complete assignments. Upon completion, receive a valuable certificate to enhance your CV, Personal Statements, and interviews. Ideal for aspiring doctors, surgeons, psychiatrists, nurses, pharmacists, and more. Subject links include maths, biology, and chemistry, offering a holistic perspective on Medicine careers regardless of your academic background.

What's covered in this Virtual Work Experience

The World of the NHS

Have you ever wondered what working for the NHS is really like? It’s a universal healthcare system that is crucial for treating patients and saving lives on a daily basis, but we often don’t fully understand what it’s like! This module will help with that - from introducing you to how the NHS is structured to introducing the core values and beliefs of the NHS, you’ll gain an insight into what it’s like to work in healthcare settings, and how it feels to truly make a difference!

A Career in Medicine

Working in medicine can be an exciting if slightly daunting prospect. With so much to know about applying, let alone studying medicine, it can be tough to know where to even start. From providing you with the essential information on medical school and the application process to an insight into what training is like, this module will show you how to take your first steps into a career in medicine!

General Practitioners

GPs are one of the most recognisable roles in medicine, and are professionals that we will all have had contact with in our lives. But, what’s it like to be a GP, and what’s actually involved? This module will show you what life is like as a GP, along with showing you where the role can lead!

Surgery

Did you know that surgery is an area of medicine with lot of different specialties? From neurosurgery to trauma surgery, there are many life-saving areas of expertise that aspiring surgeons can pursue once they know more about them! This module can be your first stop when it comes to finding out more about the world of surgery!

Medicine

Medicine is a multidisciplinary field, with many different specialties - this module will showcase a number of them to give you a bigger picture of the world of medicine! From dermatology to geriatric medicine, clinical genetics to acute internal medicine, this module will showcase how medical teams work together to best assist patients.

Psychiatry

Have you ever wondered about what the difference is between psychiatry and psychology? Well, this module has the answer - and much more! From giving you an insight into what it’s like to work in psychiatry, along with overviews of specialisms such as child and adolescent psychiatry and forensic psychiatry, this module will show you what the world of psychiatry is all about!

Oncology

Oncologists are specialists devoted to treating patients with cancer. This module will show you the kind of work they do, along with an overview of the common responsibilities, career pathways, and procedures involved.

Cardiology

Focusing on the heart and any affiliated conditions, cardiology is an area of medicine that’s integral to saving lives. This module will give you an understanding of common procedures and interventions, not to mention career pathways and opportunities!

Clinical Teaching Fellows

This module will bring you closer to the nature of work for clinical teaching fellows, showcasing core responsibilities and providing an insight into what life is like in the field!

Pathology

Pathology is a key area of medicine that provides an understanding of the process of disease. As the bridge between science and medicine, pathology can help us combat some incredibly tough diseases, and overcome serious medical conditions. This module will showcase just some of the many varied specialties in pathology, along with an insight into what the work is like.

Orthopaedics

Orthopaedics focuses on injuries and diseases of the musculoskeletal system, which includes bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves. This module will provide an overview of common procedures and interventions, along with an overview of the career pathways.

Paediatrics

Working in paediatrics takes a particular kind of person - one who has all the knowledge and skills any good doctor needs, but also the personality and skills that can make children and adolescents feel safe and secure during a scary time in their lives. This module will cover an overview of what working in paediatrics is really like!
Award
Certificate of completion
Hours of content
Over 14 hours
Programme dates
31 July 2023 - 31 March 2025

Eligibility criteria

Regions
Isle of Wight, Buckinghamshire, East Sussex, Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Kent, Surrey, West Sussex
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Frequently Asked Questions

I have a question about my application or programme eligibility

When will I hear back if I have been successful with my application?

Once you have applied for your programme, you will receive a confirmation email. You will be notified about the outcome of your application via email at least 3 days before the programme start date. Good luck!

Can I apply to multiple programmes?

Yes, you can sign up to multiple programmes with us. The live talks will be available as recordings, so you can catch up on any potential clashes.

Who can take part in the programme? (Age limits, some programmes have location constraints but most don’t etc.)

Most of our programmes require students to be in school/college. Some programmes require students to be based in specific regions of the UK, this is stipulated by the organisations themselves, and is not defined by Springpod.

However, the ages mentioned on our programmes are more of a guideline than a strict limit. As such, we more than welcome older students to apply as well!

I have a question about my assignment

How long does it take for assignments to be reviewed?

Assignments can take up to a week or longer to review and be marked complete. Rest assured, it will be reviewed soon and your certificate will be generated once your programme has been marked as complete.

What do I do if I upload the wrong file?

If you make a mistake when uploading a file, please email hello@springpod.com. We will be able to make a note on our system. Don’t worry, the outcome of your programme will not be affected by this.

I have a question about the programme dates, deadline or workload

How long will I have to complete this programme?

There is no specific cut-off deadline for completing your programme (although, if possible, we would encourage you to complete all the work within the time frame, alongside the live webinar sessions).

When does the programme start?

Our programmes have various start dates, you can find the exact date on the programme website page. These are available here: https://www.springpod.com/virtual-work-experience/search

You will be notified if your application has been successful, 3 days before the programme start date.

What happens if I can't finish the work experience in time?

All programme material will remain accessible after the end date of the programme. Students can continue to work through their programme after the official end date. Although, if possible, we would strongly encourage students to complete all the work within the time frame, alongside the live webinar sessions.

How much work is required for these programmes? (Will I be able/should I complete more than one programme at a time)?

There is around 10 hours worth of work in total, spread across a two week period. The live talks will be available as recordings, so you can catch up on any work whenever possible.

When do the programmes run? (programme structure etc.)

Once you have access, you can view and complete the material as and when you can, within the time frame of the course in question (for example, within a two week period). In total, there is around 10 hours worth of work. The live talks will take place during weekday working hours. However, all live talks will be available as recordings and the courses can be completed at your own convenience. . There is no specific cut-off deadline for completing your programme (although, if possible, we would encourage you to complete all the work within the time frame, alongside the live webinar sessions).

I have a question about the live talks

What happens if I can't make a live talk/webinar?

All live talks will be available as recordings. You can access these at the same link used to access the live event. So don’t worry if you can’t attend a live webinar, a recording will be available for you to access through your programme within 24 hours of the live event finishing.

What software is required for the live talks?

We use a piece of software called BigMarker. It is a cloud based video hosting software. It requires no installations or downloads on your end, and will provide everything you need to join the live webinars through one simple link.

Will I be able to ask questions/do I have to have my microphone on?

You will have a chance to ask questions at the end of each webinar. These questions are typed out and then read to the presenter by the host of the live talk. There is no need to speak, and all student microphones will be muted for the duration of the live webinar.

I have a question about the certificate

Will I receive a certificate on completion of the programme?

You will receive a certificate on completion of your programme. It will be made available to download whenever your programme is marked as complete.

Medicine Online Work-Related Learning - South East

Job sector: Healthcare & Medicine

Award
Certificate of completion
Hours of content
Over 14 hours
Programme dates
31 July 2023 - 31 March 2025

Eligibility criteria

Regions
Isle of Wight, Buckinghamshire, East Sussex, Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Kent, Surrey, West Sussex

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