Apprentice Doctor Live In-Person Event

Alberton, GP: 6 – 9 January 2027

  • 6 - 9 January, 2027
  • Alberton, South Africa
  • High School students Grade 9 to 12 (post-matric also welcome to apply).
  • ZAR 7,450

Applications close on 27 December 2026.

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About this programme

Thinking of studying medicine? Join The Apprentice Doctor® in Alberton from 6–9 January 2027 for four days of hands-on medical and surgical simulation. Designed for Grade 9–12 and post-matric students, the program offers the chance to practise skills such as suturing, drawing blood, taking blood pressure and responding to medical emergencies, all under the supervision of experienced medical professionals. Students will gain practical experience, build confidence and get a better understanding of what studying and working in medicine involves, helping them make informed decisions about their future.

What you will practise

  • Suturing and surgical knot tying
  • Drawing blood (venipuncture)
  • Heart sounds, blood pressure, pulse oximetry and ECG
  • Scrubbing and gloving for surgery
  • Closed reduction of a fracture
  • Bleeding control and a mass-trauma simulation (Stop the Bleed)
  • Resuscitation and airway management for adults, children and babies
  • An eye dissection

Programme schedule

All times are shown in SAST (UTC+02:00), Africa/Johannesburg.

Day 1 · Wed 6 Jan
08:00 – 09:00Admission, welcome and medical ethics
09:10 – 11:00Aseptic Technique 1: hand hygiene and gloving
11:00 – 11:30Refreshments
11:30 – 13:00Diagnosis of diseases and medical history
13:00 – 14:00Lunch
14:00 – 15:00Venipuncture Workshop
15:15 – 16:30Venipuncture Workshop
Day 2 · Thu 7 Jan
08:00 – 09:00Case study: heart surgery
09:10 – 11:00Cardiology Workshop 1: heart sounds, heart rate and blood pressure
11:00 – 11:30Refreshments
11:30 – 13:00Cardiology Workshop 2: pulse oximetry and ECG
13:00 – 14:00Lunch
14:00 – 15:00Eye Dissection Workshop
15:15 – 16:30How to get into medical school
Day 3 · Fri 8 Jan
08:00 – 09:00Surgical Knot Tying
09:10 – 11:00Suturing Workshop
11:00 – 11:30Refreshments
11:30 – 13:00Scrub for Surgery: theory and videos
13:00 – 14:00Lunch
14:00 – 15:00Scrub for Surgery Workshop
15:15 – 16:30Fracture Closed Reduction Workshop
Day 4 · Sat 9 Jan
08:00 – 09:00Obstetrics demonstration and goal setting
09:10 – 11:00Plan your future, and Stop the Bleed Workshop 1 (simulation arm)
11:00 – 11:30Refreshments
11:30 – 13:00Stop the Bleed Workshop 2 (mass-trauma simulation), assessment and certification ceremony
13:00 – 14:00Lunch
14:00 – 15:00Resuscitation Workshop and Airway Management
15:15 – 16:30Resuscitation Workshop (child and baby)
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Day 1 · Wed 6 Jan
08:00 – 09:00
Admission, welcome and medical ethics
09:10 – 11:00
Aseptic Technique 1: hand hygiene and gloving
11:00 – 11:30
Refreshments
11:30 – 13:00
Diagnosis of diseases and medical history
13:00 – 14:00
Lunch
14:00 – 15:00
Venipuncture Workshop
15:15 – 16:30
Venipuncture Workshop
Day 2 · Thu 7 Jan
08:00 – 09:00
Case study: heart surgery
09:10 – 11:00
Cardiology Workshop 1: heart sounds, heart rate and blood pressure
11:00 – 11:30
Refreshments
11:30 – 13:00
Cardiology Workshop 2: pulse oximetry and ECG
13:00 – 14:00
Lunch
14:00 – 15:00
Eye Dissection Workshop
15:15 – 16:30
How to get into medical school
Day 3 · Fri 8 Jan
08:00 – 09:00
Surgical Knot Tying
09:10 – 11:00
Suturing Workshop
11:00 – 11:30
Refreshments
11:30 – 13:00
Scrub for Surgery: theory and videos
13:00 – 14:00
Lunch
14:00 – 15:00
Scrub for Surgery Workshop
15:15 – 16:30
Fracture Closed Reduction Workshop
Day 4 · Sat 9 Jan
08:00 – 09:00
Obstetrics demonstration and goal setting
09:10 – 11:00
Plan your future, and Stop the Bleed Workshop 1 (simulation arm)
11:00 – 11:30
Refreshments
11:30 – 13:00
Stop the Bleed Workshop 2 (mass-trauma simulation), assessment and certification ceremony
13:00 – 14:00
Lunch
14:00 – 15:00
Resuscitation Workshop and Airway Management
15:15 – 16:30
Resuscitation Workshop (child and baby)

Programme fee

Early bird (until 6 December 2026): ZAR 6,950

Full amount: ZAR 7,450

Deposit: ZAR 1,120

Balance after deposit: ZAR 6,330

(Limited to 35 seats)

The programme fee includes:

  • Four full days of med-school-style tuition and medical and surgical workshops, guided by experienced medical professionals
  • The Foundation Medical Course, the For Future Doctors Simulation Kit and other medical items
  • Use of the Apprentice Doctor® Medical Simulation Lab, ECG machines, mannequins and other professional medical instruments
  • Lunch, tea, coffee and snacks
  • Bonus: the Apprentice Doctor® Academy Resuscitation Workshop, to help save a life after cardiac or respiratory arrest or choking

The programme fee does not include:

  • Transport: participants make their own travel arrangements
  • Accommodation: we can recommend places to stay nearby on request
  • Breakfast and dinner

The programme may be cancelled if fewer than 16 participants have paid their fees by the set date. If it is oversubscribed, not every application can be accepted, and the selection is final. Programme details may change depending on circumstances and availability.

The full terms are in the participation documents you accept before you pay.

At a glance

  • LengthFour full days, 08:00 to 16:30
  • Led byA surgeon, registered nurses and an emergency care practitioner
  • CertificateAwarded at the closing ceremony on the last day
  • Your applicationWe email you the outcome once it has been considered

Meet the programme team

Dr. Anton Scheepers

Dr. Anton Scheepers

Programme host
Maxillofacial and Oral Surgeon. Founder of Apprentice Corporation.

Ms. Annette Klut

Ms. Annette Klut

Programme nurse
Professional Registered Nurse, Dip. General Nursing and Midwifery University of Johannesburg

Ms. Lara Nieuwoudt

Ms. Lara Nieuwoudt

Professional Registered Nurse (BCur)
Midwifery, Psychiatric Nursing, General Nursing, Community Nursing and Trauma Nursing (SANC)

Mr. Roeloff Breet

Mr. Roeloff Breet

Emergency care and safety
First Response Emergency Care L4, Technician member of the South African Institute of Safety and Health (SAIOSH)

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Event information

ZAR 7,450 Payable only if your application is accepted.
  • Date: 6 - 9 January, 2027
  • Location: Alberton, South Africa
  • Eligibility: High School students Grade 9 to 12 (post-matric also welcome to apply).
  • Applications close: 27 December 2026
  • Early bird: ZAR 6,950 until 6 December 2026 Save ZAR 500
  • Full price: ZAR 7,450
  • Deposit to secure a place: ZAR 1,120
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