Transition Year Mini Med programme
Transition Year Mini Med programme
The RCSI Transition Year Mini Med programme takes place annually in RCSI Dublin and RCSI Waterford and offers transition year students the opportunity to experience what it is like to train and work as a doctor.
All sections of the programme are carried out by leading professionals in their respective areas with a wide variety of topics – including general practice, heart surgery, pathology, paediatrics, forensic medicine, transplants, obstetrics and gynaecology being covered during the programme.
In 2021 RCSI will not be hosting a physical TY Mini Med programme on our St Stephens Green campus, but instead will hold an exciting virtual programme from 22-26 February 2021.
Frequently asked questions
What is this programme about? The Transition Year Mini Med programme is specifically designed to encourage post-primary students to consider careers in medicine.
Will I get paid to take part? No. The programme is work experience, not a job, therefore there is no monetary reward.
I'm not sure yet if I want to study medicine; is there any point in my doing this programme? Yes, as long as you like science/medicine! It's usually a good idea to try something first before deciding if it's really what you want to do. You might discover a passion for a particular field of medicine during the programme and it would be a shame to miss the chance to try it out. You might find that it's not what you want to do after all but at least you would know this based on experience rather than an idea of what you think it would be like.
What do students say about the programme? Quotes from past participant include:
I really enjoyed the course especially the sessions where we could discuss the subjects in detail and ask our questions."
"This was a great week and provided me with lots of priceless information."
"I would definitely recommend this placement to others because it's interesting and you see expensive machines that do some amazing things!"
All schools listed on the Department of Education and Skills site will be invited to register their interest to participate in October, therefore students will not be required to register individually. It will be at the discretion of the individual schools if they decide to participate in the programme – we will not be accepting requests from individual students.
Any student who is interested inputting their name forward for the Course please submit your name to Ms Harte by email.