Doctor For A Day With MedView

Auckland students — choose your preferred session:

Westlake Girls’ High School

• 25th April (this event)

Ellerslie Events Centre

• 17th May

View details & register here

Both sessions offer the same immersive Doctor For A Day experience.

Note: Each student must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for these sessions. This event is only open to students in Years 11-13.

Interactive Workshops:

• Clinical Skills: Practice vitals, diagnosis techniques, and patient care
• Surgical Skills: Learn suturing or test your skills on simulators
• UCAT Strategy Session: Time-saving tips, tricks, and traps to avoid
• Interview Simulation: Watch real med students re-enact interviews (MMI, panel, semi-structured)

Admissions Strategy Panel: Meet recent top applicants who successfully gained entry into multiple med schools – and get their honest advice on what worked, what didn’t, and what gave them the edge.

Journey Through Medicine: Discover the path from high school to med school and beyond, including specialisations, lifestyle, and what the career truly looks like.

Admissions Pathways Explained: Get clear on UCAT, NCEA and other academic curriculums, and interview requirements for top universities in New Zealand, Australia and the UK, including hidden pathways and smart strategies.

A Day in the Life of a Med Student: Hear from current med students about what studying medicine is really like, the highs, the hustle, and the balance.

Info: In this session, you’ll discover why medicine is such a rewarding career, explore the different pathways to becoming a doctor, and get an insider’s look at what life is really like in medical school. We’ll also break down the entry requirements you’ll need to meet, so you can start planning your journey with confidence.

Info: Hear directly from MedView's expert admissions team, as they share practical advice on how to best support your child in getting into medical school, from navigating academic demands to staying motivated and managing the application process.

Info: Learn Clinical Skills: Practice vitals, diagnosis techniques, and patient care by learning how to use oximeters, blood pressure cuffs, sling bandages and more!
Surgical Skills: Learn suturing on real suture kits, led by current medical students.

Info: Learn key strategies, timing techniques, and question approaches to maximise your UCAT score. This session will cover each section of the test with tips from experts who have helped students gain entry into top medical schools.

Info: Step inside the interview room before the big day. In this interactive role-play session, current medical students will guide you through exactly how a real medical school interview works. You’ll watch live examples, learn what interviewers are looking for, and practise strategies to answer with confidence.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Westlake Girls' High School, 2 Wairau Road, Auckland, New Zealand

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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