History and Aims

Our History

Widening Participation Medics was co-founded by Maha Arif and Robyn Little in October 2022 at the University of Edinburgh to support medical students from underrepresented backgrounds and create a stronger sense of community and belonging.

Both Maha and Robyn came into university though a WP scheme called REACH.
Today, Widening Participation Medics continues to champion inclusion, connection and equal opportunities in medicine, with the belief that widening participation should extend beyond admission to medical school.

Source: 300 Faces of EMS-Maha Arif

Our Aims

To support widening participation medical students so their background does not negatively impact upon their experiences.

To provide a space for medical students from widening participation backgrounds to connect and support each other.

Community: We believe in the power of connecting people who can learn from, encourage and support one another.
Inclusivity: Every student deserves to feel welcome, respected and valued, regardless of their background or circumstances.
Empowerment: We want students to feel confident in their abilities, recognise their strengths and pursue their ambitions.
Understanding: We recognise that everyone's journey into medicine is different. We value listening, empathy and learning from one another.
Representation: We believe that different experiences and perspectives enrich the medical profession and the care it provides.

Our History

Our Aims

To support widening participation medical students so their background does not negatively impact upon their experiences. To provide a space for medical students from widening participation backgrounds to connect and support each other.

To support widening participation medical students so their background does not negatively impact upon their experiences.

To provide a space for medical students from widening participation backgrounds to connect and support each other.