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Widening Participation

Play the slideshow from the start to watch and listen along.

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Who are SWAMS?

We’re a student-led group dedicated to raising aspiration and reducing barriers to medicine for students across South Yorkshire.

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We also offer support to medical students from widening participation backgrounds!

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What did you find hard about applying to medicine?

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Academic barriers 🎯

  • Intense competition
  • High grade requirements
  • Entrance exams
  • Work experience

Financial barriers 💰

  • Tuition + living costs
  • Application costs
  • Lack of financial support

Socioeconomic barriers 🌍

  • Lack of support �(familial, institutional)
  • Social + cultural disadvantages

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What does WP mean?

Lived in an area with a low progression to higher education

Lived in a deprived area

Received free school meals in years 10-13

Received a 16-19 Bursary or similar grant

Was a young carer

Lived in local authority care during their secondary education

Estranged from both parents or legal guardians

First in their family to enter higher education

Have parents who are unemployed or working in unskilled jobs

Have a disability

*Not exhaustive

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Where to find support?

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Medic families

ATS tutor

Peer teaching society

Med Student Affairs

International student support

SAMHS (Mental health)

DDSS

(Disability and dyslexia)

301! Study Skills

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SWAMS support

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Prospective students

  • Online workshops to highlight university learning styles
  • Workshops in collaboration with other societies
  • Mock interviews
  • Personal statement reviews

Current students

  • Phase 1 meet up
  • ‘How to…’ series

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‘How to…’ Series

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Use ILA, GP, Lectures

Budget in Medical School

Smash Anatomy

Find Revision Resources

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We’re here to help!

SWAMS@sheffield.ac.uk

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@sheffieldswams

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Why join SWAMS?

  • Gain teaching experience (boost CV)
  • Mentor high-school students
  • Inspire the next generation of doctors
  • Make medicine more diverse and inclusive
  • Access to PAID opportunities!

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Join our mailing list!

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