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Social Events

Medical student life isn’t only about studying, and UNEMSA promotes a healthy work-life balance by hosting numerous social events such as cocktail nights, parties and balls.

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First Incision is the first major event held by UNEMSA for the year, with strong representation from all year groups. 

The evening begins with a cocktail night at the golf club, accompanied by an array of canapes and a lucrative bar tab. Given that this is one of the first major events, it provides a great opportunity for first year students to party with their cohort and get to know 2nd, 3rd and even 4th/5th years. Don’t forget to memorialise the night in the photo booth! 

After a few hours, the evening moves to the Railway Hotel, where the party continues. No need to stress about transport, we’ve organised buses for you. See you on the dance floor!

Med Week

Med Week is one of the most action-packed weeks of the year. It provides an opportunity for medical students across all pre-clinical years to bond with each other, as they take part in a range of activities. Previous years have included events such as scavenger hunts and bowling nights, as well as parties and other games. Each day of the week involves an event or activity, and as such, it has something in store for everyone.

Known by students as Med Ball, the annual medicine charity ball is the highlight of the social calendar, with a formal sit down dinner, performances by students and a raffle. Last year, proceeds were donated to the charity Change the Record, raising $5000. 

The evening begins with a sit-down dinner and a brief show of gratitude to our sponsors, whom have donated an array of gifts that can be won in our raffle. Last year, a lucky attendee won a night’s stay at the Halycon Hotel, valued at over $1000. Not to worry though, there are more than $2500 worth in prizes to be won!

 

Students celebrate the past year before beginning preparations for their final exams. Canapés and refreshments will be served throughout this cocktail-like party, and as this event is the last of the year, it is again one of the most memorable for the students. Don’t forget to nominate your mates for awards!

Inter Year Sports



Offered throughout the year, Inter-year sports are a great way to relax during the semester while also getting a break from study. In 2019, participation only continued to increase at inter-year sports as the year progressed and attendees enjoy the light-hearted rivalry between the year groups. This strengthens both intra- and inter-year associations.

Friendly games of netball, volleyball, soccer, and dodgeball are the sporting highlights of the year, and at the end of the competition, the winning year gets a prized trophy, sitting in a prime location in the med common room for all to see!

Stay tuned to our Facebook group for more information about our upcoming competitions and details on how to register.

UNEMSA Sporting Teams

Do you have what it takes to score the winning penalty? Ferociously spike a volleyball to win the set? Evade defenders to score a try? UNEMSA has it all when it comes to sport – basketball, football, netball, volleyball. Almost any sport that you can think of, we offer.

They say there is no greater honour in Armidale than donning the famous UNEMSA jersey.

Not only do you get to channel your competitive spirit but competing in a UNEMSA team is a great way to build lasting friendships within the med cohort and also try something new. Our inter-year sports are also a great way to get involved and take well-earned breaks away from study. It’s a great opportunity to meet new faces in other year groups and enjoy a light-hearted rivalry.

Watch out on the UNEMSA Facebook page for updates on sports throughout 2024!

Med Revue

UNEMSA's Med Revue is a collection of skits, musical numbers and videos that is put together as a play towards the end of every year for the whole of the UNE faculty and student body to enjoy. It reflects on the achievements of the year and reiterates the humorous parts. The play is written and rehearsed over the course of several months by dedicated students, and is then performed to raise money for a nominated charity.

See some of our past revues here.

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Med Revue 2019 | Med School Musical
Med Revue 2019 | Med School Musical

Med Revue in 2019 featured an ensemble cast and followed their hilarious hijinks as they struggled, sang and danced through a year of medical school at UNE.

Funds raised went towards the ‘Buy a Bale’ charity organisation working with farmers in drought.

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Med Revue 2018 | Monty Python's Flying Doctors Service

Come one, come all! Welcome to the UNEMSA MedRevue of 2018: Monty Python's Flying Doctors's Service!
If you're ready for a wild night of laughs, shockingly-accurate satire of the JMP and some really bad acting/singing (and some really good, too!), grab yourself a ticket for this year's MedRevue.
All proceeds will go directly to the Royal Flying Doctors' Service, and tickets come with access to the afterparty!

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Med Revue 2017 | License to Heal
Med Revue 2017 | License to Heal

Join James Bond on stage for his most dangerous mission yet: infiltrate the UNE medical school and try to find out who is trying to shut down the Medical program from the inside. An exciting adventure filled with music, singing, dancing, and bad humour.

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Med Revue 2016 | The Prisoner of Armidale
Med Revue 2016 | The Prisoner of Armidale

Med Revue 2016 was completely sold out, and raised over $2000 for the Royal Flying Doctor service. Med Revue is one of most popular events within the UNEMSA calendar, with the largest amount of attendees out of all other events with many travelling from other cities to attend.  Old faces and new faces alike are all welcome.

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Med Revue 2015 | The Bachelor of Medicine

The very existence of the Bachelor of Medicine is under threat by the MD, which so far has only spelt "Major Disaster"! How will the Bachelor select a candidate to keep the program alive?

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Med Revue 2014 | Back to the Suture

So its an exciting start to 2014! The MedRevue Team of UNEMSA for this year would like to get all you freshers in for this experience. Don't miss it. Really, you'll regret it not joining, its epic fun and you'll have a good time! Sign-up sheets coming soon to a med common room near you!

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Med Revue 2013 | Around the Wards in 80 Hours
Med Revue 2013 | Around the Wards in 80 Hours

University Hospital is a hospital in crisis – The consultants are away on conference, there is a severe shortage of staff and the Manipulative Head of Hospital and mercenary Medical Administrator have been busy embezzling including all funds allocated to intern salaries – they want the interns gone!  Join us as we follow the trial and tribulations of three interns as they enter this toxic environment and move through the wards to heal the hospital.

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Med Revue 2012 | The Polyphagia Games

In 2011 the inaugural UNEMSA Med Revue "Gonorrhoea in 60 Seconds" raised over $2300 for the Royal Flying Doctors.

In 2012 we are back, and this time the show is bigger and better! With a larger cast, more dancing, more singing, more videos and more stupidity, "The Polyphagia Games" will be a one night only performance not to be missed!

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Med Revue 2011 | Gonorrhoea in 60 seconds
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