PAGE 4 PEER MENTOR MEDICS SCHEME Contents
Page No. 5 Introduction to the Booklet
6-9 Introduction to the Peer Mentor Scheme 6-7 Peer Mentor Coordinators– About Us 8 The Peer Mentoring Scheme-‘Mummies and Daddies’ 9 International Mentoring 10 Mature Student Mentoring 11 Welcome Week Events
12– 17 Studying Medicine at the University of Manchester 13 Term Dates 2017/2018 14 Help & Advice 15 Student Support 16 Years 1 and 2 of Medical School 17 Medicine at Manchester 18 Useful Information 19 Exams & Assessments
20-26 Life as A Student in Manchester 21 Managing Money 22– 24 Everyday Life in Manchester 25 Student Security 26 Social Life
28– 31 An Introduction to MedSoc 28-29 About MedSoc 30 The Medics Ball 31 MedSoc Social Calendar 2017/18
32 Combined Social Calendar 2017/18
33 Manchester Medics’ Pantomime
34 Manchester Medics’ Revue
35 Societies, Sports, Teams, Charities
PAGE 5 PEER MENTOR MEDICS SCHEME This Booklet
Congratulations– Welcome to Medicine at The University of Manchester!
Over the course of the programme (aside from studying hard of course) you will have many opportunities to get involved in exciting clubs, societies and events, whilst making lifelong friends.
The first few weeks can be daunting and it is not easy to know where to look to for help. This booklet has been especially produced by the student co-coordinators for Medicine at Manchester’s Peer Mentoring Scheme to help you settle into the University of Manchester, and indeed the city of Manchester itself during your first year of studying medicine. We have divided the booklet into 4 sections:
1) Introduction to the Peer Mentoring “Mummies and Daddies” Scheme - A quick overview of what your Peer Mentoring scheme is about and what it can do for you.
2) Studying Medicine At The University of Manchester - An outline of the course and exams, which books to use, who to contact for help, as well as medic clubs and societies.
3) Life As A Student In Manchester - All the hints and tips you’ll need concerning student finance, staying safe, where to shop, where to eat, leisure facilities and transport in Manchester.
4) An Introduction To MedSoc– The newly elected MedSoc Committee outline the medic social events coming up in 2017/18
We hope you find this booklet useful. If you do have any comments, queries or questions then please e-mail us at:
PAGE 6 PEER MENTOR MEDICS SCHEME Peer Mentor Coordinators
Peer Mentoring is a social support network for students. We are the four 3rd year medics (Emma, Sarah, Luis and Ali) that have been cho- sen to run the Peer Mentor Scheme (also known as ‘Mummies and Daddies’ Scheme). We were all mentors in 2nd year, and now it’s our job to ensure the smooth running of the scheme this year, making sure your ‘Mummies and Daddies’ are fulfilling their role as peer mentors. We have been responsible for the selection and training of a wonderful group of 2nd years who will be your mentors for the duration of your first year and beyond.
We will be here throughout the year to:
Support your new ‘families’ and ensure you and your peer mentors have the support you need throughout the next year.
Organise social events.
Continually improve the scheme so we can make your first year as enjoyable as we can. We hope your feedback will help us make improvements where possible. If you have any queries, or ideas about how the Peer Mentor Scheme can be improved, please feel free to contact us at: [email protected]
Or via our Facebook page ‘Mentor-Medics Coordinators’ PAGE 7 PEER MENTOR MEDICS SCHEME Peer Mentor Coordinators
Our main aim as coordinators is to ensure that your first year runs smoothly and you al- ways have a strong support network to rely on. Although your ‘Mummies and Daddies’ are your first port of call for help, we are a friendly bunch and are always willing to lend an ear should you wish to speak to us instead.
Emma Jeffrey Hi everyone! I’m Emma, firstly congratulations on getting into Medicine, I look forward to meeting you all in September. I’m originally from a small city in Hampshire and have really enjoyed coming to Manchester, there’s always plenty to do and it is such a friendly place to live. I’m sure you will really enjoy it! I’m based in Pres- ton for the next three years, so I am a little further than the other coor- dinators. But I’m always easily reached if you have any questions.
Ali Tariq Hey everyone! congratulations on your place to study Medicine at Manchester- all your hard work has paid off! I’m Ali; born in Pakistan, raised in Salford (which most people consider as Manchester anyway). I came to university straight from sixth-form, and being here has only made me love this wonderful city even more, as I have been able to meet so many amazing people and experience even more cultures. Trust me, you will love it here! I’m based at MRI, and I’m also a living at home student, so I’m never far if you need any help, I look forward to seeing you in September!
Luís Trigo Hi everyone! I'm Luís, and would like to first congratulate you on getting into medicine! I'm from Porto, in Portugal and came to Manchester straight after sixth-form. Manchester is an amazing city, and extremely welcoming to all students, especially to internationals! Coming from abroad, it might be daunting at first, but the medical school, along with the university, have plenty of programmes that will make you settle and adapt to your new life. The PBL scheme is amazing to make friends easily and the parent scheme will make you feel part of a huge family of students! I will be based in MRI, just next to the medical school, so I am just a step away! Can't wait to meet you all in September
Sarah Warwick Hey everyone! I’m Sarah - I’m from London and came to Manchester straight from 6th form two years ago! Manchester, has so much to offer and is a truly great city. The medical school helped me to make so many friends and settle in during my first few weeks, meeting some of my best friends in my first PBL. I’m based at Wy- thenshawe next year, so feel free to ask me any questions if you see me about! The past 2 years have been incredible for me and I hope you have an equally as amazing (if not better) experience. Congratulations on your first step to becoming a doctor! PAGE 8 PEER MENTOR MEDICS SCHEME How it works
Starting in Year 1: On the first day of Welcome Week, you will meet your first Problem Based Learning (PBL) group: there will be 10- 12 of you, and each group is assigned 4 peer mentors (the “Mummies” and “Daddies”). Your medic parents will be second year students, who will be responsible for looking after you during wel- come week and support you during the upcoming year.
Starting in the Foundation Year: Foundation Year students are also part of the Peer Mentor Scheme and will be allocated peer mentors. It is not always possible for Foundation Year students to be mentored by “Mummies and Daddies” who have been part of the Foundation Year Programme themselves. However, Foundation Year students will have opportunities during the Foundation Year to meet and get guidance from Foundation Year students in previous years. Also, the Foundation Year course tutor, Anne-Marie Smith, will give you lots of help and support. Email: anne- [email protected]
Support: Your Mummies and Daddies are there for you to talk to about anything that is concerning you. They will help you settle in and they have been trained to give you effective support. Your men- tors were in your position last year but are now a year older and (hopefully!) wiser, so don't be afraid to confide in them as it is their role to give you guidance. However, should you experience any prob- lems either at University or even during your time at home, it is im- portant to get in touch with someone that can help as soon as possi- ble. Your mentors have been trained to know who to turn to with any problem, so remember - you are never alone at university, there is al- ways someone willing to listen!
