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The ‘Explore Medicine’ programme provides you with a broad introduction to the human body and mind, on campus at our Cambridge Summer School. You will explore the skills and knowledge you need to become a successful doctor or nurse through a focus on human anatomy and physiology. Explore the basics of human anatomy as you identify different career trajectories in the exciting fields of medicine and healthcare.
Expand your understanding of medicine through practical, hands-on medical simulations including conducting a physical exam, applying splints and slings, and controlling external hemorrhaging. Investigate both the practice of medicine and build your knowledge, and strengthen your interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills—skills essential for future medical professionals.
| Location | Cambridge |
| For Ages | 12-13 & 14-15 years |
| Duration | 2 weeks |
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Watch our Medicine Summer School trailer to see how students on the programme developed practical clinical skills and had a summer to shape their future. Hear directly from students and teachers how we use the best facilities and a bespoke curriculum to enhance our students academic ability and show them exactly what it is like to work in the medical profession.
Watch our Cambridge Summer School trailer to hear from our students about living on campus in the colleges of Cambridge University and the chance to experience university student life. See beautiful college building and the ceremonies and events we run for our students whilst students and teachers speak about the life-changing academic experience our programmes provide.
The Cambridge Medicine Summer School Programme for ages 13-15 provides an unparalleled opportunity for students interested in exploring medicine to develop their academic ability, career knowledge and transferable skills, while also having an unforgettable summer.
Our Medicine Summer Schools welcomes 13-15 year olds from all around the world. Our students will meet like-minded classmates, all excited to learn and discuss medicine, but each bringing a unique perspective which will allow for invaluable comparisons of how the medical system differs across countries. Over the course of our programme, students will bond through group projects, practical medical simulations and a full timetable of social and cultural activities. Friendships to last a lifetime will be formed over the programme, providing our students with a network of keen future medics spanning the whole globe.
Students on our medicine summer school for ages 13-15 will enhance their academic skills and strengthen their ability in school by:
– Learning basic human anatomy and physiology
– Conducting independent research for their assignments
– Taking part in academic workshops and study skills sessions
– Working as a group with other students to deliver a project
– Presenting their research to others as part of an exhibition day
Our programmes are designed to set up our students for life with valuable transferable skills, which they will develop by:
– Developing confidence and communication skills through our public speaking and debate workshops
– Building a network of friends from all around the world and learning about new perspectives
– Gaining independence as part of our guided exploration of the amazing city of Cambridge
Our Cambridge Medicine Summer School for ages 13-15 gives excellent insight into the medical profession, allowing students to understand what opportunities are there for them and whether they want to pursue medicine in the future. Students will:
– Compare different fields in medicine and healthcare
– Practise conducting the critically important physical examination, a cornerstone of effective medicine
– Understand what it takes to become a successful doctor or nurse
– Gain insight into the road to medical school
We aim to give students the summer of a lifetime on all of our programmes, with a jam-packed schedule of exciting events and excursions all taking place amidst an inspiring location. Some exciting features of our timetable include:
– Walking tours of top university campuses
– Sports such as a run club, capture the flag, and an Oxford Royale Olympics
– Social activities such as quiz nights, board games, karaoke and a talent show
– Two show-stopping parties on campus, one at the end of each week
– A coach excursion to the global city of London over the weekend
Our Medicine Summer School for ages 13-15 offers an array of exciting academic and social opportunities, joining together to create a summer to shape your future.
Our Medicine Summer School is expertly crafted to ensure that tuition is followed up by ample opportunities to put theory into practice. Students will learn how to speak like a doctor, take a patient’s history, and investigate and diagnose problems, leading up to a final assessment in which they will be required to role-play as medical practitioners in simulated clinical scenarios.
As part of our Medicine Summer School, students will be taught in small classes by qualified doctors, researchers and medical students. Students will learn the fundamental workings of the human body, such as the cardiovascular system, respiratory system, digestive system and nervous system. Our teachers will communicate this through medical case studies in which one of these systems is affected., allowing students to see all this information in action.
All students on our Medical Summer School will have the opportunity to go on a thrilling day out to the great city of London over the mid-programme weekend. This is an opportunity to have fun with new friends while exploring key cultural sites, trying global cuisine, and snapping pictures at iconic landmarks.
Each year, we host a cross-campus sporting event to encourage camaraderie and friendly competition. There is something for everyone, regardless of whether you are a budding athlete or an absolute beginner, from running races and tug of war to classic games like ‘throw the welly’.
As the programmes draw to a close, students are invited to attend an illustrious graduation ceremony to honour their achievements, in which they will receive their certificates in an amazing venue on campus. This is followed by a final graduation party on campus for students to celebrate and say goodbye to their new friends.
Full Timetable
Click here to download a full sample timetable of our Cambridge Medicine Summer School.
Typical Day
A typical weekday on our Medicine Summer School for ages 13-15 looks like this:
Week 1
Following a networking induction event, the week starts exploring the fundamental skills of becoming a doctor, including a guide to taking patients’ history, clinical lessons, telemedicine, and emergency care. As well as practical workshops, students will explore the future of medicine and its ethics. Afternoons will also include study support, sports and cultural excursions. In the evening, students will have the chance to take part in debates and public speaking events, social activities and games.
Week 2
Students start the second week exploring building their own health tech business – they will present their ideas to their fellow students. The week will also include specialist training sessions, opportunities to build on these skills and simulations, all of which help students answer that vital question: do I want to be a doctor? In the evenings, debating, public speaking and social activities continue as the week builds to the Challenge Day and Graduation. This presents an opportunity for students to put into practice the vast knowledge they’ll have acquired over the two weeks and enjoy a famous Oxford Royale graduation.
