Study Mind GP Work Experience Programme
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Want real GP experience this summer? Join Study Mind's in-person programme to shadow GPs, practise clinical skills and observe consultations. Build diagnostic confidence, strengthen your medical application and connect with NHS clinicians—choose a 1-, 2- or 3-week placement. Apply by 31 July 2026.
Study Mind's GP Work Experience Programme is an in-person summer placement designed to give students hands-on exposure to primary care. Participants shadow GPs and other medical staff in NHS GP practices, observe patient consultations, learn diagnostic reasoning, and see how treatment plans and referrals are made.
The programme includes practical activities such as simulations and clinical skills sessions to strengthen students' understanding of everyday GP practice. Courses run as 1-, 2- or 3-week options with small class sizes (10-12 students).
The 2- and 3-week options include extended content such as a Careers & Life Skills week and choices to add medicine-focused days. Residential participants stay at Ramsay Hall (UCL) and receive pre-programme preparation materials; all participants receive a certificate on completion to support UCAS and CV applications.
The programme is aimed at 15-18 year olds considering medicine and healthcare careers; no prior medical experience is required. Study Mind runs a bursary scheme (full/75%/50%) for eligible disadvantaged students - applications require documentary evidence, an essay and a teacher reference.
Certificate of completion
06 Apr 2026
31 Jul 2026
Location
- Open to students aged 15-18
- No prior medical experience required
- International students must have a good level of English to participate fully
- Bursary applicants must provide proof of receipt of Universal Credit, Free School Meals or Pupil Premium
- Bursary applicants must complete an essay task and provide a teacher reference (head of sixth form or relevant subject teacher)
£1,799
Three paid packages are offered for 2025/26: 1 week Rising Talent (£1799), 2 week Career Explorer (£2999) and 3 week Future Leader (£3999). A widening participation bursary scheme offers full, 75% and 50% bursaries; bursary applicants must submit evidence and an essay. Contact camps@studymind.co.uk for bursary queries. Residential accommodation (Ramsay Hall, UCL) is available for residential participants, but bursary offerings may not include accommodation.
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