Medic Life - Medicine and Dentistry Work Experience Days
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Hear healthcare professionals explain medicine and dentistry, then get hands-on with surgical suturing, gowning or dental tooth carving. Some days also include an interactive cardiac arrest simulation, with sessions held at university venues including King's College London and Manchester University.
The Medic Life runs in-person medicine and dentistry work experience days to help aspiring medics and dentists see what the job is really like. Life of a Doctor days (£10) feature expert-led talks from healthcare professionals and an interactive cardiac arrest simulation, while Skills days and the Dental Work Experience Day (£99) include practical sessions such as surgical suturing, gowning and dental tooth carving.
Days run at university venues such as King's College London and Manchester University. Book a General Admission ticket through the Medic Life website.
24 Oct 2026 – 24 Oct 2026
In-person Medical Work Experience Workshop at King's College London
Location
- Open to students planning to apply to medicine or dentistry (includes school students, university applicants and graduate/career-change applicants).
- Year 10-11: limited, age-appropriate observational roles may be available (some NHS Trusts offer structured programs for Year 10/11).
- In-person clinical placements and formal shadowing usually require participants to be 16 or older.
- Some virtual programs (for example, the RCGP Observe GP platform) are explicitly for students aged 16+.
- Applicants must provide location, age/year group and details requested on the Work Experience request form to be considered.
Free of charge for participants - workshops and facilitated placements are offered at no cost.
£10
Life of a Doctor days £10; Skills and Dental Work Experience days £99.
Checked 28 September 2026
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