External training opportunities

Understand the challenges posed by COVID-19 to health research communities and find out how researchers in the UK conduct innovative research that meets ethical, legal and safety requirements.

Access this free course: https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/covid19-understanding-the-research 

Funded by the NIHR Manchester Clinical Research Facility (CRF) and NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), Voice Up is a group for 11 – 24-year-olds in the Greater Manchester area who are interested in learning more about health and research, and in in making a difference in research.

Find out more: https://www.wearevocal.org/opportunities/voice-up/ /

Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) brings together world-leading researchers based at The University of Manchester, and three of the country’s foremost NHS Trusts (Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, The Christie, and Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust) with a vision to drive health improvements and lasting change for all through creative, inclusive and proactive research that identifies and bridges gaps between new discoveries and individualised care.

The BRC has brought together expertise from across its partnerships to design and deliver a range of training and career development opportunities for all healthcare professionals, at all levels.

Find out more: https://www.manchesterbrc.nihr.ac.uk/training/

The NHS Health Careers website has information about the UK Health system and working in health.

The GM Careers Hub is hosted by MFT’s Widening Participation team and aims to improve the support and information available to people looking for careers across health and social care.

The University of Manchester has some useful advice pages on pursuing careers in healthcare or medicine.

Medical Schools Council website

The Medical Schools Council is a good place to start if you are considering applying for Medicine. The website includes guidance around entry requirements, work experience and links to many useful resources (including virtual work experience opportunities).

https://www.medschools.ac.uk/studying-medicine/making-an-application/work-experience

The Medic Portal website

Question bank to help prepare for interviews: https://www.themedicportal.com/application-guide/medical-school-interview/medicine-interview-questions/

Quizzes to find out which medical school suits you and to test your knowledge on medical ethics: https://www.themedicportal.com/quizzes/

Brighton & Sussex Medical School Virtual Work Experience

https://bsmsoutreach.thinkific.com/courses/VWE

Virtual Work Experience – Recognised by Medical Schools Council (observing General Practice)

https://www.rcgp.org.uk/training-exams/discover-general-practice/observe-gp.aspx