Royal Navy medical staff from Derriford Hospital gave up their time to take in the inaugural MEDIFEST event in Plymouth.
Also present at the event was Royal Navy Surgeon Commander Jo Keogh, Commanding Officer of the Joint Hospital Group (South West), based at Derriford Hospital, six medical staff have given up their time to attend and take part in the inaugural MEDIFEST Plymouth.
There to promote Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) subjects within the clinical services, the event was run over two days, day one allocated for students and day two open to the public at Plymouth’s Guildhall.
MEDIFEST was organised by the STEM Co-ordinator for Plymouth City Council, Tina Brinkworth, with the assistance of Devonport High School for Girls. The event showcased a number of paramedical careers with up to 1,000 students from across the city attending Friday’s event.
The aim of MEDIFEST is to raise awareness and broaden horizons of young people to research careers in a range of medical and allied professions and science, especially pharmacy where there currently is a shortage in the south west.
The interactive exhibition was designed to bring the community together to explore ways to pursue a healthy lifestyle and disseminate vital public health messages as well as provide opportunities for the Universities, Medical Practitioners, Sports Companies and Businesses to share current practice and projects. MEDIFEST also showed the importance of medical history in medicine today, promote science careers and how to pursue a healthy lifestyle.
“I am delighted that JHG(SW) have been invited to support the inaugural MEDIFEST Plymouth,”
said Surg Cdr Jo Keogh.
“This presents a fantastic opportunity to engage with young people in the city and to demonstrate how STEM subjects can transfer to a wide range of careers.”
“A number of my staff attended the event and discussing their personal experiences as well as providing practical demonstrations to those attending.”
