More Summer Work Experience

Just a quick post about getting summer work experience.
I've literally just got an e-mail saying my interview for volunteering at a hospice went well and I can start in 2 weeks time! :) One of the resident Dr's that works there actually offered to have me shadow her and the rest of the doctors because I'm nearly a graduate and a bit older than a lot of the students that apply for work experience (the students that have just finished A-Levels).
So it is definitely worth send an e-mail to any local hospices in your area to see if they take on students for work experience! I'm sure volunteering in a hospice will be challenging and upsetting at times but I will let you know how it goes! :)

Remember, don't give up on getting work experience! Even if you are unable to get work experience shadowing a GP etc, it's not the end of the world, try your hand at befriending the elderly or young adults with learning difficulties, this will show the medical schools you can communicate effectively even in challenging circumstances. Look for any dementia day care centres that run arts and crafts sessions, or memory cafe's that need helpers.
The medical school want to see you have some kind of understanding  how challenging a medical career can be, and that you have tried a wide range of volunteering roles, not that you have just observed a GP.