Supporting students

Ever wondered what it’s like to be a doctor working in a general hospital? We run our popular Taste of Medicine course twice a year for Guernsey lower sixth formers to suit the different work experience weeks, offering a unique experience for students to gain first-hand experience of a career in medicine. 

We accept students from the local Colleges, Sixth Form Centre and The Guernsey Institute, as well as local residents studying outside the island (subject to capacity). 

Our programme provides valuable exposure to real clinical environments and day-to-day medical practice. Over the course of the week students are paired up and will attend around ten different sessions covering a range of outpatient clinics such as anaesthetics, paediatrics and fracture clinic, as well as observing clinical wards, the pathology department, the emergency department, theatres, and more. 

This course has received excellent feedback from those who have attended, with students highlighting key moments such as watching a baby being born via C-section and other various surgeries and experiences that have given them a glimpse into what life as a doctor looks like.   

The Taste of Medicine course is also a great opportunity to seek advice from our doctors on topics such as applying to medical school, how to choose your specialty, and where medicine can take you.  

To apply, please speak to your school's career advisor who will provide you with the online application and relevant forms. Or email us at info@msg.gg. 

Please note that we can only accept students with predicted A Level grades of three A’s or above, or the equivalent in International Baccalaureate (IB) which are the academic grades required for entry into medical school. All applicants will therefore be asked to provide a reference from their teacher confirming that they are currently achieving, or are on track to achieve these grades. 

Applications for this year's course have closed. 

Read more from previous students about their experience with us - Ten sixth form students inspired by their taste of medicine experience - MSG

Looking for a hospital to do your medical elective? Guernsey, with its consultant-only service, offers you a unique opportunity to learn one-to-one from our experienced specialists across a wide range of secondary healthcare specialities.     

For more information about what our placements offer, check out some of our testimonials from our previous students.

Eight medical students enjoy Easter elective experience - MSG 

Medical students electing to learn in Guernsey - MSG  

If you are interested in a medical placement and would like to learn more from our consultants on ward rounds, theatres, outpatient clinics and on calls, apply below.

Have you heard about the Guernsey Medic Network? It’s a network of doctors, trainee doctors, teachers, students and medical colleagues who have joined together with the aims of supporting medical applications, providing training opportunities, networking and publicising recruitment information to anyone who has a link to Guernsey. If you are interested in a career in medicine then we’d encourage you to join the network for regular updates from each practice and to gain support from other students and doctors as you journey into your career.    

The network also holds social events throughout the year which are free for members to attend.