Medicine Virtual Shadowing Program

The explanations done by the mentors were excellent; it made me more aware of how I feel about pursuing a career in medicine. The sessions with the doctor were engaging as she gave as an insight into what her job experience is like and how to deal with patients. I gained a lot of skills in terms of patient communication - how to deliver bad news, verbal and non verbal behaviour towards patient, and how to deal with uncooperative patients - as well as being able to understand the non verbal signs from a patient. In addition to that, I gained further insight into how communication and leadership skills are important in saving a patient’s life. For example, when met with a code blue case, there must be one person who is leading. The mentors explained that statement really well, and explained the other roles in an ACLS. I would like to say thank you to all the mentors, and wish them the best of luck in their career!

I found the course to be very well composed, with the key ideas of what it means to be a doctor in the NHS clearly and effectively presented. Therefore, I have no specific topic or component that I would like A Learning Lab to add to the curriculum.

I believe the curriculum is already very comprehensive, as it includes case studies, hypothetical scenarios, and potential patient interactions. There isn’t anything more I would suggest adding since it effectively covers all key aspects of medical shadowing.

This has been my very first shadowing experience, and it has definitely given me insights into what the field of medicine really looks like. My mentors for the sessions, Miss Moniba and Miss Imaan have been the best at clarifying our queries, whether big or small- and through their demeanor they've created an open atmosphere of discussion and learning. The knowledge they've imparted has definitely impacted me, as I'm always left with something or the other to research and no more about at the end of each session! This program has, no doubt, strengthened the passion I have for medicine and healthcare. Thank you very much!

In the Virtual Medical Course, I was able to learn about different specialties and what each of them require. It was a very interesting course and I was able to speak to different Doctors in each field as well.

I learnt a lot of new information during these sessions and found them to be really enlightening. One thing that was really interesting was getting to learn about all the many different types of specialties as well as some basic skills that are needed in these specialties.

I learned that medicine isn't just about the anatomy but also about the emotions, empathy, and communication with the patients and their loved ones.

My name Layal I joined the virtual internship medicine and i learned so much during the program from BLS to Surgeries and Psychiatry I was taught about the difference of each specialty and the process and it was honestly so cool and so fun.