Leeds WAMS Scheme to host the first ever National Widening Access to Medicine Conference.
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31-10-07 The Interviews Workshop, University of Leeds
It's coming towards that time in the application process when you might be invited for a medical interview. In order to help you prepare for this WAMS are putting on the Interviews Workshop, 3:30-5:30 Wednesday 31st October in MTC rooms X and Y in the Worsley Building (Leeds Medical School).
Here you will get lots of useful tips and information on medical interviews and be given a mock interview from medical students (some of whom have been involved in real medical interviews). You will also be given instant feedback on your interview.
So if you're interested or just fancy brushing up your interview skills then email us with your name and a copy of your personal statement to wams@leeds.ac.uk by Wednesday October 24th 2007.
You & Your Guts – Saturday 9th June 9:30-13:00, University of Leeds
Have you ever wondered what causes stomach aches, how your diet affects your
guts or how doctors can look inside the guts? Or do you know someone with
Coeliac Disease, IBD or food intolerance? If so, this is the event for you.
Come along and find out the answers to your questions about your guts and how
they work.
Some of the top scientists and doctors at the University of Leeds will be on
hand to demonstrate what the guts do, what can go wrong and how to keep your
guts healthy. You’ll be able to find out about some of the exciting research
going on at the University and have the opportunity to see new inventions being
demonstrated.
Tickets are free of charge but are limited. For more information or to book your
place(s) please visit http://www.leeds.ac.uk/medicine/yourbody/guts.html.
You & Your Liver - Saturday 5th May 2007, University of Leeds
Have you ever wondered how alcohol affects your liver, what happens during a liver transplant or how to keep your liver healthy? If so, come along to ‘You & Your Liver' at Saturday 5th May. Some of the top scientists & doctors at the University of Leeds will be on hand to demonstrate what the liver does, what can go wrong and how to keep your liver healthy. You will be able to find out about some of the exciting research going on at the University and have the opportunity to see new inventions being demonstrated.
If you're interested in finding out more about your liver or have ever wondered what goes on in the big buildings on the hill, this is the event for you. Tickets are free of charge but are limited. Small community group bookings are especially welcome. Refreshments will be available. To book your place(s) please visit http://www.leeds.ac.uk/medicine/yourbody/liver.html or contact Vicky Ward on 0113 343 1278, e-mail V.L.Ward@leeds.ac.uk
22-3-07 Introduction to Medicine Conference, University of Leeds9:30 am - 4 pm Thursday 22nd March 2007 (registration from 8:30 am) at the School of Medicine, University of Leeds, Worsley Building, Clarendon Way.
This conference is for students in Year 12 or the equivalent who are seriously considering a career in medicine. Mature students are welcome. To be eligible for a place, you must be studying within West Yorkshire.
It aims to give you an insight into what it is like to be a medical student, helping you to decide whether medicine is the right choice for you.
The day includes lectures, discussions and practical sessions on clinical skills, where you can try your hand at some of the clinical skills doctors require!! There will be talks from staff involved in admissions, doctors, academics who teach medicine and current medical students. You will have opportunities to ask questions and seek advice.
It costs £16 per person, including lunch and refreshments.
The conference is very popular and has been over-subscribed in the past so please apply by 21st February.
See http://www.leeds.ac.uk/medicine/events/intromed07/index.html for more details and to download an application form. Or send a stamped self addressed envelope marked "Request for conference application form" to Carreen Dew, 7.12, level 7, Worsley Building, University of Leeds, LS2 9NL.
This is conference is an excellent taster about what medicine entails!!
22-11-06 WAMS awarded at Leeds Mentoring celebration event
The Lord Mayor of Leeds presented WAMS with one of the prizes for Leeds Mentoring/Education Leeds company of the year at this year's Leeds Mentoring celebration event.
9-12-06 You and Your Heart, University of Leeds
Have you ever wondered what a heart sounds like, what causes heart attacks or how long you can keep your heart healthy? If so, come along to this exciting learning event and find out the answers to these questions and more. Some of the top scientists and doctors at the University of Leeds will be on hand to answer your quesitons, demonstrate new inventions and let you try out equipment and gadgets. Learn about artificial hearts, find out about pumps, pipes and electrics and have a go at recording your pulse on a mobile phone.
Tickets are available free of charge, but are limited. Small community group bookings are especially welcome. Refreshments wiil be available. To book your place(s) contact Vivky Ward on 0113 343 1300, e-mail v.l.ward@leeds.ac.uk or see www.leeds.ac.uk/medicine.
5-10-06 New Podcast downloads available
You can now download and listen to real life experiences of Leeds medical students as they discuss why they wanted to become a doctor, their work experience, writing personal statements and intercalating. There will be more podcasts to come throughout the year, so watch this space!!! Clike here to access the podcasts.
http://www.podcastfm.co.uk/podcast.rss?id=116
28-10-06 You and Your Joints, University of Leeds
Have you ever wondered what happens to your joints when you jump, how artificial knees are tested and how to keep your joints healthy? If so, come along to this exciting learning event and find out the answers to these questions and more. Some of the top scientists and doctors at the University of Leeds will be on hand to answer your questions, demonstrate new inventions and even let you try out equipment and gadgets. Learn how to make an X-ray, see how worn out body parts are replaced and find out the truth behind newspaper headlines.
Tickets are free of charge but are limited. Small communnity group bookings are especially welcome. Refreshments will be available. To book your place(s) contact Vicky Ward on 0113 343 1300, email v.l.ward@leeds.ac.uk or see www.leeds.ac.uk/medicine.
3-5-06 WAMS mentor recieves an award!
WAMS mentor Natasha Lovell wins a University of Leeds Volunteering Award for her time with WAMS and many other voluntary organisations, including LUU Student Community Action and Access Academy (links open in new window). Well done!
18-4-06 UKCAT website live
The UKCAT website (link opens in new window) is now live, check it out! For more info, click here.
16-4-06 Content updated
Our website is constantly getting updated, keep on checking!
20-3-06 Website upgrade
Our website will be undergoing a revamp very soon! Keep on checking back!
5-3-06 Generating Genius Residential
This is a residential for African Caribbean boys in Year 8 attending a school in Leeds, Bradford, Sheffield or Huddersfield. The event will take place. 10th – 12th April 2006. For more information, visit the School of Medicine's website (opens in new window). Please note this is not a WAMS event.
25-2-06 Mentoring opportunities
If you are a School in West Yorkshire with a sixth form and think some of your pupils would benefit from having a medical student mentor, then contact us. We pair sixth formers up with medical students via a safe internet area. Medical students can give advice on admissions, interveiws, finding work experience and much more!
15-2-06 Presentation opportunities
If you are a school in West Yorkshire, and think your class would benefit from a presentation/workshop from some medical students then contact us. We gice a range of presentations to year 9/10, where we tie in medicine and key stage 3/4 science, dyspell some of the myths about being a doctor and get interactive! We also do a 'Blind date' scenario using ethics! We can give admissions and interview advice to year 12 and 13.
29-1-06 UKCAT update
Check out here for an update on UKCAT.
