Surviving Med Night

Surviving Med Night consists of workshops conducted by second year students to help incoming first year students acclimatise to medical school at UNE.  Rather than providing academic content, senior students discuss their experiences navigating the challenges and common pitfalls of starting medical school. Students are also introduced to UNE’s medical societies and the events they are holding throughout the year.

The night starts off with a barbecue in the medicine courtyard and a short talk in the lecture theatre introducing medical indemnity insurance sponsors. We then move to the PBL rooms, learn about about surviving PBLs, study-life balance and are introduced to UNE’s many med clubs and our plans for the year’s academic and social events!

pRACTISE OSCE Days

In preparation for their practical exams where they must conduct clinical examinations, students receive a vital opportunity to complete a mock OSCE, observed by the students in the year above them. Multiple mOSCE days are run throughout the year, with topics relevant to the students' upcoming exams.

Many students volunteer to be sim patients for other students before conducting the exam themselves, hence mOSCE day is a highly organised, structured event that requires planning and preparation. The session ends with a free barbeque for all students who volunteered to be either patients or assessors. The event is invaluable for students and also an excellent opportunity for sponsors to reach the majority of the cohort.

The Women in Medicine Cocktail Evening is where women’s successes, challenges and experiences in their medical training , careers and everyday life is celebrated. Four dedicated women from different medical professions shared their insightful and inspirational stories this year in 2018. This event provided a great opportunity to network and gain insight into the medical profession and its community.

In 2018, the event raised over $1800 for the Armidale Womens Shelter

The event is open to people of all ages and genders. Whether you're in the medical field, hope to be part of it one day or just interested, everyone is welcome to the Women In Medicine Cocktail Evening.

STAFF VS STUDENT TRIVIA NIGHT

Staff vs Student Trivia is a highly anticipated event where we, as a student body, get into teams and go head-to-head with the medical teaching staff in an intense trivia battle. And yes, hardcore competition and banter are allowed. This night is a great opportunity to get together with some friends, exercise your neurons, and have a great time.

Students in Second Year will need to make choices about their future 3rd, 4th and 5th Yr locations to continue their study. Students can choose from Armidale, Tamworth, Newcastle, Gosford, Taree, or Maitland.

All students, including first years, are encouraged to attend to find out more about each location, clinical school, and hospital to help make this significant decision during their studies.

At the end of their 3rd year, medical students undertake the Health Equity Selective (HES); a chance to practice medicine in disadvantaged communities and learn about global health issues. On International Electives Night, older students who have done placements in such regions discuss their experiences. Students are given a richer understanding of what to expect on the HES placement, and are able to appreciate the insights provided by the speakers.