Acceleration Programme
School sign-ups for the academic year 2024/2025 are closed at the moment. Click the link to express your interest in our Acceleration Programme commencing in 2025/2026.
In2MedSchool Acceleration Programme (IAP) is designed by Doctors and Medical Students
The IAP is proudly supported by
Imperial College London and the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine.
The In2MedSchool Acceleration Programme (IAP) was set up with the aim of increasing the percentage of state schools from where students apply to study medicine. Regardless of educational or socioeconomic background, we share the belief of Michael Marmot as set out in his 2010’s review of existing inequalities, that we need to enable citizens of all ages to maximise their capabilities and thus, the control over their own lives. Put simply, IAP aims to give aspiring medical students the confidence and ambition to succeed with their educational aims as well as their lives.
Led by a passionate team of medical students and doctors, IAP employs a holistic and evidence-based approach to education. Our structured curriculum enables students to progressively build and apply their knowledge, equipping them with both the academic foundation and soft skills necessary for a career in healthcare.
IAP has a unique dual focus – combining public health education with targeted medical school application support. Our interactive sessions, webinars, and hackathons foster enthusiasm for healthcare, helping students develop the knowledge and competencies they need to excel. Through these activities, IAP mentors the healthcare leaders of tomorrow, empowering them to make a lasting difference in their communities.
1,174 Students
reached to date.
76 Schools
partnered with us.
The In2MedSchool Acceleration Programme (IAP) is a division of the In2MedSchool charity. Our mission is to inspire and empower students from diverse backgrounds to pursue healthcare ambitions in higher education levels. We achieve this through a group mentoring and academia programs that enhances health literacy while promoting pathways to a career in healthcare.
The In2MedSchool Acceleration Programme consists of 3 streams, namely academia, population health, spotlight, and interpersonal skills.
Academia
Aims:
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Improve students' understanding of the application process, understanding of the functioning of the NHS and problems faced by NHS
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Prepare students for interviews
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Build upon students’ writing skills and reflective abilities
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Prepare students for UCAT
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Educate students in effective revision and revision techniques
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Enhance student’s understanding on life as a medical student
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Improve student’s personal statement and CV writing
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Promote early work experience exposure, educate on how to seek work experience
What we do:
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Deliver 3+ workshops per term
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Conduct Mock MMIs and panel interviews
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Personal Statement and CV reviews
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1-2-1 School Academic Officer support
Population Health
Aims:
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Allow students to access accurate information regarding their health
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Promote motivation to develop healthy behaviours
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Raise awareness in population health and public health
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Breaking down barriers and misconceptions to health
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Allow students to develop leadership skills
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Highlight the importance of looking after their health
What we do:
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Deliver termly workshops to students
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Students to undertake lifestyle project at the end of the curriculum
Interpersonal Skills
Aims:
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Improve students’ communication, teamwork, time management, problem-solving and critical thinking
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Promote academic success and improve employability
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Optimise future patient care and outcomes
What we do:
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Launch an essay competition
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Launch Medical Society within enrolled schools
Spotlight
Aims :
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The primary aims of the spotlight are to provide patient-centred learning which integrates scientific knowledge with clinical learning
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Foster an understanding of the MDT and responsibilities within a medical team
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Educate on NHS outlook on chronic disease
What we do:
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We invite doctors to deliver a talk about the day-to-day life of working as a doctor in their speciality
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Conduct case-based discussions with our students to educate and raise awareness on important health topics and chronic diseases, such as:
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Diabetes
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Coronary Heart Disease
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Respiratory disease
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Curriculum Overview
Who?
Each session will be run by an experienced doctor, or a current medical student provided by In2MedSchool.
What?
The host will focus on delivering teaching following our established curriculum (see curriculum schedule) aimed at giving students the information necessary to thrive at the medical school application stage and beyond.
When?
These sessions will be run and hosted on Microsoft Teams, or delivered in person. The exact time will be liaised to best suit the speaker and school.
Session Layout
Format:
1–2-hour sessions
Delivery:
Held online or in person at no cost to schools
Attendance:
Teachers will be asked to ensure where possible to monitor their students and aid the In2MedSchool volunteer in behaviour management, form completion and engagement.
Feedback:
A short form will be sent out to students prior to and following the session to assess their opinions on the session/teaching and its efficacy
Students:
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Gain interpersonal skills
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Improve on personal statement and CV writing skills
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Gain understanding of medical career and functioning of the NHS
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Improve confidence and preparedness for medical school applications
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Learn about ethics in medicine and prepare for interviews
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Develop sustainable, healthy lifestyle habits
Schools:
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Receive assistance in preparing students for applications
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Improve entry statistics into medicine
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Streamline application process
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Receive supervision for students’ progress and engagement
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Access to network of medical students and doctors to supplement students’ learning
In2MedSchool Network:
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Widen participation into medicine
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Address underrepresentation in medicine
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Diversify NHS workforce
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Assist schools in preparing students for UCAS application
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Allow every student to reach their full potential and achieve their aspirations
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Schools:
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Schools where less than 1% of school participants have gotten into medicine
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State schools
Students:
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Any Year 12 or 13 students who are wanting to study a healthcare-related course
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Curriculum Schedule
Our School Partners
We are continuously expanding our partnerships to expand our reach and impact. If you are a qualifying state school and believe your Year 12-13 students would benefit from IAP, please register your interest for the next academic year by filling out the sign up form.