Do I need more work experience for med school?

Hiya!
I'm in Y12 and wanting to study medicine. I have done some online work experience (Observe GP) as well as a 2 day GP placement. I've got a 2 day hospital placement coming up in April too. I'm not sure if this is enough?
Any responses would be greatly appreciated

Hi,
I think the amount you have already in year 12 is really good. I found that the unis I applied to didn’t ask specifically about my work experience, you just had to bring it into your answers and even with a small amount you could do this.
However
I found that having lots of experiences was REALLY helpful as it meant I wasn’t searching for things to say in my interview and I always had an experience to draw back on for whatever quality or scenario they were asking me about. Like mentioned above it’s useful to keep note of things that you saw on your WE and reflect on how it made you feel. I had a few specific scenarios that I would reuse as they were useful to show I’d seen certain skills that doctors have and was able to discuss this in detail and wasn’t stressed about not having anything to say.
Getting work experience can be really difficult though and I also recommend reading medical books as you can also bring this up at interview (it’s not the same as seeing it in person but it tells you a lot about the medical field and the key qualities of a doctor). I recommend ‘War Doctor’ and ‘The Prison doctor’. I was able to talk about these in my interviews and PS for qualities like problem solving and working under pressure and high stress: skills I hadn’t actually seen on my work experience but still knew that a doctor needed.
Again like mentioned above, any extracurricular can be beneficial for work experience as long as you reflect on what you’ve learned - I just found this really useful at interview as I always had something to talk about as had such a diverse range of experiences. I found that I spoke a lot about volunteering- although not directly in a medical setting (I did it as a gymnastics coach for those with learning difficulties) I could draw back on what I learnt. Any experience is good experience as long as you are interacting with people and potentially gaining things like communication, teamwork, empathy and leadership.
Remember quality over quantity- any experience is useful provided you reflect on it. If you want to gain more of an insight into medicine also then I recommend attending open days (to speak to current students), read books and research and watch videos online. I also really enjoyed watching medical programs like 24hrs in A&E (nice to relax while watching tv but also seeing the medical environment).
Good luck!!

Hiii
Your current work experience is actually quite good👌 for this stage in Year 12.
Having both GP and hospital placements shows diverse exposure to healthcare settings. However, to strengthen your application further, consider:
• Additional volunteering in healthcare settings (e.g., care homes, hospices)
• Joining medical-related societies or clubs at school
• Reading medical journals and keeping up with healthcare news
• Taking a first aid course
• Starting a reflective diary about your experiences.
Most importantly, focus on quality over quantity, it's not just about accumulating hours, but being able to reflect meaningfully on what you've learned from each experience and how it's confirmed your interest in medicine and fortified your commitment.
Maery
Biological Sciences: Physiology and Pharmacology

This is so helpful- will definitely have a look at those books. Do you have anymore book recommendations?

Hiya!
I'm in Y12 and wanting to study medicine. I have done some online work experience (Observe GP) as well as a 2 day GP placement. I've got a 2 day hospital placement coming up in April too. I'm not sure if this is enough?
Any responses would be greatly appreciated