The Widening Participation department works closely with teachers and advisors to improve access to university for under-represented groups.

If you are a teacher or advisor in a state school or college and would like your students to get involved in our Widening Participation activities, please contact the team for more information.

A free virtual event for teachers and advisers from schools and college in England supporting their student through the medical school application process.

Conference Details

For the first time all five London medical schools have come together with the Medical Schools Council and Health Education England to deliver a free virtual conference for teachers and careers advisers who support students through the medicine application process.

The conference aims to:

• Explain the different aspects of the medicine application process including admissions tests, work experience, personal statements and interviews and how best to prepare your students
• Provide insights from admissions tutors from all five London medical schools on what they are looking for from candidates
• Give delegates the chance to speak to current medical students about their experiences
• Equip delegates with the knowledge and resources to support their students to make successful applications

Delegates will have the opportunity to submit questions to the team ahead of the event via the booking form.

• Event Date: Tuesday 29 March 2022
• Time: 09:15-13:30 (GMT)
• Platform: Zoom

Registration

There is a limited number of spaces so we encourage you to book your place early.

This event is open to teachers and advisers from state schools in England only. Places will be prioritised for teachers and advisers who meet the eligibility criteria outlined on our flyer. After registration we will contact you to confirm your place at the event.

Book your place here

The Conference Team

• Kings College London
• University College London
• Imperial College London
• Queen Mary, University of London
• St George's, University of London

Booking on to the conference will also give teacher’s access to the following additional events to explore topics further. Subject areas are TBC but are likely to cover:

• Alternatives to medicine – allied health and medical science options
• Admissions staff and medical student Q&A

For more information please email outreachformedicine@kcl.ac.uk

Our central Schools and Colleges Liaison team offer a range of opportunities for you and your students to visit King’s and are also delighted to visit schools and colleges to attend HE and careers fairs as well as deliver a variety of talks and workshops. For further information, please visit our Schools and College Liason webpages.

King’s College London is keen to support access to the teaching profession. We offer bursaries to new teachers through our Teacher Advocate Award and work in partnership with all Initial Teacher Training routes at King’s College London.

For further details, please contact outreach@kcl.ac.uk.