St Vincent’s Clinical School

The boys were there to experience, in a hands-on way, what it is like to be a medical doctor. The visit began with a Q and A with medical students and a senior doctor: initially daunting, but the boys soon warmed up. After this introduction, everyone got involved in roleplay scenarios, doctorly classics such as taking blood pressure and checking reflexes. This was also a great forum for informal chats with their young instructors, who generously shared their journeys. The real highlight, however, was the final collective activity, where pairs of boys took turns plastering a ‘broken’ arm and being a hapless patient.

All in all, our boys had a marvellous time, while gaining meaningful insights into the medical profession. Many thanks go to the Clinical School’s students and facilitators for providing such a rewarding experience.