Meet our Phase II Team
Professor Lanre Sorinola
Academic Lead for Phase II
What does your role involve?
I am responsible for learning, teaching, assessment and support for students in Phase II MBChB. I have oversight of the learning experience and curriculum in Phase II. I work closely with NHS Trust partners and GPs to ensure all our students have a great learning experience during their clinical placements. I am also Chair of the WMS Attainment Gap Group ensuring all our students achieve their potential. In my clinical role, I work as a Consultant Gynaecologist at SWFT.
What should students contact you about?
Any Phase II related academic issues and queries. I am always interested to hear and get feedback from students about all aspects of Phase II, whether related to WMS or Trust / GP clinical placements.
Ethnic Minority Attainment Gap issues and EDI concerns.
Medical education research / projects
How can students contact you?
I’m at WMS Tuesday – Friday and always happy to speak to students so please pop into my office (MTC 022)
Email: Olanrewaju dot O dot Sorinola at warwick dot ac dot uk
I also have bookable slots for student appointments usually on Phase II academic days. This can be booked through my PA Emma Sweenie-Fuller (e dot j dot sweenie-fuller at warwick dot ac dot uk)
When I'm not at work you can find me...?
Cycling … followed by hot tub (or should I say swimming!) otherwise I am probably busy enjoying a show in a theatre somewhere.
Emma Hall
Phase II Administrative Lead
What does your role involve?
I look after year 2 of the course. I deal with student queries and liaise with our NHS Partners regarding student placements and the Phase II curriculum as a whole.
What should students contact you about?
Anything to do with overarching Phase II issues. If students have any timetabling queries or personal issues they need to make us aware of which will impact placements.
How can students contact you?
Email: e dot hall dot 2 at Warwick dot ac dot uk
Phone: 02476 150898
My working days are Monday- Wednesday.
Emma Sweenie-Fuller
Phase II/GP Administrative Lead
What does your role involve?
- Book and help train simulated patients for year 1/2/3 GP teaching, year 1/2 communication skills, year 2/3 psychiatry workshops, exams, selection centre.
- Year 2 GP allocations. Payments to all GP practices.
- PA duties, Support admin assistant with student absences & academic days.
What should students contact you about?
Absences, GP placement, general information regarding phase II. Meetings with Lanre Sorinola.
How can students contact you?
Email: E dot J dot Sweenie-Fuller at warwick dot ac dot uk
Phone: 02476 574044
Jane Cardew
Phase II Assistant
What does your role involve?
I provide admin support for student absences, NHS Bursary claims and any student enquiries. Liaising with GP surgeries. Recording of Tdocs
What should students contact you about?
Anything to do with Absences, NHS Bursary claims, general information regarding phase II.
How can students contact you?
Email: j dot l dot cardew at warwick dot ac dot uk
Phone: 02476 574761
Dr Judy Purkis
Deputy Senior Tutor
What does your role involve?
I have a 50% role at WMS within which I am a deputy senior tutor (DST) so I lead and support the year two pastoral care within the student support team. I also co-lead year one block 5 reproduction and child health. I can always be distracted talking anything women's health or childbirth related, baby photos also welcome anytime. I am also interested in patient engagement and authenticity in teaching and learning.
What should students contact you about?
- Any pastoral, personal or professional issue that feels important to you. Life has a strange way of continuing outside this course whether we like it or not and I am happy to walk through the good times with you and maybe some of the not so good too.
- Anything related to Block 5 in year 1.
How can students contact you?
Email: Judith dot Purkis at warwick dot ac dot uk
Phone: 02476 151145
Pop in - Office number 112 MTC. My usual working days are Wednesdays and Thursdays and every other Friday when there are year 2 academic days. Always happy to go for a walk/talk/coffee when we can.
When I'm not at work you can find me...?
Usually on two wheels. I love my cycling and am often to be found out and about in Warwickshire I also know more than seems sensible about classic motorbikes and current Moto GP. I ride either my Ridley Helium, preferably up big mountains or my Kawasaki z300 preferably on quiet lanes. I read almost anything I can find and am recently working my way through Harry Potter with my 14 year old niece. I enjoy baking, mostly for other people and I passionately believe in continuing to learn, I'm still hoping to learn to crochet one day. I aspire to teach and model the perpetual skill of striking a health life/work balance.
Prof Heather Draper
Academic Lead for Values, Law & Ethics (VLE)
Find me: A1.22, Medical School Building
What does your role involve?
I teach VLE in phases 1 & 2, and ethics on other non-MBChB courses around WMS. I also carry out funded research on ethics, for instance in transplantation/donation, clinical research and health technology. My latest project, however, is looking at post-covid recovery and the impact of the pandemic on 'everyday' clinical ethics in maternity and paediatric services.
What should students contact you about?
