James Tavner, candidate for Clinical Rep
The School of Medical and Dental Sciences Clinical (Medicine) Representative shall seek feedback from and represent students who have entered Part 3 of the MBBS program or are pursuing an intercalated degree of a medicine-related course in Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry. They are also responsible for co-chairing the Senior SSLC (Student Staff Liaison Committee), supporting the Vice President Barts and The London and encouraging students in the faculty to participate and engage with the Students’ Union.
What's your favourite moment from being a student here?
My favourite time at Barts was the elections results night party last year. It was a lot of fun to see everyone winning and was very happy when I found out that I had won as well.
What's something you've done that you're proud of?
I am proud of my help to the NHS during the COVID pandemic. During the first 2 lockdowns I returned to full time volunteering in a local pharmacy to aid dispensing and delivering medications to those who had to shield. During the 3rd lock down, I have been volunteering with the family liaison support team at the Royal London Hospital to ensure that families can still contact their relatives on the wards.
What is a problem facing students and how do you propose to fix it?
The pandemic has caused a massive disruption to everyone’s education. As clinical rep, I would continue my work from pre-clin rep to help ensure that nobody is disadvantaged and that the university provides us ample opportunities to catch up on missed teaching. As part of this I will also ensure that the adjustment for our rankings for EPM are fair and reflect the challenges we have faced due the pandemic.
