MEDICINE & DENTISTRY
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Medicine includes GP placements and simulation days. Distances are measured in a straight line from the centre of your postcode. Dates and availability vary by location.
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Dates - Next Run TBC
In-Person Medical Work Experience – A 5-day placement in a supervised medical practice, offering hands-on clinical observation, reflective coaching, and application support to strengthen your university application.
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GP Work Experience
Discover everyday medicine by shadowing clinicians in a GP practice. Observe consultations, see how doctors communicate with patients and make clinical decisions, and reflect on the skills and responsibilities involved in a medical career.
Online Medical Work Experience
Explore a career in medicine from wherever you are. Gain insight into clinical practice, develop your understanding of patient care and reflect on what being a doctor involves—all through our online work experience programme.
Date - next run TBC
A one-day, hands-on event for A-Level students aspiring to study medicine — delivered in partnership with Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust - Simulation & Human Factors Centre.
This simulation day will be preceded by an online teaching workshop to maximise hands-on exposure on the day!
Contact us at work.experience@synapseuk.org for WP enquiries (25% off if eligible)
Medical Simulation Days
Experience medicine in action at Wythenshawe Hospital. Take part in realistic clinical scenarios, practise basic clinical skills and work as a team in a supportive simulation setting, building confidence and insight into life in healthcare.
Dates: next run TBC
In-Person Dental Work Experience – 5 half days on placement in a supervised dental practice, offering hands-on clinical observation, reflective coaching, and application support to strengthen your university application.
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Discover dentistry
in practice.
Explore a career in dentistry by shadowing a dental team in practice. Observe consultations and treatments, see how dentists communicate with patients, and reflect on the clinical skills, teamwork and professionalism involved in delivering dental care.