Academic Advice: It is important to note that the Peer Mentor Scheme does not offer academic support. Your Mummies and Dad- dies are not allowed to give you advice concerning revision, the con- tent of exams, or exactly what books to rely on. The exams and the course vary from year to year and their advice may be incorrect and even unhelpful. They can, however, advise you on matters such as time management and coping with exam stress. Later sections of this booklet will direct you on who to ask for academic help. PAGE 9 PEER MENTOR MEDICS SCHEME International Mentors
Medicine at Manchester has set up an International Mentoring scheme alongside the Peer Mentoring scheme for students coming from abroad. This is designed to help with any particular worries that international students may have that their PBL “mummies and daddies” may not be able to answer. Amongst them include: Opening bank accounts Finding your way around the city Homesickness :( Culture Shocks Joining social events
The International Mentors are here to make international students feel comfortable in a new environment. Starting university is daunting enough, let alone having to do it in an entirely different country.
Don’t hesitate to look us up if you have any questions or problems! We’re very friendly :) E-Mail: [email protected]
You can also find us on Facebook— our Facebook page is called Manches- ter International Medics 2017/2018. The link is: https://www.facebook.com/groups/manchesterinternationalmedics/
Date for your diary! - We have organised a welcome event for the EU and Inter- national Students, where you will have an opportunity to meet your international mentors:
Date: Friday 15th September 2017 Time: 3:00 pm Venue: Committee Rooms A and B in Stopford Building
Please come along– we look forward to meet- ing you!
This is a photo of
some of your International Mentors 2017-18.
PAGE 10 PEER MENTOR MEDICS SCHEME Mature Mentors
It can feel strange beginning university and being older than most of your peers, es- pecially when it comes to calling somebody younger than you ‘Mummy’ or ‘Daddy’! The Peer Mentoring Scheme is an invaluable resource for getting to know students in welcome week and for the rest of the year. Whilst this is a hugely beneficial scheme, you may feel that it would be helpful to meet people in the same position as you, in which case: here we are!
Having been in your situation this time last year we are here as a source of support and advice for any problems specific to mature students or other problems which you may not feel comfortable discussing with your peer mentors.
We have chosen to take part in this scheme as we want to offer you advice but also because we want to have fun! We will organise events throughout the year which provide valuable networking opportunities where you can meet other mature stu- dents. Come along to our events and let’s use that extra ‘life-experience’ we’ve got to have a great time!
We are hosting a Welcome Event on Wednesday 27th September 2017 at 1:15 pm in the Stopford Common Room so that we can introduce our- selves. We do hope you can attend!
Contact: email us at [email protected] and ask to join our Facebook page, which is called: Medicine Mature Mentors (2017-2018) The link is: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1572597622782583/
There are a wide range of student societies that mature students can get involved with. Have a look at the Students’ Union website for more details:
http://manchesterstudentsunion.com/
Childcare - For students with young children you may find the following link useful: http://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/experience/student-life/university/student-support/
This is a photo of some of the Mature Mentors 2017/18 PAGE 11 PEER MENTOR MEDICS SCHEME Welcome Week Events
Monday 18th September September Meeting your Peer Mentors and 1st PBL group Following the Medicine at Manchester welcome talk, you will get the opportuni- ty to meet the other members of your first PBL group and the 4 second years who will be your mentors. Foundation Year students will also meet their fellow Foundation Year students and their mentors. Your mentors will help break the 18 ice between your group, answer any questions you may have, give you a Monday campus tour, a tour of the medical school and be there to support you on your first day. There will also be a helpdesk run by 2nd years on the ground floor of the Stopford Medical building — please come over for a chat as they're all very friendly and are more than happy to help!
September Wednesday 20th September: Mummies & Daddies Welcome Week Lunch The highlight of your Welcome week with your new PBL family! All Founda- tion Year and Year 1 Students will head out for a 3-course-meal with their mentors. The whole afternoon is something fun and different - just ask your 20 new parents! It will cost a £5 contribution for the meal with Medicine at Man- Wednesday chester funding the balance. Please bring this money with you to the meeting with your mentors on Monday 18th!
September Tuesday 26th September: Mummies & Daddies Games Night Come along with your new PBL families to compete in a variety of games, such as the classics of giant jenga and twister, as well as other surprises and fun! The night will cater for both drinkers and non-drinkers, so everyone can 26 get involved! More details of this event will be published closer to the Tuesday time!
Thursday 28th September: MedSoc Pyjama Pubcrawl September This event attracts more than a thousand Manchester medics every year! Your parents will take you shopping as a family to buy matching pyjamas - a de- lightful floral nightie perhaps? Or a cosy fleece onesie? Once everyone is dressed in their matching outfits, a sea of medics will descend on Manchester, 28 visiting numerous bars along the pub crawl route and ending at a club. Even those who do not drink alcohol have a great time, as the spectacle itself Thursday makes it well worth attending.
Studying Medicine at the University of Manchester (Almost) Everything you will need to know...
PAGE 13 PEER MENTOR MEDICS SCHEME Academic Year 2017/18
These are the term dates for the Foundation Year and Years 1 and 2. (Please note Years 3-5 do not have the same terms.) You are expected to be in attendance at all times during these dates as lectures and practical's are scheduled throughout the week
SEMESTER 1 (Autumn/Winter)
18th September - 15th December 2017
Christmas Holiday - 16th December 2017 - 14th January 2018
Exam Period - 15th January - 26th January 2018
SEMESTER 2 (Winter/Spring)
29th January - 23rd March 2018
Easter Holiday - 24th March to 15th April 2018
16th April - 11th May 2018
Exam Period - 14th May - 8th June 2018
Year 1 & 2 Support Assistant: Email: [email protected] Tel: 0161 275 5292
This is your key contact! they support Years 1 and 2 of the MBChB, which includes helping to organise registration and teaching events, as well as answering student queries.
Student Occupational Health Tel: 0161 275 2858 Waterloo Place, 182-184 Oxford Rd
You will hear from Occupational Health early in year 1 or Year 0 to make sure all your vaccinations are up to date in preparation for clinical years. Information about making appointments will be provided when you start. It is essential that you keep these appointments.
Helpful Hint: It might be useful to store these numbers in your mobile! PAGE 14 PEER MENTOR MEDICS SCHEME Help & Advice
MEDICINE AT MANCHESTER RECEPTION: This is found on the ground floor of the Stopford Building by the entrance. The reception can be contacted should you have any administrative queries. Tel: 0161 306 0460
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: The University has its own Disability Advisory and Support Service (DASS). This is found on the second floor of University Place and you can telephone them to make an appointment. Tel: +44 (0) 161 275 7512 Their website address is www.manchester.ac.uk/dass The Medicine at Manchester has it’s own disability co-ordinator, Mrs Alison Howard, who can be contacted should you wish to discuss anything. Email: [email protected]
ACCOMMODATION: Each individual Hall of Residence can be contacted through their reception. The accommodation office can also be contacted for general enquiries on 0161 275 2888.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: The Student Services Centre (SSC) at the University is a central point for infor- mation for all students and can provide advice specific to international students. You can contact them on [email protected]. There is also an International Society found in the William Kay House opposite the Students’ Union, which can be reached on 0161 275 4959.
NIGHTLINE: This is a telephone advice and listening service for students, run by students be- tween 8pm and 8am every day. You will find their phone number on the back of your student card.
STUDENTS UNION ADVICE SERVICE: The Advice Service is open Monday to Friday, 10am – 4pm and is situated on the ground floor of the Students’ Union building. During these times you can drop- in (if the service is busy you may have to return at a later time to see an advisor), book an appointment, telephone or email them.
