The Committee
Every year a new committee of medical students is elected in both Swansea and The Gambia
The Swansea Committee (2023-2024)
President: Caitlin Clark
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WHY GAMBIA?
“It’s a fantastic opportunity to get involved in an exchange of knowledge and experience, whilst getting to know people a bit better!”
FUN FACT:
“My favourite film is Fantastic Mr Fox!”
Vice President: Ashly Alava Garcia
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WHY GAMBIA?
“I look forward to experiencing what life is like as a medical student abroad, learning about a different healthcare system, and immersing myself in a different culture while gaining a better understanding of what being a doctor means within a global context.”
FUN FACT:
“My mum loved full house so names me after one of the Olsen twins!”
Treasurer: Finn Clark
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WHY GAMBIA?
“It is a great opportunity to meet some amazing people and learn about medicine is conducted in other countries. Plus I love to travel!”
FUN FACT:
“I have signed up for the Swansea 70.3 iron man next year, if anyone fancies joining?”
Secretary: Alex English
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WHY GAMBIA?
“I am excited to discover how healthcare is practiced in a country with different resources and systems to the NHS!”
FUN FACT:
“I am a mirror image identical twin!”
Communications Team
Communications Lead: Lucy Hallett
WHY GAMBIA?
“To experience the difference in healthcare and meet new people!”
FUN FACT:
“I like wild swimming in the Gower!”
Communications assistant – Adam Capdevila
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WHY GAMBIA?
“I want to learn more about other healthcare systems and how patients may be managed differently in other healthcare settings”
FUN FACT:
“I can speak 5 languages and I am currently learning 2 more!”
Education Lead – Maira Xiromeriti
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WHY GAMBIA?
“I am interested in how medicine is practiced in other countries. I believe exposure to other healthcare systems will broaden my horizons”
FUN FACT:
“I am a scuba diver!”
Social Media Lead– Meg Davies
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WHY GAMBIA?
“I am excited to see how medicine is practiced in other countries, whilst also getting to travel!”
FUN FACT:
“I represented England in the dance World Cup!”
Fundraising Team
Head Fundraiser – Alex Lee
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WHY GAMBIA?
“I wanted to observe how medicine is practiced in a different culture”
FUN FACT:
“I have a pet snake called Luci!”
Fundraiser – Sarah Osborn
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WHY GAMBIA?
“I want to continue the student exchange and learn more about culture and healthcare in Gambia after exploring Zimbabwe, South Africa and Namibia in my undergrad”
FUN FACT:
“I cycled across the US solo for charity!”
Fundraiser – Johanna Papa-Segura
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WHY GAMBIA?
“I want to learn more about working in healthcare systems in other countries and with different cultures”
FUN FACT:
“I am from Brazil and speak fluent Portuguese!”
Fundraiser – Phil Cobon
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WHY GAMBIA?
“This is a once in a lifetime experience to see how medicine is practiced in a completely different landscape!”
FUN FACT:
“I am two phone calls away from Bukayo Saka”
Every year, a new set of first year medical students from Swansea are selected for the committee. It could be you!