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Writing Research Night
Hi Phase2! The slides from MedSoc’s Research Writing Night are now up on MedNotes: http://medsoc.org.au/cms/current-students/medical-notes/phase-2/ Spread the word!
Nike She Runs the Night
The Nike “She Runs The Night” event is a 13km run for females in Centennial Park on the night of the 3rd of May. Registration is online at https://www.facebook.com/nikesheruns?sk=app_276589882397764, and you a free top and timer when you do!
MSAP Global Health Short Course
Thursday evenings, 10-31st May from 5:30pm. CLB http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Zq6RIJH-ys Have you ever sought to increase your global health awareness? Do you have unanswered questions about overseas aid, the role of NGOs or wish to learn how to make a greater contribution to global health? The MSAP Global Health Short Course will explore these issues over four weeks [...]
Writing Research Night
Wednesday 2nd May, 5:30-7pm. WWLG03 http://www.facebook.com/events/422203747809717/ Starting your lit review? Finished and want to bring it up to “publishable standard”? Managed to score a research project on the side with a helpful consultant or wanting to boost your CV for specialty entry? Keen on a research career? Medsoc is introducing a new initiative: Writing Research Night! [...]
MD Proposal
The UNSW Medicine Degree is changing from an MBBS to MD – what does this mean for you? Associate Professor Tony O’Sullivan will be speaking about the proposal at the next Medsoc Council meeting on Tuesday 8th May 5:30pm, WWLG03. Like all Council meetings, all students are welcome, hope to see you there! http://www.facebook.com/events/211005382348617/
Nominations for ILP/Honours Representatives
We are calling for nominations for the positions of Medsoc ILP Rep and Honours Rep. Your responsibilities would include publicity duties and representing the views of your cohort at Council meetings, to the Faculty and to the University. If you are interested, please fill out the brief nomination form (attached) by Sunday 6th April and [...]
Trauma Conference
There is an upcoming Trauma Conference “Celebrating 20 years of Swan” to be held on the 27th-28th July at Liverpool Hospital. Students receive a reduced fee of $350 if you register before 30/4/12 (it is $410 after this date). For more information see www.sswahs.nsw.gov.au.
AIESEC
If you are interested in global issues such as HIV/AIDS, Youth Empowerment, and Environmental Sustainability and want to make a personal impact, the AIESEC Global Community Development Program is the opportunity you have been searching for. This program offers international volunteer projects that run for 6-8 weeks during the university summer break in a range of [...]
RUBIX
Behind that lab coat, is there a writer desperate to be heard? A cartoonist with satire to spare? An author whose imagination needs to run free? The NSW Medical Students’ Council is calling out for submissions for the relaunch edition of its publication RUBIX. If you have an article, short story, poem, cartoon, photo or anything [...]
Med Revue
“UNSW Med Revue 2012 presents POKÉMED: GOTTA CURE ‘EM ALL! Pokemed is a sketch comedy show packed with songs worthy of Jigglypuff, dances as magical as Alakazam, and punchlines more hard-hitting than Hitmonchan When: Tuesday (8th May 2012) – Friday (11th May 2012), doors open 7pm. How do I get a ticket? – Buy online [...]
Classical Quest
http://www.facebook.com/events/158248770970786/ Are you elegant? Full of class? Just love free wine? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you’ll LOVE Classical Quest! Our annual classical quest celebrates all things sophisticated, from Chopin to Jazz to Coldplay! An open mic night, focusing on music for the finer palate, its a great way to unwind, [...]
Starlight Day
You chose the Starlight Foundation so let’s get started in our support! The annual Starlight Day is coming up on 4 May! If you can spare an hour or two in the CBD selling Starlight merchandise, please volunteer. We’re going to try put together teams to cover peak hours for Starlight between 7-9am, 12-2pm and 4-6pm. [...]
The Amazing Raise 2012
The long-anticipated annual Amazing Raise is here!! Fundraising for MSAP, the Amazing Raise will be held on 26 May with the theme of… (drumroll please) “Cartoon Medwork”!!! Online registration is open for teams of 4-5 ($150 minimum fundraising fee entry) and volunteers to help us run the day at: http://medsoc.org.au/cms/amazing-raise/ Transformation #1: This year we’re introducing the [...]
Student Service & Amenities Fee
You’ve spoken, we’ve amplified – Thank you for taking part in UNSW MedSoc’s SSAF Consultation Survey. We’ve taken your responses to the next level in a submission to UNSW via Arc, outlining the concerns of all medical students! With your help, we were able to call for an exemption or reduction in the SSAF for [...]
AMSA on Internship Crisis
Important, this applies to you: http://media.amsa.org.au/committees/isn/publications/20120403_isn_letter_to_current_and_prospective_international_students.pdf Please have a read. Questions to amsa@medsoc.org.au
SH OSCE Revision
Monday April 30, 5:30pm. WWLG03 http://www.facebook.com/events/395041743853289/ Medsoc is running a highly OSCE focussed tutorial for the Respiratory history, exam and procedural skills. We bringing in student tutors to provide you with personalised feedback on the minutiae of your technique, that can’t be achieved in CCS sessions…. We will give you a brief walkthrough of the [...]
First Year End of Foundations BBQ
Monday 23rd April, 12-3pm. Coogee Beach Come on down and celebrate the completion of Foundations with a free BBQ. Bring sports stuff, have a kick and have a chat before we move on to BGD. Check http://www.facebook.com/events/371968112841593/ for updates on any wet weather plans!
New Phase 1 Notes on MedNotes!
Hi Phase 1: SH EOC Revision and Foundations EOC Revision Tutorial Slides can now be found in the Phase 1 Section of MedNotes (Medical Notes) found under the Resources Tab. Please note that login is required to access MedNotes (shh, it’s exclusive ! ;P ) Wishing all the best for your exam preparation, Your MedSoc
MedSoc’s Your MegaPhone: The SSAF
You’ve spoken, we’ve amplified – Thank you for taking part in UNSW MedSoc’s SSAF Consultation Survey. We’ve taken your responses to the next level in a submission through ARC’s Consultation for the SSAF in this comprehensive article outlining the concerns of all medical students! View the Submission HERE With your help, we were able to [...]
Phase 2 Mentoring
MedSoc is running a pilot Phase 2 Mentoring program for those currently undertaking coursework (2012). We are currently calling for Mentors from Phase 3. This is an excellent opportunity to revise by brushing up on your clinical skills and finding gaps or consolidating your knowledge through all the eager questions your juniors will have throughout [...]
UNSW BrainFood lecture
The topic of this public lecture will be ‘Generation Bulletproof: Are we losing our young people to alcohol and drugs?’ Expert panelists will explore the increase in risk-taking behaviour such as binge drinking and drug use amongst Gen Y. To be held in the Scientia building, 6pm 26th April. Registration is essential at www.alumni.unsw.edu.au
OSCE tutors from Phase 2/3 needed!
We’re looking for people willing to come in and tutor 2nd years for OSCE practice sessions. This is a group effort by 2nd years, and involves about half of our year group. This is a great opportunity to also have a quick revision of your clinical skills! We’re only aiming for 1 to 2 hours [...]
GastroSoc-MedSoc Grand Rounds
Wednesday 9th May, 5:30-6:30pm. WWLG03 UNSW Gastrosoc and Medsoc will be hosting Gastroenterology Grand Rounds on May 9! Dr Peter Lim, advanced trainee at St George hospital, will be sharing his extensive experiences. It will be a great opportunity to learn more about gastroenterology, imaging, and management principles. Free Pizza and drinks will be provided [...]
Phase 2 Information night
Monday 23rd April 5:30pm. WWLG03 Currently in phase 2 and still no idea what it involves? Wishing you could return to the glory days of Phase 1? Hands excessively dry thanks to excessive use of alcohol rub? Sucks to be you! But, if you do wish to do something about that first problem, come along to [...]
UNSW Med Rugby XV
Sports reps are proud to announce that we will be creating the first ever UNSW Med Rugby XV. There are three games scheduled to take place early semester 2 and as a result, we are gathering interest from students so we can hold training sessions. The matches will be played against USyd Med, UNSW Lawsoc and UNSW [...]