Tel: : 0161 275 2952
Email: [email protected] PAGE 15 PEER MENTOR MEDICS SCHEME Student Support
You are not alone! There are a number of other people who are able to help you aside from your mentors. Medicine at Manchester actually encourages you to recognise when you are struggling, and to seek the appropriate support, so do not think of it as a sign of weakness, because it’s something we’ll all have to be able to do as doc- tors.
PBL TUTOR: Each PBL group will have a PBL tutor and he/she will act as your first point of con- tact for any academic help. They may refer you on if they feel you need more support. Your tutor will have a one-on-one session with you once or twice a se- mester.
STUDENT WELFARE AND PROFESSIONALISM SUPPORT (SWAPS) OF- FICE: There is a fantastic team of people working to ensure the welfare and profession- alism of students. Whether you’re struggling with something personal, academic or professional, you will find them friendly, approachable, caring and of course confidential. Make an appointment to see somebody on Tel: 0161 275 1452 Email: [email protected].
Anne-Marie Smith is the SWAPS tutor covering Years 1 and 2 and an experienced member of staff who provides excellent pastoral support. Meetings can be ar- ranged via PBL Tutors or the Year 1 and 2 Support Assistant (0161-275-5292).
ACADEMIC SUPPORT Dr Michelle Webb and Dr Andrea Short support individuals or a group of students with learning, revision etc. Email [email protected] or [email protected] for more information and keep a look out for de- tails of signups for lectures and groups to help with this.
Years 1 and 2 Director of Studies The year 1 lead is Dr Liz Sheader and she can be contacted Email eliza- [email protected] The year 2 lead is Dr Jane Mooney and she can be contacted at Email [email protected]
DISABILITY COORDINATOR: Medicine at the University of Manchester has it’s own disability coordinator, Mrs Alison Howard who can be contacted if you have any issues concerning a disabil- ity. Email: [email protected]
TUTORS FOR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (TPPD) The portfolio is a record of your personal and professional development. To help you develop the skills you will need for this you will be allocated a tutor for PPD who you will keep for all of Years 1 and 2. They will meet you 1:1 to help you with any questions or uncertainties you may have regarding your portfolio. PAGE 16 PEER MENTOR MEDICS SCHEME Years 1, 2 & Foundation
The Foundation Year is taught in the Stopford Building and also at Xa- verian College next to the Curry Mile. In Years 1 and 2 teaching is based in the Stopford Building whereas in years 3-5 teaching is based in hospitals and community placements. An outline of Years 1 and 2 is given here but more detailed information about all years can be found in your course handbooks.
The first two weeks of year 1 is an introductory period known as Es- sential Skills; in this time you will be introduced to PBL so that you are prepared for the new style of learning. You will also start to learn basic communication skills, as you start talking to patients right from semester 1.
Year 1 Semester 1: Semester 2: Life Cycle Cardio-respiratory fitness This semester covers immunology, ge- This semester focuses on the heart, circu- netics, reproduction, cancer and ageing. lation, the lungs, respiration and blood.
Year 2 Semester 3: Semester 4: Mind and Movement Nutrition and Metabolism This semester focuses on the nervous This semester focuses on the GI tract, system and nutrition, digestion, musculoskeletal system. metabolism, excretion and also has a syn- optic element which revisits immunology and cancer.
PAGE 17 PEER MENTOR MEDICS SCHEME Medicine at Manchester
Problem Based Learning (PBL) PBL is twice a week: in the first session you read a case which contains a series of interacting clinical problems which you discuss as a group, and construct a set of questions that you will go away and answer in private study. In the second session you will all discuss what you have learned, and consolidate your understanding.
ePPD Portfolio You will be expected to keep a portfolio throughout your medical career in order to show your development professionally and personally. In Year 1 you will be intro- duced to this through lectures and portfolio sessions facilitated by Tutors for Person- al and Professional Development. Professor Isobel Braidman is the academic lead for the ePPD portfolio. Practical/Laboratory Classes Dissection: This may seem a bit scary at first but it really is a great privilege to have the opportunity to work with real cadavers and prosections; a learning resource that many other medical schools don’t have. You will also have practical classes in phys- iology and pharmacology and evidence based medicine.
Early Clinical Experience This involves hospital and community visits and it is a fantastic way to meet patients and develop your communication and interpersonal skills during Years 1 and 2 so that you’re all set for Years 3-5. You will also have consultation skills classes where you start to learn clinical communication skills. You will also have skills lectures each week. 1Med: 1Med is the Medicine at Manchester’s own website which has loads of useful infor- mation such as your timetable and course announcements. Updates and useful info are continuously posted here and you can also find links to other helpful learning resources so make sure you check it regularly. www.onemed.manchester.ac.uk. You can also find extra curricular activities at www.onemedbuzz.manchester.ac.uk
European Option It is also possible to study a language (Spanish, French or German) alongside medi- cine here at Manchester. Academic requirements for this and further details will be sent to you during semester 1. PAGE 18 PEER MENTOR MEDICS SCHEME Useful Information
Books We strongly recommend that you look at books in the library before buying any as everyone has their own preferences on textbooks and they are very expensive. You will need a wide range of books and it is unfeasible to buy them all! You may find cheaper second-hand copies on Amazon or advertised by other students but new editions are released regularly so make sure they’re not too out of date. Some text books are also available as e-books.
Libraries There is a Medical library on the 3rd floor of the Stopford building which also con- tains private study rooms which can be booked for group use. The main University of Manchester Library has a medical section (Blue Floor 2) which contains many of the books you will be using as well as many more specialist books. www.library.manchester.ac.uk The Alan Gilbert Learning Commons is a 24hr study space and is located next to the students’ union.
Student Representation
The role of the Student Rep team is to represent the feelings and opinions of their year group and attend meetings to relay this information to senior members of staff.
Each year, TWO students are elected to represent Year 1 and ONE student is elect- ed to represent the Foundation Year. In September, an announcement will be made asking for interested students to put their names forward. You will be asked to write a short paragraph explaining why you think you would be good in the role. If more than two candidates apply, it will go down to a student vote.
If you wish to know more look on the website for all the information and the con- tact details www.onemedbuzz.manchester.ac.uk PAGE 19 PEER MENTOR MEDICS SCHEME Exams & Assessments
There are five assessed components in each of Years 1 and 2. Each exam is award- ed a mark of unsatisfactory, low pass, satisfactory, honours or distinction.
Semester Test
You have 2 of these a year (January and May/June) which cover all the content you have studied in the semester. Each exam has 125 multiple choice questions.
Progress Test
You also have 2 of these a year (January and May) also consisting of 125 multi- choice questions. The exam is sat by all medical students in Years 1-5. It may seem a bit daunting at first and many people often find they have to guess most of the answers in semester 1 but it will get easier! The aim of the exam is to show your progression as you move through the years by gradually improving your marks.
Personal Excellence Pathway (PEP)
In Year 1 you will produce a group poster on an area you have researched, as well as a short individual report. In Year 2 you will research an area and produce an indi- vidual report. These give you the chance to study a topic that interests you in more depth.
Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE)
This is once a year and will test the practical skills you have acquired, your anatomy knowledge and your communication skills. In first year, your OSCE will be held in the May.
