HEADSTART is our schools programme! It is a new initiative aimed at helping AS level students , recognising the fact that many students need volunteering opportunities and guidance in helping them decide on entering medical school.

Introduction Provides AS level students the opportunity to meet and work with medical students and doctors at Student Doctors Academy/Doctors Academy events. It will be introduced in the FEIMSS 2012 and if successful will branch out nationally and into other workshops/courses.

Student Benefits

• Great exposure to all aspects of medicine (management, education and practical skills)
• Opportunity to receive mentorship and guidance from motivated medical students and doctors running the course

• Excellent AS grades
• Appropriate work experience in medicine
• Personal statement
• CV
• Informal interview to gauge maturity, commitment to medicine, attitude and aptitude