Outreach
Outreach is a key part of unlocking potential within students who may not have been exposed to medicine or dentistry, especially with professionals that they can relate to. We spark interest in the healthcare profession, and inspire students to believe that medicine and dentistry are accessible careers for them, while providing practical resources to support their interest into the professions.
What we provide
We base our sessions on our established programmes and the needs and interests of the students we are facilitating the session for. Our outreach programme is not specific to students of African and Caribbean descent, we conduct our outreach sessions in any schools, sixth forms and communities that will benefit.
| Services | ||
|---|---|---|
| ✓ Providing volunteers in medicine and dentistry | ||
| ✓ Support careers fairs | ||
| ✓ Facilitate sessions on medical ethics, clinical skills, UCAS and Interviews | ||
| ✓ Give insight to students on life as a healthcare professional | ||
| ✓ Provide resources for UCAS applications and interviews |
Our ambassador network of enthusiastic students and healthcare professionals are trained to ensure your students benefit from our sessions. All of our volunteers are DBS checked.
Outreach programmes
Ages 5-11 Unlock your potential
This session aims to unlock the curiosity of students with practical sessions, showing them what being a doctor or dentist looks like. We will encourage students to take part in activities such as basic life support, that will spark an interest in the healthcare profession.
Ages 12-16 Realise your potential
This session aims to prompt students into realising a career in medicine or dentistry could be for them. We will discuss medicine and dentistry as an option, give a realistic account of life as a doctor /dentist and answer any questions they may have.
Ages 16+ Achieve your potential
This session aims to provide students with the information they need to prepare for their medical and dental school applications. We will provide tips and support for students so they are equipped to apply to medical/dental school.
Our previous work
Testimonials
'Very informative and I enjoyed how unique each speaker was and the advice they gave all interlinked well'
'It gave me a better understanding of the hardships of being a doctor and doing a medical degree'
'Excellent, informative, broad'
'They were very open to questions and were easy to talk to'
‘it was very interesting and allowed me to know what I want to be’
'It was the answer to all my questions and fears'
'Your contribution to our event was captivating, many pupils chose your sessions as their favourite speakers'
'I learnt that everyone can be a doctor or dentist'
Lambeth Council 'Aim High'
Watch us inspire hundreds of primary school students through this event facilitated by Lambeth Council.
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Newsletter
Join our newsletter for opportunities such as work experience, research opportunities and application tips - all of which will support your journey to becoming a healthcare professional.
Events
Our events aim to support students applying to medical or dental school, while providing insight into the healthcare profession.
These include:
- Medical application conferences
- Interview workshops
- Achieve your potential outreach sessions
- Q and A panels
Mentoring
Our scheme provides one on one mentoring with our trained team. They will support you with all aspects of your medical or dental school application.
Our mentoring scheme applications open on the 1st of May 2021.
Join our ambassador network
Open to all medical/dental students, doctors and dentists from African and Caribbean descent. To join, complete the application form,
| ✓ Speak at events | ✓ Volunteer at outreach sessions | ✓ Mentor students |
| ✓ Quarterly newsletter | ✓ Write for our think tank | ✓ Feature in our newsletter |
| ✓ Review personal statements | ✓ Provide mock interviews | ✓ Certificates for your portfolio |
