RCPsych in Wales Summer School
The RCPsych Wales Summer School is an annual two-day event for students interested in a medical-related career to learn more about the field.
During these two days, students will have an insight into a variety of healthcare professions as well as the policy-making associated with them.
The Summer School is a great opportunity for students to explore the breadth of healthcare careers and gain more of an insight into what they may wish to study in the future.
The next Summer School will take place on 30 June and 1 July 2026.
We are now taking expressions of interest. Please complete the by Friday 15 May and we will be in touch with further information.
Programme
Whilst the full programme varies from year to year, it follows the following standard format:
Day 1: Students will receive talks from a range of professionals, which may include psychiatrists, psychologists, allied health professionals, surgeons, researchers, and medical students, giving them an insight into the variety of healthcare roles.
Day 2: This day is based around the Senedd, Cardiff Bay, where students will have the opportunity to tour the building, meet Senedd Members and learn about how healthcare professionals can shape policy and legislation.
The Summer School is open to year 11 students from across Wales who are interested in pursuing a career in healthcare. This could include anything from clinical roles, such as medicine, to fields like health policy and research.
The Summer School is held in Cardiff city centre and Cardiff Bay. Unfortunately, we cannot offer the option to attend virtually.
No, the Summer School is provided free of charge.
Yes, students will be provided with lunch and refreshments.
RCPsych in Wales is unable to support with transport or accommodation; students are therefore responsible for making their own arrangements.
Attendee blog post
For a student's perspective on the Summer School, one of our previous attendees has written a short blog.