Participants of Aspiring Doctors Program.
The hard work and ambition of dozens of high school students interested in a career in medicine have been honoured at a ceremony at Weill Cornell Medicine – Qatar (WCM-Q).
The students are all participants of WCM-Q’s Qatar Aspiring Doctors Program (QADP), a year-long student recruitment and outreach initiative designed to academically support high school students who are interested in medicine and science-based careers. The program, which is now in its fifth year, helps students improve their knowledge of the physical sciences, biology, English language and research skills.
In front of an audience of the participating students, their families and WCM-Q faculty, Dr Rachid Bendriss, assistant dean for student recruitment, outreach and foundation programs, presented the QADP students with certificates and congratulated them for their hard work and dedication.
He also gave them seven tips for success at university: setting smart goals; developing good study skills; time management; stress management; engaging with others; seeking help and guidance; and determination.
Dr Bendriss said, “The QADP is a rigorous program, especially as it is in addition to the work expected of you by your current schools. All of you here have had to make sacrifices in order to complete the modules, but I hope the rewards outweigh those sacrifices. The WCM-Q faculty members who have worked with you and acted as mentors have provided you with a strong foundation in the sciences, research and English skills, and whatever career you embark on in the future, this knowledge will stay with you.”
In total, 39 students from a record 19 schools received certificates of completion and participation for passing the QADP modules. Two students Amal Alnaemi and Maryam Al Muhannadi, received certificates of completion with honours for completing all modules of the program.
Addressing the audience and her peers, Maryam, who attends Al Arqam Academy for Girls, said, “I would like to say that we are the doctors and leaders of tomorrow, and we should take the extra steps needed to help shape the world and the future, and I wish everyone here a bright and successful life.”
Amal, who attends Al Bayan Secondary Independent School for Girls, said, “This day is very special for all the students who have persevered through this unique journey.
I enrolled in the QADP with the goal of getting an insight into life as a university student and that I have achieved.”
