Skip to content
Medical students scrubbing up

MediCafé

Interested in finding out more about studying Medicine? Come along to our live MediCafé webinars to find out about all things medical school.

Home » Medicine » Open Days and events » MediCafé

Welcome to MediCafé

MediCafé is a series of live webinars for prospective medical students.

Our sessions cover essential topics like applying to Medicine, making the most of work experience, and preparing for your UCAT admissions test.

Whether you're just exploring the idea of becoming a doctor or fully committed to that path, MediCafé welcomes all students interested in pursuing a career in medicine.

students outside HRI

Webinar

Focus on Medicine with a Gateway Year programmes

  • Tuesday 24 March 2026
  • 17.00 - 17.45

This webinar will explore what Medicine with a Gateway Year programmes are, which applicants are eligible to apply to these programmes, and the benefits of undertaking a six year Medicine programme.

  • Bookable soon
College students taking part in an anatomy session

Bookable soon

Top Tips for Preparing for UCAT

  • Tuesday 19 May 2026
  • 17.00 - 17.45

The University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) is used to help select applicants to their medical and dental degree programmes.

This webinar will give you an overview of key information relating to the UCAT, as well as hints and tips from Medicine students to help you prepare effectively.

Choosing a Medical School

  • Tuesday 2 June 2026
  • 17.00 - 17.45

It is important to be strategic when applying to medical school, to help you choose the right programme for you, and to maximise your chances of getting an interview.

This webinar will help you to think about what matters to you when making your choices on your UCAS application.

Preparing for a Medicine Interview

  • Tuesday 7 July 2026
  • 17.00 - 17.45

Helpful guidance on how to start preparing for a Medicine interview; areas to research, resources you can use, and how to practise structuring an interview response.

Being a Medical Student

  • Tuesday 14 July 2026
  • 17.00 - 17.45

Hear from current Medicine students about what it is really like to study Medicine; how to develop a healthy work/life balance, and how to get the most out of your studies.

College students take part in a clinical skills session