Personal & Professional Development (PPD) Portfolio
End of year reviews in both 1st and 2nd year.
Life as a Student in Manchester
PAGE 21 PEER MENTOR MEDICS SCHEME Managing Money
Money is a big issue for a lot of students, and keeping your bank balance in check alongside enjoying yourself can be a balancing act that some stu- dents initially struggle with.
Before you come to university, make sure you have opened a student account. Look at the bank that offers the lowest interest rate (APR) on overdrafts and which gives you a good interest rate on money you have in the ac- count— some offer an interest free overdraft and freebies.
Another essential step before starting uni is to sit down and write out all your incomings and outgoings for the year. It’s good idea to ensure your outgoings are less than your incomings, making sure you have some money left for unexpected costs such as haircuts and books. Be realistic with your spending, prioritising necessities such as food. Use this budget as a guide throughout the year so you don’t get into a difficult situation.
The University website http://www.studentsupport.manchester.ac.uk/finances/ is very help- ful in giving you an estimate of living costs and links to helpful contacts. There is also the Student Services Centre on Burlington Street, near the main University library, which has a number of resources to help you with your finances and people to talk to.
Money problems: If after assessing your budget you find that you are going to really struggle financially, or if your situation changes throughout the year, speak to someone who can offer advice in stu- dent services (see details above) or in the Medicine at Manchester Student Welfare and Pro- fessionalism Support Office. There are many sources of funding for students who are struggling financially, and there are many willing advisors so please don’t just ignore the problem or spend hours worrying, as the earlier you do something, the quicker you will be free of the problem.
Hints and Tips: Use and abuse the fact that you are a student! Always ask in shops if they have stu- dent discount (which can be up to 20%). Also visit websites such as student beans (http://www.studentbeans.com) for discounts and offers. If you're over 19, you can apply for help with health costs (e.g. prescriptions, opti- cians). To do this fill in an HC1 form which are available in doctors/dentists and the Student Union. If you regularly travel by train, it is worth buying a Young Persons Railcard (mature students are also eligible for these). Download the app Unidays for discounts and offers The Trafford centre and The Arndale shopping centre both do student lock in events with big discounts in lots of shops in September so keep an eye out Don’t forget that you’re going to have to pay a house deposit at some point, and this could be quite expensive so set aside some money for this. PAGE 22 MENTOR MEDICS SCHEME Everyday life in Manchester
SUPERMARKETS
Sainsbury’s - Can be found in the centre of Fallowfield and next to Stopford Building. Tesco Express - There’s one in Rusholme (Victoria Park) on Oxford Road, another opposite MRI on Upper Brook Street (main road that runs parallel to Oxford Road), and one in Fallowfield on the main road. LIDL - Found next door to the Tesco Express on Oxford Road. Very cheap, similar to ALDI in products. ASDA– Found in Hulme—or you can order online with your flat. Simply get the number 86 stagecoach to Chorlton from opposite the Royal Northern College of Music on Booth Street West. Cheap and cheerful. ALDI— There are two ALDI stores students may consider going to. One is located in town in the Arndale Centre and another in Didsbury village—just hop on the 142 MORRISONS LOCAL—Found on Grafton Street, just down the road from Stopford build- ing 24HRS SPAR— Next to the Holiday Inn and Oxford Road train station
SHOPPING
Trafford Centre- A huge shopping centre with a magnificent food court as well as a cine- ma, bowling alley and amusement arcade and mini-golf You can get to the Trafford Cen- tre by taking the 250 bus, operated by Stagecoach. The Arndale Centre- A big undercover shopping centre in Manchester City Centre. Catch any bus to Piccadilly Gardens. The Northern Quarter– For those in search of vintage treasures and alternative style, head over to Oldham Street in the city centre...you will not be disappointed!
DENTISTS AND DOCTORS
You need to register with a GP and a Dentist whilst at uni. Some local GP’s have stands in the University Welcome Fair where you can sign up and get details about the practice. A list of GP’s and dentists are available at: www.nhs.uk
LEISURE
Chill Factor For those of you who love to ski or snowboard but can't wait until the winter months, the Chill Factor is the ideal place for you! For more information have a look on their website www.chillfactore.com
Jump Nation The largest indoor trampoline park in Europe. Located in Trafford, it’s only a bus journey away from the city centre and wold be great for a day of PBL bonding! For more infor- mation, visit their website: www.jumpnation.com Parrs Wood Entertainment Centre Located at the end of the 142 -East Didsbury bus route there’s a large cinema, bowling alley, arcade and laser tag. There is also a variety of restaurants. PAGE 23 PEER MENTOR MEDICS SCHEME Everyday life in Manchester
CINEMA Vue at the printworks www.myvue.com AMC Cinemas - www.amccinemas.co.uk Cineworld Parrs Wood— http://www2.cineworld.co.uk/cinemas/ didsbury Home Manchester— http://homemcr.org/about/
WHERE TO EAT With most students living near the world famous curry mile, you will get to know the curry houses extremely well. The SU does cheap food in a friendly atmosphere with plenty of deals including half price meat free Monday Kro bar (close to the Stopford building—your new home) offers a different deal most days for students The Northern Quarter offers a range of exciting and different places to eat such as the Cereal Café, Home Sweet Home with amazing cakes and Almost Famous with its unusual burgers. It also has a cat café! Fallow café in Fallowfield is cheap and close to Owens park for some brunch to start the day Get following @eatmcr on Instagram for in- spiration of new places to try in Manchester, we have more new restaurants opening a month than London
PARKS If you’re into jogging or just fancy a stroll and pic- nic with friends, Manchester offers several parks in close proximity to the university. Platt Fields park, at the Fallowfield end of Rusholme, is a nice quiet place to go. If you’re really into running, the South Manchester Park Run is held in Platt fields every Saturday morning, a free 5K run. Visit the website www.parkrun.org.uk/south-manchester/home to sign up! There is also the Whitworth park right next to the uni campus, including the famous Whitworth Art gallery, which is a great place to go on a rainy day.
GYMS Many gyms offer competitive student prices, so if you’re a gym junkie have a look round all the gyms and see which one suits you best. Please note that at the beginning of term induction slots can get booked up quickly. THE ARMITAGE CENTRE: £165—12 month “full gym” Tel: 01612240404 THE SUGDEN CENTRE: £195 12 month Tel: 0161 200 4026 THE AQUATICS CENTRE: £210—12 month “gym/swim”Tel: 0161 275 9450 THE GYM MANCHESTER PORTLAND STREET: £16.99 per month, no contract Tel: 0844 873 2142 PURE GYM: in Spinningfields and Great Ancoats http://www.puregym.com/ PAGE 24 PEER MENTOR MEDICS SCHEME Everyday life in Manchester
TRANSPORT: Buses —As you may already know, Oxford Road is the busiest bus route in Europe. You can get cheap weekly bus passes on First and Magic Buses for £7.50, or you can buy an annual bus pass for £215 which can be cost effective, particularly for those living in Fallowfield. These can be bought at the University Welcome Fair, or you can get a discounted price if you buy online before coming to university—check out their website: https://www.stagecoachbus.com/3-manchester-unirider.aspx
There are three main train stations. The largest being Manchester Piccadilly, about a 10 minute walk from Piccadilly Gardens Bus Station in Manchester City Cen- tre. There is also Manchester Oxford Road, which is nearest to the University opposite the Palace Hotel. Lastly, Manchester Victoria Station is situated at the far end of the Arndale shopping centre near the Printworks and Manchester Arena.
