SUMMER MEDICAL PROGRAMS
"The energy of the mind is the energy of life."
–Aristotle
WORLD DOCTORS ACADEMY
World Doctors Academy is a two-week course introducing 15-18 year-olds to high-level concepts in medicine, and is designed and taught by a world-leading medical professional. Whether you are already set on a career in medicine or want to explore whether it might be right for you, World Doctors Academy will impart you with the key concepts in medicine and provide a lifelong foundation for optimizing your health and achieving academic success. World Doctors Academy is exclusively available online.
WORLD DOCTORS
ACADEMY
CURRICULUM
Class 1: Medical Degrees & Careers
Class 2: University & Study Skills
Class 3: Human Anatomy
Class 4: Pathology & the Immune System
Class 5: Biochemistry & Pharmacology
Class 6: Optimal Nutrition
Class 7: Neuroscience & Medicine
Class 8: Current Medical Debates
Class 9: Medical Case Studies
Class X: Mock-Hospital Challenge
Explore Medical Degrees & Careers
Find out what physicians in the various fields of medicine actually do. Discover which
specialisms appeal most to you, and learn how to get accepted into and succeed at a top medical school
Master Human Anatomy
Comprehend the complexity of the human body, and learn how all our biological systems interact to maintain the health and vitality of every cell
Understand Medical Debates
Discover what current academic research has to say about long-standing medical controversies and debates. The answers may surprise you!
Learn about the Mind-Body Connection
Uncover how our psychology including unresolved traumas and avoided emotional experiences can directly affect our bodies and
our health
Build Clinical Skills
How do you take blood pressure, reset a broken bone, and administer first aid in an emergency? Learn techniques to assess patients' medical conditions, deal with injuries, and save lives!
Discover Biochemistry
Learn about how cells function, and how pharmaceutical drugs affect the body, including how to prescribe the right medications in the right situations, and the limitations of drugs in improving health
Medical Research & Analysis
How do medical researchers go about analyzing data and judging the merit of scientific findings? Learn about the power of randomization and the meaning of statistical significance
Explore Medical Diagnostics
Discover the science (and art) of medical decision-making. What are the key vital signs to monitor, and how do physicians respond optimally to changing patient conditions?
Your Medical Instructor
Eleanor Hogg is a final-year doctoral student in medicine and surgery at the University of Oxford with research specialization in technology-enhanced learning in medical education, including virtual reality. She is currently a lecturer in Clinical Medicine and the Director of Undergraduate Neuroscience Tutoring at Magdalen College, University of Oxford. During the COVID-19 pandemic she additionally was an early volunteer in the ICU at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford.
She is published in peer-reviewed medical journals in the fields of medical education, maxillofacial reconstructive surgery, and regenerative cardiology. She was previously president of the Sherrington Medical Society, was shortlisted for the Royal Society of Medicine's 2019 Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Prize, and won the 2017 Exhibitioner's Award at Magdalen College, University of Oxford.
Medical Course Testimonials
"Eleanor created a really friendly environment. She helped me to understand clinical points and it was very interactive."
–Preclinical Medicine, Oxford, UK
"I really enjoyed our tutorials and loved to get a clinical perspective on neuroscience. Thank you very much for sharing your comprehensive knowledge with me!"
–Biochemistry, Munich, Germany
"The teaching was driven by our particular areas of interest, rather than being prescriptive."
–Preclinical Medicine, Oxford, UK
"Super helpful – thank you!"
–Neuroscience, Oxford, UK
"Eleanor created a very good environment for asking questions. We covered a lot of content quickly and she explained concepts in a way that made complex content less confusing."
–Preclinical Medicine, Oxford, UK
WORLD DOCTORS
ACADEMY
ONLINE
World Doctors Academy Online is delivered virtually over two weeks in (i) ten live and interactive online classes, and (ii) two one-on-one personalized academic tutorials led by your instructor. The program follows the World Doctors Academy curriculum and includes:
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Daily assignments
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Collaborative group work
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Individual feedback and academic guidance
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Take-home continuing study exercises and resources
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Letter of recommendation for university applications and work experience from your instructor (upon satisfactory participation)
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Lifetime access to video recordings of each class for future review
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Complimentary admission to Career Exploration Academy
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Course completion certificate
Online classes will last approximately two hours and will be delivered on weekdays 12pm-2pm US Pacific Standard Time | 3pm-5pm US Eastern Standard Time | 8pm-10pm British Summer Time.
WORLD DOCTORS ACADEMY ONLINE
2021 PRICES & DATES
Price: $2,495
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Session 1: Monday June 21st - Friday July 2nd
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Session 2: Monday July 26th - Friday August 6th
"Wherever the art of medicine is loved, there is also a love of humanity."