CETI session for 6th years
UNSW Kensington will be hosting the CETI (Clinical Education and Training Institute) presentation on Tues, 17 April 2012 from 5.00pm in Biomed A. This is an information session regarding internship allocation and it is highly recommended that all attend.
Idioglossia
Submissions for Idioglossia Issue 1 2012 Now Open! It’s come to that time of the year when submissions for the bi-annual Medsoc publication is open for articles of any sort. Share your opinion, interesting stories, comics and anything else you think other medical students will find interesting. Send articles to publications@medsoc.org.au while the press is running hot! Deadline [...]
Callout for Phase 3 Mentors
Medsoc is introducing a new mentoring program for Phase 2 Coursework students. Any students currently in Phase 3 are eligible to be mentors for Phase 2 coursework students – if you are interested please register http://medsoc.org.au/cms/current-students/mentoring/. For more information, see attached Guide.
GPSC Sydney 2012
The General Practitioner Conference & Exhibition will be held on the 18 – 20 May 2012 at the Sydney Showground. It involves 40 seminars and 69 workshops delivered by expert speakers. UNSW Med students have been offered 50% off the full registration rate – register online at www.gpce.com.au using the code “STU”. GPCE are also looking for volunteers for [...]
Council Meetings
The next Medsoc Council meeting will be at 5:30pm on Tuesday 17th April in WWLG03. Feel free to come along and see how your Medsoc works! Proudly supported by Arc.
GPSN Asthma Workshop
Run by the National Asthma Council Australia, this workshop will demonstrate the essentials of best-practice asthma and respiratory management for primary care health professionalsWhen: Tuesday 1st May, 5pm-7.30pm Who: Medical students Where: WWLG03 What: Dr Helen Petsky from the National Asthma Council will run a workshop on management of acute asthma, COPD and practical tips [...]
AMAC Trial
There are still limited spots available for 6th years wanting to be a part of the Australian Medical Assessment Collaboration trial. This is a new benchmarking test that provides a unique opportunity for revision and practice in test conditions as well as offering an effective individual benchmarking tool. All participants receive an individual outcomes report, benchmarked against all other participants; this [...]
EOC Revision Tutorials
Look at your notes. Now back to me. Now back at your notes. Now back to me. Sadly your notes are probably not as good as they could be. But if you come to this Foundations/SH revision tutorial, your notes could be better than your wildest dreams. Look down. Back up. Where are you? You’re [...]
Speaking your Mind: Students Services and Amenities Fee
If you haven’t noticed the $131.50 on your student fee transcript for Semester 1, it’s probably time to go take a look. This is the new Students Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) implemented at all universities and it is applicable to all CSP students. While full-fee paying students aren’t charged the SSAF, please bear with [...]
POWH Master Classes
Prince of Wales Hospital is running a series of Master Classes this year. They will be held at the Prince of Wales Hospital in the John Dwyer Lecture Theatre (ground floor, North Wing, Edmund Blacket Building) between 09:15 and 10:30, on specific Fridays. The first will be:- Date: Friday 20 April Master Clinician: Dr Greg [...]
AMSA ThinkTank
Tuesday April 3, 5:30pm WWLG03 AMSA ThinkTank is a forum where you can discuss medical issues that relate to you as Medical student, medical education, your job future, the health system and pretty much anything! Tuesday’s topic of discussion, is where the Internship crisis is at for 2012 and how this affects you. Bring along your [...]
MSAP AGM
Monday April 2, 5:30pm Room 308, Library The MSAP AGM is coming up this Monday 5:30pm in Room 308 of the Library. If you are interested in getting involved in the oldest student run global health group in Australia, email us at msap@unsw.edu.au with your nomination! We’ve attached our constitution, so you can better understand how we [...]
RPR Expo
For final year students - the Health Education & Training Institute (HETI) will be holding their annual Rural Preferential Recruitment Expo at the Sebel Hotel Surrey Hills on the 26 April 2012 from 6.30pm to 9.30pm. This will be a great opportunity for you to get more information about applying for an intern position through the [...]
RDN Scholarships
NSW Rural Doctors Network 2012 scholarships are now open: – Bush Bursary/CWA Scholarship Scheme - receive $3000 and in return complete a 2 week placement in a rural or regional area in NSW in uni holidays. Applications open to 1st, 2nd and 3rd year students depending on which university you attend. Around 15 scholarships available. Closing date [...]
GPSC Sydney 2012
The General Practitioner Conference & Exhibition will be held on the 18 – 20 May 2012 at the Sydney Showground. It involves 40 seminars and 69 workshops delivered by expert speakers. UNSW Med students have been offered 50% off the full registration rate – register online at www.gpce.com.au using the code “STU”. GPCE are also looking for [...]
AMA Career’s Expo
The AMA (NSW) Career’s Expo is a free event involving exhibitors ranging from NSW Health to medical colleges to Medical Defence Organisations. You will have the opportunity to ask questions directly to the people with the answers and also to find out more about specialties and what is involved in getting there! For more info: [...]
Physician Training Pathways
Thursday April 5, 5:30pm WWLG03 Interested in being a cardiologist, gastroenterologist, neurologist, oncologist, or any other type of physician? You will have to do the PREP BT & AT. Don’t know what they stand for? How long is the training? What can I do NOW? Come along to find out everything you need to know [...]
SDO Committee
Are you keen to get involved in the MedSoc community? Are you driven, organised, want to be part of something big? Join the SDO Subcommittee! You’ll be helping to plan and run the annual S. B. Dowton Leadership Seminar (July 28). The event attracts medical students from around the state as they gather to listen [...]
AMAC Pilot Exam for 6th Years
UNSW has been asked to participate in a pilot project that is developing an assessment designed to measure the learning outcomes of Medical students in their final year of study. The project, known as the Australian Medical Assessment Collaboration (AMAC), has developed a new benchmarking test based on the contribution of test items from eight [...]
Phase 3 Info Night Slides Now On MedNotes
Hi there Phase 3! The slides are up from the recent Phase 3 Info Night on our Medical Notes page. Please Log In (on the main page) and access them via Current Students -> Medical Notes -> Phase 3 There you will also find other useful legacies left by previous years! Feel free to contact [...]
MEDCAMP 2012
So as the beginning of your first ever year of medicine looms, I’m sure there’s great feelings of excitement and anticipation! However at the back of your mind, you are probably thinking, ‘will I fit in?’ and ‘what if I don’t make any friends?’ Those thoughts are not unique to you but actually many other meddies have felt them and are feeling them right now! The way you can put these concerns at ease is to….COME TO MEDCAMP 2012!
mICE Notes on MedNotes
Hi there Phase 2! — just a reminder that mICE notes are on MedNotes. Be sure to regularly check out the MedNotes pages following Academic Events for related material! Mock ICE notes for 2012 and 2011 can be found in Phase 2 MedNotes
UNSW AMSJ Representative Application!
AMSJ is looking for a UNSW representative! Many representatives have moved into staff positions, so this opportunity is ideal for anyone looking for experience and familiarity in the research and academic publication industry – so don’t miss out! Read for more details
First-Year Mentoring
Medsoc’s mentoring program sees senior students (3rd year and above) grouped with first year students to ease the transition into life as a medical student at UNSW. If you are a first year student the mentors will help you out if you’re confused about aspects of the course. They are also the go-to people for [...]
Welcome to New Medical Students
From everyone at UNSW MedSoc, we would like to congratulate all those who have received offers to study medicine at UNSW commencing in 2012. Read more inside!
USMLE Info Night
Tuesday Feb 7, 5pm in WW LG02 -Curious about opportunities for medical education and career in the States? The USMLE Info Night is for you. For more information, go to the full article.
Umbilical
The production of Umbilical 2012 is now underway and we need as many articles as possible! If there’s anything you found particularly relevant for your first year (see full article for ideas) please consider writing an article!
Graduation Committee
Call for Interest – All those interested in event planning and management, sponsorship, writing, graphic design or just plain willing to help out! Please nominate by Wednesday 25th January by emailing secretary@medsoc.org.au
Medical Error Study
Currently recruiting 3rd to 6th year medical students to participate in a PhD study in medical error taxonomies. Participants read five reports, and it will take about 3-5 hours. At the end, you get a free $100 Coles-Myer gift card!