Manchester Airport - The number 43 bus operated by Stagecoach runs from Ox- ford Road/Wilmslow Road and goes directly to the airport. This bus runs every 10 minutes (check timetables for early and late times). There are also trains from and to the airport into Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Oxford Road train stations. Trams run to the airport from the Cornbrook Interchange, just outside the city cen- tre.
Taxis - A good private hire company is Streetcars, tel. 0161 228 7878. They offer a 10% student discount and they run the ‘Manchester SU Safe Taxi Scheme’. If you have no money to get home after a night out, simply follow these steps:
1 - Telephone Street Cars quoting ‘Manchester SU Safe Taxi Scheme’. 2 - Wait safely for your car, check your car is from Street Cars before you get in 3 - Give the driver your student ID card and ask for a receipt 4 - After 12pm the following day, collect your student ID card from the Student’s Union reception in exchange of payment for your fare. This is a really good way to ensure that you can get home safely at night, and we advise that you make a note of this number just in case you ever find yourself in such a situation.
Download the Uber app for quick taxi pick-up at any time, day or night. Once you download the app you receive a code which you can share with friends for £10 free credit for both of you!
EARLY CLINICAL EXPERIENCE TRANSPORT: For Early Clinical Experience, unless your visit is at Preston, Blackburn or Chorley Hospital (when the University organises a taxi/bus service to and from your placement), you will have to find your own way there. An invaluable tool for organising your transport and manipulating your way around Manchester is the Transport for Greater Manchester website- www.tfgm.com. You can type your destination into the journey planner and it will give you instructions on how to get there. Before setting off for the placement, ensure you write down the contact details PAGE 25 PEER MENTOR MEDICS SCHEME Student Security
As with all cities, crime is an issue in Manchester. Despite this a few easy steps can dramatically decrease your likeli- hood of being subject to crime and ensure your life in Man- chester is as enjoyable as possible.
The university and local police are hot on student safety and their presence in the area is a reassurance. The uni- versity has spent over £800,000 in security, including CCTV system covering the teaching campus and halls of resi- dence.
Local police can be contacted on 0161 856 4223 or dial 101 to report a crime that is not an emergency. Call 999 in an emergency.
Remember...
Keep valuables such as laptops, iPads and mobile phones out of sight. Shut and lock all windows and doors when you leave your accommodation or when you’re in the communal areas of your flat. Keep to well-lit and busy areas and never walk home alone– get a registered taxi if you end up separated from friends! Take care at cash points. There are many scams and techniques, so always be aware of who’s around you. Try not to use cash points at night, but if you must, go with a friend, and avoid deserted or poorly lit areas. Should the worst happen and your stuff gets lost or stolen you can improve your chances of getting it back simply by registering it with Immobilise (http:// www.immobilise.com/) the UK's National Property Register. Check what contents’ insurance you have. You may be covered by your parents’ policy or your halls of residence. Drink sensibly– everyone is more vulnerable and an easier target when drunk! Always keep an eye on your belongings and take advantage of cloakrooms in clubs. Be careful even on campus— especially in communal places such as the library, don’t leave your belongings unattended.
Most importantly don’t let crime ruin your Manchester experience, be sensible and aware and enjoy university life whilst staying safe. PEER MENTOR MEDICS SCHEME PAGE 26 Social Life
Manchester is one of the biggest cities in the country and the social life here offers something for everyone!
Night Life
Manchester is renowned for its night life, with a big music scene and nights to suit all music tastes. There are weekly club nights and by the end of the year most people have their favourites. Here are some of the current popular club nights:
For most nights you can buy tickets from MONDAY: sellers or the website Skiddle before the Quids In @ Factory night. Often this is cheaper than paying on
the door and means you are guaranteed TUESDAY: entry! Gold Teeth @ Deaf institute
Blowout @ 42’s Check Facebook for upcoming events, and 90’s Night @ Fifth Ave look out for posters around campus!
WEDNESDAY: Wah Wah Wednesdays @ Lola Lo Look out for some one-off events which AU student night can make for very memorable nights: such Hot Mess @ Revs Deansgate as Bongo’s Bingo, Itchy Feet, Soul Jam, Carnage, Pangaea, Hidden etc. THURSDAY: Skint @ 42’s The Warehouse Project is a also a massive F//ck @ Factory night in Manchester. There are some big DJs playing every Friday and Saturday FRIDAY: night. The event runs from September Top of the Pops @ Mint Lounge through to New Year’s Day every year, Cherry @ Sound Control with some occasional one-off dates such #FRI251 @ Factory as bank holiday weekends. Orderly Conduct @ Ark Matt and Phred’s Live Jazz Club, located in SATURDAY: the Northern Quarter, is also a great place Why Always Me? @ 256 with some nights having free entry. Lightboxx @ The Ritz The Frog and Bucket has a free amateur comedy night every Monday ‘Beat the Frog’. Let us introduce... PAGE 28 PEER MENTOR MEDICS SCHEME About MedSoc
MedSoc is the University of Manchester’s largest student society, and we’re responsible for organising social events, merchandise, the annual ball, as well as funding societies and sports teams for medical students at Manchester.
MedSoc is run by an annually-elected committee of medical students in 2nd and 3rd year. Every year we try to make your student experience bigger and better than ever before, and we already have lots of excit- ing events lined up for you this year.
MedSoc supports a large array of societies run by students, from net- ball to orchestra, debating to charities. There’s a society to suit every- one, they’re all listed at the back of this booklet, so have a look at what might tickle your fancy and look out for them at the Welcome Fair in September.
In the common room of the Stopford Building, we have our own Med- Soc shop run by students in Years 1 and 2. Here you can buy our ex- clusive hoodies, or MedSoc card, which provides discounts on all our events, and fantastic offers at various shops/eateries around Manches- ter.
Be sure to take a look at our website:
www.ManMedSoc.com
You can find us on our Facebook page at https:// www.facebook.com/ManMedSoc/ and on Twitter @ManMedSoc
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Laraib Khan Sohail Nakhuda President Vice-President Antony Pile Seb Stedman Treasurer General Secretary
Mariella Baxter Matt Townend Education Secretary Technology Secretary
Ammani Bashir Emmanuel Obale Social Secretary Social Secretary
Andre Agyepong Gemma McNally Preclinical Lead Formal Secretary PEER MENTOR MEDICS SCHEME PAGE 30 The Medics’ Ball
Formal Secretaries 2017/18:
Gemma McNally and Nada Hassoon
Hey 1st years! As formal secretaries, we are in charge of organising THE biggest night of the year, the annual medics’ charity ball. You will definitely see us out and about at MedSoc events, so feel free to say hello and pass on any ideas that you have!
Every year we host a black tie event, which gives everyone a chance to dress up and let their hair down after almost a years hard work. Im- pressive venues, such as the Imperial War Museum and the Hilton Ho- tel, are sought out year on year to host the evening of elegance. Tick- ets cost approximately £50-60, but we try to cut the cost as much as possible in order to give everyone the opportunity to attend, and Med- Soc membership will save you £5 on your ticket. Included with each ticket is a three-course meal with wine (or non-alcoholic option) and masses of entertainment befitting the theme.
