Final Year Medical Student & Medical Students’ Committee Conference Chair, Noor Al-Saffar, has been awarded a scholarship with the Healthcare Leadership Academy.
The Healthcare Leadership Academy (HLA) supports healthcare professionals and students in developing leadership skills essential for shaping the future of healthcare.
Al-Saffar, a Final Year Medical Student, will join a community of scholars selected from a competitive pool of applicants from across the world. Scholars will attend several leadership workshops throughout the year, along with mentorship, coaching and networking opportunities with HLA Alumni and prominent healthcare leaders.
During the programme, each scholar will undertake a Scholar Project aimed at addressing a key healthcare challenge. Al-Saffar plans to focus on improving access to medical school for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Of the award, Noor said: “I am thrilled to have been accepted onto the HLA with a scholarship. As someone who is passionate about global health leadership and policy-making, this is an excellent opportunity to cultivate and develop my leadership skills. I am very much looking forward to collaborating with Scholars from around the world, and sharing expertise. Very grateful and honoured to be part of the HLA community, and for the support and mentorship that I will undoubtedly derive from it for years to come.”
Johann Malawana, Director of The HLA, said: “After a rigorous and competitive application process, we are delighted to welcome our new cohort of 2024-2025 scholars. At a time of great global challenge in healthcare, it is important that the next generation of healthcare leaders are motivated, inspired, and prepared in order to best look after the populations they serve.”
Founded in 2016, The HLA recognises individuals with proven leadership potential and offers an opportunity to future nurture their leadership skills to the next level. This year’s cohort has a mix of medical students from across various healthcare professions from over 10 countries.
The HLA is an associate member of The Council of Deans of Health in the UK, commissioned by NHS England, works with institutions across multiple countries and partners with Medics Academy.
