OPENING DOORS FOR TALENT

How Medical Aspirations Scholarships are increasing diversity in the medical profession.

The Medical Aspirations Programme was founded on the vision of one incredibly generous donor, David Tibble, to support aspiring medics in less privileged areas of East Anglia to pursue a degree in medicine.

Although many bright individuals have the right qualifications, knowing how to get into medicine can be a real barrier. Which is why the programme offers skills sessions, mentoring and work experience placements, as well as the chance to receive a scholarship to study medicine at UEA.

Ten years on since the creation of the programme, UEA has welcomed its 32nd Medical Aspirations scholar to study Medicine thanks to David’s support. David Tibble said the scheme had been truly rewarding:

“Seeing young lives transformed makes me incredibly proud and the medical profession will be greatly enriched by these bright individuals from diverse backgrounds. To know these scholars could go on to transform further lives through their careers—or even as scholarship supporters—is a real privilege.”