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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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AFPHM John Snow Scholarship

Kick Start Your Career with AFPHM John Snow Scholarship

Win one of 7 scholarships to present your work at the Royal Australasian College of Physicians Congress, Darwin, 20-23 May 2011.Scholarship includes full conference registration ($600) and travel assistance (up to $400). Scholarship sponsored by the Australasian Faculty of Public Health Medicine (AFPHM), a faculty of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians.

Visit http://www.afphm.racp.edu.au/training/johnsnow.cfm for more information

Closing date for applications: Monday 30th August 2010.

Medical students of Australian medical schools eligible to apply

March 14, 2010 | Filed Under All News | Leave a Comment

UMMSS is recruiting

UMMSS is recruiting!

We need dedicated individuals to run important activities and services in 2010. Positions are available to medical students in any year level. To apply, simply email a brief statement detailing why you wish to be considered for the position along with a CV to president@ummss.org.au. The UMMSS Committee will be responsible for selecting the best candidate for the job.

Available positions include:
• Educational programs officer
• Membership officer
• Community liaison officer
• Med-Ball covenor
• Year book editor
• Graduation event convenors (one at each clinical school)

Please find details on the attached file and Goodluck!
Recruitment_for_new_positions

March 14, 2010 | Filed Under All News | Leave a Comment

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 12^th 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