WHRI Work Experience Programme
The WHRI Work Experience Programme is for sixth form students who are interested in studying Medicine or a Biological/Biomedical related degree at university and are considering a career in a similar field.
In 2020 and 2021 this work experience programme was held online, however, we are pleased to announce that the July 2021 session will be an in-person event.
This bi-annual programme was established by Prof Amrita Ahluwalia and has been organised and run by Dr Rayomand Khambata and Mr Ade Alele since 2017, benefitting approximately 200 young people to date. We aim to provide an opportunity to gain first-hand experience in laboratory and clinical research at one of the largest pharmacological research institutes in Europe. In addition, students will have the opportunity to learn about alternative careers within government health-related initiatives and fundraising for healthcare and research.
I found the lab days extremely insightful and eye-opening and also very helpful in deciding between a medical or science degree.
Programme highlights
- Hands-on practical experience in a working research laboratory
- Talks from world-leading basic scientists and clinical researchers
- Shadowing of current PhD and Post-doctoral researchers
- Learn about the running of clinical trials and interact with clinical trial patients
- Demonstrations of clinical measurements of blood pressure, blood flow and ultrasound of the heart
- University admissions information
- Meet staff from the Barts Charity, and learn how, through their funding schemes, research and innovative healthcare initiatives which improve patient care are supported
Checking patient history gave me an insight into the life of a doctor.
Next steps
For: Year 12-13 Sixth form or college students
Date(s): 18-20th July 2022
Location: William Harvey Research Institute, Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, Charterhouse Square, London, EC1M 6BQ
GCSE's: Double or Triple Science (BB or above) and Mathematics (B or above)
A-levels: All applicants must be studying a Science or Maths subject at A-level (or equivalent)
Download
Application and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form [DOC 1,214KB]
Deadline
Please return your Application and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form to Ade Alele at a.alele@qmul.ac.uk by 5pm on Monday 20th June.
Academic Leads: Dr Rayomand Khambata – r.khambata@qmul.ac.uk and Prof Amrita Ahluwalia - a.ahluwalia@qmul.ac.uk
Administrative support: Mr Ade Alele – a.alele@qmul.ac.uk
For general queries please contact Dr Rayomand Khambata or Mr Ade Alele.