CardioSoc ECG notes
Missed out on CardioSoc ECG tutorial notes? Download them here.
Post ICE/Biomed Party
To all Phase 2 and Phase 3 students, the POST ICE/BIOMED Party has arrived! Party like you’ve never partied before to celebrate the end of all things ICE, ILP and BIOMED!
End of Session Party
End of Session Party is here to end 2011 with a BANG! Get ready to dress up as ANYTHING, with free, exclusive entry to the upper floor of the SOHO nightclub! $5 drinks all night, with our very own DJ Mulligan to get it going! Celebrate the end of another year!
Check out the new mobile website!
Welcome to the brand new mobile website, allowing you to easily access the Medsoc website from your mobile device. Check out the latest news from your mailout, or any upcoming events! Created by Jacqueline Ho, IT Officer 2011.
Help out with Mock OSCE and Mock ICE!
Want to help your fellow peers with mock OSCE and ICE events? Indicate your availability via the links inside this post.
Be a part of Medsoc 2012: Nominations open now!
Interested in getting involved in Medsoc? Think that you can make a change? Well Medsoc election nominations are open now! For more information, visit medsoc.org.au/cms/elections
Sixth Years: Buy Grad Ball and Grad Book Now!
Hey there sixth years! Now that your exams are over and you’re all officially doctors, buy your ticket for gradball and gradbook today! More information at medsoc.org.au/cms/graduation
IFMSA March Meeting 2012- Call for Applicants
AMSA is looking for people to become Australian delegates to attend the 61st March General Assembly of IFMSA. It will be held in Accra, Ghana, and runs from 3rd to 9th March! See document attached in your MedSoc mailout!
International Forum & Exhibition in Integrative Healthcare (21-23 October)
Learn all about the evidence based integration of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Australia at this forum, which will include topics such as pain, rehabilitation and sleep disorders. Sponsored student registrations are available!
AMSJ SUBMISSIONS OPEN
It’s time to contribute to the Australian Medical Student Journal! This is an awesome chance to showcase what you learnt at hospital, or what you’ve been busy researching on. Submit almost anything for Volume 3, Issue 1!
Post-graduate medical training opportunities in the US and Singapore information session
Interested in training in US or Singapore? A joint effort by UNSW MedSoc and two other Medical Societies, an information session about postgraduate medical training pathways will be held concerning this!
Year 6 Students – Amazing FREE Comprehensive Private Practice Financial Conference (valued at $1,595)!
FREE registration to a comprehensive Private Practice Financial Conference valued at $1,595 is available (but only for FINAL YEAR STUDENTS)! Take this rare opportunity to learn all about running a private practice!
Interested in Surgery?
Got a burning passion for surgery? Want to be taught by real life surgeons and network with the surgeons of the future? Then come these tutorials 5.15 pm Tuesdays and get taught by consultants who are leaders in their fields!
O&G Opening Night
Thinking about a career in O&G, but can’t decide if it’s the right one for you? Come to O&GSoc’s opening night to get the lowdown from Professor Ledger, internationally renowned director of O&G at Royal Women’s Hospital!
UNSW GastroSoc Grand Rounds
GastroSoc is holding a Grand Round on how to become a gastroenterologist, what sort of lifestyle it is and whether it’s the right specialty for you. This round will be lectured by Dr. Amany Zekry, senior lecturer and gastroenterologist at St. George Hospital.
APPLICATIONS FOR NSW MSC EXECUTIVE 2012!
NSW MSC is now holding elections for 2012 executive! Now’s your chance to be involved with this statewide student body for all medical societies in NSW! Nominations are open now!
InterCollege Cup SOON
The second Intercollege Cup battle is about to start! Players are still needed for teams, so email the Sports Coordinators with your name and college. The second battle shall be announced soon!
Oculus Soc Ophthalmology Teaching
First weekend teaching session of ophthalmology is here! This will be a one hour lecture, followed by tutorial groups to help you get to grips especially with Neuro-ophthalmology, and will include eye examinations! Come in this Saturday!
Burns Workshop
The academic workshop BURNS is happening on Monday October 17th. This workshop will teach you about how to handle burn patients, and we will be having Professor Maitz on the board, who is head of the Burns Unit of Concord Hospital!
O&G Opening Night
Ever thought about a career in O&G, but don’t know if it’s right for you? Don’t know fact from fiction when it comes to this controversial specialty? O&G society will help answer these questions for you in their opening night!
Australasian Faculty of Occupational & Environmental Medicine (AFOEM) Prize
The Australasian Faculty of Occupational and Environmental Medicine Prize is an annual competition given for the best work in Occupational and Environmental Health. All medical students and first year interns welcome!
INTERCOLLEGE CUP!
The first battle of the Intercollege Cup has been fought and won! Looking to get in on some of the action? There’s a second battle coming up, so it’s not too late! Listen out from your captains for more info!
NETBRAWL NEXT WEEK!!!
NetBrAwLL has finally arrived! The battle between Phase 1 and 2 will be held at Heffron Park Netball Courts, Maroubra on the 9th of October. Come support your fellow medical sisters in this epic battle!
IDIOGLOSSIA Issue 2 Out Now!
Idioglossia 2011 Issue 2 is here! Fully jazzed up and looking spunkier than ever, this issue is full of handy information for medical students, like how to survive the challenges of med school, all the way to being an intern!
MEDSHOW 2011 “The Ward of the Rings” is NEXT WEEK!
MedShow “Ward of the Rings” is running NEXT WEEK!!! Get excited for this tale of adventure, love and glory, running from Wednesday 5th till Friday 7th, UNSW Science Theatre starting from 7 pm!
MedSoc EGM
SPECIAL EDITION NEWS! You are invited to attend MedSoc’s Extraordinary General Meeting where there will be voting on important changes to the constitution. If you’re thinking about running for any elections, this is a good chance to learn what’s happening in MedSoc!
Transplant Surgery Info Night
Transplant Surgery Info night will be coming soon! If you’re interested in this career path, come to info night and listen to Dr. Debborah Verran talk about this exciting field. Sushi and soft drinks available.
New statewide legal advice service for international students
A new legal advice service is now available to NSW international students, starting 5th October. This service will be every Wednesday from 6.30 pm at Redfern. Face to face and telephone appointments may be made by calling 9698 7645.
UNSW Medsoc Grand Rounds: Pathology Careers Info Night
Are you interested in a career in Anatomical Pathology, Immunology or Haematology? PathSoc and MedSoc are proud to present this careers info night, with info about entry pathways and what life is like.
O&G Opening Night
Interested in a career in OB-GYN, but not sure if it’s suited for you? Come to O&G soc’s opening night to here from Professor Ledger and Dr. Chami about how to become one, and what’s really in store for you!
INTERCOLLEGE CUP!
The first competition on Tuesday was a blast! If you’re still keen to join, email sports@medsoc.org.au with your name and college. Hurry, the next battle is 11th October on the Village Green!
NETBRAWL
NETBrAwLL is finally up and going, and to start it off we’re going to have a battle between Phase 1 and Phase 2 at Heffron Park Netball Courts, Maroubra! More players are needed, so it’s not too late to join!
Creative Student Film Makers Wanted
Show your creative flair, because Student Development is currently looking for some awesome creative film makers. You need to make one minute films about issues or encounters between international and local students! Applications close 22 September!
NETBRAWL
Ladies, are you ready for NETBrAwLL?! It’s time to show the guys who’s boss around here, and what better way to do that than a classy game of netball and show the guys who can handle balls better?
INTERCOLLEGE CUP THIS TUESDAY!
Intercollege Cup is back! Let the carnage begin! Everyone in Phase 1,2 and 3 is welcome, so come in and get ready to take out those other annoying colleges who think they’re better than you at touch footy! (Yeah, that’s right!)
Phase 2 ICE Information/Surviva Night
Exams are here again, but this time you have Velan and O’Sullivan here to prepare your for the ICE. Get into examination mode with help from the right place!
Phase 1 EOP Information Night!
Portfolio? What portfolio? Unfortunately after your EOC exam you still have to fill out a portfolio if you want to get out of Phase 1! Come and find out about exam structure and ask questions about it!
