GUEST BLOG FROM A WORK EXPERIENCE STUDENT: SOPHIA

As a history student at the University of Worcester, working at the George Marshall Medical Museum as part of my history work experience module has been an invaluable experience and has given me insight into the heritage and museum sector.

I have thoroughly enjoyed working alongside the museum staff, providing informative tours and fun workshops to primary schools. The museum’s extensive collection has allowed me to partake in research on the local area, particularly Worcester’s importance to the development of medicine and healthcare. The transcribing of oral documents has been fascinating and has helped me to recognise that interviews are crucial to understanding the experiences of individuals. I have learnt and developed a variety of skills and have realised the importance of collection care and management. Reflecting upon this experience, I have uncovered a new career avenue that I could possibly venture into after my undergraduate degree.

It has been a privilege to have worked at the George Marshall Medical Museum. The museum staff are pivotal to the heritage sector, to the continuation of historical documentation in Worcestershire and are attentive to the needs of those doing work experience. I would highly recommend this museum and team to any humanities student at university or college looking to do work experience or volunteering.

Museums are now closed

Due to COVID-19 the medical museums are now closed until further notice. This will be reviewed following the latest updates and guidance for coronavirus. This is to ensure we can keep staff, volunteers and visitors safe.

GMMM UPDATE: EVENTS POSTPONED

Please note, Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust have confirmed that due to COVID-19, all booked training, events and learning sessions at Charles Hastings Education Centre are now cancelled until 30th April 2020. This will be reviewed at a time following the latest updates and guidance for coronavirus. This is to ensure the Acute Trust can continue to deliver the safest and most effective care to patients and service users as possible.

This also includes events and training organised by us. Everything (including events ALREADY postponed due to flooding) will be rescheduled and you will be the first to know of their new dates.