The ball is open to all years, and tickets go on sale after the January exams, shortly before which, we will be revealing the theme, so keep your eyes peeled on our Facebook group for updates!
With the entire MedSoc Attention! team behind us, we will As part of the Mummies and Daddies scheme, be sure to blow all your there is a photo competition where each month each PBL group is required to submit a photo of expectations out of the their group at a social meet they’ve organised. water, with a ball better This can range from a night on the town to a than ever before! group study session in the library! Points will be awarded each month for the best photos and in February the group with the most points will win free Medics’ Ball tickets for the entire group—a fantastic prize worth almost a thousand pounds! PAGE 31 PEER MENTOR MEDICS SCHEME MedSoc Social Calendar 2017/18
MedSoc has two dedicated Social Secretaries whose sole aim is to be the finest party planners ever and to create amazing social events through- out the year, that all your non-medic friends will envy. With something for everybody, the next year of your life will be the most incredible one. Guaranteed.
Here’s why: We kick start the year with freshers’ week (or fortnight). The coordinators have arranged a nice meal with your PBL families. The second Thursday we have the fantastic PJ Pub Crawl; what better way to bond with your new PBL group than trudging across Manches- ter in tacky (classy) Primark pyjamas? A Med School tradition indeed! Then we have a short break before our next big event, Halloween (medic spookiness guaranteed), where you’ll shamefully pop on your wigs, fake fangs and don all that fake blood. Next up will be Winter Wonderland, a graceful evening of ice skating and a stroll around the famous German markets. Near the end of the semester will be the merry Christmas Pub Crawl (formerly known as the 12 pubs of Christmas), where you’ll get to enjoy a nice mug of eggnog (or any other preferred beverage).
When you return after finishing your first exams, you’ll be enjoying end of exams parties, this year we had neon themed events. The refreshers night that the coordinators have planned will surely bring back some pep and gusto for the next semester ahead. Remem- ber to pack your surgical masks and cheap steth- oscopes, because after the Easter holidays the unforgettable Scrubs night out will be happening, a night were hundreds of medics dress in scrubs and end up in The Ritz, it’s the highlight of the year! After your exams in May, we have an end of exams party to end the year with a bang.
The MedSoc committee will work tirelessly to bring inclusive events: we will host a PBL Bowling competition, as well as the winter won- derland and the final event of the year a garden party. At the garden party we have bouncy castles, total wipeout, unlimited candy floss and ice cream, it's a great way to un- wind after your first year!
Our committee work tirelessly throughout the year to bring you all the events above and many more. This year the President has promised that social secretaries will sit down with students to discuss what type of social events you want, tai- loring the socials around you! Like our Facebook page to keep posted with any updates, if you buy a MedSoc membership card, you will receive £1 off entry to all the events above as well as many more perks!
MedSoc love xx PAGE 32 PEER MENTOR MEDICS SCHEME Social Calendar 2017/18
We have put together a list of major social events hosted by us, the coordinators, as well as those hosted by MedSoc and others. These are ones to look out for:
Welcome Week:
20th September 2017 Mummies and Daddies Welcome Event
28th September 2017 Pyjama Pub Crawl
Semester One:
October 2017 PBL Bowling
October 2017 Medics’ Netball and Rugby presents Baywatch Party
October 2017 Halloween
November 2017 Winter Formal and Ceilidh
December 2017 Medics’ Panto and Afterparty
December 2017 Christmas Pub Crawl
Semester Two:
End of January 2018 End of Exams Party
February 2018 Mummies and Daddies Re- Freshers’ Event
March 2018 MedSoc Annual Charity Ball
April 2018 Scrubs Pub Crawl
May 2018 End of Year Party
May 2018 Garden Party and BBQ PEER MENTOR MEDICS SCHEME PAGE 33 Medic’s panto this year presenting: star wars! Did you ever hear the tale of Medics’ Panto? It’s not a story the Jedi would tell you... Every year at Christmas, we put on an adult pantomime for all the medical school. Our performances bring together song, dance, dark humour, bad puns, and just all-round hilarity. We are an easy-going society comprised of enthusi- astic people who just want to put on a fantastic show, and have a good laugh along the way.
No prior experience in acting, singing or dancing is necessary, and to be in the chorus, you don’t even have to audition! Auditions for main parts will take place in September - keep a Luke out for noti- fications on Facebook! We would be honoured if you would join us.
May the Farce be with you.
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The Medics’ Revue
Do you like to be funny?
Do you like to act?
Do you just wanna get silly on stage?
How about raising money for charity?
If you answered yes to any (or none) of those questons then come join the medics revue! Every May we put on a sketch comedy show for charity at the Manchester Academy.
We’re always on the lookout for singers, ac- tors, writers, improvisers, tech wizards and people who just want to have a bit of fun.
Doesn’t mater if you’re a distnguished co- median or if you’ve never seen a stage be- fore in your life. From beginners to experts, everyone is welcome to join.
Come see us at the Freshers fair booth, and check us out on Facebook “Manchester Med- ics Revue.” Societies, Sports & Charities
As well as working hard academically, at Manchester, there are a great range of extra- curricular societies, sports clubs and chari- ties that you can get involved with during your time studying medicine. Please note contact details can change. PAGE 36 PEER MENTOR MEDICS SCHEME
Manchester Medics Badminton “World’s Fastest Racquet Sport” MMBC organises weekly badminton sessions throughout the year. Players of all abilities: beginner, intermediate and advanced are welcome. For those who are interested, there are also several ar- ranged tournaments against other universities. Take this opportunity to have a fun time, to meet new medics and to improve your badminton skills. If you are still not convinced, come along to the free taster session at the start of the semester. Racquets and shuttlecocks will be provided. For more information, please send us an email or join our Facebook page.
Manchester Medics Badminton Club [email protected] Manchester Medics Hockey Club We have three teams varying in ability from complete beginner to pretty advanced, who compete nationally with other medical schools. The teams and practices are pretty fluid so as you improve you can move up. There is an hour-long practice every Wednesday and a match every Sunday. MMHC is a huge club, with a lot of energy and we have a lot of fun. A lot of people are just ‘social hockey players’ in the sense that if you don’t want to commit to all the exercise you can just come along to the socials. One of the great things about the hockey club is that you get to socialize with people from other years. Please consider joining MMHC-it is a really fun club, and there are also plenty of opportunities for responsibility.
Manchester Medics Netball Club In Manchester Medics Netball Club the standard is good, and there is the perfect balance within the club of taking it seriously enough to train and improve but also it is relaxed enough that it is still a lot of fun. We have our own elected coaches who train us once a week and there are also matches once a week that your captain organises, with intermittent socials that are always hilarious. There are 6 teams that range in ability and we compete nationally against other medical schools, within the university league and with local clubs. The netball club are a lovely, relaxed and approachable bunch of girls who will make you feel so welcome so please come along to trials at the start of the year - we’d love to see new faces!
