Structured support, all year round
Beyond socials, LACMS runs ongoing programmes to support members academically, professionally and personally.
Sankofa Mentorship
[Placeholder] "Sankofa" means going back to fetch what was left behind — reaching back to bring others forward. Our mentorship scheme pairs first and second-year students with senior students and early-career doctors from similar backgrounds.
[Placeholder] Mentors and mentees meet regularly across the year, covering everything from exam technique and placements to personal statements, interviews and simply having someone to talk to.
Apply to be a mentee or mentorStudy Skills & Exam Prep
[Placeholder] Termly workshops covering OSCE technique, revision strategy, note-taking systems and staying well through assessment season — run by senior students who've been through it.
See upcoming sessionsWidening Access to Medicine
[Placeholder] We visit local schools and colleges to run talks and workshops for students from underrepresented backgrounds considering a career in medicine or healthcare — from personal statement guidance to mock interviews.
See outreach opportunities