Society Spotlight

EDI & WAMS Society

Abstract

A welcome from your Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Student Associates! The newly formed MBChB Student Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Representative Group (pictured with Professor Malcolm Shepherd, Head of School) is composed of students from all years of the MBChB who are working to: · Promote knowledge and understanding of EDI within the school. · Work alongside the UMS EDI Implementation Working Group to plan and organize events. · Support each other to identify and develop priorities for the school in EDI matters. The group is keen to make positive changes to the school in terms of policies and supporting all students. Keep your eyes peeled for details of our upcoming events, and we will be putting out a call for new MBChB1 students to join the group. - Dr Sharon Sneddon

The new WAMS group is actively promoting a range of events for the coming academic year and has a strong social presence (@guwideningaccess; Glasgow University Widening Access to Medicine Student Society or via wamss.gu@gmail.com); the society plans to run a mentorship program and various educational and social events to which everyone is welcome. Study skills are a top priority for the group, so keep an eye out for their ads on big TV screens at the Wolfson entrance and also via the School of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing Outreach and Widening Participation webpage. The SoMDN WP page has lots of useful information for current and future students, and hosts staff-student co-created resources (e.g., note-taking or how to approach coursework, etc). These resources are tailored to your level and can give you the tips and knowledge you require - we hope you will find these useful and of an appropriate level. We look forward to seeing you at these events! - Prof Nana Sartania