Manchester Medics Football Club Manchester Medics Football Club is the biggest sporting society at the university of Manchester, with 5 men's teams, a women's team and an old boys squad the club accommodates for all abilities and levels. We are extremely successful both on the pitch and off, we have three teams in the cam- pus Premiership and our firsts won the league (for the 8th consecutive year) and cup double last season. Off the pitch we have a great social scene that last year included numerous classic events such as pub golf and club dinner, as well as a European tour to Amsterdam! So come and see us at the welcome fair, come down to trials, get involved and be that guy! Manchester Medics Football Club (Official)
Manchester Medics Basketball Team Medics basketball gives medics of all years including postgraduates the chance to meet likeminded people and play a competitive sport. We have numerous postgraduates who act both as mentors as well as help create a fun and competitive environment for beginners and experienced players.
Manchester Medics Basketball Club Medics Lacrosse The Lacrossodiles have taken the world by storm after completing our first successful year at MMS. At Manchester Medics’ Lacrosse Society (a.k.a. The Lacrossodiles) we have played in friendlies against other medical schools and went away for the weekend to Liverpool’s Annual Charity Tourna- ment. We’ve enjoyed curry socials and our Disney themed welcome event. Whether you’ve played before or not, lacrosse is an exciting and dynamic sport. So come along to the Medics Freshers Fair and sign up for some lax love! [email protected] PAGE 37 PEER MENTOR MEDICS SCHEME
Manchester Medics RUFC Manchester Medics RUFC is one of the most successful medic sport teams in the country, and one of the most successful student teams in the area. This year we will be student-led, with some inter- mittent expert coaching from an RFU coach provided throughout the course of the season. As of now we run 3 teams, a 1st XV, 2nd XV and Pre-Clinical XV, so we cater for all levels of player. The 1st XV currently play in the very competitive South Lancs/Cheshire Div. 1 league, so offer a high standard of rugby. The 2nd XV play regularly on Saturdays, and the Pre-Clinical team is made up of our younger players, who play on Wednesdays against some of the other University teams. We pride ourselves on our exciting "Champagne Rugby” style of play, and the flair doesn’t stop on the pitch. With our now infamous pub-crawl antics, and annual rugby hosted socials being the highlight of any medic’s year. Whilst the club is made up of predominantly medical students, we also wel- come students of any degree who are willing. We hope to see you soon, Arduus ad solem. [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]
Manchester Medics Cricket Club MMCC has faced a resurgence in recent years, and we: offer nets throughout the year, take part in a summer T20 competition and compete in NAMS games nationally. Look out for trials details early in semester one. All abilities are welcome, whether you’re a former Surrey 2nd XI, Village 3rd team or you just fancy something new, come down and get involved!
Manchester Medics Cricket Club st [email protected] (1 XI Captain), [email protected] (Vice-President)
The Medics Squash Society A great opportunity to play some squash and meet new people, open to all abilities and years.
Manchester Medics Squash Society [email protected] [email protected] Manchester Medics Tennis Society The Medics Tennis Society is open to players of all skill levels. There are three coaching groups, beginner, intermediate and advanced, that'll receive weekly coaching sessions and court time for friendly games. There is also a team with tryouts at the beginning of the year that will compete against other local tennis clubs and other university teams. Whether you've played tennis your whole life, or have never touched a racket before, the medics tennis society is a great way to get active in university, and has something for everyone. [email protected] Manchester Medics Tennis Society
Run Wild Run Wild is first and foremost a community. We encourage one another to live a healthy lifestyle and reap the benefits of feeling energetic. Sometimes we take it easy, sometimes we go harder. All we know is that we love the social aspect and sense of fulfilment that you can only get from run- ning together. We host a free weekly running club and also extra free fitness training sessions. Regular meet-ups:
★Tuesdays- 6.15pm meet for a 6.30pm (UoM Student Union foyer) ★Saturdays- 9am (Platt Fields Park Run, Fallowfield)
Perfect for runners of all abilities. Only for students of the University of Manchester. Run Wild Manchester [email protected] PAGE 38 PEER MENTOR MEDICS SCHEME
University of Manchester Heartstart Heartstart society trains volunteers to teach courses of CPR and other basic life support skills. We organise teaching sessions at local secondary schools and the university. Other topics covered in- clude: dealing with an unconscious person, recognising a heart attack and a cardiac arrest, as well as dealing with choking and serious bleeding. Heartstart is supported by the British Heart Founda- tion.
Sexpression Sexpression Manchester, part of Sexpression UK, is all about empowering young people to make informed choices about their reproductive health, well as educating young people about sex and relationship issues. There are two areas which Sexpression Manchester have chosen to focus on: peer-lead sex and relationship workshops in schools and youth clubs, and free on-campus STI test- ing. We teach in schools around Greater Manchester on a regular basis, working with young people aged 11 and up. Our workshops can range from learning about contraception to body image. All our volunteers are child-protection trained and work alongside our more experienced volunteers to create fun and informative lessons. We also run regular free STI testing stalls, in conjunction with R U Clear Manchester. Our stalls move around the campus and halls and provide STI testing to fellow students. Volunteers aid stu- dents in how to complete their STI test, as well as giving advice about sexual health and signpost- ing to other health services. Sexpression Manchester [email protected] Marrow Manchester For someone suffering from blood cancer, such as leukaemia, a stem cell or bone marrow trans- plant may be their last chance of a cure. However it can be incredibly difficult to find a matching donor. Marrows student volunteers run recruitment clinics on campus to sign people up to the An- thony Nolan register. Last year we signed up over 450 people to the register, any one of whom could go on to save a life. Volunteering with us makes a real difference in the fight against blood cancer and you'll gain a range of relevant skills, including counselling potential donors. [email protected] Manchester Marrow
Medics in Primary Schools (MIPS) We are a student led society which visit local primary schools in Manchester teaching science and basic life support lessons while encouraging the children to consider Medicine as a career. We also work with the medical school widening participation team to host events for year 6 students.
