Dr Maisara Alrayyes Scholarship

The Dr Maisara Alrayyes Scholarship | Feature from King's College London Browser does not support script. Browser does not support script. Skip to main content King's College London KBS_Icon_questionmark link-ico Menu Study Study Study Abroad Undergraduate Postgraduate Taught Postgraduate Research International International Foundation Professional Education International Education & Languages Language Centre Accommodation Social Mobility Summer & Winter Programmes Visit King's Funding opportunities Student services Student news Student services Mental Health and Wellbeing Academic Calendar King's Sport Libraries & Collections Student's Union Careers Language Centre King's IT Student Services Online Research & Innovation Research & innovation Explore Impact Research environment Funding Facilities Partnerships King's Health Partners King's Doctoral College Our faculties Our faculties Arts & Humanities Business Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences Law Life Sciences & Medicine Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sciences Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience Social Science & Public Policy About About History Strategy Learning & Teaching Our People Work at King's Partnerships Governance, Policies & Procedures Professional & Support Services Diversity & Inclusion Financial information King's Impact King's Venues Sustainability Search Students Staff Alumni Search Search King’s ; The Dr Maisara Alrayyes Scholarship 24 September 2024 Health Read Next Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing Research Showcase Day Dr Alrayyes was an inspirational young health leader who was committed to improving health among his community in Gaza. The Alrayyes Scholarship is designed to provide the best and brightest Palestinian students with a one-year Postgraduate Master’s Degree in a health or health science subject. The scholarship will support students whose work reflects Dr Alrayyes’ determination and perseverance, including his dedication to helping others through advancing and improving health outcomes. King’s worked with Dr Alrayyes’s family, friends and colleagues to establish The Alrayyes Scholarship at King’s in August 2024. King’s also displays a piece of art created by his sister, the artist Fatma Alrayyes, in his memory on the ground floor of New Hunt’s House, Guy’s Campus. About Dr Maisara Alrayyes Dr Alrayyes was an inspirational young health leader who was committed to improving health among his community in Gaza. During his life, he worked extensively with NGOs, community based and government organisations in Gaza, specialising in women’s and children’s health. He also researched the impact of conflict on patients and doctors. Dr Maisara Alrayyes was born on 31 January 1995 in Gaza City. An outstanding medical student, Dr Alrayyes studied at Al-Azhar University, Gaza. He graduated with Honours in 2018. During this time, he was president of the Palestinian chapter of the International Federation of Medical Students’ Associations from 2016-2017. From 2017 – 2019, he worked as a project coordinator for the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund leading the training of medical students to become lifesaving first aid instructors and gain skills to act in emergency situations. After a year-long rotation internship across hospitals in Gaza, Dr Alrayyes joined King's in 2019 when he was awarded a highly prestigious Chevening Scholarship. He undertook an MSc in Women and Children’s Health, which he completed the following year. During his time at King's, his work was published in several high-profile journals, including the Journal of Prehospital and Disaster Medicine. Dr Alrayyes was well-respected and known among his colleagues for his dedication to improving healthcare for women and children in low-income and war-affected regions. His research included studying the impact of conflict on maternal and child health services in Gaza, and exploring doctors’ experiences and training needs in disaster preparedness and res…