Advanced Medicine

The Advanced Medicine Course is for all Junior Doctors in the  UK and International Students who are currently on an MBBS  years 1-5 or a Medicine Related Degree (Dentist BDS/BChD) or similar for instance Psychology / Neuroscience MSc PG Dip or similar.

Many Junior Medicine Students write  us asking what new skills / knowledge will they gain, why should they join and why should they chose us.

What new skills will I learn :

The point of the course is to further your knowledge and integrate your medical Skills with clinical skills in a UK Setting to make you an outstanding doctor and prepare you for you life as a working doctor.

Students will amalgamate their existing knowledge and further their knowledge in  Medicine with workshops and Theory and be better prepared for the future term and  medical exams, Our teachers will go through the core syllabus microbiology, biochemistry, anatomy, pharmacology, physiology, and pathology and then with lessons and workshops go through integrated clinical knowledge with our unique Internship.

Why should I join Lite Regal Education Int College Advanced Medicine Course 

We are the only Medicine Course that in the UK through a short course combines clinical and theoretical skills - though a compulsory Internship / Shadowing a Doctor Supervised in a UK Hospital / Clinical. Students may choose their preferred specialism in the clinical internship. We have been here since 1993 and helped many junior medical students become better doctors.

Places are limited and all students interested in the Advanced Medicine Course are requested to apply with a 15% deposit if they wish to join.

Develop and Re-enforce your Core skills and Medical Foundation Knowledge and gain knowledge in Current Medical Advances in the Treatment of diseases and Patient Care.

This is a thorough, challenging and intensive course for all junior doctors in the UK or overseas studying in Medicine School who would like to supplement their knowledge gained in their medical school and meet other Medic Students and study and live and learn in a one of the world leading universities in the world. The course and residential accommodation take place in the summer in one of the college of University of London  - (UOL) London and University of Cambridge - Hughes Hall . The 2 weeks Internships will always take place in Central London.

Week 1: Core Medical Concepts and Advanced Theoretical Sessions

Day 1-2: Introduction to Advanced Medical Studies

• Overview of the program, expectations, and objectives
• Exploration of cutting-edge medical topics and emerging trends
• Introduction to research opportunities at UOL or Cambridge

Day 2-4: Specialized Medical Fields

• In-depth sessions on specific medical disciplines (e.g., Cardiology, Neurology, Oncology)
• Case studies and discussions led by expert instructors
• Integration of clinical case simulations

Day 4-5: Bridging Theoretical and Practical Knowledge

• Workshops on translating theoretical knowledge into practical applications
• Introduction to innovative diagnostic tools and technologies
• Guest lectures from leading medical professionals

Week 2: Practical Application and Optional Medical Internship

Day 6: Clinical Skills Development

• Hands-on training in clinical skills laboratories
• Advanced patient examination techniques
• Interdisciplinary collaboration scenarios

Day 7

• Current Advancements in Medicine
• Overview of the latest breakthroughs and advancements in various medical specialties
• Discussions on recent research findings and their implications for clinical practice
• Hands-on sessions covering essential clinical skills and procedures
• Interactive demonstrations and guidance from experienced medical instructors
• Exploration of cutting-edge diagnostic tools and technologies

• Practical demonstrations on the interpretation of diagnostic results
• Analysis of real-life medical cases and scenarios
• Group discussions to promote collaborative problem-solving

• Clinical Observership: Shadowing experienced medical professionals in various specialties

Day 8-9: Clinical Skills Development

• Hands-on training in clinical skills laboratories
• Advanced patient examination techniques
• Interdisciplinary collaboration scenarios

Day 9-10: Advanced Medical Imaging and Technology

• Exploration of advanced medical imaging techniques
• Practical sessions on interpreting diagnostic results
• Exposure to state-of-the-art medical technology

Assessment and Certification:

• Continuous assessment through case studies, quizzes, and participation
• Final assessment based on practical skills, understanding, and application
• Lite Regal Education Certificate of Completion

Additional Activities:

• Networking events with professionals from UOL, Cambridge, and the medical community
• Cultural immersion activities and guided tours
• Farewell ceremony and networking dinner

Note: The syllabus is subject to minor adjustments based on the specific needs and advancements in the medical field. Lite Regal Education is committed to providing a dynamic and comprehensive learning experience.

This course if aimed at all students 18+ who are pursuing a Doctors Degree in Medicine School (MBBS or similar) or a medicine related degree (see below) and aims at reinforcing your core knowledge in the core skills of medicine as well as gain clinical skills by interning and shadowing a working Doctor (MD) in a London Clinic. The course will have a lot of workshops in the afternoons to give the junior doctors hands on clinical skills workshops. Example and highlights of this advanced medicine Summer Course is the organ dissections and laparoscopic practice of artificial and real animal tissue and suturing. The course will also contain and go through Current Medical Research in Modern Medicine that all Medical Students should gain an insight into.

This course would be suitable for :

• Undergraduates in Science related Subjects – BSc Genetics, Chemistry, Biology, Zoology
• Undergraduates and Postgraduates in Degrees that can lead to medicine – Biochemistry, Botany, Molecular Biology, Anatomy with Physiology for instance

This course can be taken over 4 weeks or 6 weeks depending on the applicants free time during the summer months. To get the maximum clinical skills it is recommended to take this course over the periods of 6 weeks although it is appreciated many junior doctors will have prior commitments.

