MedRACE Voices

MedRACE Voices is a collection of student blogs, reflecting on some of our different MedRACE projects.

Featured blog: Collaborative fundraising to raise awareness and support those in medical need

Working together with the Muslim Medics Forum, the Sanctuary Seekers' Unit and others, learn how a collaborative approach was implemented, raising over £21,000 for the charity, Medical Aid for Palestinians.

Collaborative Fundraising

How a collaborative partnership between MedRACE and others worked to raise awareness and funds to support those in medical need.

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We're absolutely overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from our volunteers, local businesses, wider MedRACE team, Students Union, and everyone who attended...Together, we've not only raised vital funds but also sparked important conversations and strengthened our community bonds.

MedRACE co-chairs

Student perspective of medical school exams

Sethara Alwis describes how her SSC project to research student experiences of exams led to positive change

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Evaluating MedRACE, an SSC project

Ese Oyokose describes her key findings from an evaluation of MedRACE as a year 5 SSC project

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Changing local policy

Amardeep Sidki's account of driving forward active inclusion in surgery, by speaking up and changing policy

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Active inclusion: hair and headwear

Ololade Tijani reflects on how awareness combined with action can have meaningful change, exemplified by the MedRACE scrub cap project.

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The importance of names

Ololade Tijani discusses the importance of addressing people by their names, especially those from ethnic minority backgrounds

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Leading a patient educator session

Takunda Nhiwatiwa gives a student's perspective of leading a patient educator session.

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Active bystander training

Anna Brown's account of co-delivering active bystander training and a reflection on its importance

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Organising a regional conference

Kiran Bhavra gives an insight to organising a regional conference, as part of the MREM 2022 team

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Presenting at a conference

Amardeep Sidki reflects on presenting at a national conference for the first time

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An inclusive curriculum

Kike Solanke reflects on her opportunity to drive change towards a more inclusive curriculum and better healthcare outcomes

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Facilitating discussion

Sethara Alwis and Dona Tomy reflect on joining MedRACE and facilitating group discussion.

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Junior doctor opportunities

Kike Solanki reflects on taking MedRACE skills and values into Foundation Year

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