Rise Bradford
Dream big. Aim high. Get there with RISE Bradford.
National Lottery Funded • Widening Access • Breaking Down Barriers
Project Lead
Dr Aafreen Abbas
MBChB (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery)
Message from the Project Lead
“RISE was created to help hardworking students in Bradford see that a career in medicine is within their reach. It’s about giving them the guidance and support they need to move forward with confidence.
If even one student leaves the programme truly believing in their potential and seeing a real future in medicine, then RISE has done exactly what it set out to do.”
Rise
A mentorship programme supporting students on the path to medicine.
Designed for young people exploring or aspiring towards a career as a doctor.
Aim
Increase the no. of BAME and low socioeconomic medical students from Bradford. We want to guide hard-working students to higher earning degrees such as Medicine.
Why do this?
Early exposure to life as a doctor. Encourage reflection, goal-setting and confidence building in future healthcare students.
What do I get?
Starter pack with essential resources provided to every mentee
Revision
Free access to revision platforms for GCSE and A-Levels
Who is this suitable for?
Years 10 – 13
Older years support
UCAT Preparation
MMI/Interview Preparation
Application Support
Personal Statement Support
Medical School Application Support
Activities
Basic life support training (CPR)
First Aid
Suturing
Mentorship
Guidance from medical mentors (i.e. Doctors) – Group and individual mentoring sessions.
Join the Rise Bradford Community
If you’re passionate about becoming a doctor and need support on your journey, Rise Bradford is here for you. Join a growing community of aspiring medics, connect with mentors, and access the resources you need to succeed.