Health and Medicine in Britain Workshop
Students will investigate the work and context of significant individuals such as John Hunter, Edward Jenner, Joseph Lister and Harold Gillies as well as the history and development of surgery up to the present day - before evaluating the significance of their work and discoveries.
Students will also have an opportunity to see an exhibition of the work of members of the Medical Artists' Association (MAA) of Great Britain: Body Parts: the art and application of medical illustration.
About the workshop
This workshop explores the art of surgery using real objects, anatomical models, facsimiles of manuscripts, rare books and illustrations to inspire curiosity through observation and encourage discussions using evidence-based resources and surgical skills materials. This session may include:
1: Art, Anatomy and Surgery
2: Development in Surgery (including war surgery)
3: Ask a surgeon (Q&A with a retired surgeon)
Learning outcomes
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Running period
The Health and Medicine in Britain sessions will take place from 19 September to 7 November 2024 on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10am-12pm and 1.30pm-3.30pm.
No sessions will be offered during half term between 28 October and 1 November 2024.
This is a trial period, and we will kindly be asking for feedback.
More dates will run between 4 February and 1 May 2025.
Suitable for
This workshop is for GCSE students studying ‘Health and the People’ from the AQA and 'Medicine in Britain' Edexcel curricula.
Group size
This workshop has a maximum capacity of 30. The ratio of adults to pupils depends on students’ age:
- Age 14-16: 1 adult to 10 pupils
The minimum group size is 9 people, including 1 adults.
Duration
Two hours
45 minutes in the Museum followed by an hour workshop. There is a 15 minute buffer for arrival time, toilet break and walking to the workshop room.
Location
Royal College of Surgeon England, Hunterian Museum and ground floor exhibition space
Important booking information
You will need to have the following information before making your booking.
- A credit/debit card or paypal method of payment
- The date and time of your visit
- The school's postcode
- The number of students and adults in your group
- The year group of the students
- The course/subject you are coming for
- Any specific access requirements
- Whether you wish to opt out of a topic
Curriculum Links
AQA – Health and the People
Edexcel – Medicine in Britain
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Cost and Cancellation Policy
This workshop is offered at a reduced price of £110 (2024) and £220 (2025).
If you are unable to attend your session, it is your responsibility to advise us with as much notice as possible, ideally four weeks or more*, please email [email protected] to cancel your booking.
*If you notify us at least 4 weeks before the date of your visit we are happy to offer you a full refund (excluding the eventbrite fee).
2025 bookings now open
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This workshop has a maximum of 30 students and 4 accompanying adults. A minimum of 8 students is required.
The ratio of adults to students depends on students’ age:
Age 14-16: 1 adult to 10 students
£110