Anything related to VLE phase 2, or general chat about ethical issues
How can students contact you?
Email: h dot draper at warwick dot ac dot uk
When I'm not at work you can find me...?
At the gym doing combat, step, pump or spin; or with family or failing that try the allotment.
Dr Birgit Fruhstorfer
Academic Lead for SSC and Elective
What does your role involve?
I am responsible for the SSC programme, which Includes SSC 1, SSC 2 and the Elective. I am also Lead for the SSC 1 Block Option in Global Health. I have an interest in global health education and research skills development.
What should students contact you about?
Any queries and issues relating to SSC 1, SSC 2 and Elective, or some general advice on medical education research and global health projects.
How can students contact you?
Email: Birgit dot Fruhstorfer at warwick dot ac dot uk
When I'm not at work you can find me...?
Running, cooking and trying out some new recipes.
Dr Simon Jenkins
SSC2 Deputy
Find me: A-006, Medical School Building
What does your role involve?
I support the design and delivery of the Student-Selected Components (SSCs) and Electives.
I also teach on the Values, Law and Ethics theme, and conduct ethics research.
What should students contact you about?
All things SSCs and Electives, especially queries about gaining ethics approval for projects. I also love to discuss my research work, and ethical questions in general.
How can students contact you?
Drop-in time: Thursdays, 10am-11am (note: I'm working from home for now so contact me on Teams or email me)
Email: s dot jenkins dot 4 at warwick dot ac dot uk
Phone: 02476 575851
When I'm not at work you can find me...?
Exploring the hills, forests, coastlines, and pubs of Britain; going to gigs; playing computer games; arguing with strangers on the internet.
Dr Helen Gabathuler
Academic Lead for General Practice
Find me: Med School Building (Tuesday and Thursday) or via email
What does your role involve?
My role centres around managing the GP placements across both Phase II and Phase III. This involves management of the delivery of the GP course across the curriculum including organising the training of the community GP tutors, engaging new practices when needed and ensuring quality standards are maintained in both the community and in house teaching the students receive.
What should students contact you about?
Any queries regarding GP placements – whether the in-house teaching or the GP practice or if you would like to explore ideas around research in General Practice or Medical Education. I am also keen to help students explore GP as a career.
How can students contact you?
As my role often takes me off campus it is best to email: to book a time slot.
Dr Louise Davis
Academic Lead for CBL
Chair of Course Progress Group
Find me: Room 017 Medical Teaching Centre
What does your role involve?
Leading on all aspects of CBL and more! The Course Progress Group is there to support students to stay on track to complete their course and consider any mitigation submitted for exams.
What should students contact you about?
Always happy to have a chat with students on anything course related, or not!
How can students contact you?
Knock on the door! or on Teams (using the chat) or Email L.Davis.3@warwick.ac.uk.
When I'm not at work you can find me...
On Wednesdays (usually) I work as an assessing GP for the British Association of Performing Arts Medicine or as a bank GP for a community hospital.
Before work or at weekends I usually head outside…I love observing and taking photos of wildlife - see if you can spot any in CBL or lecture slides! My other great love is classical music and I sing with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Chorus.
Dr Amy Attwater
Senior Clinical Teaching Fellow
Find me: In the office outside the computer room
What does your role involve?
My role involves responsibilities related to learning, teaching, assessment and support for students in Phase II. In particular, I have responsibility for the CCE part of Phase II, which includes the medicine, surgery and specialties blocks. I also assist with academic day and case-based learning. In my clinical role, I work as an emergency medicine registrar.
What should students contact you about?
Students can contact me on amy dot attwater at warwick dot ac dot uk or through Teams.
When I'm not at work you can find me...
Curling up with a book (usually psychological thrillers) and fussing my cats. Or chasing my toddler around!
Jane Brandist
Phase II Secretary
Find me: School Office, Medical Teaching Centre
What does your role involve?
I provide administrative support to ensure the smooth delivery of teaching sessions. i.e. I make sure that everyone has the correct room, facilitator and resources. I also look after Lanre’s diary and arrange meetings.
What should students contact you about?
Any general Phase II query or queries regarding your timetabled sessions and/or your rooming. If you want to arrange a meeting with Lanre, please contact me.
How can students contact you?
Email: jane.brandist@warwick.ac.uk
When I'm not at work you can find me...?
Playing with our fostered guide dog, on my allotment or in my garden!
Dr Kath Hunt
Senior Clinical Tutor - Phase 3 GP block
Find me: CEF Office: MTC 104-106
What does your role involve?
What should students contact you about?
How can students contact you?
email: katherine.hunt@warwick.ac.uk
Drop in: CEF office MTC 104-106
When I'm not at work you can find me...?
Working as a GP. Walking or going for a run in the countryside. Catching up with friends (or anyone who says yes) for cake and coffee!