NHS Clinical Work Experience:
10-week virtual medical internship with NHS doctors
A 10-week virtual clinical internship in the English National Health Service for school students
10-Week NHS Virtual Clinical Work Experience:
Aspiring medics are often told that NHS clinical work experience is an essential component of their application for medical schools, we appreciate this is almost impossible for most international applicants. Many find themselves navigating a highly competitive landscape where traditional local clical work experience placements are limited, particularly in the current context of global health challenges. This scarcity often leaves international medical applicants at a disadvantage, and most struggle to find relevant experiences to bolster their applications. We have created this invaluable to bring the philosophy, medical ethics and healthcare processes of the NHS anywhere you are in the World!
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!
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 virtual NHS Work Experience
LIVE online Clinical Simulations from the NHS
You’ll participate in clinical consultations, practice medical history-taking, and make critical decisions on patient care, all done virtually under the supervision of NHS professionals.
Stand out in medical school applications
This internship offers a genuine clinical experience that will distinguish you 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.
Exclusive Access to UK Medical Teaching
This programme offers a rare opportunity to experience Problem-Based Learning (PBL), the educational method used by the majority of UK medical schools, including Oxford, Cambridge, and Imperial College London.
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.
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 NHS Work Experience will start on 9th November, online. All virtual sessions will be 2h 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
9th November 2025 - 11th January 2026: Virtual NHS clinical internship with live teaching (2 hours 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:
9th 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.
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.
Virtual 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 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
10-week NHS Clinical Work Experience:
Starts 9th 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
