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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 the Target Medicine Mentor Scheme 2025 are now open
Target Medicine Mentor Scheme (TMMS) is a year-long programme for Year 12 students from underrepresented backgrounds with the potential and desire to go to medical school. Students must be from in and around Greater London and able to commute to UCL's main campus for in person mentor sessions.
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.
Apply for the Target Medicine Mentor Scheme
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, 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
The Target Medicine Mentor Scheme will run from January to December 2025. The scheme is made up of compulsory Mentor Sessions and additional optional events. All Mentor Sessions are mandatory to attend, and will be in person at UCL Bloomsbury campus. Participants are encouraged to attend the additional events throughout the year that are designed to help students apply to medical school. We recommend mentees attend a minimum of two additional events.
- 2025 Mentor Scheme Dates
Mentor Sessions (compulsory)
Date
Mentor Session 1: Introductory Evening
for mentees and parents/carersWednesday 29th January, 5.30-7.30pm
Mentor Session 2
Wednesday 5th February, 5:30-7.30pm
Mentor Session 3
Wednesday 5th March, 5:30-7.30pm
Mentor Session 4
Wednesday 2nd April, 5:30-7.30pm
Mentor Session 5
Wednesday 24th September, 5:30-7.30pm
Mentor Session 6
Wednesday 5th November, 5:30-7.30pm
Mentor Session 7
Wednesday 3rd December, 5:30-7.30pm
Events (Optional)
Date
Meet the Doctor
Wednesday 30th April, 5.30-8:00pm UCAT Revision
Wednesday 11th June, 5.30-7:00pm
UCAT Mock Exam
Wednesday 18th June, 5.30-7:00pm Mentee Drop-In Day
Wednesday 20th August, 10:00am-1:00pm
Mock Interviews
Wednesday 12th November, 3.30-6pm and/or 5.30-8pm
Mock Interviews
Wednesday 19th November, 3.30-6pm and/or 5.30-8pm
Apply for the Target Medicine Mentor Scheme
The deadline for applications is 9am on Monday 9 December 2024.
If you have any questions, please contact targetmedicine@ucl.ac.uk. For other opportunities, have a look at UCL's Access and Widening Participation Team or for medicine specific events, check out the Medical School's Council website.
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