YOUNG DOCTORS SUMMER COURSE FOR 13 TO 15 YEAR OLDS

Updated 6 September 2023

The young doctors 2 week summer course is an ideal course for any student hoping in the future to enter the field of medicine - and would in the future see themselves as young doctors, psychiatrists, dentists, nurses, or vets.The course is aimed at students aged 13-15 and will serve as an ideal introduction into the world of medicine. Class and Lab time will be until 4 pm and the after class activities will  ensure that you will have fun and enjoy yourself with students from all over the world who share the same interests as you in being future doctors. More than 60+ nationalities attend the summer school each summer. This course will challenge you and push your academic learning in medicine and related fields and be enjoyable.

In this course for young doctors and students aged 13-15 - Lite Regal will at an early age be able to teach and equip the young students with the necessary information and knowledge of how how to get into that top Medical University as they go into Senior School. They will be better prepared and equipped into getting those coveted places at Medical School.

In this course students will mix with students of their own ages and learn a variety of other skills which will lead them in the future will the ability to study and learn effectively. This course will deliver the following which will be useful in the students future :

• An ideal Stepping stone into being a future doctor
• Confidence
• Independence
• Motivation
• Time keeping

Students will learn about the basics of anatomy, human and animal biology, cellular biology, a variety of medical disciplines, genetic and how diseases occur and are cured. Students will be introduced into a practical workshops and learn clinical skills such as that practised by real doctors. This course will include :

1. Exciting workshops
2. Suturing
3. Dissection of an animal heart and kidney
4. Observation  of Patient and Doctor questioning and followed by doctors check up
5. Simulation of the above (4) in pairs and with the doctor teacher supervising to ensure the correct procedure are followed

We are the one of leading Medical Preparation Summer Courses on offer in the UK. We have excellent facilities and reputation and since 1993 have helped many students on their way to a Top Medical University for a Course in Medicine. Depending on the campus choice students are located in one of Colleges of Cambridge or London University UCL - University College London - Top 10 Universities in the World . All teaching and accommodation is on the University Campus. You will have the amazing experience to live and learn within a top University.

The young doctors course is very hands on and practical and driven by classroom work each morning followed by afternoon workshops and practical hands on medicine techniques as used by real doctors:

This is a very hands on course where teenagers will learn by doing.Our Teachers are all Top Medical Doctors from Top Universities (Oxbridge and London University).

In this Medical Course and Young Doctors Summer Course  you will about current medical trends. The  syllabus will include :

1. Introduction to Medicine - Student will be taught about different fields of medicine and what to takes to become a doctor
2. Human and Animal Anatomy - Students will be introduced to and learn about the function of the major organ as well as the skeletal system and muscles
3. Neuroscience - How the Brain works and the CNS (Central Nervous system)
4. Immunity and Diseases - Introduction to microbes and diseases and why they occur and how they are tackled by drugs
5. Testings methods  - Introduction to UKCAT, BMAT and MCAT - introduction to the testing papers necessary to get into medical school
6. Cardiology - Student will learn about the heart and circulatory system and disorders of the heart
7. Endocrinolog

Young Doctors Workshops

Over the course of the your doctors Summer school, you'll have workshops and practises and simulations as used by doctors. Students will work with other and the tutor and learn :

• Students will be taught  Basic Life Support Systems (BLS), CPR
• Learn to use a stethoscope and blood pressure testing - Learn how to listen to to the "Lub / Dub" sound in the heart
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• Heart dissection. - Student will dissect a pig or sheep heart  to learn first hand about anatomy - Young doctors will learn to identify and know the uses of valves, atria, ventricles and arteries of the organ
• Kidney dissection - Student will be given their own dissection kits supervised and dissect a sheep or pig kidney
• Visit to other Colleges Universities- London - Imperial, UCL, LSE, Kings - in Cambridge - King, Jesus and others

Lite Regal Education Medical Summer School - Suturing Workshops with a young future Doctor

By the end of two weeks, with this young doctors summer course we aim to achieve the following outcomes:

• Have the confidence into how to effectively achieve the students goal of being a doctor
• Have a clearer idea if being a Doctor is the right choice
• Increase you knowledge of medicine
• Make friends from all over the world
• Enhance your CV and learn the way doctors think and act
• Gain practical and useful hands on knowledge as used medics gained through medical workshops

The course aims to foster a positive attitude towards the subject matter, and to inspire students to pursue higher studies in the field of study.

