"The energy of the mind is the energy of life."
–Aristotle
WORLD DOCTORS ACADEMY
World Doctors Academy is a two-week course introducing students ages 15-18 to high-level concepts in medicine, and is designed and taught by a world-leading medical instructor. 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 and professional success.
WORLD DOCTORS
ACADEMY
CURRICULUM
Class 1: Intro to 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
Jasmine Thomas is a final-year doctoral candidate in medicine at the University of Cambridge with specialization in neuroscience and neurosurgery. She was winner of the 2017 Salters-Nuffield Advanced Biology Prize, given to the top biology student in the UK. She has conducted research in neurology and autoimmune diseases at the University of Cambridge, and has several academic publications in these fields. She is also a coauthor to a popular guide to medical school admission interviews.
Jasmine has taken work and volunteer placements at hospitals in Kenya, Tanzania, and the Dominican Republic, and is an academic clinical supervisor for underclassmen at the University of Cambridge. She was formerly President of the Murray Edwards Medical Society and is currently Vice President of both the Cambridge Neurological Society and the Cambridge Medical Entrepreneurship Society. Jasmine has been tutoring science and medical school aspirants for over five years.
Medical Course Testimonials
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"[My instructor] turned the virtual sessions into reality. It was as if I was inside the different hospital sections, operating equipment and interacting with patients.
–Lexine A. (15) Parañaque City, Philippines
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"I recommend taking this class to not only learn about taking medicine in the future but to become excited for medicine."
–Hannah, J. (15) Rolling Hills, CA
"[My instructor] 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."
–Francis, T. (18) Oxford, UK
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WORLD DOCTORS
ACADEMY
World Doctors Academy is delivered synchronously 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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Maximum class size six (6) students
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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 from your instructor (upon satisfactory participation)
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Access to video recordings of all ten (10) live classes for future review
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Course completion certificate
Online classes will last approximately two hours and will be delivered on weekdays 12pm-2pm US Pacific Time | 3pm-5pm US Eastern Time | 8pm-10m British Summer Time.
WORLD DOCTORS ACADEMY
2024 PRICES & DATES
"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 students ages 12-14 to fundamental concepts in medicine, and is designed and taught by a world-leading medical instructor. On the course you'll learn how the body works, what it is like to study medicine and work as a doctor, and if a medical career might be right for you.
DISCOVER MEDICINE
ACADEMY
CURRICULUM
Class 1: Medical Careers & 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: The Future of Medicine
Class X: Clinical Case Studies Challenge
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 deal with pathogens and combat disease? 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
Jasmine Thomas is a final-year doctoral candidate in medicine at the University of Cambridge with specialization in neuroscience and neurosurgery. She was winner of the 2017 Salters-Nuffield Advanced Biology Prize, given to the top biology student in the UK. She has conducted research in neurology and autoimmune diseases at the University of Cambridge, and has several academic publications in these fields. She is also a coauthor to a popular guide to medical school admission interviews.
Jasmine has taken work and volunteer placements at hospitals in Kenya, Tanzania, and the Dominican Republic, and is an academic clinical supervisor for underclassmen at the University of Cambridge. She was formerly President of the Murray Edwards Medical Society and is currently Vice President of both the Cambridge Neurological Society and the Cambridge Medical Entrepreneurship Society. Jasmine has been tutoring science and medical school aspirants for over five years.
Medical Course Testimonials
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"The World Scholars Academy is a great place to learn about the different philosophies of medicine. It is also a great place to learn about the more in-depth topics of medicine. The Discover Medicine Academy is an overall fun and interesting place to learn which is why I enjoyed it so much!."
–Suma E. (12) North Brunswick, NJ
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"Overall, I had a really rewarding experience. The course touches on a wide variety of topics and [I had] a very helpful and thoughtful instructor. I gained a lot of knowledge specifically on the immune system, which is something I’m extremely fascinated about. Overall, I’d recommend this course to anyone interested in medicine."
–Kelly C. (14) Markham, Canada
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DISCOVER MEDICINE
ACADEMY
Discover Medicine Academy is delivered synchronously 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:
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Maximum class size six (6) students
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Individual feedback and academic guidance
-
Take-home continuing study exercises and resources
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Letter of Recommendation from your instructor (upon satisfactory participation)
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Access to video recordings of all ten (10) live classes for future review
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Course completion certificate
Online classes will last approximately two hours and will be delivered on weekdays 9am-11am US Pacific Time | 12pm-2pm US Eastern Time | 5pm-7pm British Summer Time.