Medicine Summer School

Welcome to the Medicine Summer Schoolβ€”an exciting opportunity for students dreaming of a medical career! Picture yourself immersed in the picturesque English countryside, learning the ropes in a lively NHS University GP training practice.

You'll be alongside medical students from three top UK medical schools, junior doctors in their foundation year, and doctors specialising in General Practice. Get ready for an immersive experience where you'll learn to take a clinical history and examination, dive into medical investigations, and even try your hand at surgical proceduresβ€”all in a real, bustling NHS practice. It's like a sneak peek into the first year of medical school!

But that's not allβ€”our program goes beyond the clinical side. You'll receive expert guidance on navigating the medical school admissions process, covering everything from crafting your UCAS personal statements to smart strategies for picking the right medical schools. We'll even polish up your interview skills to make sure you shine.

Join us for a summer of learning and growth as you take your first steps toward a rewarding medical career!

⚠️ Due to clinical commitments, there are no public work experience placements for Hazelvalley surgery in 2025. Work experience placements are limited to widening participation students in our GP practice area.

Why should you choose Dr Abdul Mannan to be your educational supervisor for your Medicine Work Experience?

  • Fully qualified, experienced general practitioner at our university undergraduate teaching practice Hazelvalley Surgery πŸ†

  • We've successfully trained 5000+ students worldwide, including 200+ medical students, 20+ foundation doctors, and 15+ GP specialist trainees. πŸ₯‡

  • Our effective teaching spans top UK state and independent schools and three medical schools, yielding a remarkable 98% success rate in securing at least one offer after our Medical School Interview Course.

  • We have been helping students get into medical school since 2001 ⏱

  • Our team are members of the BMA, RCGP, Health Education England, clinical leaders in the NHS trained at Masters level in Medical Education πŸ“œ

Medicine Summer School in the English Countryside

Get ready for an excellent experience at Hazelvalley Surgery in Rossendale, Lancashire! 🌟 This isn't just any NHS surgeryβ€”it's our very own, and you'll be right at the heart of it.

Meet your fantastic educational supervisors, Dr Abdul Mannan and Dr Imran Khan, who will be there to guide you every step of the way.

Hazelvalley Surgery is a bustling NHS hub hosting students from the University of Manchester, University of Central Lancashire, and Lancaster Medical Schools across Years 1-5. And guess what? We've got the platinum-level awards to prove our top-notch medical training standards.

Here's your chance to join us for a 5-day or 7-day placement in July 2024. The dates are set: 5-day placements from July 22nd to 26th and a full 7-day placement from July 22nd to 28th, 2024. It will be an unforgettable experience, and we can't wait to have you on placement with us!

We supervise foundation year (FY) and GP specialist trainee doctors (GPST), and you'll have the chance to connect with some incredible doctors during your time with us.

Your training is in excellent handsβ€”our team of highly experienced and fully qualified medical educators ensures world-standard education.

Our programs are crafted based on the first-year medical school curriculum and infused with our wealth of experience in medical school admissions.

But here's the exciting partβ€”it's hands-on all the way! You'll be shadowing real NHS clinics with doctors and even getting the chance to interact with patients under supervision.

For those joining our seven-day placements, we're adding a special touchβ€”a private dinner featuring delicious local English food and training in clinical resilience, leadership, teamwork, communication skills, and exclusive networking opportunities.

Medicine Summer School

Why should you attend our Medicine Summer School?

  • Medical schools want you to know what it is like working as a doctor in the NHS, including what it is like working under current NHS pressures πŸ“š

  • Medical schools want you to be aware of and have some of the skills and qualities of a doctor and the ability to study through a 5-year degree. You can develop some of these on our programme πŸ†

  • You will not just have shadowed medical care being delivered but also reflect and talk about your experience. We teach these skills over the course πŸ“š

All placements are taught and supervised in person by Dr Abdul Mannan. Dr Mannan leads the COVID-19 response in East Lancashire, and here is talking to ITV about remote consultations during the pandemic πŸ“Ί

  • Patients and cases will be chosen from our own NHS practice to offer you training at the same standard as we teach our medical students 😷

  • You will develop your communication skills, confidence and a reflective approach to real medical cases, including breaking bad news and conflicts. This will help you with your interviews and studies at medical school 😑

  • The programme is designed around the General Medical Council Standards and outcomes of medical training, so you know your teaching is relevant and valuable for your future medical career βœ…

In-person placements are in the practice with a lunch and all refreshments included. We want our students to gain new skills but also enjoy the post.

7-day placements include the weekend, which includes

  • Formal lunch and dinner at a top local English restaurant with local organic ingredients

  • Formal networking with top local doctors

  • Formal training in clinical resilience, clinical communication skills, teamwork, leadership and opportunities for parents to have individual sessions with Dr Mannan

What will I learn from the Medicine Summer School?

  • You will learn to take a patient history, conduct a clinical examination, and practice on actual patients. Teaching mirrors Years 1 and 2 at medical school πŸͺ© You will not just be shadowing - you will see the patient.

