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PROGRAMMES
The Enrichment Programme
A development programme designed for final year medical students students of Black African and Caribbean heritage, including students of mixed race heritage studying Medicine in the UK.
Easing the transition from medical student to doctor
Community: Expand your network and connect with your peers and your mentors
Preparation: Receive the tools and resources to grow personally and equip you for the working world
Development: Kickstart your professional career on the right note and learn from those ahead of you
About the programme
The Enrichment Programme is a mentoring programme designed for final year medical students of Black African and Caribbean heritage, including students of mixed race heritage studying Medicine in the UK which focuses on increasing career confidence, supporting career readiness and enabling career advancement. The programme takes a holistic approach with aims to help Black African and Caribbean final year medical students navigate their last year of medical school and help them thrive in the next phase of their life as doctors.
THIS PROGRAMME IS CURRENTLY ON PAUSE
What the programme includes
The programme has been developed to ensure that there is a good balance between excelling academically, strengthening social support and participating in sessions that will enrich students both personally and professionally while receiving tailored support for their medical careers and future aspirations.
The students are paired with a mentor who is a current doctor in their mutual area of interest and they will receive one-to-one mentoring sessions over the course of the year.
One-to-one monthly mentoring sessions
Peer-to-peer group sessions
Tailored clinical and non-clinical webinars
In-person networking social event
Virtual delivery
Join the programme
WHO SHOULD ENROL?
Black African and Caribbean Final Year Medical Students who attend a UK medical school
You will be paired with a doctor to support you in the transition from medical school to foundation years.
As a Enrichment Programme student, you will be required to do the following:
Commit to meeting with your mentor a minimum of once a month
Attend the programme launch event, mentor meetings, webinars and other programme sessions
Submit a log of short reflections and feedback on the programme
Applying to the Enrichment Programme does not guarantee you a place. Applications are assessed based on the quality.
What participants say
"Being a part of the enrichment programme increased my confidence to work as a first year doctor; my mentor, was really helpful and approachable which made the experience enjoyable and truly enriching. We had regular check-ins and she organised a practice mock before finals, listened to me, offered career advice and suggested useful resources and tips to navigate my rotations/starting F1. We spoke about some of the realities of challenges that people face/situations which can happen and practical ways to navigate this. This equipped me with increased confidence to navigate life as an FY1 as well as providing moral support via encouraging messages during exam season and when starting work."
Become a mentor on the programme
We are not currently recruiting mentors for the Enrichment Programme.
