BioGrad Education’s General Internal Medicine course provides a comprehensive, hands-on introduction to key skills and knowledge essential for internal medicine. This week-long course is designed for students interested in understanding the complexities of adult medical care, covering topics from cardiovascular and respiratory assessments to abdominal exams and cancer care. Guided by experienced clinicians, students will gain valuable insights and practical experience in a variety of core internal medicine disciplines.
This course covers an array of clinical skills in the contexts of cardiopulmonary and abdominal anatomy, physiology, disease and management. Practical skills covered on the course include clinical history taking, producing an ECG of your own heartbeat, OSCE style cardiovascular, respiratory and abdominal examinations, spirometry and peak flow analysis, abdominal ultrasound assessment, medical imagery interpretation, ultrasound guided biopsies and more. The course is led by our highly skilled and experienced doctors and clinicians, helping students to develop their understanding and explore the plethora of opportunities available within the world of medicine.
The General Internal Medicine course runs from 9:30am – 4pm for 5 consecutive days at BioGrad Education’s clinical training facilities in Liverpool. We teach at a low student to tutor ratio (10:1) ensuring that students are closely supervised and encouraged at all times throughout their course. All students receive their own scrubs and stethoscope to use during the week and take home with them!
All our 5-day courses for 16-19 year olds can be used as your Gold DofE Residential! We will also take photos of you during your time in the clinics which will be sent to you upon completion, you can use these to begin building your LinkedIn presence and demonstrate your passion for medicine (this is looked upon incredibly favourably by medical schools!). You can opt for a personalised reference written by our senior doctors to be sent to a member of staff at your school/college, this can be used to support your UCAS application.
This course is ideal for students aged 16-19 with an interest in healthcare, internal medicine, or hospital care, providing excellent hands-on experience for those considering careers in medicine, nursing, paramedicine or other allied health professions. Experience gained and skills learnt act as highly valuable points of reference during medical school and university applications and interviews.
Join us for an immersive journey into the world of internal medicine, where you’ll gain essential skills, hands-on experience, and insights to excel in the medical field!
Day 1: Cardiovascular Basics and Heart Assessment
Following introductions to fellow students and lecturers, students don their scrubs and grab a stethoscope to start the week by mastering the art of medical history taking and learning the fundamentals of heart anatomy. Gain hands-on experience in listening to heart sounds to identify normal and abnormal patterns, a crucial skill for assessing cardiovascular health.
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Day 2: Blood Pressure, ECGs, and Cardio Examination
Explore the cardiovascular system in depth by measuring blood pressure, producing ECG traces and understanding how they change with exercise. Learn to recognise common cardiac conditions, interpret ECGs, and perform a full cardiovascular examination to assess heart health.
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Day 3: Respiratory System and Pulmonary Assessment
Dive into pulmonary anatomy and gain knowledge of common respiratory conditions. Practice interpreting chest X-rays (CXR) and using spirometry to assess lung function. Conduct a full OSCE style respiratory examination to identify and evaluate respiratory issues effectively.
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Day 4: Abdominal Examinations and Ultrasound Assessment
Learn about common issues affecting the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas. This day focuses on performing abdominal exams and utilising ultrasound to visualise and assess the abdominal organs, essential for diagnosing and managing various internal conditions.
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Day 5: NEWS Score, Cancer Care, and Biopsy Techniques
Learn about the National Early Warning Score (NEWS) system, a key tool for assessing and monitoring the severity of patient conditions, particularly in acute cases. This day also covers the fundamentals of cancer care, focusing on common types of cancer, treatment options, and patient management strategies. You'll gain insight into cancer imaging and management techniques to support diagnosis and treatment planning, along with practical training in ultrasound-guided biopsies for minimally invasive tissue sampling.
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During this 5-day course, students gain practical experience and learn skills beneficial for medical school and university applications including:
Time is given throughout the course for students to gain a proper understanding of the skills being taught with an opportunity to redo anything that has not been understood at any point.
BioGrad is an Approved Activity Provider for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. This course may be used as your Duke of Edinburgh Gold Residential Award, which can be signed off by the course leader on the final day.
Please provide your Duke of Edinburgh Award number on your registration form at the time of booking your course.
Students using this course for their GOLD residential must stay at Quest Aparthotel. Please note course fee does not include accommodation fee.
Accommodation MUST be paid at least 28 days in advance of course commencement.
Find out moreThe cost of this course is £999
You can reserve your place on this course with a deposit of just £249.75 if you are booking more than 28 days in advance. The remaining balance is due four weeks prior to the course start date
You can also choose to pay for this course in 6 instalments if you are booking more than 26 weeks in advance, or 12 instalments if you are booking more than 54 weeks in advance
Private accommodation is available at a special rate at 'Quest', our partnered accommodation provider.
Students attending courses for 16-19 year olds can select accommodation at the time of booking your course, the confirmation email sent after booking will contain a link for you to pay for your accommodation (at least 28 days prior to course commencement.)
Please note, accommodation is not included in the course fee. Private studio accommodation at Quest is available to BioGrad Education students at a special rate of £90/night.
See our accommodation page for more details
BioGrad Liverpool, L13 1HN
This course lasts for 5 days
9:30am - 4pm
Sorry, we don't have any of these courses planned at the moment in the next academic year.
