Student Societies
A variety of student associations add to your life as a student in the Faculty of Medicine.
- The University of Sydney Medical Society (MedSoc)
- The Postgraduate Society of the Faculty of Medicine (PSFM)
- North American Student Association (NAMSA)
- Australia-Singapore Medical Students' Society (ASMS)
- globalHOME
- MIRAGE - Multi-disciplinary Interest in Rural and General health Education
- Sydney University Holistic & Integrative Medicine Society (HolisticSoc)
The University of Sydney Medical Society (MedSoc)
MedSoc, founded in 1886, provides a meeting ground for all current and past medical students at the University of Sydney. MedSoc coordinates social events, has a bookshop for medical texts and paraphernalia, provide a printing service for students and produces online and hard copy publications of interest to students, teachers and graduates of medicine. Visit the MedSoc website for more details.
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The University of Sydney Medical Society Phone: +61 2 9351 2635 Website: www.medsoc.usyd.edu.au/ |
The Postgraduate Society of the Faculty of Medicine
PSFM has the role of promoting and enabling communication between postgraduate students through the provision of a discussion forum to address issues specific to students in the Faculty of Medicine and the distribution of practical information about opportunities/facilities available to postgraduate students.
The Postgraduate Society of the Faculty of Medicine
Blackburn Building, D06
The University of Sydney
NSW 2006
AUSTRALIA
Phone +61 2 9351 6169
Fax: +61 2 9351 4887
Email: freds@med.usyd.edu.au
North American Student Association (NAMSA)
The North American Medical Student Association is committed to improving health care and healthcare delivery to all people; promoting active improvement in medical education; involving its members in the social, moral and ethical obligations of the profession of medicine; assisting in the improvement and understanding of world health problems; contributing to the welfare of medical students, interns, residents and post-MD/DO trainees; and advancing the profession of medicine.
We are eager to answer questions or assist in your decision to attend the University of Sydney.
North American Student Association
Website: www.namsa.med.usyd.edu.au
Australia-Singapore Medical Students' Society (ASMS)
Student members of the Australia-Singapore Medical Students’ Association are keen to answer enquiries from Singaporeans considering studying medicine at the University of Sydney.
The objective of the Australia-Singapore Medical Students (ASMS) is to facilitate information exchange between medical students in Australia and healthcare providers in Singapore. ASMS promotes employment opportunities in Singapore's healthcare field, aids in elective placement at Singapore hospitals, and assists with the integration of Australian graduates into the Singapore healthcare scene. We are happy to answer your questions about life as a medical student in Sydney or about healthcare in Singapore.
Australia-Singapore Medical Students' Society
President: Julian Ng Siew Boon
Email: sing5474@med.usyd.edu.au
globalHOME
globalHOME is the international health group at the University of Sydney.
With a goal to “Inspire and encourage medical students to promote health opportunities and medical equality globally”, globalHOME was established by University of Sydney medical students in 2006 with the aims of raising awareness, increasing opportunities and inspiring medical students to get involved in International Health.
The members of globalHOME meet regularly and activities to date have focused on Health Advocacy. In 2008, we hope to continue to provide a conduit for students, faculty members and health professionals to access information, attend events and fundraisers, and share their own international health experiences.
To find out more about globalHOME and to stay up to date with our activities, visit http://globalhome.medsoc.usyd.edu.au
MIRAGE
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MIRAGE (Multi-disciplinary Interest in Rural and General Health Education) was founded in 1995, as a club with a membership that includes a wide range of disciplines and members who are passionate about improving health and education in rural areas. MIRAGE participates in careers expos and rural high school visits around NSW, attends the NSW CrocFest events, and holds an annual Indigenous Health Forum that is open to the public. Importantly, the members of MIRAGE also have a lot of fun with a myriad of social activities spread throughout the year which keep us energised and help to spread the message of Rural Health. |
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MIRAGE |
Phone: +61 2 9556 7200 Website: MIRAGE |
Sydney University Holistic & Integrative Medicine Society (HolisticSoc)
HolisticSoc provides students with opportunities to experience and learn about well-researched complementary and alternative medical (CAM) therapies. We host regular activities throughout the year including guest speakers, massage and yoga workshops, social events and much more. The society is committed to promoting an holistic approach to patient care, and has helped many students to find CAM therapies that are useful for themselves and their current / future patients.
Sydney University Holistic & Integrative Medicine Society
President: Nathan Jacobs
Email: njac3899@med.usyd.edu.au