Med V BIOMED SURVIVA
Listen to Professor Velan, bona fide punny guy, and other lecturers come tell you about what to expect in the examination. This is for Med V students who are feeling just a little stressed about the exam right now. Comfort food will be provided!
Medshow 2011
Love gelato but don’t want to feel guilty at the same time? Gelato Day is being held on the 26th Monday by MedShow, and all proceeds go to CANTEEN! Eat gelato, feel good for a good cause! It’s win win!
MedBall 2011
This Thursday is MEDBALL!!! Get ready to dress up for this year’s theme, Casino Royale, and enjoy the sights of the harbour and beautiful people coming to this year’s biggest social event!!! Pick up tix at the stall or on the night before 7.10 pm!
Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM) 28th Annual Scientific Meeting
The Australasian College for Emergency Medicine is holding their 28th Annual Scientific Meeting. Do not this very important event, which will be held in Sydney from 20th to 24th November.
Ophthalmology Survey
Fill out this very short survey about teaching in ophthalmology. This will help us organize a suitable day to run this session. There will be food, slit lamps and ophthalmoscopes! If there is enough interest, the event will go on ahead!
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Academic Workshop
UNSW SurgSoc is getting ready to hold a 2-3 hour workshop, run by a consultant plastic surgeon, that will cover topics on plastic surgery that will help you through your time as a student, intern and resident. Fill out the form to express your interest!
Global Health & Innovation Conference at Yale 2012
The world’s largest global health conference is coming April next year, and is being held at Yale University! Register before 30 September to get the lowest rates possible and to get a place as quick as possible!
International Forum & Exhibition in Integrative Healthcare
Hear from speakers from UNSW, USYD, UWS and China about how traditional Chinese medicine is being integrated into medicine as we know it. Featuring our own Associate Professor Andrew Cole, this will cover things such as chronic pain, sleep disorders and more.
MED V BIOMED EXAM SURVIVA NIGHT!
Med V students, are you experiencing a sense of impending doom (which may or may not be caused by disulfiram) about your Biomed exam? Come to surviva night and get the lowdown from Prof. Velan, Dr. Vu and many others! Come to surviva night, and survive!
The Private Practice Workshop – Legal Risk Management (10 September)
Register now for the next in the Private Practice workshop series. Learn how to protect your assets and estate, and one day run your very own private practice! Email Grace at secretary@medsoc.org.au for full details and registration.
COLLEGE CUP
Touch Football is back for College Cup, and everyone from Phase 1 to 3 is invited to come in and unleash your inner-college rivalry! Both girls and guys can join. If you’re interested contact sports@medsoc.org.au with your details.
NETBRAWL
NETBrAwLL is here, the female-exclusive sporting event of UNSW Med! Interested in showing the guys what you’ve got? Then email to sports@medsoc.org.au to register your interest!
MEDSHOW NEEDS A VIDEO DIRECTOR
MedShow needs a video director! Email if you’re interested to producer@medshow.org.au. Great opportunity to learn some awesome camera skills and have a hand in making the best show in UNSW!
Red Party
Red Party brings UNSW and UWS together for a night of red fun at Soho! Celebrate after the exams with a crazy night of partying, free champagne for the ladies on arrival and $5 drinks from 8 to 9 pm!
MedBall
Tickets on sale this week at Matthews Lounge if you want to get the Arc discount! Otherwise buy it online from MedSoc. The theme is Casino Royale, and your mission is to mingle with the brightest and sexiest students at uni!
The Private Practice Workshop – Legal Risk Management (10 September)
In this next of the Private Practice workshop series, learn how to manage and protect your assets and estate! And as always, MedSoc is giving away FIVE FREE REGISTRATIONS!
ELECTIVE INFORMATION NIGHT FOR MED V 2012
Attention all fourth year meddies! If you are thinking of doing an elective overseas next year, come to this info night, where Phil Jones and Peter Herring talk about the requirements of an elective. Hear from sixth years about their awesome experiences!
Pathsoc Launch Event 30/8/11
Is everything starting to look like collagen? Can’t tell the difference between fibrin, fibrinous and fibrous? Then look no further, PathSoc is here to save you from the Professor Kumar’s pointless questions! Come to this intro night!
Students’ Neurological Society Intro Night
Neurological Society Intro Night is sure to fire your neurotransmitters with this very special occasion, featuring two leading neurologists, Professor Brew and Dr Tomlinson, who will discuss the path to becoming a neurologist.
Oculus Soc Eye Emergency and Management
Dr. James Wong will be speaking in this lecture on Eye Emergency and Management. This is for all those budding opthalmologists out there who want to find out what it’s like to be one!
MSAP/AMSA Think Tank
Want to have a say on issues concerning refugees and asylum seeker health? This is your chance to get together with like-minded people and voice an opinion on what you believe in! The ThinkTank is here to encourage debate!
College Cup
College Cup is here to channel your inner college rivalry! Everyone from Phase 1 to 3 can join, girls and guys! After an epic battle, there shall be drinks at the Roundhouse!
Red Party
UNSW and UWS Medical Societies are proud to bring you Red Party! We’ll be partying on our own exclusive floor at Soho! Party for fun, and party in red for a good cause, for the African Aids Foundation!
MedBall Tickets on Sale Until 12pm Tuesday! Unless sold out prior! Get yours NOW!
Get ready for the annual MedBall, the biggest event in every UNSW med student’s calendar! Tickets go fast, buy them now at medsoc.org.au/cms/medball! Unlimited drinks, live band and an after party!
ELECTIVE INFORMATION NIGHT FOR MED V 2012
Don’t know what to do for your elective? Find out from Med V elective night, and hear from Phil Jones and Peter Herring about the requirements and guidelines. Hear from past students about this fantastic experience!
Tutors needed urgently
SIGI Learners is looking for two students who are interested in tutoring positions, starting October this year. This is a great chance for part-time employment, plus you get to improve your professional and teaching skills.
The Private Practice Workshop – Legal Risk Management (10 September)
The next workshop from the Private Practice series, this time on how to minimize risk, and manage your assets and estate. And once more, courtesy of MedSoc, 5 FREE registrations are being provided!
Are you interested in a Career in Plastic Surgery? Aug 17th at UNSW WWLG03, 6 pm
The Student’s Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery is holding an event that will take you through what it takes to be a plastic surgeon, and the sort of lifestyle it is. Not to be missed if this is an interest of yours!
iHeart Jazz
IHeartJazz: 4 nights of amazing jazz played by Simon Barker and Carl Dewhurst, improvised to the sound of heartbeats. Win a free $900 stethoscope, plus FREE entry! Refreshments provided, and all money goes to Canteen!
Psych registrar teaching for med VI students
All Med VI students are invited to attend a psychiatry teaching session, Wednesday August 17th in Prince of Wales at 5pm. It will be run by psychiatry registrar Rowan Keighran, who has kindly volunteered to help you get through this part of medicine!
GRUDGE MATCH
The Grudge Match is on! Watch Phase 1 and Phase 2 battle it out in this ultimate contest of superiority! Starts off at 10.30 am on August 21st, Kensington Park.
UNSW SurgSoc – Paediatric Surgery Info Night
Want to know more about paediatric surgery? Then come to the Paediatric Surgery Info Night to learn more about this exciting career path!
Students’ Neurological Society Intro Night
Student’s Neurological Society is kicking off with Intro Night, Wednesday 24th August! And what better way to start than with two star neurologists, Professor Brew and Dr. Tomlinson, who will be here to tell you what it takes to be a neurologist!
LAST WEEK FOR IDIOGLOSSIA SUBMISSION
Idioglossia Issue Two submissions are closing end of this week, 20th of August! This is the extended deadline, so if you still want to contribute to the UNSW’s medical student publication, now’s the time to do it!
Idioglossia Issue Two submissions deadline
Idioglossia 2011 Issue Two is still open for submission! The deadline is now August 20.
The Private Practice Workshop – Banking, Finance & Personal Risk (27 August)
A whole day workshop on managing financial risk, investment funding and wealth creation for those interested in running a private practice one day is coming soon. And as usual, 4 FREE registrations are being offered!
UNSW GastroSoc needs YOU!
