Student Affairs and Club Activities – September

In September, student clubs and organizations at WCM-Q hosted a variety of activities both on and off campus, with support from the Division of Student Affairs.

To welcome both new and returning students to the 2025–2026 academic year, the Division of Student Affairs hosted its annual Open House, a platform for students to explore the diverse services offered by the division. The lively event featured a lineup of fun-filled games and delicious treats. 

The Medical Student Executive Council-Qatar (MSEC-Q) held elections to select representatives from the incoming Foundation and Pre-med 1 classes. MSEC-Q’s new committee, which includes a total of 28 representatives, has now been formed. Final-year medical students Maryam Arabi and Yousef Al-Najjar will serve as MSEC-Q president and vice president, respectively.

The elected representatives for each class are:

• Fourth-year medical:Yazan Kaddorah (class president), Ahmad Al Ansari, Khadija Elmagarmid, and Aqib Abdul Rahman
• Third-year medical:Reem Al Janahi (class president), Maryam Al-Hamadi, Raghad Ibrahim, and Degiri Kalana Lasanga Senevirathne
• Second-year medical:Ubaida Al-Aani (class president), Anns Mahboob, Sama Ayoub, and Abdulrahman Al-Namla
• First-year medical:Batoul Arabi (class president), Aasiya Khan, Jaber Al-Marri, and Mohamed Rayyan Mohamed Rizwan
• Second-year pre-medical: Fatima Marafi (class president), Hassan Ijaz, Sama Al-Saffar, and Amani Benamor
• First-year pre-medical:Noof Ebrahim Al-Malik (class president), Fatima Abdulla, Nouf Alabdulmalik, and Khalid Al-Marri
• Foundation: Ahmad Al-Salama (class president) and Yousef Sabbagh

MSEC-Q also assisted student clubs and organizations with their internal elections.

In addition, MSEC-Q hosted its annual Club Fest, providing students with an opportunity to learn about the 45 registered student clubs and associations at WCM-Q, while giving these organizations a chance to recruit new members. Students also had the opportunity to engage with off-campus community organizations, such as QatarDebate Center, Doha Debates, Best Buddies, INJAZ Qatar, Qatar Foundation Community Engagement Office, and the Doha Film Institute.

The Takatuf Club hosted the first Big Red Social of the semester, titled Letters of Hope, where students wrote compassionate notes to children with cancer at Hamad Medical Corporation as part of Cancer Awareness Month.

The Qatari Student Association hosted Karak Thursdays, providing the WCM-Q community with the opportunity to enjoy authentic Qatari karak and hospitality every Thursday. Meanwhile, the Student Research Association (SRA), in collaboration with MSEC-Q, celebrated the launch of Mawj Science Magazine, WCM-Q’s first student-run publication.

First-year pre-medical student Bayan Arabi delivered closing remarks at the Qatar Islamic Youth Aspiration and Development Assembly (QIYADA) Muslim Youth Conference. The event facilitated faith-centered dialogue, capacity-building workshops, and networking for Muslim youth.

Additionally, the Student Affairs Health and Wellness team organized Mindful Moment, to introduce students to practical tools that enhance concentration, reduce anxiety, and encourage a healthier balance between academic demands and personal wellness. They also hosted a Health & Wellness session for students to develop practical coping skills that enhance resilience and self-care. In collaboration with the Human Resources Division, the team organized activities for World Gratitude Day, offering the WCM-Q community an opportunity to express appreciation to others.

The Student Interest Group in Neurology, in collaboration with the Student Affairs Health and Wellness team, hosted an event to mark World Alzheimer’s Day. The event was designed to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, challenge the stigma surrounding these conditions, and promote understanding of how to support affected individuals and their families. Students participated in various activities, including educational campaigns, memory walks, community outreach initiatives, and more.