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WORK SHADOWING STUDENTS
The following is a precis of
the BMA guidelines regarding 'Work Shadowing Students':
Some kind of criteria is required
for selection of observers. Numbers have to be limited because
of the sensitivity of the clinical environment
Recommended Criteria:
- Evidence of efforts to find out about a career in medicine
from other sources
- Predicted ability to pursue the course - This could be
based on medical school entry requirements
- Ensure all interested students have an equal chance to
take part in work observation, thus avoiding students being
disadvantaged before the selection process begins.
Only observers who have already completed
GCSE's or standard grades should be allowed in to clinical
areas for work observation. The ideal time for school students
to do work observation is in the summer of the first year
of sixth form. This is after they have chosen appropriate
A Levels or Higher Education for Medical School entry.
There are also other considerations that
must be made when taking on student observers:
- Patient confidentiality
- Duty of care to both patient and student
For full policy and criteria details, please click below.
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We normally take students in Easter breaks and summer
time, due to the fact that we have a large number of medical
students throughout the year and these are the quietest times.
You can download the application form using the link below.(Links
not up yet)
Please ensure that you have read the full policy of work shadowing
before you decide to apply.
Please include your CV and covering letter when you apply.
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For more information, please contact:
Vaishali Joshi (vaishali.joshi@whippsx.nhs.uk)
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