OXFORD SUMMER COURSE 2023
Explore Medicine
COURSE OVERVIEW
During this course, you’ll gain a well-rounded view of various areas within medicine that will help you
further decide which area you would like to focus on. This course provides the perfect opportunity to get hands-on experience so prepare to be challenged and inspired!
Students will learn the theory behind modern medicine, including anatomy, physiology and human
disease. They will learn clinical skills such as dissection, how to read an X-ray diagram, interpret a
electrocardiogram, and perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Students will also have a chance to
meet patients and participate in clinical scenarios.
COURSE KEY POINTS
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Safe and welcoming campus to ensure integration and full immersion
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Tailored specialist guidance for all higher education institution applications in the UK
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Full extra-curricular programme of social activities and trips
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Receive a certificate of completion at the course graduation ceremony
COURSE MODULES
WEEK 1
Human physiology
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Dive into how the human body works as we cover the major organ systems in our body.
Clinical skills
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Learn how to administer various types of injections. Learn how to perform stitching through hands-on practice.
Experience cardiology
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Find out the science behind the heartbeat. Learn how to interpret an electrocardiogram and use a stethoscope.
Medical ethics
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Learn the principles of medical ethics and ethical frameworks. Engage in discussion and debate around modern medical ethics such as euthanasia, embryo research, genetic therapy and cloning, allocation of limited medical resources.
Emergency Medicine
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Understand the principles of first-aid in an interactive manner. Learn how to perform CPR through hands-on practice and learn how to read a chest X-ray.
Meet a patient
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Participate in clinical scenarios by meeting patients. Listen to the patients on their medical history and symptoms. Perform physical examinations and produce a diagnosis.
Future of medicine
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Learn how technology will shape the future of medicine.
How to be a doctor?
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Learn the steps to become a doctor and different specialties of medicine. Meet a young medical professional from a top university, and learn from their success.
WEEK 2
