African-Caribbean Medical Society

African Caribbean Medical Society (ACMS) 🩺 is a student-led society at Brunel University dedicated to supporting Black students pursuing medicine and other healthcare-related careers, including physiotherapy, biomedical and life sciences, occupational therapy, and nursing. We are inclusive of non-Black students who want to learn, support, and be part of an inclusive community! 

We focus on access, progression, and representation within medical education and the healthcare profession ⚕️

What we do:

• Outreach and widening participation work with schools and prospective medical applicants 🏫

• Teaching series led by current medical & health-allied students 📚

• Events and talks that amplify Black voices in healthcare👩🏿‍⚕️

• Guidance on applying to medical school & health-allied courses from disadvantaged backgrounds 

• Networking with healthcare professionals 💬

• Wellbeing and fun social events 🪩 including spaces to explore Black mental health 🫶

ACMS is open to all students who support our mission and want to be part of a supportive, inclusive community!