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The Platinum Pathway is an all-in-one solution to your medical school application. Over the past decade, the Platinum Pathway has grown into a comprehensive mentoring programme that encompasses every aspect of the UCAS application process. What started as a 5-day summer residential and year-long programme called ‘Summer School’ has transformed into our Platinum Pathway which extends beyond the residential course, allowing you to develop essential skills, boost confidence, and engage in meaningful extracurricular activities to enhance your medical CV even before you arrive. Our mission is to streamline the application process and set you up for a successful medical career by bringing everything you need to one place, saving you precious time. On the Platinum Pathway, you’ll work closely with trusted mentors, leveraging our tailor-made resources to complete your UCAS application. With our individualised support, it is not a surprise that Medic Mentor students are successful, with over 83% of Medic Mentor students getting at least 1 medical school offer on our Platinum Pathway!
All of the best Medic Mentor resources combined into one ultimate year-long mentoring programme:
All of the best Medic Mentor resources combined into one ultimate year-long mentoring programme:
We know how instrumental a good UCAT score is to any successful medical school application. That’s why we’ve crafted a comprehensive UCAT programme, ensuring students have the tools and guidance they need to excel in this crucial exam.
Our UCAT support runs for a period of 6 weeks between July and September and includes:
With our comprehensive UCAT support, you can feel confident and well-prepared as you tackle this crucial exam.
Medic Mentor offers students the flexibility to choose from three distinct in-person locations for the summer school residential of the Ultimate Platinum Pathway. In Scotland, the summer school takes place at the esteemed Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh, providing students with a picturesque setting and a vibrant academic environment. In London, students have the opportunity to attend the residential at the University of Greenwich, immersing themselves in the bustling capital city and accessing world-class facilities including the UK’s leading state-of-the-art medical simulation centre. The different locations ensure that students can select a venue that suits their preferences, while still benefiting from the same exceptional level of mentorship, resources, and guidance.
The residential component of the Ultimate Platinum Pathway is best attended during your ‘application summer’. This is the summer holiday that takes place before your penultimate year of secondary school. It is also the summer before you submit your UCAS application in October. So if you are currently in year 12/S5-6/Northern Irish 13 then you should be looking to secure a place this summer. If you are in a younger year group, you can enrol onto our Ultimate Med Application Platinum Pathway to start your mentoring now and get a head start. You would then join us for the residential component in your application summer, having received even longer mentoring support to enhance your knowledge, confidence and abilities!
2025 Residential Dates for students starting year 12/S5/NI 13
Scotland 24th – 28 June (4 spaces remaining)
London 29th July – 2nd August (3 spaces remaining)
London 5th – 9th August (6 spaces remaining)
London 12th – 16th August (6 spaces remaining)
2026 Residential Dates for students starting year 11/S4/NI 12
Scotland 7th – 11th July (7 spaces remaining)
London 28th July – 1st August (8 spaces remaining)
London 4th – 8th August (7 spaces remaining)
London 11th – 15th August (9 spaces remaining)
2027 Residential Dates for students starting year 10/S3/NI 11
Scotland 6th – 10th July
London 27th – 31st July
London 3rd – 7th August
London 10th – 14th August
For students who prefer the flexibility of attending from their own location or face travel and visa constraints, Medic Mentor offers a brilliant virtual alternative. The personal statement tutoring component and mock interview preparation are conducted with exceptional effectiveness online. Remarkably, we have observed no difference in the success rates between virtual and in-person summer residentials. This virtual option is particularly beneficial for international students who may encounter challenges attending in-person, as well as students who simply prefer the convenience of a virtual platform. It is essential to ensure a reliable internet connection to fully participate in the programme, which operates on UK GMT. Despite the virtual setting, students receive the same level of contact time with their mentors as their in-person counterparts. Additionally, the virtual summer school provides an opportunity for students to network with peers from around the world, fostering a collaborative and engaging learning environment.
2025 Virtual Dates for students starting year 12/S5/NI 13
19th – 23rd August (4 spaces remaining)
2026 Virtual Dates for students starting year 11/S4/NI 12
18th – 22nd August (7 spaces remaining)
2027 Virtual Dates for students starting year 10/S3/NI 11
17th – 21st August
Using our LIVE up-to-date Medical School Database covering every University their specific entry requirements, ensuring that you have the best chance at matching them and receiving an interview.
The Platinum Pathway covers all aspects of the application process. It ensures you will have a well rounded medical CV, giving you all the extra and supra-curricular aspects that universities are looking for in candidates.
As a medical applicant, you know it’s not enough just to have good grades to consider applying for medicine. Universities are looking for well-rounded applicants who have been able to demonstrate, through their extracurriculars, the skills they are looking for in future doctors. But it can be hard to know where to start and how to balance extracurriculars alongside every other element of your application. How long should I be volunteering for? What type of extracurriculars are universities looking for? That’s why we’ve created the Awards Programme: a curriculum for your extracurriculars that guides you through the ‘non-academic’ admissions criteria for medical schools in a systematic way.
By enrolling onto the Platinum Pathway, you are automatically enrolled onto the Gold level of the Medical Awards Programme. By working towards, and completing, your Gold award, you can be assured that you will have a comprehensive medical CV brimming with all of the skills and attributes that universities are looking for.
To further incentivise your CV building, students who achieve the Medic Mentor Gold Award (and obtain 1 medical school offer) are automatically guaranteed an interview for the opportunity to obtain a Medic Mentor scholarship for university.
As a student on the Platinum Pathway, you get instant access to all 6 sessions of the Virtual Work Experience Programme. Developed in partnership with the University Hospital Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, this programme provides an immersive virtual experience with over 28 hours of video content that will give you a real insight into the world of medicine.
The sessions cover:
You’ll have the chance to learn from experienced doctors and healthcare professionals, and engage in a range of interactive and engaging activities that will help you develop your skills and knowledge. From learning about the latest medical treatments and technologies to gaining a deeper understanding of patient care, this programme will help to demonstrate to universities both your commitment and insight into the profession.
Our programme allows you to gain all-important work experience from the comfort of your own home, whilst allowing you to manage your time effectively by working through the E-learning modules in your own time. Additionally, the spread of patient scenarios allow you to gain insight into a wide variety of medical specialties – beyond what would be possible in a single in-person work experience placement.
Balancing extracurriculars alongside exams and the demanding process of a medical school application can be incredibly challenging. That’s why it becomes crucial to carefully select the most medically relevant extracurricular activities that offer the most value in terms of skill development and application requirements.
At Medic Mentor, we understand the time constraints and the need to optimise your efforts. That’s why we offer a range of compound activities, designed to help you tick multiple boxes on your application while saving valuable time. These activities are highly relevant to the medical field, providing you with opportunities to enhance your skills, stand out from other applicants, and demonstrate your dedication to a career in medicine. By strategically selecting these compound activities, you can maximise your impact and make a lasting impression on admissions committees.
By joining Medic Mentor, you gain access to a network of mentors and resources that guide you in selecting the most beneficial extracurricular activities. We are here to help you make informed choices that align with your interests and goals, ultimately enhancing your application and boosting your chances of success.
As a Platinum Pathway student, you are automatically enrolled onto the Medical Leadership Programme. Designed by doctors for school students who aspire to become future leaders in medicine, Medic Mentor’s Medical Leadership Programme offers a unique experience that combines lecture-based teaching, small group activities, practical homework tasks, and exclusive access to a network of like-minded students who share the same passion for medicine.
As a participant, you will receive three additional live teaching days each year in Y10-12/S3-5/NI Y11-13 (1 per school term), providing you with the tools you need to succeed in your future career. Following each teaching day, you will be set a homework task to put the skills you have learnt during the teaching day into practice and help you to further build your medical CV. You will be given the chance to develop essential leadership skills, explore research and wider-reading topics, and gain valuable experience that will set you apart in your medical school applications.
Through this programme, which is taught by medical students and doctors, you will have the chance to work alongside a variety of medical professionals, gaining valuable insights and experiences that will help you stand out from your peers.
The earlier you get involved, the more time you will have to hone your skills and build your confidence through the Medical Leadership Programme.
Obtaining a first aid qualification will greatly benefit you as a medical school applicant. It will demonstrate your commitment to healthcare and show initiative in gaining practical experience. Through first aid training, you will develop essential skills such as decision-making, communication, and teamwork – qualities that medical schools highly value. Additionally, having a first aid qualification will strengthen your personal statement and interview responses by providing concrete examples of your proactive approach to learning. Ultimately, earning a first aid qualification will make you a stronger candidate for medical school and a better-prepared future doctor.
By enrolling on the Platinum Pathway, you will be eligible to apply for a position on the Virtual Medical Society and Wider Reading Society committees. These prestigious national leadership opportunities will significantly enhance your medical school application, setting you apart from other candidates.
Serving on these committees offers the chance to develop key transferable skills such as teamwork, organisation, and effective communication. As part of a team delivering weekly presentations to a national audience of aspiring medical students, you will gain valuable experience in collaboration and public speaking which are fundamental to a career in medicine and closely mirror the dynamics of working within a Multidisciplinary Team (MDT).
Moreover, these roles provide a platform to explore medical topics beyond the standard curriculum, allowing you to demonstrate intellectual curiosity, initiative, and a genuine commitment to lifelong learning.
You will have access to a comprehensive E-learning Suite including study skills, wider-reading & ethics, personal statement, interview preparation and university selection. This will help you build a strong, well-rounded application and perfectly complements the tailored mentoring you will receive by providing resources you can refer back to at any time. The structured guidance and expert insights will give you the confidence and knowledge to stand out in the competitive application process.
Mentor is a monthly digital magazine that is written by Medic Mentor applying students, medical students and doctors and covers the latest wider reading and research in the medical profession. Not only will you have a subscription to Mentor Magazine, but you will also have the opportunity to write for the publication. As a national publication, writing for Mentor Magazine is a pivotal opportunity for aspiring doctors to distinguish themselves and demonstrate their research, academic writing skills and passion for medicine to a wide audience. By contributing to this publication, you solidify your commitment to evidence-based practice and showcase your ability to critically analyse scientific literature. This experience sets you apart from other applicants, highlighting your ability to think critically, communicate effectively, and contribute to the ever-evolving landscape of medical research. Medical schools highly value candidates who exhibit strong research skills, as it reflects a dedication to staying updated with advancements in the field and a commitment to providing evidence-based care to future patients. By becoming a published writer in Mentor magazine, you demonstrate your proactive approach to seeking knowledge and your potential to make a meaningful impact as a future doctor.
If writing your own article seems daunting, do not worry. Our dedicated editorial team of medical students and doctors will be here to support you every step of the way.
As a Platinum Pathway student, you are invited to take part in Medic Mentor’s national essay and art competitions, held quarterly throughout the year. These competitions offer a valuable opportunity to explore your creative side while engaging with thought-provoking topics at the intersection of medicine, ethics, and the humanities.
Whether you choose to express your ideas through a well-crafted essay or a piece of visual artwork, this is a chance to showcase your individual perspective and reflect on the broader themes that shape healthcare today. Winners will have their work published in Mentor magazine, a national publication read by aspiring healthcare professionals across the UK.
Taking part not only allows you to develop your communication and reflective skills, but also demonstrates initiative, curiosity, and a willingness to engage with medicine beyond the classroom which are all qualities valued by medical schools.
Students enrolled on the Platinum Pathway benefit from an extensive programme of interview preparation designed to equip them with the skills, confidence, and insight needed to excel during the medical school admissions process.
As part of the pathway, you will take part in a dedicated mock interview day during your residential week. You will then attend two further mock interview days scheduled during the peak of interview season. These days can be attended either in-person at convenient weekend venues in Edinburgh, Birmingham, and London, or virtually, offering flexibility to suit your individual schedule, location and modality of your university interviews.
Crucially, Platinum Pathway students also receive unlimited one-to-one interview preparation on Zoom with medical students ahead of each university interview. The feedback and expertise gained during these sessions will enable you to prepare for your interviews in a focused and strategic manner, by tackling your own weaknesses with support from our mentors.
Alongside these three mock interview days and unlimited one-to-one mentoring, you are enrolled onto an in-depth e-learning course covering the full range of interview formats, including MMI and panel, as well as ethical scenarios, role plays, and current medical issues.
Through this comprehensive support, students not only refine their communication and critical thinking skills, but also develop confidence, professionalism, and the ability to articulate their motivation for medicine clearly and persuasively.
Over the past decade, the Ultimate Medical Application Platinum Pathway has grown into a comprehensive mentoring programme that encompasses every aspect of the UCAS application process. What started as a 5-day summer residential and year-long programme called ‘Summer School’ has transformed into our Platinum Pathway which extends beyond the summer school, allowing you to develop essential skills, boost confidence, and engage in meaningful extracurricular activities even before you arrive! On the Ultimate Medical Application Platinum Pathway, you’ll work closely with trusted mentors, leveraging top-notch e-learning resources and question banks to complete your UCAS application. Our mission is to streamline the application process and set you up for a successful medical career from day one of medical school. With a remarkable success rate of over 83%, our students not only secure medical school offers but some students also awarded scholarships to study medicine at prestigious universities! Join us on this transformative journey, where personal growth and knowledge form the foundation of your future medical success.
We understand the unique aspirations of students who are considering applying to Oxford and Cambridge. That’s why we offer tailored mentoring streams specifically designed for students interested in these prestigious institutions. These streams are led by mentors who have studied or are currently studying medicine at Oxford or Cambridge, providing firsthand insights and guidance. However, it’s important to note that our expertise extends beyond Oxford and Cambridge, and we are dedicated to helping students secure offers from all UK medical schools. We strive to ensure that students complete the programme with multiple offers, maximising their chances of success across their chosen medical school applications.
Hear from Prachi a previous Platinum Pathway student who is now studying at the University of Cambridge.
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There are a small group of students every year who do not obtain offers to study medicine. This is mostly to do with their school grades. However, we invite students to participate in all aspects of our comprehensive mentoring programme once again, at no additional cost. This includes all components of the Platinum Pathway, such as personal statement tutoring, interview preparation, and access to UCAT question banks and study resources. We start this reapplication process with a Reapplication Meeting with a doctor, where we gently reflect on what went well in the last application, identify areas to strengthen, and lay out a simple plan for moving forward.
Through our continued support, reapplication students who reapply with Medic Mentor have gone on to secure medical school offers during the second round of applications. We are proud of their achievements and remain committed to helping all of our students reach their goals of becoming successful medical professionals.
Here are some our students to explain how being unsuccessful in your application is not the end of the road, we can help.
The Medic Mentor Scholarship Programme offers a unique opportunity for aspiring medical students to receive meaningful support throughout their journey to becoming doctors. While the scholarship provides financial assistance to ease the transition into university life, its true value lies in the long-term mentoring and pastoral support offered throughout medical school.
Scholars benefit from ongoing guidance that helps them navigate both the academic and personal challenges of medical training, as well as exclusive national opportunities to strengthen their CVs and professional development. These experiences are designed to support students not just through medical school, but also as they begin to shape their future careers within the NHS and beyond.
At its core, the Medic Mentor Scholarship Programme is about recognising potential and nurturing future doctors who are committed, compassionate, and ready to make a meaningful contribution to healthcare as future leaders of the NHS.
Meet a few of our Scholars as they introduce the programme that has helped them throughout university.
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