A program like never before!
Twenty-eight high school students have this year completed the Qatar Aspiring Doctors Program (QADP), providing them with an insight into what life would be like as a physician.
The year-long program is designed to show promising high school students a window into life as a student at the college. as well as helping them to evaluate their career options and support their academic success at high school.
A total of 35 students enrolled in the program and 28 have now completed it, receiving certificates at a special ceremony at WCM-Q. Of those 28, 27 are Qatari. The students come from a total of 16 schools, seven of which are independent and nine of which are international.
Noha Saleh, Director of Student Recruitment at WCM-Q, explained how the program works. She said, " The QADP aims to prepare students for college and the rigors of a medical degree, as well as helping them to improve their college applications. The college's faculty focus on teaching the sciences, English and research skills so as to improve the students' readiness for the study of medicine, and to some extent this mirrors their own schools' curriculum, so improving their chances of exam success. The QADP also has the advantage of flexibility, allowing the participants to work remotely and independently when school or family commitments demands it."
Teaching for the QADP is by a range of WCM-Q faculty and staff, but special mention was given at the ceremony to Dr. James Roach, associate professor of chemistry, Dr. Rachid Bendriss, associate professor of English as a Second Language and assistant dean for student recruitment, outreach and foundation programs, Dr. Ghizlane Bendriss, lecturer in biology, and Reya Saliba, learning & student outreach librarian.
Razan Al-Mousawi, who currently attends WCM-Q, was one of those who completed the QADP. The 18-year-old, said the program has been hugely beneficial and very enjoyable. Razan said: “I had previously been on WCM-Q’s Summer Explorer Program and from that I was nominated to participate in last year’s QADP. “I wanted some insight into life at WCM-Q specifically as my parents don’t want me to travel outside Qatar. I’ve now decided that I do want to study medicine, and hopefully become a surgeon eventually.
Ms. Saliba guiding a QADP student
Mr. Aziz explaining WCM-Q requirements
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