Warwick Medical School

Our Pro-Dean Education, Prof Lucy Hammond, has been enjoying meeting Warwick offer holders in China this week.

These photos are from the Offer Holder Briefing in Shanghai, where prospective students had the chance to hear from the University's Provost, academics and alumni.

We're delighted to share that our wonderful Facilities Support team - Bryn Meredith, Seth Bailey and Tony Rollings - have won an Above and Beyond Award from the University in recognition of their dedication, professionalism and kindness.

Whether it’s moving heavy equipment, setting up rooms or handling day-to-day tasks, the team approaches everything they do with efficiency and a smile.

The whole WMS community benefits from the team's hard work and positivity, and we're very lucky to have them!

Read more and see some photos from when the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Stuart Croft, came to WMS to present the team with their award: https://tinyurl.com/5n7ckz2y

Professor Swaran Singh has spent years working toward making mental health care fairer, kinder and more connected to people’s lives.

Recognising his groundbreaking research on mental health inequalities affecting Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups, Swaran has been named one of HSJ’s top 50 most influential BAME figures.

In this interview, Swaran reflects on the power of listening, why collaboration matters, and the importance of advocating for others: https://tinyurl.com/4u4mvd6c



Swaran will be delivering an online lecture tomorrow at 12.30pm: 'Too Much Suffering, Not Enough Care: Rethinking Mental Illness Beyond Services Alone’. All welcome! Register: https://tinyurl.com/yrbcs5vs

This year our MB ChB Personal Tutor Award goes to Dr Ellie Powell.

Nominating Ellie, one student said: "Ellie has been absolutely amazing in supporting me throughout a very difficult few months. Despite how busy she is, she has always made time for me and provided me with a space to explore my issues in detail.

"She has been a sounding board and provided very helpful advice and support. Her compassionate and empathetic approach has made these months a lot easier."

Well done Ellie, and thank you for everything you do to support our students.

Congratulations to Dr Petra Hanson, who received an Outstanding Contribution to Health and Wellbeing Award at the Coventry Health and Wellbeing Awards last week.

This recognition reflects many years of research, collaboration and partnership work focused on improving the health and wellbeing of people living in Coventry.

Currently, Petra is leading the W8Buddy study, evaluating a digital specialist weight management service. Find out more about it at the link in our Linktree.

Congratulations to Dr Quadri Sanni, who is the winner of this year's MB ChB Teaching Excellence in an NHS Setting Prize.

Those nominating him said: "Dr Sanni created a very comfortable atmosphere for learning, encouraging us to actively participate, make mistakes, and grow, all while receiving constructive guidance and support.

"He provided practical learning experiences that enhanced our skills and knowledge in areas we may not have otherwise encountered. His demeanour with patients remains as an inspirational learning point."

Well done and thank you, Dr Sanni!

Following graduation, Health and Medical Sciences alumna Marcella went on to study a Master’s in Public Health at Warwick Medical School. She now works as a Wider Determinants of Health Project Officer at Walsall Council.

In this interview, she shares how her time at Warwick and the skills she developed have supported her at the start of her career👇

https://tinyurl.com/fhhx2s93