Medics Rugby match this Saturday against Birmingham Medical School
All are welcome to attend and support the Bristol medics rugby team!
Author Archives: Joe McAllister
Rural Health and Care Conference
Rural Health and Care Conference taking place on 14th November 2017 open to all Medical School students and staff Attendance at the conference is free of charge, with on-line registration available here: https://ruralhealthandcare.wales/events/2017/11/rhcw-annual-conference/ For more information please download the flyer: English A4 RHCW Conference Poster
Student competition to help widen participation and enthuse the next generation of GPs
The Medical Schools Council and the Royal College of General Practitioners are running a student competition to help widen participation and enthuse the next generation of GPs. The 1st prize is £300 Amazon Vouchers! Closing Date for submission: 5 January 2018 For more information download the flyer MSC-RCGP-student-competition or visit bit.ly/DiscoverGPComp
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 »
Knowledge, Nudge or Nanny: societal choices to encourage a healthy diet
12 October 2017, 6.00 PM – 12 October 2017, 8.30 PM Professor Susan Jebb, University of Oxford Great Hall, Wills Memorial Building Summary Poor diet is the leading risk factor in the UK for ill-health and premature death. But while the fundamental components of a healthy diet are well established – we need to consume… 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 »