Conference help for potential medics

TWO aspiring doctors prepared for their future roles with the help of stethoscopes and smelly feet.

Huddersfield New College students Izzie McGrath and William Yeung are both part of the Futures Programme.

As future medics they are receiving bespoke support as they work towards their ambition of applying to train as doctors.

The Futures Programme supports HNC students looking at a range of future career paths ranging from engineering and journalism to midwifery and law.

Following an application process, Izzie and William were supported to attend the two day Medlink Conference where they enjoyed lectures and undertook practice interviews.

They were taught some practical medical skills to help them prepare for the highly competitive application process.

Upon their return the pair led a special session with fellow aspiring medics at the college to share their experiences.

Izzie said: “It was an amazing conference and very surprising! I now feel better prepared for the application process.

“For example, we learnt that some universities have unique interview tasks such as being required to deal with a man needing treatment for smelly feet and role plays with bereaved relatives.

“We were also taught how to listen to the heart and lungs.”

William added that participating in a typical interview has prepared him well for future interviews and, thanks to attending the conference, he now understands how he can secure the best chance of success.

Gabriel Mellor, assistant principal and the Futures Programme lead said: “Our Futures Programme is about giving our students the very best chance of success.’’