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The University of Melbourne Medical Students' Society (UMMSS) is a student-run Society to represent and support all medical students at the University of Melbourne. We are the official representative body for our students to the School of Medicine and other external organisations and also organise events and activities for our members. Check out our website to see the range of services we provide.

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Shave for a cure: Cardiac outputs get bald!

This fantastic group of student are shaving their heads and fundraising to support children with leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma and their families whilst they’re going through treatment.

They are asking for donations to a great cause, and also for them to go through the torture of shaving their heads, beards, backs, you name it, they’ll shave it!

So, get yourself to the lawns on friday 12th march, bring some cash, lunch and drinks and watch them shave for a cure!

Please go to their webpage:

http://my.imisfriendraising.com.au/TeamPage.aspx?teamID=42645&langPref=en-CA and sponsor them!

What: Shave for a cure

Where: University Lawns

When: March 12th midday

February 27, 2010 | Filed Under All News | Leave a Comment 

Med Charity Trivia Night

OUTWIT. OUTPLAY. OUTLAST
Come and compete in the ultimate challenge of intellectual prowess…TRIVIA!

Win friends and attract prospective partners with your extensive knowledge and rapid retrieval skills.
St V’s clinical school is hosting a trivia night for ALL Sem 9 and 11 med students from different clinical schools, with all proceeds going to the St Vincent’s Foundation Pacific Health Fund.
Categories include: Sport, Pop Culture, Music, History… of course, Medicine!
Prizes will be awarded to the top teams, not to mention the glory of out-nerding some of the smartest kids on the block. This is a great opportunity for everyone to catch up post holidays/electives, have a fun night and raise some money in the process!
When: Friday 12th March, 7.30 onwards
Venue: Prince Alfred Hotel (PA’s), 191 Grattan St, Carlton
Cost: $ 10 donation per person
Please form teams of 8 and facebook or email Jas your team name & details on jpillai@ugrad.unimelb.edu.au by Wed 10th March

February 27, 2010 | Filed Under All News, Clinical, Social | Leave a Comment 

ABOUT IFMSA

Wondering where to go for your clinical elective?

Keen to travel overseas?

The International Medical Federation of Students’ Association (IFMSA) Standing Committee on Professional Exchange (SCOPE) has been facilitating medical student exchanges and electives since 1951. It has now expanded to include 86 countries, with almost 8000 students taking part in international exchanges each year.

As a member of IFMSA, the University of Melbourne has bilateral exchange contracts with many countries, allowing us to send students on both preclinical and clinical electives (usually of 4 weeks’ duration) to those countries at a reduced cost.

Countries available for 2010:

For more information:

February 21, 2010 | Filed Under All News, IFMSA Exchanges | Leave a Comment 

CRESCENT Workshop – Student feedback required

The CRESCENT Project is an exciting new development in alternative modes of medical student education whereby more elements of the curriculum will be delivered in the community setting.

The Department of General Practice in conjunction with UMMSS is seeking the feedback of medical students on how to best implement this program.

There will be a workshop on Wednesday February 24 at 6:00pm in the Department of GP Seminar Room to discuss the project and for you to make your contribution. A light dinner will also be served.

Please see the attached documents for an overview of the CRESCENT Project and a copy of the invitation.

February 15, 2010 | Filed Under All News, Clinical, Education, Pre-Clinical & AMS | Leave a Comment