Meet our inclusivity partners
Skye Perry (She/her)
I am currently a first-year medical student at BSMS. Before medical school, I worked as the Student Union Executive Officer for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) at my college where I studied my A-levels. I have always had a passion for EDI, particularly advocating for gender equality, feminism and learning disability awareness. I also researched the impact of gender inequality in the surgical profession for my extended project qualification, and I have since made it my mission to contribute in any way I can to create equity for all doctors. I believe that creating a safe, positive and accessible environment for medical students to thrive is vital to our success as future doctors, and I am prepared to work alongside my peers and colleagues to support this.
Eva Shrestha (She/her)
Hi everyone. My name is Eva and I am currently a first-year medical student, straight from A-levels. I grew up and studied in North-West London and my ethnicity is Nepalese. As a student inclusivity representative, I aspire to create a safe space here at BSMS where every medical student feels valued and respected, regardless of their background or identity. I’m dedicated to promoting diversity, as well as equity, to ensure that individuals have equal opportunities and are celebrated for their unique contributions.
Aahana Jain (She/her)
I am a first-year medical student at BSMS. I am an international student from India, which means that I understand how crucial it is to be inclusive and to feel that you are a part of something bigger than yourself. I am also a school leaver, which on its own is quite a big change as well, so I understand how important it is to stand your ground and find your kind of people. The differences that make us unique should not separate us, but rather hold us together. I think inclusivity is an action, which should be done actively, making it easier for all of us to live up to our potential. I aim to be able to solve any issues that arise with regards to inclusivity; students should feel free to email me.
Echo Tanna (She/xe)
I am currently a first-year medical student at BSMS and prior to this, I studied medicine in Ukraine. I have been practising intersectional activism for over three years and have worked with various charities. With Brighton and Sussex already being so diverse in population, I have seen a lack in a diversity in infrastructure and am determined to put this right to improve people’s lives from an individual to a community level. From misogyny, racism, classism, LGBTQIAP+ phobia and ableism, I believe the system needs anti-colonial equity until equality. As future doctors, we can make the medical world better, one good habit at a time. The more people feel included, the more social a society and the more communal a community.