The course can be taken over 4 weeks or 6 weeks depending on the students choice. There is an optional Medicine Internship and Shadowing Experience as part of the course in a Hospital or Clinic in in London.

4 weeks Advanced Medicine Summer Course for Junior Doctors

(2 weeks Advanced Medicine Core Foundation Skills + 2 weeks Medical Internship)

This includes the 2 week of Advanced Medicine Core Foundation Skills – that includes lectures, clinical skills and workshops based on supplementing and giving further knowledge to that already gained in your current Medicine School. Followed by a 2 week Medical Internship program that will give students the clinical experience required by interning and shadowing with a qualified Doctor (Min MBBS).

Dates and Prices are as per this page. See on let hand side.

6 weeks Advanced Medicine Summer Course for Junior Doctors

(4 weeks Advanced Medicine Core Foundation Skills + 2 weeks Medical Internship)

Dates and Prices are as per this page. See on let hand side.

This includes 4 weeks of Advanced Medicine Core Foundation Skills – that includes lectures, clinical skills and workshops based on supplementing and giving further knowledge to that already gained in your current Medicine School. Followed by a 2 week Medical Internship program that will give students the clinical experience required by interning and shadowing with a qualified Doctor (Min MBBS).

The Core skills Foundation 1 and Core skills Foundation 2 for Junior Doctors core is aimed at cementing any knowledge gained in medical School in your country and introducing you to core basic principals of medicine that you may not have covered. In addition well as giving you new insights in scientific and the latest developments in medical health care not gained.

You will learn concepts on:

• Organisation of the Body and Human Anatomy
• Physiology, Genetics, Immunology and Pharmacology
• Biochemistry and Medical Genetics
• Medical Sociology
• Workshops on medical techniques such as suturing

In this Leading Advanced Medical Course, you will cover and exploring topics ranging from:

• Anatomy
• Advanced Biochemistry
• General Pathology
• Histology and Molecular Biology
• General Physiology
• Advanced Immunology and Microbiology
• Cardiovascular systems, Pulmonary and Renal Systems
• Gastrointestinal systems
• Forensic Medicine

Laparoscopic Study - "Keyhole Surgery"

This is a Clinical workshop practical will run over the afternoon and students may additionally wish to practice these skills further. This is the gold standard of any surgery. You will learn and practice intermediate to advanced laparoscopic examination and suturing skills using synthetic and animal tissue and animal organs. You will dissect various organs - heart , brain liver etc and practice laparoscopic sutures on these vessels and also synthetic tissues.

• Pass a needle and suture through tissues at suitable depth and distance for interrupted and continuous suturing
• Tie a safe laparoscopic Surgeon’s knot
• Create a laparoscopic tumbled square knot
• Demonstrate continuous suturing, maintaining tension and completing the suture line safely

Students will learn the the use and benefits of laparoscopic surgery in gynecology, urology and gastroenterology.

Dissection Workshops in the Advanced Medicine Course

These dissection workshops typically occur in the afternoon - and follow on from the morning theory with a organ dissection in the afternoon. Nothing beats hands on Medicine and Lite Regal Advanced Medicine School aims to support and build your knowledge.

Students will dissect the following animal organs to gain an in-depth  understanding of the internal functioning of the organ.

• Heart
• Lung
• Liver
• Eye

Clinical Skills

The course will involve advanced clinical skills in patient examination in theory and practice in preparation to the clinical skills they will gain in the real setting and clinic when they intern with the working doctor and see real patients being treated and examined.

• History – past post and present medical and drug history
• How to extract and ask information to diagnose patient
• Examination
• Examination of Cardio Vascular
• Respiratory
• Abdomen
• Lump Examination
• Neurological
• Orthopaedic Examinations
• ENT
• Eye
• Mental state

This course has a mandatory 2 week clinical experience phase organised by Lite Regal Education in which students intern and shadow a Doctor. We are the only such school with working relations with real working Doctor and surgeons who are willing to take under Junior Doctors from the UK and Overseas under their care as recommend by our College.

Clinical Experience is incredibly difficult to organise and find – especially for overseas students not in the UK because of the vast layer of HS (Health and Safety) and confidentiality in place in working Clinics and Hospitals.

Lite Regal will organise the clinical experience for you as part of your course. Students will observing and help the Doctors (minimum will be MD / MBBS qualified Doctors or a surgeon) and understanding what they do on a daily basis. This helps Junior Doctors understand the challenges and rewards of the medical profession and envision themselves as working physicians. Spending time with doctors also helps students clarify and solidify their goals, confirming with certainty with fields in medicine they would like to specialise in their Post doctor specialisms.

All students will receive a certificate from the clinic and doctor they have interned with which will prove invaluable in their future.

All Internships will be in London and student will be accommodated in UOL Halls of Residence (University of London).

The 2 week Medicine Internship for each student is a fundamental part of the course in which students  gain clinical experience in the UK and London  are supervised and Intern and Shadow with a Doctor in Clinic or Hospital. All Medicine Internships will take place in London and Student will Intern with a Doctor from Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm to put knowledge learned in the Lessons and medical school to “real Situations”. Student will learn to take detailed histories and Physical examiniations an misied to the clinic and with the supervision of the Doctor diagose and treat illnesses.

Where Are The Medical Internships Held

Internships are only London based! Due to the convenience and students demands the shadowing program is based in London.

The internships  and shadowing programmes will normally be in one of the following: