medefine academy year 11-13 (ages 15-18)

Built to get you into medical school.

Built to get you into medical school.

For Year 11–13 international students who are serious about medicine and want a structured, strategic approach to building a strong application.

For Year 11–13 international students who are serious about medicine and want a structured, strategic approach to building a strong application.

Our paths have crossed with:

Ambitious International Students Year 11-13

Ambitious International Students Year 11-13

What is the Medefine Academy?

What is the Medefine Academy?

A doctor-led programme focused on building a competitive medical school application, combining expert guidance on UCAT, personal statements, interviews, and university strategy with 1:1 mentoring and real clinical exposure.”

A doctor-led programme focused on building a competitive medical school application, combining expert guidance on UCAT, personal statements, interviews, and university strategy with 1:1 mentoring and real clinical exposure.”

What is included in
Medefine Academy?

The Academy is built around 9 integrated components that run together throughout, giving students a structured and comprehensive approach to preparing for medical school. 

Students develop their application across every key area from UCAT and interviews to personal statements, clinical experience, projects, and 1:1 mentoring, all within one cohesive programme.


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Internships and Work Experience

Core Curriculum

Personal Mentoring

Support and Materials

Health Projects

Academy Community

UCAT Preparation

Personal Statement

Interview Training

Why Medefine Academy?

The difference is in how students are prepared.

The programme is led by practising NHS doctors, surgeons and university lecturers from Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial, and UCL. Each student is paired with a doctor for 1:1 mentoring, gaining real clinical exposure through placements and research internships, and developing their own healthcare project with expert guidance.


They also join a global community with access to opportunities from hospital settings to events at Windsor and the House of Lords. The result: a stronger portfolio, a more thoughtful personal statement and the confidence to perform at interview.

97%

Of Academy students receive at least one medical school offer

1:1

Personal mentoring from a doctor matched to the student's goals and university choices

50+ hours

Hours of real clinical and research exposure before a single application is submitted.

30+

Doctors, surgeons and medical students on the Medefine team.

Our Students Get In:

  • 15K+

    Teens inspired to pursue careers in science & medicine

    150+

    School Partnerships

    5

    4 Books published

    26+

    Countries served

    1.5k+

    Books donated

  • 300+

    Student-Led community projects

  • 300+

    Student-Led community projects

  • 12

    International conferences with 7200+ attendees

  • 100+

    Doctors and researchers

  • 1k+

    Presentations

How Medefine Academy Works

The Academy is structured so that each stage feeds directly into the next. Students who join earlier have more time to develop, but whenever they start, every part of the programme is designed to make their application stronger, sharper and more credible than if they had prepared alone.

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Year 11

Foundations, mentoring and early exposure.

Year 12

Portfolio, clinical experience and strategy.

Year 13

UCAT, personal statement, interviews and offers.

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Year 11

Foundations, mentoring and early exposure.

Year 12

Portfolio, clinical experience and strategy.

Year 13

UCAT, personal statement, interviews and offers.

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Year 11

Foundations, mentoring and early exposure.

Year 12

Portfolio, clinical experience and strategy.

Year 13

UCAT, personal statement, interviews and offers.

How to Apply to the Medefine Academy

Limited Places for Ambitious Students

Applying to the Medefine Academy is straightforward and transparent. We work with a limited cohort of up to 50 students globally per year group, allowing for a highly personalised experience while maintaining a consistent standard across all applicants. 

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Submit Application

Complete the online application form at any point during the year.

Review & Introductory Call (Student + Parent)

Selected students and their parent(s) join a call with a Medefine doctor.

02

03

Conversation with a Doctor

Students are then invited to a more in-depth interview with a doctor.

Offer and Enrolment

Students who are a good fit receive an offer and begin onboarding into their cohort.

04

01

Submit Application

Complete the online application form at any point during the year.

Review & Introductory Call (Student + Parent)

Selected students and their parent(s) join a call with a Medefine doctor.

02

03

Conversation with a Doctor

Students are then invited to a more in-depth interview with a doctor.

Offer and Enrolment

Students who are a good fit receive an offer and begin onboarding into their cohort.

04

01

Submit Application

Complete the online application form at any point during the year.

Review & Introductory Call (Student + Parent)

Selected students and their parent(s) join a call with a Medefine doctor.

02

03

Conversation with a Doctor

Students are then invited to a more in-depth interview with a doctor.

Offer and Enrolment

Students who are a good fit receive an offer and begin onboarding into their cohort.

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Medefine Students Highlights

Frequently asked questions

Find quick answers to common questions about Medefine Academy.

Is Medefine Academy live online or in person?

How much time does it take each week?

Is it suitable for Year 11, 12, and 13 students?

What kind of mentoring is included?

What kind of internships and experiences do students get?

How is this different from a summer school or short course?

Are scholarships or financial support available?

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Be part of a large medical community. A place to grow, lead, and build the future of healthcare together

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Be part of a large medical community. A place to grow, lead, and build the future of healthcare together

Join the Medefine Community by Subscribing to our Newsletter

Be part of a large medical community. A place to grow, lead, and build the future of healthcare together