Monthly Archives: October 2017

Gordon Stirrat Portfolio Prize

This is a new prize in RHCN (Year 4 O&G), endowed by Prof Gordon Stirrat, formerly Prof of O&G, Dean of Medicine and PVC. It is an annual prize for the best portfolio, but also requires good performance in written and SSC exams. For the academic year, 2016-2017, the prize has been won by Hannah… Read More »

Interactive teaching in Year 1 MB21

The new course for MB21 students follows a different model with case based learning. Yesterday, Year 1 students had a lecture interrupted deliberately by the Galenicals choir to complement Dr Trevor Thompson’s teaching on Arts in Medicine. You can watch the video of the performance by clicking on the link below (you will need your UoB log in details and… Read More »

RCGP annual conference

At the RCGP annual conference, our students and trainees were well represented. At the RCGP Inspiring the Future Awards Alexa Lazarou (Year 4, former GPSOC Chair) (on the right) was awarded joint RCGP Student of the Year and Hannah Niesser  (also Year 4, Current GPSOC Chair)(on the left) accepted the Award for ‘Best Event or Initiative’ on behalf of last… Read More »

MB ChB Newsletter – academic year 2017-18 No. 1

This newsletter covers recent publications and student achievements – pictures from Graduation, farewells to old professors, hello to new offspring and lots more including:  Graduation 2017  Student and Staff Achievements  Conferences and Events  National Student Survey results  Staff Departures  New medical Apps to use on your device  Welcome to a new… Read More »

Student grants to help with conference travel costs: deadline 27 October

The Alumni Foundation offers financial support to students to help with the costs involved in travelling to conferences to present their research findings. Every student is eligible to apply for a travel grant worth up to £500. More information, including details of how students can apply see: http://www.bristol.ac.uk/alumni/students/apply-for-funding/

An Introduction to a Career in Surgery

Severn School of Surgery and The University of Bristol SCRUBs present an evening of discussion around achieving a rewarding career in surgery. What to expect “the shape of things to come” in insight into current surgical training pathways, and how these may change How to succeed in surgery- what can i do now to ensure… Read More »