–Hippocrates
DISCOVER MEDICINE ACADEMY
Discover Medicine Academy is a two-week course introducing 12-14 year-olds to fundamental concepts in medicine, and is designed and taught by a world-leading medical professional. On the course you'll learn how the body works, what it is like to be a doctor, and if a medical career might be right for you. Discover Medicine Academy is exclusively available online.
DISCOVER MEDICINE
ACADEMY
CURRICULUM
Class 1: Medical Study Skills
Class 2: Anatomy & Physiology
Class 3: The Cardiovascular System
Class 4: The Digestive System
Class 5: The Immune System
Class 6: The Nervous System
Class 7: Fundamentals of Nutrition
Class 8: The Mind-Body Connection
Class 9: Clinical Case Studies
Class X: The Future of Medicine
Discover the World of Medicine
From nuclear medicine to radiology, explore the different fields of medicine and how they complement each other to effectively diagnose, treat, and cure disease
Learn Medical Study Skills
Optimize your grades by learning how you learn, and avoid the most common pitfalls which stop students from achieving their
potential in high school,
college, and beyond
Explore Surgery
Do you have what it takes to train to be a surgeon? Learn how to get a head start on the skills required in the operating theater, and the manifold challenges of completing an operation successfully
The Immune System
How does our immune system combat disease and deal with pathogens? Are there ways to boost our immunity? Why does the body sometimes attack itself? Discover how the immune system functions
The Cardiovascular System
Is the heart only just a pump? How do the lungs exchange carbon dioxide for oxygen? Is there really 100,000 miles of blood vessels in our bodies? Learn about how our circulatory system works and the causes of common disorders
How Does the Mind Affect the Body?
Discover the surprising connection between our psychological state, emotional trauma, and common chronic diseases
Anatomy & Genetics
Learn about what's inside your body and how it all functions from your cranium to your phalanges. You'll never be able to look at yourself in the mirror the same way again!
The Future of Medicine
Where is medicine going in the 21st century? Is biotechnology poised to cure diseases and extend our lives? Will robots replace surgeons in the operating theater? Learn about the most recent medical advances and their impacts on the medical profession
Your Medical Instructor
Eleanor Hogg is a final-year doctoral student in medicine and surgery at the University of Oxford with research specialization in technology-enhanced learning in medical education, including virtual reality. She is currently a lecturer in Clinical Medicine and the Director of Undergraduate Neuroscience Tutoring at Magdalen College, University of Oxford. During the COVID-19 pandemic she additionally was an early volunteer in the ICU at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford.
She is published in peer-reviewed medical journals in the fields of medical education, maxillofacial reconstructive surgery, and regenerative cardiology. She was previously president of the Sherrington Medical Society, was shortlisted for the Royal Society of Medicine's 2019 Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Prize, and won the 2017 Exhibitioner's Award at Magdalen College, University of Oxford.
Medical Course Testimonials
"Eleanor created a really friendly environment. She helped me to understand clinical points and it was very interactive."
–Preclinical Medicine, Oxford, UK
"I really enjoyed our tutorials and loved to get a clinical perspective on neuroscience. Thank you very much for sharing your comprehensive knowledge with me!"
–Biochemistry, Munich, Germany
"The teaching was driven by our particular areas of interest, rather than being prescriptive."
–Preclinical Medicine, Oxford, UK
"Super helpful – thank you!"
–Neuroscience, Oxford, UK
"Eleanor created a very good environment for asking questions. We covered a lot of content quickly and she explained concepts in a way that made complex content less confusing."
–Preclinical Medicine, Oxford, UK
DISCOVER MEDICINE
ACADEMY
ONLINE
Discover Medicine Academy Online is delivered virtually over two weeks in (i) ten live and interactive online classes, and (ii) two one-on-one personalized academic tutorials led by your instructor. The program follows the Discover Medicine Academy curriculum and includes:
-
Daily assignments
-
Collaborative group work
-
Individual feedback and academic guidance
-
Take-home continuing study exercises and resources
-
Letter of recommendation for school applications and work experience from your instructor (upon satisfactory participation)
-
Lifetime access to video recordings of each class for future review
-
Complimentary admission to Career Exploration Academy
-
Course completion certificate
Online classes will last approximately two hours and will be delivered on weekdays 9am-11am US Pacific Standard Time | 12pm-2pm US Eastern Standard Time | 5pm-7pm British Summer Time.
DISCOVER MEDICINE ACADEMY ONLINE
2021 PRICES & DATES
Price: $2,495
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Session 1: Monday June 21st - Friday July 2nd
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Session 2: Monday July 26th - Friday August 6th