Residential on the prestigious campus of the University of Cambridge
Inspiring programmes taught by experts
Graduation ceremony, report cards and graduation certificate
International student community with over 170 nationalities represented since 2004
Accommodation, meals, tuition and cultural programmes included at the Cambridge Summer School
20 hours of tuition per week
Inspirational cultural programmes
Whatever your motivation, our exceptional, inspiring, world-leading teachers can help you achieve more this summer. Our amazing array of talented tutors includes Oxbridge academics, Ivy League lecturers, groundbreaking medical researchers, glittering industry leaders, acclaimed authors, and more!
Dr Claire Keene
Medicine
Dr Claire Keene is a public health clinician with a masters in International Health and Tropical Medicine from the University of Oxford. She is an experienced clinical trial manager, recently managing a Médecins Sans Frontières project on HIV and tuberculosis.
Dr Amy Booth
Medicine
Dr Amy Booth is a celebrated physician who graduated summa cum laude from the University of Cape Town. Now working towards a PhD at the University of Oxford on a Rhodes Scholarship, she formerly worked with the World Health Organisation.
Dr Abdulazeez Imam
Medicine
Dr Imam, lecturer in Medicine, has over 14 years of clinical experience and a strong commitment to medical education. He completed a 6 year Paediatric programme in Nigeria and is currently studying for a PhD at the University of Oxford. He also holds an MSc in Epidemiology and Biostatistics from the University of Leeds.
Dr Endrit Shabani
Law & Politics
A trained lawyer, Dr Endrit Shabani has a Doctorate in Politics from the University of Oxford where he studied with a full Clarendon scholarship. He has consulted for multiple international organisations including UNICEF, UN Women and the EU, and has taught Politics internationally.
Dr Anisa Butt
Business & Entrepreneurship
A member of the Oxford Royale team for 3 years, Dr Anisa Butt is a lecturer in economics at King’s College London. Currently completing a PhD in Economics from the University of Reading, her focus is on gender and ethnic income inequality.
Escape ordinary classroom teaching and learn through interactive and immersive lessons.
Hands-on classes designed to help students learn through practical application.
An interactive forum with an expert in the field, giving students valuable insights into related and new topics.
Successful and famous guest speakers offer students the chance to pose their most important questions.
Essential for honing students' reasoning abilities and public speaking skills.
Escape ordinary classroom teaching and learn through interactive and immersive lessons.
Dynamic lectures given by passionate teachers packed with facts and viewpoints to engage the audience.
An opportunity to work closely with, and learn from, different perspectives.
Working in pairs and small groups, students have plenty of opportunity for discussion and debate.
Apply the skills and knowledge gained throughout your two-week programme in an immersive full day simulation event.
Experience the magic of Cambridge on a walking tour of the city. Wander through historic colleges with stunning architecture, see the pub where the discovery of DNA was announced, or uncover hidden gems from coffee shops to art galleries.
Experience an Oxford Royale graduation, on campus at the University of Cambridge. Dress up with your new friends, dine in a magnificent venue, and celebrate everything you have achieved on your programme.
Feel like a real Cambridge student and try your hand at punting, a type of rowing that uses a metal pole to push the boat forward! Relax in the sun and view some of Cambridge’s spectacular colleges as you punt along the River Cam.
Immerse yourself in the arts and sciences at Cambridge’s renowned museums. See the works of old masters at the Fitzwilliam Museum, explore the natural world at the University Museum of Zoology, and discover prehistory at the Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences.
“The classes are really engaging, especially in the way that you can communicate directly with the teacher and ask them any questions you might have! It is a nice way to learn something new, and it is also a great environment to connect with your classmates. ”
“What I like most about the programme is that it is very interactive and you learn in a fun and engaging way. We learned about surgical techniques and suturing, and we got to try out suturing with actual equipment. The lessons are the important theory but taught in a much more fun way, which makes it easier to remember. ”
“I wanted to come on this course as it is a chance for me to learn more about Medicine, but also about the UK in general, as I have never been here before. This has been a chance for me to improve my English and meet new friends, all while exploring the subject. ”
Hannah
I had an absolutely incredible time doing Summer school with Oxford Royale Academy! I learnt new things about myself and the world around me, and would definitely recommend to others!
Clara
I loved the Oxford Royal program, I met many people with bright personalities and unique minds, and I also learned a lot from the teachers, campus staff etc. You will enjoy it!
Francesca
Oxford Royals Academy made my summer amazing! I learned many new things and I met people from all over the world that I know I can call true friends. I definitely recommend ORA to anyone who wants to make unforgettable memories!
Minquan
The twelve days I spent in Oxford Summer School were very happy, the teachers were very kind and professional, and the curriculum was very reasonable, which expanded my knowledge. All the courses mean a lot to me and I hope I can come back next summer.
Jade
The oxford royale academy was definitely the highlight of my summer. I have not only learnt more about the course I have chosen, but I've also met a lot of new friends, friendly staff and helpful teachers from different cultures all in the same campus and had a lot of unforgettable memories.
Katherine
Oxford Royale was a great expreince. It was amazing to get to know people all over the globe and form life long relationships.
For the Explore Medicine programme, students live and study on campus in colleges of the historic University of Cambridge, as part of our Cambridge Summer School. Oxford Royale students will stay in accommodation at either Clare College or St Catharine’s College. Both colleges are beautiful, historic institutions situated in the heart of the university town.
Explore Medicine is also available at our other locations, please see our courses page for more details.
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Our English language requirements are as follows:
Students who have studied at an English speaking school for two or more years are exempt from English requirements.
Yes! All students who successfully complete their programme will be awarded an Oxford Royale Graduation Certificate.
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