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The Target Medicine Mentor Scheme is a year-long programme for Year 12 students with the aspiration and potential to study medicine. Applications for this programme are now closed.
Applications are now closed
Target Medicine Mentoring Scheme (TMMS) is a year-long programme for Year 12 students from underrepresented backgrounds with the potential and desire to go to medical school.
The mentoring scheme takes place over an entire calendar year, starting from January when students are in Year 12, through to December, when students are in Year 13 and ready to apply to medical school. Students will take part in six classroom-based mentoring sessions on campus, e-mentoring, and have the opportunity to attend additional events.
About the Mentoring Scheme
Successful applicants will be paired with a current UCL Medical Student who will act as their mentor for an entire calendar year. The programme is made up of six 'face to face' group mentoring sessions that will take place in person (unless covid restrictions require us to go online), regular contact with your mentor using the Brightside online e-mentoring platform, and a series of additional information, advice and guidance events.
Face to face mentor sessions
Each classroom based session has a tailored lesson plan to provide you with practical support and information to help you become a competitive candidate for medical school. Mentoring sessions include information and support on:
- Preparing to apply to medical school
- Choosing the right medical school for you
- How to obtain work experience
- Personal statements
- Admissions interviews
E-mentoring
Mentors and mentees will be expected to communicate regularly using the Brightside online mentoring platform. We expect all mentors and mentees to message at least once a fortnight.
Events
Participants are encouraged to attend additional events throughout the year that are designed to help students apply to medical school. Mentees will be expected to attend at least two events
2022 Mentor Scheme Dates
Mentor Sessions (cumpolsory) | Date |
|---|---|
Mentor Session 1: Introductory Evening | Wednesday 12th January, 5.30-7.30pm (ONLINE) |
Mentor Session 2 | Wednesday 26th January, 5:30-7.30pm |
Mentor Session 3 | Wednesday 9th February, 5:30-7.30pm |
Mentor Session 4 | Wednesday 23rd March, 5:30-7.30pm |
Mentor Session 5 | Wednesday 7th September, 5:30-7.30pm |
Mentor Session 6 | Wednesday 2nd November, 5:30-7.30pm |
Mentor Session 7 | Wednesday 30th November, 5:30-7.30pm |
Events (Optional) | Date |
Meet the Doctor | Wednesday 2nd March, 5:30 - 7:30 |
All About UCAT | Wednesday 15th June, 5.30-7:00pm |
UCAT Q&A | Wednesday 22rd June, 5.30-7:00pm |
Admissions Panel Event (ONLINE) | Wednesday 13th July, 5.30-7.00pm |
All About BMAT Event & Mock Exam | Wednesday 3rd August, 10:00am-4:00pm |
Mock Interviews | Wednesday 9th November, 3.30-6pm and/or 5.30-8pm |
Mock Interviews | Wednesday 16th November, 3.30-6pm and/or 5.30-8pm |
Mentee Drop-In Day | TBC |
The above mentor scheme dates are for the 2022 Target Medicine Mentoring Scheme, running from January to December 2022. All mentor sessions will be in person, except for Mentor Session 1 which will be online.
Please note: the timing, format and location of these events may change depending on UCL and government social distancing guidelines in 2022. We will confirm the details of these events as soon as possible once the programme commences.
Applications are now closed!
For other widening participation opportunities at UCL, please visit UCL Access and Widening Participation.
If you would like more information on applying for medical school, you may find the following websites useful:
- Health careers
- Medical Schools Council - Studying medicine
- Medical Schools Council - Applying to medical school
- Medical Schools Council - medical admissions interview preparation tool
- Health careers - Information for specific groups
- BMA - Studying medicine
- Melanin Medics
- BSMS Virtual Work Experience
- RCGP Virtual Work Experience
For further information please email: targetmedicine@ucl.ac.uk
