2: Widening Participation  - Access to Medical School for all?

Facilitators
Katrina Butcher, Julia Vasant & Simon Atkinson - University of Bristol 
 
 
Workshop Description

This workshop is for anyone who wants to help shape the future of medicine as a profession. Most students at medical school will remember someone or something that influenced their application: widening participation is essentially about giving under-represented groups the stimulus and support to succeed in a medical career.


We will explore best evidence and experiences of Widening Participation and Access to Medicine. As a workshop participant your own experiences are an essential resource. By the end of the session we aim that all attendees will leave with plans for WP in their organisation.

 

 

Workshop Objectives

Participants should:

  • Be able to discuss key concepts in Widening Participation, using relevant evidence 
  • Identify under-represented and target groups for your organisation
  • Compare and appraise existing WP inreach and outreach provision in their own and other organisations 
  • Develop an outline WP or Access to Medicine strategy for your organisation