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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!