UNSW Gastroenterology Society is calling for three dedicated and enthusiastic students to be part of the executive team, and to be involved with planning events.
Rural Appreciation Weekend
Get ready for RAW, Rural Appreciation Weekend, run by RAHMS! The rural health event of the year, with workshops, speakers, activities, and a hectic social program! Don’t miss out!
UNSW Pathology Society
UNSW Pathology Society is here to help you get through those crazy pathology pracs! Now looking for 1st year students to help fill out executive positions! Now’s your chance to get involved with this up and coming SIG!
Attention 6th years! Check out MedNotes!
Check out MedNotes for a whole heap of resources, including official medical, surgical and emergency vivas. These are a great study resource, so use them often! If you’d like to add to the database, email it@medsoc.org.au.
Have your say- We’re listening!
Email Grace Leo at flo@medsoc.org.au if you have any issues or worries about placements, the course or something you’d like to bring up with the Medicine Faculty.
ELECTIVE INFORMATION NIGHT FOR MED V 2012
If you’re a 4th year thinking about doing an elective next year, you should definitely come for this night. Phil Jones and Peter Herring will talk about the requirements for doing an elective, and you will hear first hand from 6th year students what it’s like!
PHASE 3 VI year SURVIVA NIGHT 15th August
6th years, getting worried for your exams? Then come to Surviva Night 15th August, where Phil Jones will be presenting on the exam structure, and will be ready to answer your questions!
MSAP emergency – MSAP needs your help!
THIS IS AN EMERGENCY! Unfortunately, MSAP has been told to remove all of their medical supplies by this Wednesday (10th August), or it will all be DUMPED! We need your help to sort and move, and if you know a warehouse to store them – contact us ASAP!
FINAL REMINDER: S.B. Dowton Medical Leadership Seminar applications close TOMORROW (Monday 8th August).
APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON MONDAY 8TH AUGUST! Get in quick for this seminar on leadership in the medical profession, and gain the skills to be a leader in medicine! You don’t want to miss out on this!
UNSW SURGSOC ORTHOPAEDIC PORTFOLIO
UNSW SurgSoc is looking for students with a keen interest in orthopaedics interested in helping to plan events for SurgSoc’s Orthopaedic Portfolio. All Phases may apply; send your application detailing your commitment, interest and what you can contribute to it.
Medsoc August Council Meeting
MedSoc August Council Meeting is on 9th August this Tuesday. We encourage you to come if you’re interested in learning about how we’re working to improve the student experience! If you’ve got new ideas or improvements, bring them to the Council Meeting!
Medsoc Partial Reimbursements for Conferences
Partial reimbursements for EAMSC / IFMSA are available. In order to qualify you will need to have written an article for Idioglossia about the experience, bring your receipt to the August Council Meeting (Tuesday 9th August) and make a presentation.
Charity Match
UNSW ICSA is running the Call to Arms Charity Match for UNSW, aiming to raise money for male dominated cancers. These illnesses are not often publicised, and awareness is usually low. Come and show your support!
Journal Club
This week’s article is on the efficacy of different treatments on asthma. Journal club is fun!
UNSW Surgical Society’s Cranial Nerves Anatomy Workshop
Dr. Vu and his assistant Kelly are holding another workshop, this time on cranial nerve anatomy! These workshops are highly recommended for anyone who wants to brush up on their anatomy again, or just want to learn something new!
Integration Party
Get ready to mingle 1st and 2nd years! Integration Party is on this Thursday, and the theme is “If I fail Med!” Dress up in anything; lawyer, accountant, dentist, Catwoman. Get ready to get wild!
SWSCS Phase 2 OSCE Practise Supervision
Attention Phase 2 courseworkers in SWSCS: a few 5th years have volunteered to supervise for the practise OSCE Hx/Ex clinical skill. See the attached info in your MedSoc mailout.
Submissions open for Idioglossia 2011 issue two
Submissions for Idioglossia 2011 Issue Two are open again! You can also send your opinions about Issue One as we’d love to get some feedback from you!
COLLEGE CUP
The Intercollege Touch Football competition is here to pit each college against each other. Unleash your inner college rivalry! And at the end of it all, alcohol therapy will be available!
GRUDGE MATCH
Who’s ready to knock down some junior fools? Who wants to put those snobby seniors in their place? Get ready to take them down in The Grudge Match, and get ready to get Mr. T on them!
S.B. DOWTON MEDICAL LEADERSHIP SEMINAR
Applications now open! See inside for more details. An opportunity not to be missed, this seminar will help you develop your leadership skills, which will hold you in good stead anywhere you go!
BLEED FOR UNSW: AMSA National Blood Drive
Give some blood for a worthy cause! Get ready to bleed for UNSW! Register at the AMSA National Blood Drive and help save the lives of those who need blood when they need it most.
AMSA National Leadership Development Seminar (NLDS)
IMPORTANT NOTICE: A computer error has occured with applications. Please EMAIL your application for this seminar via email, NOT on the website. The application form is due 7th August midnight and can be found in your mailout.
CardioSoc Grand Rounds
CardioSoc is proud to announce it’s latest grand rounds. This time it will be three speakers who will teach you all about cardiac imaging and ECG interpretation. This is good OSCE training.
International Students Event
The international students dinner will be held August 11th. Bring your friends and get ready for a dinner you won’t forget. Meet new friends and just generally enjoy the company of medical students!
Journal Club
This week’s article deals with prevention of HIV using early antiretroviral therapy.
Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM
The Australian College for Emergency Medicine is calling for the 28th Annual Scientific Meeting. The theme is “Educating for our Future.” This will be held in Sydney from 20th to 24th of November 2011.
GPSN First Wave Scholarship
Only one scholarship available left for UNSW students! Take this opportunity to learn what being in general practice is all about, and what it has to offer!
UNSW SURGICAL SOCIETY ANATOMY WORKSHOPS
Pelvic and cranial nerve anatomy workshops. Taught by the renown Dr. Vu and his assistant Kelly Tse, these workshops are a great way to learn anatomy with real specimens and MR and CT scans!
Journal Club
This week’s article is about the effectiveness of the H1N1 vaccine in both infants and children. Come in to improve your academic literacy and research skills!
SAV’D
As part of the DonateLife initiative, medical students all over Australia are working together via networking and promoting to help others know the importance of organ donation. An inaugural meeting will be held on Monday 18th July to elect vital positions.
DEA
Doctors for the Environment Australia and MSAP are holding Grand Rounds for Code Green Week of Action! This is a national initiative by medical students to increase awareness of the global health consequences of climate change.
GPSN Clinical Skills Night
Date changed to Wednesday 27th July, same location and time. The first 50 people who have registered will be emailed, but if you can’t make this date please send an email ASAP.
International Students Event
All UNSW med students are invited to attend the annual UNSW international students’ dinner! Meet new friends studying the same course as you, all over a dinner to remember! Register by 31st July.
Journal Club
This week’s article for the Journal Club is about how DMARDs affect the risk of diabetes in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis.
AMSA National Blood Drive
The AMSA National Blood Drive is coming up! Give up some blood for those who need it (you don’t need that much blood), and help push UNSW up a little higher in the tallies!
Private Practice Workshop
Congratulations to the five applicant have received free registration to go to Fintuition’s Private Practice Workshop! These workshops are highly recommended for anyone thinking of running a private practice, so don’t pass up this opportunity!
GPSN Clinical Skills Night
Need to brush up on those clinical skills again? If you’ve forgotten how to plaster up a fracture, or take a pulse, then come to this night, where you’ll be aided with real GPs who will prepare you for your OSCEs!
UNSW Surgical Society Anatomy Workshop
Feel that you don’t know enough about anatomy? Wish that you did with less effort? These courses are aimed at students wishing to deepen and consolidate their anatomy knowledge for surgical training and registrar exams as well as acing their medical exams.
MSC SPORTS DAY
Email your name, mobile number and preferred sport to sports@medsoc.org.au for tryouts and training for MSC sports day. Make sure to come for the sessions if you have registered, as you will be placed in a team.
The Private Practice Workshop – Succession & Retirement Planning (23rd July) 5 free places
Learn how to run a private practice someday from a half day intensive course from Fintuition! FREE registrations are available for five lucky students (worth $495 each), so be sure to apply!
