Medicine Work Experience

WHAT DO MEDICAL SCHOOLS WANT TO SEE?

Medical schools want to see how your work experience has given you:

• Experience of care, support or help to other people so you understand the realities of working in a caring profession

• Some of the attitudes and behaviours essential to being a doctor, such as conscientiousness, good communication skills, and the ability to interact with a wide variety of people

• A realistic understanding of medicine and in particular the physical, organisational and emotional demands of a medical career

 ;What you should do:

 ;Your work experience can be working with other people in a caring or service role, and in particular with people who are ill, disabled or disadvantaged.

You can gain care experience in care homes for the elderly, hospitals, hospices, nurseries, special schools, community-based settings or by volunteering to provide first aid or other support services.

Paid employment or voluntary work in areas outside of healthcare can help you demonstrate the attributes and behaviours required for medicine, such as working with people, team work and communication skills.

Reflect on your experiences and make sure you can express what you have learnt about yourself and medicine. Complete a diary during work experience where you can reflect on your experiences and observations. ;