Medlink Parent Seminars

Medlink is delighted to offer the parents and guardians of young people attending the conference the superb opportunity to participate in a range of informative and highly praised seminars, designed to offer support and guidance to the parents of future medical students. These talks are free and open to all parents and guardians attending the Medlink Exhibition.

For your convenience the talks will take place on the 17th December 2008 at the EMCC (please see enclosed map) which is the same building in which the Medlink Exhibition will be held, so parents will be able to move between talks and the Exhibition at their leisure. Although the final details have yet to be confirmed, for your convenience we have placed below last years programme, including rooms, times, and where appropriate, speakers. On your arrival at the EMCC the final room listings and guides will be clearly posted and members of staff will be in attendance to assist.

A final programme for 2008 will be posted soon.

THE BRITISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
We are pleased to announce the opportunity to attend an additional lecture in the East Midlands Conference Centre on the 17th of December.  This lecture will focus on the work and research of Junior Doctors. For the schedule of lectures, please refer to your Exhibition Programme which will be given to you on the day.  Parents are welcome.

THE MEDICAL STUDENT’S PERSPECTIVE
Listen to views of current medical students and have your questions answered directly by the medical students themselves. (Room 2).

THE ADMISSIONS TUTOR’S PERSPECTIVE
Dr David Yates, Dean of Manchester Medical School explains what the medical schools look for in their candidates and what your son or daughter should know. (Room 3).

FINANCES & STUDENT SUPPORT
A range of financial and support packages are available for the student doctor, learn about them here and prepare now for your son/daughter’s future in medicine.

ASSIST YOUR SON/DAUGHTER TO WIN & KEEP A PLACE AT MEDICAL SCHOOL
Discover the practical steps that you can take as a parent or guardian to ensure that your son/daughter obtains and keeps their place at Medical School. All of the above talks (with the exception of the last which will take place 2.10 - 2.30 pm) will run in a rolling cycle starting at 10.00 am and closing at 5.00 pm No reservations of places may be made and seats will be filled on a first to arrive basis. The sessions will each start and finish as follows:

Sessions Timetable

10.00 am - 10.30 am
10.45 am - 11.15 am
11.30 am - 12.00 pm
12.15 pm - 12.45 pm
12.45 pm - 1.15 pm
1.15 pm - 2.15 pm	(Lunch)
2.10 pm - 2.30 pm*	(Assist Your Son/Daughter…single lecture)
2.30 pm - 3.00 pm
3.15 pm - 3.45 pm
4.00 pm - 4.30 pm
5.00 pm - End