Mentees
Sign up now to join our mentoring initiative focusing on providing aspiring medics across the UK with the help and advice they need to get into medical school.
The In2MedSchool Mentorship programme was created to provide 1-to-1 support to young people wishing to pursue a career in medicine. The Mentorship programme is your chance to be paired with a dedicated Mentor who is a local medical student or doctor and who knows exactly what you are going through.
Our Mentorship programme is completely free. We've designed it to be led by you and the things you need the most support with. Your Mentor will give you the tools, support and confidence to navigate the challenging process of applying to medical school. From choosing a medical school, to sitting exams like the UCAT to crafting a personal statement and preparing for your interviews, your Mentor alongside our dedicated Academia/Resources and Events teams are here every step of the way!
Joining the In2MedSchool Mentorship programme is easy!
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Apply Online: Submit your application via the 'Become a Mentee Now' link above. If you are not eligible (see criteria below), submitting the form will still allow you to join our newsletter.
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Parent/Guardian Permission Slip form (by invitation): If you are eligible to become a Mentee, within 3 weeks (during term time), your local Regional Head will invite you to complete a second form which you must complete alongside your parent/guardian to ensure you have permission to join our Mentorship programme.
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Matching: After you've submitted the Parent/Guardian Permission Slip form, your local Regional Head will work to find you a local volunteer medical student or doctor who will be your dedicated Mentor. This process may take up to 3 weeks (during term time).
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First Meeting: After your Regional Head sends you the details of your Mentor, you will both be required to complete our online Mentorship Induction package before scheduling your first one-to-one virtual meeting (e.g. Zoom, Teams) which must be recorded by your Mentor.
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Regular Meetings: At a minimum, we require you and your Mentor to meet at least once every half-term (i.e. during school holidays). You are welcome to check in or meet with your Mentor more regularly whenever you need extra support!
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Stay Connected: Continue meeting with your Mentor until you enter higher education or even if you decide medicine is not for you. After all, it's good to develop such relationships and you have probably learnt lots from each other!
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To become a mentee on our programme, you must meet all the following criteria:
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Be a current Year 12 (England/Wales), S5 (Scotland) or Year 13 (Northern Ireland) student.
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If you are in a later year of your education, you can only apply if you are taking a gap year before applying to medical school.
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If you are not in school/college, you cannot join the mentorship programme.
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Studying at a public/state school (not fee-paying, private or independent school*)
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Considering an application to Medicine
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Meet at least one of the following Widening Participation criteria:
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Neither parent has attended university
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Recipient of free school meals
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Have been in care
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Are a young carer
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Estranged from both parents or guardians
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Have a disability
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Are a forced migrant
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Are Black African or Black Caribbean
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Attended a non-selective state school for GCSE/A-level or SQA Highers/Advanced Higher
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Do not have a parent in a skilled profession
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Live in a neighbourhood with low progression to higher education (Please check POLAR/Acorn data
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Speak English as a second language
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Have a Gipsy, Roma or Traveller background
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*Although we do not accept students from fee-paying, private or independent schools, these students can still sign up to our events and newsletter (via the 'Become a Mentee' form linked above).
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Being part of the In2MedSchool Mentorship programme is a unique opportunity which comes with a few simple responsibilities, designed to help you make the most of it:
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Stay Engaged: Attend virtual meetings with your Mentor at least once per half-term (i.e. during school holidays).
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Be Professional: Respond to emails from your Mentor promptly and politely. Use only your school email address (unless previously agreed with your local Regional Head).
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Communicate: If you cannot make a scheduled meeting with your Mentor, let them know at least 24h in advance. Remember all our Mentors are volunteer medical students and doctors who are giving away their time to support you.
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Joining the In2MedSchool Mentorship programme gives you a great head start in the highly competitive process of applying to medical school. Here is what you can expect from the programme:
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Personalised 1-to-1 Support: Your dedicated Mentor will be there to guide you, offer reassurance and keep you motivated throughout the medical school application process.
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Learn From Real-Life Experiences: Your Mentor is either a local medical student or doctor, so meeting them will give you the opportunity to hear first-hand about what life in medical school is like and gain insight into working in the healthcare field.
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Aptitude Exam Preparation: Alongside our dedicated Academia/Resources and Events teams, your Mentor will provide study tips, practice resources and guidance to help you prepare for your UCAT/BMAT exam.
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Application Guidance: We recognise it is hard to choose a medical school, write a personal statement, preparing for interviews and the various other elements of this application process! Your Mentor will be in an excellent position to help you craft strong applications and help prepare for interviews.
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Explore Pathways: Our Mentors have come into medicine through a variety of different pathways, many of them being from Widening Participation backgrounds themselves. Whether you are absolutely set on medicine or still considering alternative pathways, your Mentor will help you explore your options and make the best decisions for your future.
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At In2MedSchool, we take the safety of our Mentees seriously.
All of our Mentors must agree to our Code of Conduct, complete an in-house Children Safeguarding module and provide evidence of an enhanced criminal record check, which must include the children's barred list. We are a registered body with the Disclosure and Barring Service, Volunteer Scotland and AccessNI which means we can conduct our own criminal record checks for Mentors who do not have access to this evidence.
All Mentorship meetings must be conducted virtually (e.g. Zoom, Teams), recorded and uploaded to our systems by the Mentors.
Both Mentees and Mentors receive clear guidance on how to communicate safely and appropriately via school/professional email addresses only. Social media information and mobile numbers must never be exchanged.
We aim to provide a structured, enriching experience for young people, ensuring they have the knowledge and confidence to succeed. If you are a parent, guardian or teacher and would like to know more about our safeguarding policies or our our programmes work, please do not hesitate to reach out!
Mentee Testimonials
Devine
"My mentor has been extremely helpful and has sent me multiple things for my to look at and apply for. She really listens to me and gives me the best advice."
- Devine, Mentee, Year 12 Student
Zahra
"I really like my mentor, she's been really helpful and she is really helping me on my way and journey to medicine. she plans what we are doing for the next meeting and this is helpful because I see the progress we are making. We started off with looking for work experience and writing up a draft for work experience."
- Zahra, Mentee, Year 12 Student
Bilial
"The mentoring programme involved interview practice which provided me with invaluable skills for the future which I will always appreciate. The webinars on the application process were also helpful as it allowed me to strategise my places effectively. Both aspects of In2MedSchool are fantastic and I would recommend it to anyone."
- Billal, Ex-Mentee, Year 1 Medicine, (Bart & The London)
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