Hybrid Clinical Work Experience:
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi (in-person) + 10 weeks of NHS virtual experience
A 10-week hybrid clinical internship offering international school students hands-on medical work experience in-person at the Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, followed by 10 weeks of virtual clincial experience in the English National Health Service (NHS)
Hybrid Clinical Work Experience:
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi (one day in-person) + 10 weeks of NHS virtual experience
This programme is designed for high-achieving students (aged 14+) who aspire to become future doctors. We’ve crafted an experience that goes beyond textbook learning it’s a transformative journey that not only prepares you academically but also develops you into a future health leader.
Whether you aim to study at Oxford, Cambridge, or another top medical school in the UK or abroad, this internship will give you the competitive edge you need. With limited spots, this programme is reserved for the brightest students, ensuring that you receive personalised attention and feedback from the UK’s leading medical minds.
With limited spaces available, now is the time to secure your spot and take the first step toward your future in medicine. Apply now and take your place among the best!
Hybrid Clinical Work Experience:
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi (one day in-person) + 10 weeks of NHS virtual experience
Day 1: 1st November 2025
1-day Medical Simulation at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
A full-day clinical simulation experience at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, one of the world’s most advanced hospitals. This unique programme lets you step into the doctor’s shoes for the day, practising clinical procedures, making life-like decisions, and experiencing what it feels like to save lives in a world-class setting.
Be the Doctor: Take Charge of Care
Step into the role of a physician, perform procedures such as taking bloods, interpreting ECGs, administering CPR, and making treatment decisions in high-fidelity emergency simulations.
Hands-On with Cutting-Edge Simulation
Train in Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi’s advanced simulation centre, using the same technology and clinical protocols that prepare doctors for real emergencies. Learn through action, not just theory.
Think, Speak & Act Like a Doctor
Work as part of a clinical team to take histories, communicate with simulated patients, and sharpen your diagnostic reasoning under pressure. Develop the judgment and teamwork skills that medical schools value.
9 November 2025 - 11 jANURAY 2026
10-Week Virtual Experience with the NHS
From 9 November, embark on a 10‑week clinical work experience (done virtually) embedded within the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK, designed to mirror real-world healthcare engagement in a flexible, remote format. Live teaching will comprise of 2h sessions running every week, over 10 weeks.
Essential NHS experience for UK university applications
Most UK medical schools require well-rounded NHS work experience, even virtual. This work experience program has been designed to fulfil this essential element.
Live Patient Interaction & Clinical Consultation
Participate in simulated clinical consultations that mirror real-world doctor–patient interactions. You’ll practice taking comprehensive medical histories and communicating with actor patients, guided by practising NHS clinicians. This active approach gives you firsthand experience in applying clinical communication skills.
Problem-Based Learning
Dive into small-group PBL sessions modelled exactly on the UK medical school curriculum style. In these sessions, you'll dissect realistic patient cases, prioritise investigations, and develop management plans in collaboration with peers, all under the facilitation of UK-based NHS doctors.
Guided by NHS Doctors & Academics
Learn directly from practising NHS surgeons, consultants, primary care physicians and UK medical academics. Their expert guidance ensures you’re not just learning facts, but also the clinical reasoning and ethical considerations critical to real NHS practice.
Presentation & Public Speaking in a Medical Setting
Enhance your placement by presenting your group’s patient case—diagnosis, investigations, management—to a panel of clinicians and medical students. This helps build confidence in public speaking, clinical reasoning, articulation, and professional presentation.
Why join the hybrid Clinical Work Experience
at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi (in person) and in the NHS (virtual)
The best of both worlds
Gain hands-on clinical practice during the one-day clinical simulation event at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi (in person), plus 10 week of virtual work experience within the English National Health Service (NHS).
Stand out in medical school applications
NHS work experience is an essential requirement, and international exposure at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi sets you apart.
Learn by doing
Step into the doctor's shoes in Cleveland Clinic’s simulation centre: take bloods, interpret ECGs, administer CPR, and manage emergency scenarios.
Build Your Network of NHS and Cleveland Clinic Professionals
You’ll be interacting with doctors and academics who are leaders in the medical field. This exclusive mentorship and network-building will give you an edge in your medical school applications and interviews.
Enhance Your Medical University Application
This internship doesn’t just add another line to your CV; it provides you with a genuine clinical experience that will set you apart from other applicants. You’ll be able to reflect on your hands-on learning in interviews and personal statements, showcasing your preparedness for medical school.
Certificates of Excellence are provided
Upon successful completion, you will be awarded a Certificate of Excellence signed by NHS doctors, highlighting your achievements. This powerful addition to your personal statement and CV will be a key differentiator in your future academic and professional endeavours.
