A mentor who knows your child
A doctor or medical student meets your child every month, checks in on school and wellbeing, then works on what matters next.
For parents
Building confident, capable future doctors
Medical school applications are complicated, especially from an international school. We give your child a mentor who has been through it, and a clear plan from Year 9 to their offer.
How Medefine supports your child
Teaching beyond the syllabus
Monthly live sessions with doctors on medicine, ethics and healthcare, and for older students UCAT and interviews.
Experience to reflect on
Clinical and research internships, with help from their mentor to make sense of what they saw.
A project of their own
Every student leads at least one health project, which builds independence and gives them something real to talk about.
Why parents choose Medefine
Strong grades are not enough for medicine. Medical schools also want to see that a student understands what the job involves and can talk about it with confidence.
Our mentors are doctors and medical students who went through UCAT, personal statements and interviews themselves, many of them from international schools. They help your child build those qualities over time, in a way that feels like their own.
"Before my Oxford interviews, the tutors could see I needed reassurance more than another mock. They reminded me I'd put in the work."Lottie Holt, Medefine Academy alum
Real experience, explained honestly
Medical schools want applicants who understand the realities of healthcare. Here is what your child can take part in.
- Clinical internshipTen weeks online with NHS doctors: patient cases, history taking with actors and clinical decision making.
- Research internshipTen weeks with UCL researchers, ending in a research poster of their own.
- Work experienceIn-person placements depend on what is available locally. We help students find opportunities and prepare for them.
- ConferencesFree Aspiring Medics conferences in Hong Kong, Singapore and the UAE.
What a medical school application involves
- Excellent Grades
- Clinical Experience
- Interview Skills
- Personal Statement
Each part takes time to get right. The Academy covers all of them, so your child isn't trying to piece it together alone.
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100%
Of Academy students secured a medical school offer
20%
Of Academy students attend free
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Questions parents ask us
What exactly is included?
A monthly live session with doctors, a monthly 1:1 with a personal mentor, places on our internships, support with a personal project, and our resources. Older students also get UCAT, personal statement and interview preparation.
Who will mentor my child?
A doctor or medical student, often someone who went to an international school themselves. We match mentors to students and keep them together where we can.
How often do they meet?
Once a month for the 1:1, plus a monthly group session. Extra interview practice is arranged in the run-up to interviews.
How does it fit around school?
Around 6 to 8 hours a month, online, with sessions recorded. We plan around exams and school holidays.
What if my child isn't sure about medicine?
That's fine. Many students join to find out. If they choose another path in healthcare or science, the skills and experience still count.
How will we know how they are getting on?
Mentors record every meeting, and you can contact the team at any time. If something comes up, we get in touch with you.
What is online and what is in person?
The Academy runs online. Conferences and some events take place in person in Hong Kong, Singapore, the UAE and the UK.
Are hospital placements guaranteed?
No, and we would be wary of anyone who promises that. Our online clinical and research internships are included, and we help students find in-person experience locally.
Do you offer scholarships?
Yes. Around 20% of our Academy students attend free of charge. Mention it on your introductory call.
How do we apply?
Fill in the short online application and book a call with one of our doctors. We will talk through your child's goals and recommend the right pathway.