Improve Your Chances of Becoming a Doctor

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20 March 2010, University of Manchester
19 February 2011, University College London
2 April 2011, University College London

What can Improve Your Chances of Becoming a Doctor do for you?

Who should attend this event?

Conference content

Timetable

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What did students say about conferences they attended?

Useful information for prospective medical students

 Who are the speakers?

Booking Terms

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What can Improve Your Chances of Becoming a Doctor do for you?

This event will help you decide whether medicine is the career for you, and will give you an advantage in your application. Medical Schools are looking for highly motivated candidates, who have done their research. They also look for proactive students who can demonstrate that they are properly prepared for of one of the toughest, yet most rewarding careers.

You will:

Hear practical tips on getting into medical school
Understand what admissions tutors, university selection committees and interview panels are looking for
Improve your UCAS application and interview technique
Gain advice on getting into the medical profession
Find out about the realities of daily life in the medical profession
Speak to doctors and medical students about their experiences
Discuss your alternatives: the academic options and alternative careers
Experience a university / medical school environment

We give students the information they need to help them to decide the best path for their future. This conference gives a rounded, unbiased and fair perspective of medical careers.

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Who Should Attend This Event?

The conferences are designed for anyone considering a career in medicine, including those who:

wish to know more about studying medicine
have applied to study medicine
want to enhance their chances of getting into the medical profession
are looking to make informed choices
want to show their interest in, and commitment to, the medical profession

They are particularly designed for students in Year 11 and Year 12.  Other students are welcome to attend.  The conferences are also invaluable for careers advisers, teachers and parents.

When asked who would find these conferences most valuable, previous attendees said:

'Anyone who wants to know more about the medical profession from the insider's point of view'
'Everyone who wants a future in this profession'
'People who are unsure whether to study medicine or not'
'All students who need career help'
'AS / A2, GCSE, International Baccalaureate (IB) and European Baccalaureate students.'
'You never know what 'A' level subjects to choose at GCSE stage and this conference will help a lot.'
'Anybody like myself, who wants to learn from other's experience'
'Prospective students who are searching for the truth about the profession and keen to broaden their knowledge'
'My Careers Adviser'

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Conference Content

The conference is designed around a series of multi-media presentations and interactive sessions delivered by doctors, medical students and a careers adviser.

We cover topics such as:

Is Medicine Right For You? good reasons for wanting to study medicine the skills, attributes and values of successful doctors taking a gap year retakes is your age an issue? Choice of Medical Schools the differences between the various universities choosing the right medical school for you entry requirements foundation year geography multi-faculty or stand-alone medical school the medical school curriculum systems or problem based traditional or integrated dissection and prosection intercalated degrees campus or city university the alternative prospectus useful web addresses making an informed choice Applications and Admissions Tests the university selection process maximising your chances of acceptance succeeding with UKCAT and BMAT how admissions tutors score your UCAS form

Interviews what interviewers look for examples of interview questions good interview technique how to prepare for your interview Life at Medical School the day to day life of being a medical student the amount of time medical students devote to their studies social life and sporting activities doing your elective abroad student finances and debts The Path to Becoming a Doctor: Medical Careers career paths open to medics - the wide range of specialities your earning potential as a doctor - salaries where are doctors employed - other than hospitals the future of medicine - changes and trends balancing a career in medicine with family life the exams you need to pass before becoming a specialist or consultant working abroad Additionally your options if you do not get into medicine your interests, health related careers six ways to maximise your chances of success

You have opportunities to ask questions throughout the conference. You will also interpret medical photos, hear about medical cases and are welcome to look around the university.

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Conference Timetable

9.45	Arrival, registration and welcome
10.00	Presentations and speakers, start
12.30	Lunch with Medical Students
1.30	Question & Answer session
2.10	Presentations and speakers, continue
4.30	Finish and Depart

 

 

 

 

 

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Booking Your Place

Places are booked on a 'first come first served' basis.

Click here for an application form:

application form in 'rich text' format
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Places cost £79.00 per person.  This includes refreshments, lunch (including vegetarian options) and all conference materials.

For group bookings of 3 or more people, this is reduced to:

£75.00 per person, for London
£72.00 per person, for Manchester, 20 March 2010

For bookings of 15 or more people, please email us for a quote.

For group bookings, please post all the application forms to us in a single envelope.

On receipt of your application, we will email you within 4 working days with a ticket and with joining instructions. If the event is fully booked we will post a notice on this website to that effect and your cheque will not be cashed. 

We accept cheques made payable to 'Epoc Careers & Training'. To keep our prices low, we are unable to accept credit or debit cards.

If your school, or another funding organisation, is paying for your place and needs an invoice, please send your application form with an authorising letter / email from the organisation. The authorising letter should contain the name and address of the organisation making payment, the contact details of the person who will be authorising payment, and a purchase order number if required by the organisation making payment.

Click here for the booking terms.

For all enquiries, email us at: admin@epoc.org.uk 

or contact:

The Bookings Administrator
Epoc Careers Conferences
18 Church Road
Potters Bar
Hertfordshire
EN6 1ET

Tel: 01707 661107
Fax: 01707 665556

Please do not contact the universities directly.

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What Did Students Say About the Conferences
They Attended?

27 February 2010, scores were as follows:

99.7% found the conference beneficial
98.5% wrote that the conference addressed issues that wanted to know about
98.7% would recommend the conference to friends
97.4% thought the conference would help in their university applications
98.4% enjoyed the event

They wrote:

'Very good, very insightful, it was all excellent'
'Very beneficial to me'
'I really enjoyed it and learnt a lot'
'It was really useful and very inspirational'
'Very informative and has greatly helped me with my career choice'
'My questions were answered'
'The speakers were informative, lively, confident, enthusiastic and spoke clearly'
'The doctors presentations were informative, relevant and interesting
'Talking to the medical students gave me a real view'
'I've learnt how important the communication skills are'
'Keep doing them, they are invaluable'
Now I want to go into medicine more than ever
'Thank you for a great day'

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Booking Terms

On completing the application form, the following terms and conditions apply:

This event is organised by Epoc Careers Conferences.
Payment is required in advance of the event.
Epoc Careers Conferences will never sell or trade your personal information - such as email addresses or other contact details.
Cheques should be made payable to Epoc Careers & Training. We are unable to accept credit or debit cards.
An email ticket for the event, giving details of the venue will be sent in acknowledgement of all bookings, within four days of receipt of the application form.
If the event is fully booked before the receipt of your application, your payment will be refunded in full.
Substitute delegates will be accepted at any time.
 Cancellations or transfers between events must be made by email and will be subject to a 20% administration charge. No refunds or transfers can be made within 28 days of the event.
Epoc Careers Conferences is not liable for travel expenses or any other costs incurred by delegates in attending the event.
Delegates are expected to behave responsibly at all times. Activity that causes or could cause disturnbance to other people may result in instant dismissal from the course. In such a case no refund will be made. 
 Any delegate causing loss or damage to persons or property will be held liable for the damage they have caused. 
Epoc Careers Conferences may need to change the venue and / or speakers and reserves the right to do so. A programme for the event is available on our website. 
Our speakers talk about their own experiences and opinions. Epoc Careers Conferences is not responsible for their comments.
Epoc Careers Conferences reserves the right to cancel the event and refund the booking fees.

 

18 Church Road, Potters Bar, EN6 1ET
01707 661107

Careers Conferences

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