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MEDICAL SCHOOL PATHWAY

Year 1September - DecemberSeptember-JuneIn September, all aspiringmedics join the StudentStudents begin EPQMedical Expert Consultantsqualification- hold 6 introductoryJanuary to Mayworkshops on Medicine and 6group mentoring sessionsBMAT and UCAT training withwhich runs throughout theDecemberyear and organises a seriesOpportunity for NHS worksessions on progressMedical Society MedSocindividualised 1-1 feedback1:1 mentoring with Medicalof talks, films and lectures as experiencewell as hosting a dedicatedreading group that meetsregularly each term. MedSocalso organises visits to theNHS and other healthcareproviders.Expert ConsultantsJanuary to MarchMedical Expert ConsultantsLecture on How to Chooselead a series of 4 medicalyour Medical Schoolethics workshopsUCAS Advisors hold weekly1:1 meetings providingJuly/ August –Guaranteed Summer workplacements are availableto our medical studentsprovided they meet therequirements set out by ourMedical Expert Consultants.Students undertake their EPQResearch Project.Research Placements arearranged on a case bycase basis.UCAT exams are sat.guidance, Personal Statementpreparation and Medicalinterview preparationYear 2MedSoc activities andevents are open for Year 2students through outthe year as in Year 1.September Final 1:1 Consultationswith Academic Mentor,OctoberDecember - JanuaryMay - JuneSubmit university andMedical Expert Consultants A Level examinationsmedical school applicationslead a series of 4 medicalthrough UCASethics workshops- Sit BMATFebruary Submission of final EPQNovemberUCAS Advisors and Medical 1:1 Mentoring with MedicalExpert Consultant arrangedExpert Consultants Submit draft EPQ Presentation workshopsFebruary - Marchon a case by case basisUniversity and Medical School Interview Practice withOffers and Interviews areWarwick University Medicsreceived Interview Carousel PracticeNMSCMEDICAL SCHOOL PATHWAYwith External InterviewPanel1AugustA level results and Universityand Medical School Offersare accepted.

MEDICAL SCHOOL PATHWAYMedicine is one of the toughest and most competitively sought-after degree courses in the United Kingdom.The NatMatSci Medical School Pathway is a bespoke programme that focuses on developing evidenceof excellence in the seven key areas necessary for a successful medical application:O utstanding academic ability;A n understanding and appreciation of the personal and physical demands, as well as the personal rewards, of workingin healthcare;D emonstrable commitment to working in the healthcare sector including regular voluntary work experienceT he requisite character attributes and soft skillsE xperience of undertaking or participating in a research projectInternational students face additional hurdles as they are required to also demonstrate:E xcellent English proficiency Understanding of the UK’s national health service and how this compares to other systems in the world.The NatMatSci Medical School Pathway brings together immense expertise in all areas:The Medical ExpertConsultant PanelRegular 1:1 and group mentoring Leading workshops on medical ethics Lectures including How to choose a Medical School Interview practice Reading materials guidanceNatMatSci AcademicTeaching StaffAcademic Excellence ( A levels and EPQ) BMAT and UCAT preparation University and Medical School visits UCAS applications including PersonalStatement support English Language Development, IELTS preparation andExamination Understanding of NHS from a global perspectiveWarwick University Medical SchoolIntroduction to Medicine Interview Practice BMAT and UCAT practiceNatMatSci MedSocRunning a variety of events throughout the year including visiting speakers,medical reading club, films, Ted Screenings and Alumni visitsLocal Healthcare Providers andLondon Hospitals Summer Work Placements Regular volunteer work during term time Focus Day VisitsResearch PartnersVacation work EPQNMSCMEDICAL SCHOOL PATHWAY2

The NatMatSci Medical School Pathway develops evidence ofexcellence in all seven key areas necessary to successfully gaina place at medical school.Academic ExcellenceThe teaching methodology at The National Mathematics andScience College inspires and supports high ability studentsto excel academically and this is evidenced by our track record inthe required subjects Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and Physics: Frequently achieving 100% Grade A/A* in Mathematics A level er capita more medals in international and nationalPolympiads than any other UK school in all STEM subjects NatMatSci Represented GB in the 2019 International ChemistryOlympiad NatMatSci students consistently ranked in global top 4% inprestigious Euclid International Mathematics Contest, run by theUniversity of Waterloo, well above other UK schools. The EuclidContest is aimed at the top 25% of mathematics students inschools worldwide and attracts over 24,000 entrants.Key to this success are our subject specialist teachers of distinctionwho, through working in small class sizes, ensure students receivethe individual attention they need to fully understand the subjectmaterial as well as successfully achieve and exceed the A levelexamination grades required by medical schools. Additionally, 1:1additional support is available throughout the week, every week.“ The teachers really motivated us with theOlympiads, I worked all sorts of hours on pastpapers and I always wanted to be better thanthe day before.” - NatMatSci StudentAll teaching is carried out in our high specification laboratories witha strong focus on practical work. This enables students to developtheir practical skills to a high level, which is a skill set highly prizedby medical schools and universities alike.A*A*A*A*- NatMatSci StudentNMSCMEDICAL SCHOOL PATHWAY3

