Weill Cornell Medicine - Qatar (WCM-Q) yesterday concluded the fifth edition of the Qatar Aspiring Doctors Programme (QADP) for high school students interested in a career in medicine, which lasted for one year with the participation of 19 secondary schools.
The students are all participants of WCM-Q’s 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 programme, which is now in its fifth year, helps students improve their knowledge of the physical sciences, biology, English language and research skills.
Dr Rachid Bendriss, assistant dean for student recruitment, outreach and foundation programmes, presented QADP students with certificates and hailed 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 added: “The QADP is a rigorous programme, 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.”
Dr Bendriss said, “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.”
The QADP course comprises a combination of face-to-face lessons, online modules and practical lab exposure based on a personalised timetable that takes account of students’ high school studies. The QADP allows students to learn at their own pace, is flexible and involves a full academic year of contact from September to April. Students also have the opportunity to engage with WCM-Q faculty, staff and students, and to use WCM-Q facilities, giving them access to a multitude of resources. (QNA)