Recruitment and Studying: NHS Careers, shadowing and placements

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School Leavers/Work Shadowing Placements

NHS Western Isles attempts to support work experience placements for school pupils interested in a medical career as much as possible, though limited spaces are available. Please contact wi.csa@nhs.scot for further information.

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Nursing

If you are thinking about becoming a nurse, and would like to find out more, please click here.

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Career in Medicine – Your Med Future

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Explore your pathway to a career in medicine with Your Med Future. 

Applying to medical school can be a daunting experience. Your Med Future, hosted on the NHS Scotland Careers website, is an exciting new resource aimed at supporting aspiring Scottish medical students. The hub, developed by the Enhancing Medical Attraction (EMA) Team at NHS Education for Scotland, provides applicants with the information, confidence, and encouragement they need to apply to one of the 5 medical schools in Scotland.

Find out more about Your Med Future.

Your Med Future will help you discover everything you need to know about applying to a Scottish medical school, including: 

• understanding the application and admissions process.
• exploring your study options and how to make the most of medical school open days.
• planning your application, including tips on personal statements, aptitude tests and interviews.
• staying on track with key application deadlines, including the UCAS submission date in October. 

The hub is designed to provide information and advice to individual applicants and their career influencers by curating links to an accurate, informative set of reliable sources.  

So, if you are considering a career in medicine and want some guidance and key information to help you along your journey, make sure you explore Your Med Future.