Journal Club!
Keep up to date with the latest in medical knowledge by joining the Journal Club! This club encourages med students to become more academically literate and more familiar with the style of journal articles. You will learn to improve your research skills!
Submissions open for Idioglossia 2011 issue two
Get your thinking caps on and get ready for Idioglossia, because the second issue for this year is coming out! Open to any kind of article (so long as it’s med student related). We’re also happy to hear your opinions about the previous issue!
AMSJ Executive Positions Available
Applications for an executive position on the Australian Medical Student Journal are now open! The position is held for a year and a half, and in that time you will get to work with a dynamic team, learn how to edit academically and develop strong communication skills!.
Avant Student Advisory Council Survey
Fill out a 5 minute survey conducted by Avant for a chance to win $50!
Expression of Interest to volunteer at the DonateLife stall at AMSA Convention
DonateLife is looking for medical students to represent them at AMSA Convention. It is aimed at encouraging organ donation through student networks at university. Give somebody else a chance at life.
MSAP, Electives and Equipment donations!
Make a difference and help provide much needed medical equipment to hospitals in developing countries. If you’re doing an overseas elective and would like to help out your hospital by bringing over equipment, contact msap@unsw.edu.au.
MSC Sports Day
UNSW needs you! If you’re good at soccer, touch footy or netball, then sign up for MSC Sports Day and get ready to destroy other medical schools in NSW! Email your name, mobile number and your sport to sports@medsoc.org.au
Coming soon: GHC and Convention!
The next two weeks will feature two of the most academic and social events of the year for medical students across Australia: AMSA Global Health Conference (30th June – 3rd July) and AMSA National Convention (3rd – 10th July), right here in Sydney.
UNSW SWSCS Table Tennis Comp 2011
Tennis SWSCS competition photos! See attached in your MedSoc mailout!
Faculty Board Student Representative
Voting for Faculty Board student representatives begins 9am Monday 20th June and ends at 5pm on Friday 24th June. The link is found under “My Surveys and Profiles.” Vote for someone to represent your interests!
Exploring Leadership Opportunities?
Are you interested in learning about leadership positions? If so come to a FREE workshop over 2 days which will help you find your goals and determine your outlook. Places are limited, so get in quick!
MSC SPORTS DAY
Get ready to represent UNSW in soccer, touch footy and netball! Try outs and training sessions will begin soon. If you think you’re ready to mow down other med schools, then email your name, mobile number and preferred sport. *Note: date has been changed to 16th July.
MED JERSEYS – ONLY A FEW DAYS LEFT
Orders for jerseys close on this Friday 24th! This is your only chance to buy your jersey this year. Invest in something that gets you warm, gets you comfy and gets you phone numbers. You’ll look good in it!
Medicine Jerseys: Order now!
Medicine jerseys are now available! Cost is $63 and order within 2 weeks to avoid disappointment! These jerseys are great to keep you warm during your course, and help you stand out from all those other courses! medsoc.org.au/cms/jerseys
Reminder: Enrolment! Avoid Fines!
Don’t forget to enroll for Teaching Periods 3 and 4 for next semester! Fines apply for late applications.
The Private Practice – Employment & Practice Management (25th June)
Registration open for a one day intensive course on how to run a private practice, covering topics from set-up, to recruitment and human resource management. Congratulations to our lucky winners, who have won free registration to the seminar, valued at $935!
RNSH, “The House of God”!
Dr. Stephen Bergman, the author of “House of God” will be giving a lecture called “Mount Misery and the Spirit of the Place: Suffering and Healing.” Med students and JMOs are invited to come.
Feedback from Faculty on the Medical Student Experience Questionnaire (MedSEQ)
MedSEQ 2010 report is now out, so you can have a look at what past students have said about the course.
Tri-State Rugby Tournament (Expression of Interest)
UNSW Med rugby team wanted. Job description: Steamroll other med rugby teams. Qualifications: Ability to steamroll other rugby teams. If you’re interested, email sports@medsoc.org.au!
MSC SPORTS DAY
We need YOU! Represent UNSW Medicine School at soccer, touch footy or netball! Think you’ve got what it takes? Then email sports@medsoc.org.au, and get ready to kick some med butt!
UNSW AMSA Thinktank/Subcomittee meeting
Do you believe in fighting for medical student rights, talking about the important issues, or speaking up for what you believe in? Come to the AMSA thinktank to learn more about how AMSA is addressing issues for medical students.
UNSW SWSCS Table Tennis Comp
This Friday a UNSW SWSCS Tabe Tennis doubles competition will be held in the Liverpool Student Common Room. Play for prizes, plus there’s free food!
Cardiothoracic Surgery vs Interventional Cardiology
Come learn about cardiothoracic surgery! Hear from an interventional cardiologist, a cardiothoracic surgeon and a heart transplant surgeon. One lucky person will win an electronic stethoscope!
The Private Practice – Employment & Practice Management
If you’ve always dreamed of coming out of medicine and running your own private medical practice, give yourself a head start by coming to this seminar. Run by Fintuition Company, this one day course will teach you all about setting up your dream practice.
WIN A FREE BOOK: Only in June!
This month only, buy any item from the MedSoc bookshop online or instore and get a chance to win a free signed copy of General Practice by Kerryn Phelps! You can’t say no to free stuff, and if you haven’t bought all your textbooks yet, you’re in luck!
Tri-State Rugby Tournament (Expression of Interest)
Looking for med students to tank it out in a UNSW Med Rugby team. We’re thinking of beginning a new tradition in UNSW, with weekend rounds, but eventually going interstate. Come test your mettle!
MSC Sports Day
Stop studying and start playing! MSC sports day is a day where med students from all across NSW compete for ultimate domination in soccer, touch footy and netball! Email your name, mobile number and preferred sport as soon as possible! UNSW pride depends on you!
2nd SEMESTER WEAVE TUTOR SIGNUPS OPEN!!
WEAVE tutoring is now open for the 2nd intake! Give up some of your time each week towards a worthwhile cause, in a rewarding job mentoring high school students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Classical Quest
A shout out to all med students! The day has finally come for our classical musicians to come out and perform for us! This Thursday, 9th June, Classical Quest will be running. Come see the spread and support your musically inclined friends.
Friends of Paraplegia night
Friends of Paraplegia are holding a talk, with Professor Steven Faux and Dr. Russell Clark coming to discuss spinal cord injuries and amputations, and how they are dealt with. This is an interesting topic for many med students, and worth coming for.
Bookshop Promotion In June – Win a FREE BOOK!
THIS MONTH ONLY: Buy ANY ITEM from the Bookshop online or instore and go into the draw to win a FREE SIGNED copy of General Practice: The Integrative Approach by Kerryn Phelps (UNSW Lecturer) worth $150!
Medical Receptionist (Casual)
Friendly medical student receptionist needed to work at a small medical practice in Baulkham Hills. This is an opportunity to get some real experience in medical practice, and a great part time job.
UNSW Medicine @ City2Surf
City2Surf is running again this year, and UNSW med kids are getting ready to put the pedal to the metal again! Run from Hyde Park all the way down to Bondi and get ready to have some fun!
Electives Facebook Group
If you’re in 5th year going for an elective, please put your travel details on the Facebook wall. Katie and Arushi are going to plan meetups and exchange ideas.
GPSN First Wave Schwartz Scholarships night
Apparently 60% of Med students will turn into GPs. So it makes perfect sense to come to this scholarships night! Being a GP is amazing, being a GP with a scholarship is even better!
MedShow 2011 Expression of Interest
Calling out to all Med boys and girls! Music, lights, camera, ACTION! Get ready to sing and dance your way through Medicine as MedShow 2011 gives you a taste of what being in Medicine is all about! Expressions of interest are open!
Cardiothoracic Surgery vs. Interventional Cardiology
Cardiothoracic surgery? Interventional cardiology? Percutaneous technology?! If you don’t know what those words mean you need to come to this talk! Plus, one lucky person will win an ELECTRONIC STETHOSCOPE! It’s pure win!
UNSW MedSoc presents: Paediatric Grand Round
Budding paediatricians come over to see what this specialty has in store for you! For this grand round we’ll be having Dr. Bob Fonseca from St. George to tell us about the rewards of being a paediatrician.
