Widening Participation Medics Network
@WPMedicsNetwork
Providing a supportive community to underrepresented groups that breaks down barriers at all stages of the medical journey
🎟 Tickets are LIVE! Join us in person for the WPMN x NCL WAMS Conference 2025 🩺 📍 Newcastle University 🗓 Sat 26 July Theme: Beyond the Hurdle: Shaping the Future of WP in Medicine 🔗 tinyurl.com/wpmn2025 #WPMN2025 #MedTwitter #WideningParticipation #WPInMedicine
Together with NHS E and @rcgp, the @LeedsMedHealth has produced a resource introduce primary aged pupils to the work of GPs. With 20 activities and video guides tit looks health promotion to the national primary school curriculum helping pupils develop their Science, English and…
Applications to the RadReach mentoring scheme are now open until 2 May 2025. To apply click here: rcr.ac.uk/career-develop…
🎉 BIG news: Widening Participation Medics Network is now a registered charity! 🩺 Huge thanks to our amazing volunteers & supporters. We're excited to keep pushing for diversity, equality & accessibility in medicine! ✨ #wideningparticipation #registeredcharity #WPMN
Did you know that in the last 10 years, the proportion of entrants into medical schools from the most deprived areas more than doubled from 6% to 14%? #FosteringPotential Check out all the work that medical schools have been doing to widen access to medicine:…
Volunteer mentors from the medical sector needed 🙋♀️ From applying to med school to your first day on the ward, it’s easy to get overwhelmed without the support of someone who’s done it all before 🌟 Learn more at our webinar on 12th of Feb 👇 us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…
While we've been working hard to demystify the application process to medicine, we still need greater transparency around contextual admissions within individual institutions to help applicants identify if they will be eligible. #FosteringPotential Read the report:…
Our Fostering Potential report has revealed that the number of students from lower socio-economic backgrounds entering medical school in the UK has more than doubled over the past decade. #FosteringPotential Read the report: bit.ly/3VzVjjc
Did you know that 1/3 of schools still don't produce any medical school applicants and around 1/2 have had no successful entrants to medical school? Our #FosteringPotential report looks into how schools can widen access and level the playing field. Read the report:…
Yesterday at the @NMS_WP_Forum meeting and then chairing the @TraineesBSIR meeting. Today in the House of Lords at the @ukmedschools selecting for Excellence 10-year review launch event. Tomorrow delving back into my widening participation work in @WPMedicsNetwork & @RadReach.
Applying to radiology? Join our webinar series with tips for each application stage, from portfolio to interview. Next: MSRA insights from Dr. Vishal Agrawal and Dr. Omer Elhassan. Sign up here: app.medall.org/event-listings…
Applying to radiology this year? We have you covered with a 3-part webinar series including helpful tips & tricks for all stages of the application process from portfolio to interview. Registration link: app.medall.org/event-listings… #Radreach
🌐 Are you a digital dynamo? Join WPMN as our Website & Newsletter Lead! Design and update our site, send monthly newsletters, and boost member engagement. Make your mark! 📷Apply here NOW rb.gy/hfor7u #WPMN #websitedevelopment #JoinUs
💰 Shape the future of WPMN! We're looking for a Finance Lead to secure sponsorships, manage finances, and drive fundraising efforts. Your work will fuel our mission. Apply here NOW: rb.gy/hfor7u #joinus #leadership #finance #wpmn #radreach
Passionate about organising events? Lead our WPMN Events Team! Manage volunteers, oversee production, and ensure top-notch online events twice a month. Join us NOW and make a difference! rb.gy/hfor7u #events #joinus #wpmn #Leadership
🖋️ Love content creation? Lead our Content Team at WPMN! Develop engaging blog posts, manage website updates, and drive our message forward. Your creativity matters! 📷Deadline 11th August, Apply here: rb.gy/hfor7u #contentcreation #JoinUs
🚀 Join our team as a dynamic conference lead! Oversee WPMN's annual conference planning 📷 Secure funding, liaise with teams, coordinate venue logistics, and manage speakers & presentations. Apply now! rb.gy/hfor7u #JoinUs #wideningparticipation #conference
