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Aspiring Medics Programme
What is the Aspiring Medics Programme?
Our Aspiring Medics Programme offers young people who are considering a career in medicine / healthcare the opportunity to spend a week observing in detail the complex workings of a modern general practice in action.
We receive numerous enquiries each year from students who are interested in pursuing a career in medicine. Given the current challenges of recruiting doctors into primary care we are keen to foster and encourage the enthusiasm of young people who get in touch with us. So the Aspiring Medics Programme has been established.
The programme offers young people the opportunity to shadow, observe and talk to our teams who work together to deliver integrated support for patient health. This includes time with:
- Clinicians
- Medicines Management Team
- Work Flow Team
- Community Care Team
- Digital and Data Team
- Care Navigation
- Social Prescribing Team
Who can take part in the Aspiring Medics Programme?
The programme is open to young people considering a career in medicine.
The programme is only open to students from outside the Frome area, in order to ensure patient confidentiality.
Feedback from previous participants in the Aspiring Medics Programme
"Taking part in the Aspiring Medics programme at Frome Medical Practice was an overwhelmingly positive experience. It gave me an in-depth and holistic insight into primary care. I particularly enjoyed and gained invaluable experiences from being able to shadow and observe all the kind and welcoming clinicians and allied health care professionals at the practice. As a result of this week of medical work experience I have reaffirmed my desire to pursue a medicine as a degree and a career as a clinician."
"It was an incredible opportunity to explore all aspects of General Practice, especially at a practice that is clearly at the forefront of primary care. My favourite part of the programme was the time spent seeing patients, for example at the Community Hospital and during the Triage GP Clinics."
How to apply to take part in the Aspiring Medics Programme
To apply for the Aspiring Medics Programme 2026 at Frome Medical Practice, please send a CV and covering letter explaining how this programme would benefit your future healthcare career plans.
Send us your CV and Covering Letter
The closing date for applications for 2026 is 31st March 2026, for a start time in July.