  • Patients will have pathology covering cardiology, respiratory, oncology and other clinical specialities 🫁❀️

  • Teaching is in small groups, allowing individual attention for every student. This is not a conference πŸ‘

  • Learn how to do diagnostic tests, such as blood pressure monitoring, pulse oximetry, temperature measurement and otoscopy πŸ’‰

  • Learn how to resuscitate a patient who has collapsed and stopped breathing and how to revive a heart that is not working using an automated external defibrillator ⚑️

Learn basic life support (BLS) and defibrillation skills complete with a certificate of completion of training ❀️⚑️

  • Learn surgical skills such as suturing of a wound and phlebotomy and practice on simulated medical mannequins just like with real surgeons πŸ”¬

  • Learn about the history of the NHS, medical law and ethics and the GMC's good medical practice guidance πŸ“š

  • Develop your team working and communication skills with medical exercises involving real-life simulated events πŸš‘ Develop your confidence in making your case in front of an audience.

  • Learn about current NHS hot topics and apply your knowledge to patient care πŸ”₯

  • All placements are hands-on, and we expect students to engage with doctors and other students like a medical team. There are no monotonous, boring lectures ⚠️

Hands-on practical tasks and learning in small groups. This photo was taken during placements when there were COVID-19 restrictions in place.

Why should you book your Medicine Summer School with us?

  • You will experience telephone consultations, management of chronic diseases such as asthma and diabetes, admitting and referring patients to the hospital, and mother and baby checks (with patient consent).

  • Awareness and shadowing with the wider general practice team, including trainee doctors, physical associates, nurse practitioners and the management team.

  • Gain expert feedback on your performance and learn how to identify and resolve your problematic areas. You will be challenged on the placement.

  • Get involved in a clinical practice project and develop your presentation, confidence and communication skills.

  • Students can ask for help if they are stuck and don’t understand concepts or questions. Our training programmes are designed to be challenging but also delivered in a friendly and open environment 🀝

Students are taught in small groups to ensure personal care and attention. See what it is like working as a doctor and gaining skills you can use in your medical school application. (COVID-19 protocols in place in this photo)

  • You will have a formal induction to the programme as we would with our medical students.

  • A formal structured timetable for each student to practice

  • All course materials, equipment, and resources, including PPE and secure clinical waste disposal, are included.

  • Pastoral care during the placement with the doctors in the practice

  • Certificate of attendance and a professional reference if required.

  • We provide lunch and refreshments on-site during the placement. We do not include accommodation, but several hotels and B&Bs are nearby at reasonable prices.

  • We are open and transparent πŸ”Ž We have uploaded photos of our previous placements, and you can quickly look up our surgery online. You can book with confidence.

Still trying to decide what to book or need advice? Please speak to Dr Khan or Dr Mannan in total confidence on 01706 491146 or send us an email at support@bluepeanut.co.uk

Summer Work Experience Timetable 2024

Meet your educational supervisors on Medicine Work Experience

Dr Abdul Mannan MBChB, DFSRH, PG Cert, MRCGP

🩺 Dr Mannan qualified in Medicine in 2000 from the University of Manchester Medical School. After a brief stint as a junior surgeon, Dr Mannan decided he wanted to be a GP.

πŸŽ“ He is trained at Masters level in Medical Education and helps supervise medical students from local medical schools. He is also a GP trainer and educational supervisor for foundation doctors and GP specialist trainees.

Dr Mannan, as well as running a successful NHS university GP training practice for many years, is also the Medical Director of the local Primary Care Network (PCN).

Dr Mannan is an excellent public speaker and a talented tutor, having helped thousands of students into medical school and hundreds of junior doctors realise their dreams. He records many video tutorials and teaches in person in our courses.

Dr Mannan designs the UCAT courses and the highly successful NHS work experience placements. He also helps the local NHS Deanery with postgraduate training assessments for the MRCGP exam.

In his spare time, Dr Mannan maintains his fitness by mountain biking πŸš΄β€β™€οΈ.

Dr Imran Khan MBChB, LLM, DFSRH, FRCGP

🩺 Dr Khan qualified with Dr Mannan in Medicine in 2000 at the University of Manchester. Dr Khan initially wanted to be a physician and spent considerable time in cardiology, coronary care and oncology in Northamptonshire, Cheshire and Merseyside hospitals. He then decided to become a GP.

πŸŽ“ He is trained at Masters level in Medication Education and has a Masters degree in Medical Law and Ethics from the University of Edinburgh. He has also qualified as a GP expert witness at the University of Cardiff but tends to spend most of his time in the NHS.

Dr Khan is a GP with Dr Mannan in Hazelvalley Family Practice in Rossendale, Lancashire. He is the safeguarding and clinical lead there, supervising medical students and physician associates. He has held several leadership roles in the NHS over the years, including providing a Lead GP role in GP out of hours to over 200 doctors.

He has previously worked as a clinical lead in the local Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and has been a district representative for the Royal College of General Practitioners.

Dr Khan designs highly successful medical school interview courses and training for situational judgment.

Dr Khan has a keen interest in IT and looks after the Blue Peanut website and social media, as well as looking at all the magic that makes all our online courses highly effective.