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Medics in Primary Schools
Project Description
A special study module engages medical students with young pupils and their teachers in Primary schools. The project has developed over the last four years and the students now work with thirty five schools. The work carried out raises awareness of health and lifestyle issues and engages the pupils in ways that depart from the normal classroom routine. The students value the project as it develops their communication skills. The project aims are to,

1. Enrich the teaching and learning of health education in Primary Schools.

2. Provide young role models and raise awareness of the work of medical professionals.

3. Improve communication between young people and medics.

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Supporting Partners: First Trust Bank.

Hosting School / Unit: Medical Education Unit

Target Audience: Year 7 Primary Pupils

Start Date - End Date: Ongoing

Contact Information:

University Contact:

Name: Ms Mairead Boohan

Address: Medical Education Unit, Whitla Medical Building

Telephone: 02890 272 188

Email: m.boohan@qub.ac.uk

External contact:

Name: Colin Press Programme Manager

Telephone: 02890 849 389

Email: colin.press@dnet.co.uk

Web Link: http://www.qub.ac.uk/info/press/20020130_133651.html