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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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Pre-internship advice seminar

The Pre-Internship Advice Seminar is aimed at final year medical students to give an overall picture of things that need to be considered as you enter the working profession. A number of companies attend to give out advise and tips on topics such as financial planning, superannuation, tax and health insurance. This is a seminar not to be missed to ensure you make the most out of being an intern, maximise your income, plan for the future and organise all those extra little things you never thought of as you scabbed off your parents!

Date: Sunday 2nd August
Time: 10am-3.30pm
Venue: “The Spot” Basement Theatre, New Economics and Commerce Building, 198 Berkeley St, The University of Melbourne (The building that looks like a cow near the law building!)

Morning tea, lunch and afternoon team provided.
REGISTRATION ESSENTIAL – registration is available here.

A taste of what we have lined up so far…
Grimsey: Grimsey will speak about financial planning and investing. They will give tips about where your money is best spent for future gains.

Avant: We have all subscribed to Medical Defence Organisations through our medical school years and hopefully haven’t had to use it. Medical Defence Insurance is important as a junior doctor as you are not always covered by the hospital. Avant will explain where some junior doctors get into strife and what you need out of your MDO Insurance.

Bongiorno Financial Planners: Has someone been telling you to collect all your dining and entertainment receipts to save tax for next year? Salary packaging is a unique tax opportunity for public hospital employees and you can potentially save thousands in tax next year. Bongiorno will be coming to tell you how!

Doquile Perrett Meade: Doquile Perrett Meade will make a short presentation discussing Taxation and Debt management. The focus of the taxation advice will be on what is required on an income tax return and legitimate ways of reducing tax liability. Debt management will focus on the options of someone who has accumulated student debts throughout Medical school including personal loans and or a HELP debt. Join the DPM Facebook page to receive all the latest info and offers from DPM!

Barrett Baxter Bye: So now you have some money, what should you be spending it on? BBB will talk about investing and what you need to know about tax. Also covered in this session is what you should know if you are considering buying a house – how much do you need for a deposit, about the first-home buyers grant, stamp duty, negative gearing and all that jazz.

Medic Oncall: We probably all know doctors who have 2 weeks leave, jet set off to Queensland for 2 weeks to locum with all flights and accommodation paid for, get some great money and have a great time. Medic Oncall will let you know how you can get into locum-ing and get a piece of this pie!

Health Super: Health Super will demystify superannuation, illustrating the importance of budgeting, as well as protecting your income. Join the Health Super Student Club today and learn more: www.healthsuperclub.com

The Doctors’ Health Fund: Private Health Insurance is something that most people will probably take up in the next couple of years. The Doctors’ Health Fund is a not-for-profit health insurance company specifically for health professionals. The Doctors’ Health Fund will run through the ins-and-outs of private health insurance, what cover you should be considering and how private health insurance relates to your tax.
Sponsors

June 19, 2009 | Filed Under Clinical, Membership | Leave a Comment 

AMA DiT Winterball

The AMA DiT Winterball is on this Saturday and all medical students are invited!

When: 7pm, Saturday 20 June 2009
Where: The Sofitel, Collins St, Melbourne 3000
What: 3 course meal with drinks, a band, a dancefloor… need we say more?
Dress: Formal
Cost: $105, or $85 for Avant members.

******Avant Membership******

For current members to find out their Avant membership no. they just need to call 1800 128 268 and go to option 2 to speak to Member Services.

If you are not yet an Avant Member but would like to sign up, visit http://snipurl.com/avantdit . In order to join Avant and receive the discounted ticket price, simply select the appropriate Application form:

DiT Package
Intern Package (free)
RMO1/PGY2 Package (free)

** MAIL TO: Reply Paid, Shaun Jacobson Ref # 1717
PO Box 746 Queen Victoria Building NSW 1230

** FAX TO: 1800 228 268, attn: Shaun Jacobson, Ref #1717

** SCAN/EMAIL TO: ying.chan@avant.org.au Ref #1717
Then specify the date and type of application in your email request.

******Buying Tickets******
Complete the following fields, and email to docball09@gmail.com:
Name:
Phone Number:
Avant Membership number OR Date/Type of Application:
Electronic Transfer Complete: YES/NO

Direct Deposit should be made at the time of email, into the following account:
NAME: Stewart Morrison
BSB: 063 254
ACC: 1035 5977
Description: (your surname and initial)

Ticket requests will be compared to account deposits. If you are purchasing more than one ticket at once, ensure that all guest names and numbers are included in the same email. Without your Avant membership no. you will not receive the discount, and you will be required to pay the full rate before the event.
Please note that no physical tickets will be issued. Please ensure you are carrying photo ID on the evening, which will be compared to a guest list.

Hope to see you all there for a fantastic night – tickets are well on their way to selling out, so get in fast!

June 16, 2009 | Filed Under General | Leave a Comment 

May Gube

The May Gube is out! Look out for it at Uni/Clinical School or you can download it here!

May 31, 2009 | Filed Under General, Publications | Leave a Comment 

UMMSS Third Year Dinner – PAYMENTS NOW OPEN

Come and celebrate the end of Pre-Clinical years with the other third year students! The night will be a chance to see everyone together one last time before we all part ways, off to do various AMS projects and to different clinical schools.

At the beautiful PowerHouse Function Centre, Albert Park, this will be a formal function with a sit-down 2 course dinner (vegetarian and Halal options available) with beer, wine and champagne included. There will be a variety of performances from students in our own year level, to show their talents, and a DJ, so we can get together on the dance floor!

Date: Tuesday June 16
Time: 7.30pm to 11.30pm
Cost: $63.70 (includes booking fee)
Venue: PowerHouse Function Centre, Lakeside Drive, Albert Park

The link for payment of reservations is now open here

Payments close at 12 midnight Sunday 7th June but please make them ASAP and print out your ticket to bring on the night. You do not need the ‘reservation’ ticket, only the payment one. Table captains, please ensure all members of your group know how to and make their payments! Thanks!

Oh, and please make sure you include any dietary requirements – you can’t dance on an empty stomach!

It’s a night not to be missed by third years!

Proudly supported by MDA National and Barrett Baxter Bye, with tickets by TryBooking.

Third Year Dinner Poster

May 28, 2009 | Filed Under Pre-clinical/AMS, Social | Leave a Comment