Qatar University College of Health Sciences (QU-CHS) has concluded the 5th round of its Sciences Education and Human Health Activity (SEHHA) campaign held recently in collaboration with QU Colleges of Medicine (CMED) and Pharmacy (CPH).
The campaign aims to provide high-school students with an in-depth learning experience in health-related sciences, and to showcase the myriad of careers that can emerge from pursuing study in health-related fields. In its 5th round, SEHHA drew 70 Qatari students from 16 international and independent schools in Qatar.
On the first day of the four inclusive cycles, the students had the opportunity to interact with health cluster faculty and to participate in a wide range of activities that included hands-on experimentations in biomedical sciences, public health, human nutrition, and pharmacy and medicine programmes. On the second day of each cycle, the students had a field trip to QU Research Complex and various hospitals at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC).  
CHS dean and QU Biomedical Research Center (BRC) director professor Asmaa al-Thani said: “The event continues to offer an incredible opportunity for high-school students to broaden their perception regarding health sciences and their applications. We aim to empower this generation with essential qualities that accommodate the ever-increasing demands for skilled health professionals in the recent century. SEHHA has been carefully designed to accomplish its constructive purpose and meaningful rewards.”
QU vice-president for medical education and CMED dean Dr Egon Toft said: “SEHHA is an exciting opportunity for national high-school students to get familiarised with the healthcare professions at Qatar University. This year especially, SEHHA has expanded into a larger cluster level event to include the three health colleges. I believe that this wide exposure will guide the students in choosing their career path, therefore, attracting the right students to the right field.”
CPH dean Dr Mohamed Diab said: “SEHHA has been an excellent platform to inspire Qatari students to explore opportunities in health-related disciplines. Through hands-on training, this programme has allowed students excelling in science to experience the colleges of Pharmacy, Health Sciences and Medicine as well as to be exposed to the roles that health care providers hold in hospitals.”
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