A realistic understanding andappreciation of the personal andphysical demands, as well as thepersonal rewards, of working inhealthcareIn their second year students are encouraged andsupported by our Medical Expert Consultant Panelwith securing additional work placements.Additionally, our medical students gain insight into thedemands and rewards of working in healthcare through:The NatMatSci Medical School Pathway ensuresmedical students gain real life exposure to workingin the healthcare sector through visits and placementsorganised through-out the year by our Panel of medicalexpert consultants.In their first year of study, students:- Regularly visit an NHS hospital or other healthcareprovider; and- Benefit from a guaranteed Summer work-placementat one of the leading London hospitals includingSt Bartholomew’s and locally in Warwickshire.R egular discussions and mentoring sessions with oureminent medical consultants; andT he weekly activities arranged by MedSOC, our studentsociety for aspiring medics, which through out the yearholds a variety of events and activities including:- Reading group (medical journals, books, news articles)- Films, Ted screenings and lectures- Visiting speakers- Alumni visits to the school to share their personalexperience.“ I found that my work experience has strengthened my resolve to study medicine. Perhaps mostimportantly, I feel well-informed about making the decision to apply to study medicine, as I knowthat I have experienced the field without the rose-tinted spectacles and without the glamour thatboth the media and society portray as existing in the field of medicine.” - NatMatSci StudentNMSCMEDICAL SCHOOL PATHWAY4

Demonstrable commitment to workingin the healthcare sector includingregular voluntary work experienceThrough our close links with a variety of local healthcareproviders including a centre for children with specialThe requisite character attributesand soft skillsBMAT and UCAT are rigorous medical aptitude examsfavoured by the majority of leading medical schools.Preparation for these exams is led by Dr Robotham inconjunction with Warwick University Medical School andincludes regular timed practice and discussion of pastpapers, and personal skills workshops.needs, a doctor’s practice, home for the elderly, anda veterinary practice, our students have the opportunityto regularly volunteer, gaining invaluable work experienceand demonstrating their commitment to working ina healthcare environment.Informed discussions on Medical Ethics are led by ourMedical Expert Consultant Panel throughout thetwo year course.Our eminent Consultants also provide 1:1 and groupmentoring during which students cover a variety ofareas of personal development, including, for example,bed-side manners, resilience and working under pressure.“ My week’s placement at Heartlands Hospital in Birmingham gave me an insight into the coordinationrequired within a multi-disciplinary team (MDT). Observing an MDT meeting in the haematologydepartment which included: microbiologists, consultants and the Advanced Nurse Practitionershighlighted the reliance of healthcare on good teamwork and leadership” - NatMatSci StudentNMSCMEDICAL SCHOOL PATHWAY5

Experience of undertaking orparticipating in a research projectIn their first year of study, all students undertake anintroductory course to the Extended Project Qualification,(‘EPQ’) which is an examined written research assignmentof 5,000 words, highly favoured by world class universitiesand leading medical schools. We encourage all our medicalstudents to complete the Extended Project Qualificationas part of their medical school application process whichtakes place in the Autumn of their second year.NatMatSci’s close working relationships withSt Bartholomew’s Hospital (London) and UniversityCollege (London) afford our students opportunitiesto gain valuable hands on research experience.Typically students undertake a research assignmentduring the Summer vacation at the end of their first year.Our students regularly participate in Zebrafish ResearchProjects run by UCL. The focus of the Zebrafish projectscan change from year to year but recently it has includedeye development, CNS asymmetry and behaviour assays.As a Member of The Institute for Research in Schools(‘IRIS’), NatmatSci teaching staff and students haveaccess to a variety of resources and support.“ Spending a week at University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire shadowing a Professor ofEndocrinology and Diabetes Advance nurse specialists gave me a special insight into challengesfacing medicine, especially with the long-term management of chronic diseases such as diabetes.I was able to discuss and challenge my scientific understanding of the underlying cause of diabetes aswell as the multiple approaches taken to try and manage this condition long term.” - - NatMatSci Student“BEFORE THE NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE,THE SICK WERE DEPENDENT ON CHARITYAND PUBLIC-GIVING WAS ENCOURAGED.”PLASTIC BOTTLES ARE BEING TURNEDINTO ARTIFICIAL LIMBS AT DE MONTFORTUNIVERSITY - DR KANDAN, THE INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING SCIENCES- A REMEMBER THE POORS BOX LOCATED AT ST. BARTHOLOMEWS HOSPITALNMSCMEDICAL SCHOOL PATHWAY6