Lite Regal not only provides academic opportunities for students, but cultural ones are present as well. Our classes are taught by esteemed professionals who have a strong grasp of the subject matter. The program gives several personal and academic benefits for those who choose to enroll:

• Develop critical thinking and scientific reasoning.
• Broaden current knowledge on medicine.
• Develop interpersonal skills in different social settings.
• Interact with peers of varying cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• Improve study skills in various stimulating situations.
• Become more competitive in learning with challenging workshops and activities.
• Get a glimpse of life in university at one of London’s most prestigious colleges
• Experience first-hand studying within one of the colleges of either Cambridge University or London University.

The LITE Regal Summer School isn’t all about work! Our dedicated Events Team has created an exciting action packed social programme to complement your studies to ensure you have as much fun as possible, make friends and get the most out of your stay with us.

Please visit our activities page for more details: Cambridge  London

Cultural Excursions

Excursions take a full advantage of an excellent transport network both from London and Cambridge, giving you a real taste of life in England.
Destinations can include: Harry Potter World, Windsor Castle & Eton College, Oxford, Brighton, Chessington World of Adventure.

After School Activities

There is so much going on in London and Cambridge and we don’t think you’ll be bored. After classes you’ll have a range of activities to enjoy too.
Here are a few examples of the kind of activities you might have the opportunity to enjoy this summer:
visiting London Eye, Madame Tussauds or the famous Houses of Parliament, film nights, punting down the river, visiting a West End Theatre, themed parties, sports including tennis, swimming, dancing and many more.

Free Time

We understand that students will want some free time to relax, attend to personal administration and contact their families. Some free time will be provided for rest and relaxation, however, we believe the most valuable experience to the student is a fully immersive, packed programme of activities and so students should expect to be engaged in team activities for the majority of time.

You will be accommodated in one of the College campuses. You will be allocated a room, usually sharing a twin room with another student of the same gender. Typically students will be accommodated on single-sex corridors or floors, with staff members and mentors always available on site. Living all together is a great way to make friends and sample the university lifestyle, as the welcoming environment allows you to develop a sense of community.

Breakfast and lunch is served and eaten in the College dining hall, which provides a bright and comfortable space for communal meals. Students will enjoy a varied and healthy diet: all meals are freshly prepared and special diets can be catered for with advance notice. A three-course dinner is provided daily either in the College dining hall, or in various restaurants as part of the social programme.

Safety and Security on Campus

Students will be overseen by our course leaders and residential staff to classes and activities, who ensure that students are looked after pastorally and socially during their programme and are available to assist students at any time of the day or night.

All students will be issued with emergency contact details for staff members and will be given a full safety briefing on arrival.

LITE Regal Summer School offers a safe and secure environment that is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by our friendly and professional team. We have a dedicated team of Managers, Teachers and College Mentors. The welfare of our students is our main priority at all times and our staff specialise in the pastoral care of older teenagers.

Management Team

Our Management team is headed by the College Principal, who takes responsibility for the daily running of the college, and supervises the Academic Programme. The Social & Welfare Manager takes charge of the Social Programme and is supported by a team of College Mentors, who ensure everyone is happy, safe and having fun.

Working together, our Managers ensure that every aspect of the college runs smoothly, safely and offers every student the chance to participate fully.

College Mentors

Our Mentors are key members of staff who support and assist our students within the college accommodation and throughout the Social Programme. Our team of College Mentors work with our Social & Welfare Manager in organising the college’s social events and excursions, as well as accompanying students into campuses and during day trips. They are approachable and caring, ensuring that all students get involved in the life of the college.

Students on the Young doctors Summer Course:

• must be aged 13-15 before 1st September 2024 (if you are unsure of the age criteria entry please contact our registration team)
• must be Achieving good grades in their current countries curriculum - GCSE'S,  IB or similar - studying Science  - Biology, Chemistry and Maths and be achieving a minimum A-C grade
• must be fluent or near-fluent English language speakers – if you are unsure whether your English level is suitable for this programme, please contact our registration team
• must show motivation for attending the summer school programme and participate in terms of attendance at lessons, meals and events

All successful applicants will also be required to provide a signed letter of consent from their parent or guardian. If offered a place on one of our summer school courses, students and parents / guardians will also be required to sign a Code of Conduct for the summer school.