Research in e-health
Are you about to do research next year? Then come to the E-Health Research Opportunities 2012 seminar! Learn more about research opportunities in the up and coming area of e-health, and a chance to do something interesting!
AMSA Intern and Residents’ Guide
The annual AMSA publication: Intern and Resident’s Guide is now available for students on the AMSA website. The guide provides information regarding internships across Australia for final year medical students as well as any other interested students.
AMSA ThinkTank
AMSA ThinkTank will be held on Thursday 26th May. Give voice to your opinions about what matters to medical students, and hear what others have to say about it. Free food too!
Biggest International Morning Tea
The NSW Cancer Council is holding Australia’s Biggest International Morning Tea. Students from other countries will be bringing amazing food from all across the world to UNSW Commerce Courtyard, all for a worthwhile cause!
Korean KAMA International Convention!
The Korean American Medical Association is holding its International Conference in Seoul, from 4-7 August. Take this opportunity to meet up with doctors and students all over!
SurgSoc – Legal Aspects of Medicine and Surgery
Getting in trouble with the law is a big issue for many medical practitioners. Most of us aren’t equipped to deal with this, and never get to learn this in our studies. SurgSoc is holding a session to answer some of those questions!
CardioSoc
CardioSoc is seeking for a 3rd-5th year student willing to take an active part in running the society and planning events. Also looking for 1st and 2nd year junior members. Genuine interest and a keen attitude are a must!
Amazing Raise
Register your teams now! Get ready to run around Sydney looking for clues, and we promise a fairytale ending! Remember, groups of 3-5 and minimum $100 raised. All proceeds go to MSAP!
Psychiatric Grand Rounds – Patient Suicide, Risk Assessment, and the Limits of Inductive Reasoning
The UNSW Psychiatric Society announces its first Grand Round! Dr. Matthew Large from the School of Psychiatry will be presenting on patient suicide and how to identify and handle those risks.
UNSW Medball – Save the Date
Just a reminder to save the date! Medball will be held September 22nd.
Classical Quest
Classical Quest has been moved to THURSDAY 9TH JUNE!!! Register your details with the social coordinators of MedSoc ASAP if you still want to perform; it’s your last chance now! All UNSW med students and their friends and family are welcome!
Amazing Raise Team Registration Closing Soon!
“…ONCE UPON A TIME…” on 28 May 2011, 9am-4pm
Get ready for a magical adventure around the land of Sydney, as we embark on a journey to deciphering clues and conquering intense challenges.
Home Carers Wanted
Want an opportunity to help look after the elderly and disabled? Get in contact with Your Choice HomeCare, and improve on your bedside manner while doing something good and worthwhile.
Idioglossia 2010 and 2011
Idioglossia 2011 issue one is available online!
International Students’ Info Night – Internship shortage in Australia and Plan B
Being an international student is a tough job. But did you know that with a worsening shrinkage of internship places in Australia, gaining an internship is becoming harder for international students? This session will help clear things up.
Classical Quest
Classical Quest is on! For all the muso’s out there, now’s your chance to flaunt your talent and show your med friends how good you are! Or come in and support your friends (or make fun of them if you’re that kind of person).
Oncology & Radiology Grand Rounds
Come for these Grand Rounds if you’re interested in specializing in these areas! We will be inviting the much loved Professor John Kearsley, as well as a radiologist (TBA), to present a case. Free food provided!
Doctors for the Environment
Climate change doesn’t just affect the planet; it also affects the health of people. As future doctors we need to begin addressing the damage to health that will result from a changing environment. Doctors for the Environment Australia is doing just that.
UNSW SurgSoc Anatomy Workshop Hand & Eye
The amazing duo Dr. Vu and Kelly will once again be running anatomy workshops in Wallace Wurth Level 1. This Sunday will be about hand and eye anatomy. You’ll need good hand-eye coordination if you want to be a surgeon, so why not learn about how they work?
AGPT/AMSA Video Competition – “Get Promoting General Practice”
“Get Promoting General Practice” is a video competition open to all medical students in Australian universities. Up to groups of three may apply, and each member of the winning team gets $1500! Budding directors, now’s your chance!
RAMHS Representatives
Be a first year or Indigenous representative for RAHMS! Send in a 100 word application about how awesome you are, and get the opportunity to represent your fellow rural med students! We want ewe!
Med Revue 2011: it’s show week!
It’s MedRevue week, and tickets are selling fast! Buy tickets with a whole group of friends and get a discount! Guaranteed to keep you laughing, MedRevue is brought to you by the letter C: for Cookie, Comedy and Charity! Me want cookie!
International Students’ Info Night – Internship shortage in Australia and Plan B
After six years of study, becoming an intern is far from a guarantee for an international student. We’ll being inviting some students to talk about their Plan B’s, and discuss internship issues.
Oncology & Radiology Grand Rounds
We’ll be having our first Oncology and Radiology grand round, on Wednesday 18th of May. Professor John Kearsley will be coming to tell us all about oncology, from how to get in to his experiences in the field. We’ll also have a radiologist come along too. If these career paths sound interesting to you, then you don’t want to miss out on this!
UNSW Medsoc Grand Rounds: Aged Care and Internship
On Wednesday 11th of May, we’ll be having a Grand Round looking at the area of geriatrics. We’ll also have a quick session discussing the problems that are coming up with internships, something all med students should be informed about.
Medsoc May Council Meeting
It’s never to late to learn about MedSoc, the society that takes care of med students like you, me and everybody! Meeting is in Lower Ground Wallace Wurth 03, Tuesday 10th of May from 5.30 pm to 7.30 pm. Come for the council meeting, stay for the food…
Medsoc Second Year Representatives Election!
We’ll be picking a male and female representative for second year students. Elections will be running this Tuesday 10th of May, with each candidate given a 30 second time limit to give a speech. Don’t be shy, give it your best shot! You never know who’ll be 2nd year rep!
5th year students: Planning your elective?
Haven’t figured out an elective yet? How about a trip to Kenya! Come on this life changing experience and help out in a paediatric ward in a busy hospital in Nairobi. Contact Hijiri for more info.
Med Revue 2011: tickets are selling fast!
Introducing MedRevue’s Surgery Street! Purchase tickets from ticket desks at the Quad and LIbrary Lawn. Bring friends along to this comedy that will be sure to leave you in stitches! And remember, UNSW Med Revue 2011 is brought to you by the letter C: for Cookie, Comedy and Charity!
Psychiatric Society: Free Black Swan movie screening with food and drink
The Psychiatric Society will be screening Black Swan on Friday 6th May, 6.30 pm Wallace Wurth LG. Free pizza and drinks, plus you get to see a cool movie and join an even cooler society! It’s pure win!.
$500 Cash Prize for Best Submission to the AMSJ
Final submissions being accepted for Volume 2, Issue 2, closing at 11.59 pm on Monday 9th of May. A $500 prize is awarded to the best work in any category of writing. Hone your writing skills and share your thoughts with other medical students!
Idioglossia 2011 | issue one
Idioglossia 2011 Issue One is out! Hard copies will be out in lectures soon, but if you’re impatient you can download it here.
Amazing Raise Registration Now Open!
The Amazing Raise is now open for registration! This year’s fairytale themed event will see teams of 3-5 race around Sydney looking for mystical clues and saving maidens in distress (well not really). All proceeds go to MSAP to help hospitals around the world!
MedSoc May Council Meeting
This month our MedSoc meeting is on Tuesday, the 10th of May. If you want to get involved with a lot more than just the academic side of medicine, and want to have a say on important issues, this is the perfect opportunity to get to know MedSoc better!
LIMECONNECTION IV Conference!
The Lime Network is holding a conference on the pressing issue of Indigenous health in Auckland, New Zealand from 29th November till 1st December. This is a great opportunity to understand Indigenous health and how to improve it.
Partial Packages for AMSA’s National Convention
Missed out on a Full Registration spot? Well there’s still a way to experience the biggest student-run conference in the Southern Hemisphere! PARTIAL PACKAGES for Sydney 2011 will go on sale at 11pm AEST on THURSDAY the 28th of APRIL.
