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2026 Free workshops for Medical School applicants

RoadtoMed is hosting a range of workshops for pupils and parents/carers of pupils interesting in applying for Medical School. Full details can be found below: 

· For Students

o RoadtoMed 2026 Free workshops series

o Sign up link here: https://forms.gle/6SenQ3vqFvo4c5Db8

o First workshop on the 19th March 7-8PM (‘An applicant’s guide to getting into Medical School’)

o For the full list of workshops in 2026 see the attached calendar or alternatively view it on our website here

· For Parents

o Parent Free Workshop (‘Medical School applications- The Guide for Parents)

o Sign up link here: https://forms.gle/JxoSD1uaeRmDpgoY9  

o Session on the 20th March at 7-8PM

 

Workshops FAQ

What do the Free Workshops cover?

Please see the attached 2026 free workshop calendar detailing all of the workshops in the series. Alternatively you can view the calendar on our website here. The 2026 series will cover sessions ranging from UCAT teaching, Personal Statement guidance, Interview practice, UCAS strategy, experience building through Medical School lectures, Medical ethics debates and much more. 

When do they start?

The first session of the 2026 Free workshop series is on Thursday 19th March, 7-8PM on the topic of ‘An applicant's guide to getting into Medical School’. Sessions will occur fortnightly on Thursdays from 7-8PM and continue from March till November. 

Who are they for?

Primarily for students in Year 12/ 5th Year. Other students are welcome to join if they are keen. 

How does it work? 

The sign up link here needs to be filled out by a student to then be added to our Free Workshop student list, we send out Zoom Meeting links prior to each session. At the end of the session, students who have attended the session are sent a certificate and the workshop recording for further review. All sessions are delivered by current NHS doctors or UK medical students. 

Can I see reviews?

Absolutely, please just email us back and we will send you our reviews pack and we can cross reference our database to see if we have helped students from your school before. 

How do I let my students know?

We have attached a flyer with a QR code for the sign up link as well as the 2026 free workshop calendar both of which can be shared to students.

Who are RoadtoMed?

We are a growing and passionate community of educators and medical professionals. Our team is made of NHS doctors and current UK medical schools covering schools including UCL in London and University of Glasgow in Scotland. Our mission is to bridge the gap of access to high quality information and support for getting into medical school which is a life changing event. Despite the pressures on the NHS, fundamentally, being a Doctor is a privilege and immensely rewarding career. You can find our website here for more details. 

How else can my school get involved? 

To work more closely with the team at RoadtoMed to boost your school’s Medical School admissions or to enrich your students’ experience, get in touch with us by this email. If you would like to schedule a call let us know. 

We offer bespoke tuition for schools and more. We are always happy to attend Careers fairs and deliver free talks regarding being a doctor in the NHS/ medical school admissions. 

Parent and Teacher workshops

We will be hosting a parents free workshop to introduce them to key stages in the medical school application journey, strategies for success and ways they can support their kids with the process. The sign up link can be found here