Medical Work Experience in Scotland

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Originally Posted by K8e.H

I think you’ll find it very difficult to get work experience in A&E specifically - I know in Glasgow they have a policy of not taking students in A&E because of issues with receiving consent from patients (I’m not sure about other hospitals but I’m sure they’ll be similar).

If you have been on Medic Insight you will struggle getting a placement at any hospital because they have decided not to offer extra placements to students on the programme (Annoying, I know!).

I would recommend just using your contacts - I got all my work experience from other people’s contacts:
- Ask your friends if they have medical people in the family (My friend’s dad worked for the NHS and helped me organise a week)
- Find out if anyone in your year/school have medical contacts (I organised a ...

Source: The Student Room - July 16, 2018 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: brionyw:) Tags: Medicine Source Type: forums