*Please note: The Cleveland Clinic medical simulation day will take place in person on 1st November 2025, followed by 10 weeks of virtual NHS clinical work experience. All virtual sessions will be 1h long and will be running on Sundays, over 10 weeks. The sessions will be live via ZOOM and recordings will be provided if you miss any of the live sessions.
Your first patient
Here's an example
Patient: Mrs. Smith
You are a medical student working in the emergency department. Mrs Smith, a 79-year-old lady, has
come in due to chest pain.
Over the last 4 days, she has had worsening central chest pain and persistent burning pain in her stomach. She has had the pain several times before, but this time her antacid tablets haven’t helped at all. She has also noticed soft black stools and has occasionally vomited with red-coloured contents. The pain continued this morning, and Mrs Smith felt sick enough to vomit again - this time, it was bright red. She became very worried and called the ambulance.
Now, her life is in your hands!
For school students applying to study MEDICINE in the UK or internationally!
Who is this Clinical Internship for?
This internship is ideal for ambitious students in Years 9 to 13 who want to gain real insight into clinical medicine while developing essential skills like teamwork, leadership, and communication, key attributes sought by top medical schools.
Whether you're still deciding between medicine, dentistry, or other health sciences, or you're fully committed to pursuing medicine and aiming for elite universities this programme will help you explore your passion, sharpen your skills, and strengthen your application.
*Limited seats. Sign up now!
Delivered by physicians, surgeons and primary care doctors from:
Programme details
1st November 2025: In-person one-day medical simulation at the Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi (9.00am-4:30pm UAE time)
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9th November 2025 - 11th January 2026: Virtual NHS clinical internship with live teaching (1hour of live teaching every Sunday from 11am-1pm UK time, over 10 weeks)
Time Commitment: 2 hours per week for live teaching and self-directed learning (recordings provided for flexibility).
Who is this for: Students aged 14+ who are interested in applying to Medicine at top universities in the UK and beyond, or students who are exploring career opportunities.
Start Date:
1st November 2025
Certificate provided
Receive a certificate of completion which you can add to your UCAS/College application.
Provisional Timetable
Session 1: Introduction to NHS structure (primary vs secondary care). Shadowing exercise observing patient journey from admission to discharge in a NHS hospital
Session 2: Your First Patient CaseWorking in a team to dissect a real life clinical case
Session 3: Live Clinical Skills – history-taking with role-play patients/actors.Communication skills development with highly trained simulated patient actors used in UK medical schools
Session 4: Deep-Dive into Patient Analysis Evidence-based medicine & NICE/BNF guideline based management plans.
Session 5: Live Skills – Explaining diagnosis, results, treatments
Shared decision-making in the NHS and further development of communication skills.
Session 6: Medical Ethics & Teamwork
GMC 'Good Medical Practice' principles and application of the medical ethics pillars.
Session 7: Group Oral Presentations Part 1 – history & differential diagnoses.
Presentation skills workshop.
Session 8: Group Oral Presentations Part 2 – investigations & management plans.
Clinical reasoning frameworks and advanced decision making.
Session 9: Group Oral Presentations Part 3 – patient communication & MDT roles.
Reflective practice & learning logs in relation to quality improvement.
Session 10: Final Group Presentations – whole case journey + feedback panel. Closing reflections & certificates.
Preparing for medical school application and making the most of this internship.
FAQs
Do I get a certificate?
Yes, students who participate in more than 80% of sessions will get a certificate of completion of the Clinical Internship course. Students are eligible for further commendation for excellence if they volunteer to be team leaders for their group and lead the public speaking case presentation.
What if I cannot attend all the sessions? Can I watch the recording of some of the sessions?
All virtual sessions are recorded and uploaded. If students miss sessions due to other commitments, they can watch them in their own time and submit reflections to provide proof of course completion. However, the one-day event at Cleveland Clinic on 1st November will not be recorded and in-person attendance is required.
What if I cannot afford the placement?
We pride ourselves in offering widening participation and educational hardship grants; please contact us directly at info@medefine.org
I am interested in the research program, but I am worried that it might take too much time.
We don't want this internship to distract students from school work and have therefore designed it in a very flexible way where students only need to commit 2 hours per week (for 10 weeks) at their discretion.
Hybrid 10-week Clinical Work Experience
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from the best in medicine. Join an elite group of students who will gain unparalleled access to Cleveland Clinic and NHS doctors and academics, helping you stand out in your medical school applications and setting you on the path to becoming a future leader in healthcare.
With limited spaces available, now is the time to secure your spot and take the first step toward your future in medicine. Apply now and take your place among the best!
Register your place
Hybrid Clinical Work Experience:
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi (one day in-person) +
10 weeks of NHS virtual experience
Starts 1st November 2025
Spaces are limited and will be occupied on a first-come, first-served basis.
*We also offer bursaries. If you'd like to find out more how you can apply for a bursary, please email info@medefine.org
