RDS welcomes Oxfordshire aspiring medics

On Saturday 7 November, Green Templeton’s Richard Doll Society (for medical students and students in allied healthcare fields) organised a day for local Year 12 students.

RDS President Oishee Ghosh reports

The Richard Doll Society organised a Medicine Access Day welcoming 43 Year 12 students from thirteen state schools across Oxfordshire. The event aimed to widen participation in medical education by providing insight into studying medicine at Oxford and supporting students through the university application process.

The day was supported by eight Green Templeton students: from the RDS committee and other medical students. Students participated in four workshops covering life as a medical student, UCAT preparation, personal statements and medical school interviews. An interactive mock MMI circuit provided students with practical interview experience and personalised feedback.

The event saw enthusiastic engagement from participants and provided valuable opportunities to interact with current medical students, gain admissions guidance and develop application skills.

Overall, the RDS Access Day was a great success, contributing to the Richard Doll Society’s commitment to widening access to medical education and supporting students from underrepresented backgrounds.