AMSA Well-Being Guide
AMSA is proud to launch “Keeping Your Grass Greener” – the wellbeing guide for medical students!
ANZAHPE Annual Awards
The ANZAHPE Undergraduate Student Prize is presented to an undergraduate student for their own personal work relating to education. This is a $500 scholarship, and if you think you’ve got an awesome project that you want everyone to see, apply now!
The Psychiatric Society
The Psychiatric Society is calling out to all budding psychiatrists to enjoy a night of Black Swan, showing at Prince of Wales hospital! Full details to be announced, but until then stay tuned if you would like to join this awesome society!
Med Revue 2011 has finally arrived!
Presenting Med Revue 2011: SURGERY STREET! Bring your friends along to this comedy, guaranteed to tickle your funny bone and leave your knee jerk reflexes kicking! The festivities begin 10th – 13th May, all at 7.45 pm.
IFMSA AM11
Applications are open for AMSA’s 60th August IFMSA meeting! Successful applicants will get a chance to go to Copenhagen on 1st – 6th August. This is a great opportunity, so don’t miss out!
Fifth Year Elective Information Night
A chance for you to get to know the electives you can do in fifth year. You’ll get a chance to hear from sixth years who’ve been to places like London, Cambodia and Tanzania, and about their awesome experiences!
Gradball – Save The Date
The Gradball has been set to happen on Saturday, November 5th at the Luna Park Crystal Ballroom! Tickets are not up for sale yet – this is a save-the-date message. Don’t be left out on the floor!
ACMA Seminar: Final Year Students
Ten lucky sixth year students will get to attend the Australian Chinese Medical Association’s banquet at the Rhodes Phoenix Restaurant. There isn’t just food; you’ll also have a chance to listen to Dr. Miriam Paul talk about viral arthritis.
$2000 Elective Bursary
The Australian Chinese Medical Association is giving out a $2000 bursary to help out with electives. This is a great opportunity to do an elective, especially one that is related to the Chinese community. So get cracking!
iDEA
Doctors for the Environment Australia (DEA) are holding a special conference, iDEA, a weekend of lectures, workshops and social events. This event runs from 30th April to 1st May, and will discuss the implications of climate change on medical practice.
The Psychiatric Society
Introducing the Psychiatry Society, one of our MedSoc SIGs! If you think the mind is a pretty screwed up place, then you will definitely like these guys! As part of their regular movie screenings, the slightly screwed up, yet engaging Black Swan is showing.
Medsoc.org.au: Your MedSoc website!
The MedSoc website has had a makeover over the summer holidays! There are many opportunities to share your experiences and wisdom among your med friends, with the electives database and mednotes open for submission. Share the love!
SWS Clinical School: Table Tennis table
We’ve now got a proper table tennis table in the clinical school for SWS. It’s in the Liverpool student common room if you need to chill from all that studying.
Surgical Specialties Information Night
If you’re interested in surgery, you should come along to this fun night where you’ll learn the ins and outs of being a surgeon.
Warning: May cause disappointment in fans of Grey’s Anatomy.
Australian Medical Student Journal
AMSJ Volume 2, Issue 1 is out! Submissions for Volume 2, Issue 2 are now open, but get it in before Monday 2nd May!
AHPRA’s Student Registration 2011
Registration with AHPRA is now open for 2011!
NSW MSC 2nd Council Meeting
This council meeting will discussing resolutions for internships for both international and interstate students.
Phase 1 Mock OSCE Nights
Are you a Phase 1 3rd Year awaiting death by OSCE? Academic coordinators DJ and Vineet from MedSoc are holding a mock OSCE for all colleges! Make sure you note which date you’re supposed to come in on.
Fifth Year Elective Information Night
Important information on fifth year electives, paperwork you need to fill, and even opportunities to travel overseas! Don’t miss it if you’re a fifth year, but if you’re from a lower year, this is still a good way to figure out where you’re going!
AMSA Global Health Conference, Sydney 2011!
The AMSA Global Health Conference is an annual event to be hosted in Sydney from 30th June to 3rd July in 2011 at UNSW.
Representative Elections
We will be electing the following positions: Assistant secretary, Junior AMSA Rep, Phase 2 Coursework Reps (from each Rotation), Phase 3 Reps from each Hospital
World Medical Association / Australian Medical Association symposium on Medical Leadership
World Medical Association/Australian Medical Association symposium on Medical Leadership will be held in Sydney on Tuesday April 5th. Registration is free for medical students.
AsMSA Joint Conference
The AsMSA Conference is to be held in Hong Kong in June/July. Applications close 6th April 2011. See the flyer attached in your medsoc mailout.
Surgical Specialties Information Night
When: Thursday 14th April. Time: 5.30pm for a 6.00pm (sharp) start (Doors close 6.00pm) Location: UNSW Biomed C
Australian Medical Student Journal – Volume 2, Issue 1 available!
The Latest AMSJ is Here! AMSJ Volume 2, Issue 1 is now freely available online at www.amsj.org Hard copies of the journal are also being distributed at UNSW – look out for one!
Surgical Society Anatomy Workshop
By Dr Vu and Kelly Tse
Shoulder and Knee Anatomy – Advanced surgical, sectional and radiological anatomy
When: 10th April 2011 (Sunday), 2pm – 5pm
RCPA Scholarship in Pathology
Undertaking an ILP or Honours project for which an RCPA Fellow is a supervisor or co-supervisor? This RCPA scholarship in pathology, worth up to $2000 is for you!
Medcamp 2011 Photos Online!
Photos from the Medcamp 2011: Med vs. Wild are now online! Check it out at: http://medsoc.org.au/cms/upcoming-events/photo-gallery/medcamp-2011/
New MedSoc Bookshop Website!
You can now buy your books, medical equipment and much much more online in the quickest, easiest and cheapest way possible @ www.medsocbookshop.com.au
Rooms for Rent in Strathfield.
Huge house within a 10 minute walk to Strathfield train station. Shared bathrooms, kitchen, living and dining rooms.
25 places left for Medcamp 2011!
If you’ve been waiting to decide whether medcamp is awesome enough to go time, you better decide soon, places are running out!!!
AIMSC, Cairo 2011
All Australian medical students are invited to apply to attend the 19th Ain Shams Medical Students’ Congress in Cairo, Egypt.
GPCE Volunteers
The General Practitioner’s Conference & Exhibition (GPCE), supported by UNSW, are seeking Medical Students to help with the forthcoming show.
Pathology museum tutors
The Museum of Human Disease (Pathology Museum) is looking for volunteers.
WEAVE tutors needed
Since 2009, UNSW medical students teamed up with SSYC (now WEAVE), as volunteer high school tutors/mentors.
John Snow Scholarship
Win one of 7 scholarships to present your work at the Public Health Congress, Adelaide, 10-12 September 2012.
Student Ambassadors for Organ Donation Awareness
Seeking enthusiastic, community minded medical students to act as student ambassadors for ‘Donate Life’.
Idioglossia 2011 Articles
Idioglossia is looking for articles for the Semester 1 issue of Idioglossia 2011.
Welcome to new students!
From everyone at UNSW MedSoc, we would like to congratulate all those who have received offers to study medicine at UNSW commencing in 2011.
Mentoring Registration of Interest
Apply now! at http://medsoc.org.au/cms/current-students/mentoring/
AMSA Convention 2011 is coming to Sydney!
Hold the press, AMSA convention is on it’s way to Sydney! Start packing those costumes, saving up your cash and detoxing those livers for what promises to be the most spectacular medical student to hit the Australian scene in 52 years! You can find out more information from your dedicated AMSA Rep or at http://convention2011.amsa.org.au
Wanted: Part Time Secretary/Typist in Maroubra Endocrinology Clinic
This is for any Phase 1 or 2 student doing ILP next year in 2011 and is interested in a holding a part time secretarial/typist position during their ILP year.
Merry Christmas from MedSoc
From everyone at UNSW MedSoc, we wish you a happy holidays (wherever you may be in the world), and hope to see you all back safe and sound next year!
UNSW MedSoc has a new website!
Hey everyone, check out the new MedSoc website! It’s got plenty of cool features for both student and council/executive member.
Random MedSoc Photos
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