Widening Participation PodcastWith Andrew Hughes and Monika KaushikIn this episode I speak to Miss Monika Kaushik, Consultant Breast Surgeon and Clinical Tutor, about the Widening Participation Programme we have in Leicester. She describes why it’s important, how she got involved, how it’s delivered and next steps.Widening Participation is about helping a broader range of school leavers consider a career in medicine, particularly those without some of the advantages typically seen amongst the medical student/doctor community. If you would like further information, or want to help support the programme then you can contact Monika via her UHL email: monika.kaushik@uhl-tr.nhs.uk.As mentioned in the pod, Leicester Medical School interviews (MMIs) are currently underway (through to the end of February) and they are always looking for help running these (both online and in person formats). Email medoffice@leicester.ac.uk to get involved.If you’re pondering the question: “I have a family/friend who’s son/daughter would like to do some work experience, do we offer that at UHL?” …then unfortunately we don’t currently have a formal system in place but it may be possible within your own department after liaising with the Head of Service and your CMG HR leads to ensure it’s done correctly.

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