Students for organ donation [email protected] Students for organ donation is a multidisciplinary society who aim to increase awareness of issues surrounding organ donation and encourage people to discuss organ donation, their views, percep- tions and thoughts. We have active social media pages where daily posts of stories and innervation are posted. We also have developed education packages to deliver in schools and community groups and have begun to take these into schools, and are always looking for more people to join this group who deliver these packages. We are also hoping to expand this to other community groups as well. We have done a number of bake sales and donor drives this year, this is something we will likely continue. We also organise events, lectures, film nights and debates about developments in organ donation, issues surrounding it and different peoples roles in the process. And we have joined with other societies to deliver some of these talks so that more people get in- volved. We have also been trying to get a link to the organ donor register as part of the student registration process for university students, which is one of the campaigns that helped us win the campaigning society of the year this year. We are a multidisciplinary society and welcome students from all healthcare and non healthcare related courses to get involved, be part of the society, come along to events and contact us. We have a wide variety of roles in the society and we also welcome people not on the committee to come to events and to talk to ourselves and to oth- er students about organ donation. @SFOD_Manchester SFOD Manchester PAGE 39 PEER MENTOR MEDICS SCHEME
HAPPY—Healthy and proactive project for youth Healthy And Proactive Project For Youth (HAPPY) is a student led scheme that aims to combat childhood obesity through a series of fun and interactive lessons. These lessons focus on the im- portance of healthy eating and exercise and cover topics such as the eat well plate and 5 a day. We are looking for enthusiastic students to teach our lessons in primary schools and nurseries across Manchester. If you'd like to get involved find us at the Medic's Freshers fair, or on Facebook. [email protected] CATS (Cancer Awareness in Teenagers Society) CATS, the Cancer Awareness in Teenagers and Young People Society, is a student-led society dedi- cated to promoting awareness for the early diagnosis of cancer in individuals around campus and in the local area. By running interesting lectures and inspiring workshops , we encourage people to check their bumps for lumps all whilst having a claw-some time. As a charity that is also present across several universities in the country, we want to highlight the importance of being aware of the symptoms of the most common cancers in young people, starting with the 5 key signs of cancer; fatigue, weight loss, lumps, unexplained pain and changes in a mole. It’s really easy to sign up (you know you want to) and if you would like to learn a bit more about us, just email us or find us on Facebook . We’ll get in touch with some volunteering opportunities (you might even get a nice shiny certificate for your portfolio). So get involved and join the meow- ment! (Sorry for the cat puns but we thought they were purr-suasive)
CATS Manchester [email protected] Manchester Medical Students’ Charity Manchester Medics’ Student Charity (MMSC) has been organising revision lectures for medical stu- dents for over ten years. Our main focus is to give students an insight into OSCE examinations through revision lectures. Senior students who have recently taken the exams give the revision talks. Students who attend our revision day make a small donation. This money is accumulated over the year and donated to a local charity. In the past we have raised thousands of pounds for chari- ties including Teenage Cancer Trust (at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust), Radiolollipop and Chil- dren’s Adventure Farm Trust.” Manchester Medical Students' Charity (MMSC) [email protected] Fastbleep Want to get experience working with teenagers? Fancy inspiring the next generation of healthcare professionals? A stickler for social equality? If you join Fastbleep Schools you can expect to go into schools as a team and teach practical skills such as suturing, venepuncture, and CPR (and more!) to aspiring medics and nurses. It will make fantastic material for your portfolios since by joining you earn experience in both teaching and practicing skills that come up in exams so when it comes to practical exams we guarantee there'll be at least 50% less sweating. So what have you got to lose? All training will be provided to you either in September - or after Christmas if you're a bit late to the party - so do not worry about not having done any of these before. We look forward to meeting you at the fresher's fair. http://www.fastbleep.com/schools [email protected] Fastbleep Schools StreetDoctors StreetDoctors change lives by giving young people the skills and confidence to deliver lifesaving first aid. We educate and empower high risk young people to act in a crisis when someone is stabbed or collapses delivering immediate help before professionals arrive. We teach in Youth Offending Teams, High Secure Units and Pupil Referral Units across Manchester as well as run a variety of fundraising events including club nights, acoustic nights and a football tournament. [email protected] [email protected] Homeless Healthcare Society Improving the healthcare of Manchester's homeless population via 3 key steps: UNDERSTAND: lectures given by support workers, healthcare staff, charities and homeless individu- als ENGAGE: provide access to volunteer work with homeless populations IMPROVE: seek to change attitudes towards homelessness and better the care available. If you'd like to join, please find us on Facebook or send us an email. Homeless Healthcare Society [email protected] PAGE 40 PEER MENTOR MEDICS SCHEME
Manchester Medics Orchestra and Choir Manchester Medical Orchestra and Choir is a non-auditioning society open to musicians of all stand- ards. We have two concerts per year with a Christmas-themed concert in December and another in spring, covering a wide range of music including classical and contemporary. Our most recent con- cert was based around film music! As well as raising money for medical charities, we have performed in hospitals and other medical settings. We also have an annual tour in the spring term which we already have some exciting ideas for! We understand the difficulties of balancing activities and uni, so MMOC provides an opportunity to enjoy music in a more relaxed and understanding environment. Although many of our society mem- bers are medical students, students from other courses are most welcome. Bring along any of your friends who sing or play an instrument! If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to email us. Alter- natively, simply come along to our next rehearsal on Monday 25th September. We look forward to seeing you there!
Manchester Medical Orchestra and Choir (MMOC) [email protected] (Ellen Rhodes),
Manchester Wilderness Medicine Society Join if you're interested in prehospital care, expedition medicine, military and extreme medicine. MWMS was set up in 2009 and has become a well established and active medic society. Our events include prehospital teaching and mountain rescue trips as well as organised walking trips. MWMS teaches skills not taught in medical school that are invaluable and exciting providing you don't mind getting wet! Manchester Wilderness Medicine Society [email protected]
Medics Debating Newly formed, the debating society offers the chance to engage with students from both Manches- ter and other medical school on a range of interesting and thought provoking topics. No previous experience is necessary —come along to participate or just to watch and hopefully learn something different! Manchester Medics Debating Society [email protected]
Manchester University Medics Paediatrics Society (MUMPS) MUMPS is the society that provides events and opportunities related to all things paediatrics! As one of the largest societies in the medical school, we organise a range of activities aimed both at stu- dents dead-set on a career in the field and those who just want a bit of a taster. Throughout the year we organise lectures on a biweekly basis, delivered by inspiring and respected speakers from around the northwest on variety of topics. The idea is to provide exposure to areas of the speciality that students do not normally see such as paediatric neurology. Our annual conference will this year be a national event held in collaboration with the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH). The day includes talks from world leaders in their fields and workshops designed to give students a taste of how paediatric works in real-life, such as safeguarding conferences and patient experience sessions. Our wide output also includes YouTube videos, iBooks, and mock exams. If you think paediatrics might be for you or you just want to get a bit of a feel for the specialty, join the society and like us on Facebook to keep up to date with all our goings on! MUMPS - Manchester University Medics Paediatrics Society [email protected]
Sports & Exercise Medicine Society SEMsoc is a society for medical, physiotherapy and sports science students with an interest in Sports and Exercise Medicine. Throughout the year we will arrange a number of informative and interesting talks on a number of key issues in SEM as well as careers talks and practical workshops. We look to seeing any new members at our events. https://semsocuk.com/ @Semsocuk [email protected] PAGE 41 PEER MENTOR MEDICS SCHEME
Manchester Clinical Neurology Society The Manchester Clinical Neurology Society (CNS) is a student led organisation, founded in June 2013 to help bridge the gap between students and the fascinating specialty around clinical neuro- science. Clinical neuroscience is considered by students to be one of the most difficult aspects of the medical curriculum, leaving many unenthused by the specialist area. As a society, our aim is to help improve this despondency by offering a tailor made series of lectures and educational events for all year groups, inviting professional speakers who are experts in their field. Our inaugural event was presented by Professor Alan Crossman, the author of best-selling neuroanatomy text- book, 'Neuroanatomy: An Illustrated Colour Text' and editor of ‘Gray’s Anatomy’, whom we were proud to announce as our Patron a few months later. In addition, we have hosted events and lec- tures which covered topics ranging from cutting edge translational neuroscientific research, to what a career in neurology or neurosurgery would entail. We also hosted our debut Manchester Clinical Neuroscience Conference in March 2017. This was a fantastic opportunity for students to explore clinical neuroscience beyond the Manchester Medical School curriculum, and allowed undergradu- ates to network with neuroscientists, neurolo- gists and neurosurgeons. UoM Clinical Neurology @mcrneurology
http://www.mcrneurology.co.uk/ [email protected] Manchester OGSOC The Manchester obstetrics and gynaecology society (OGSOC) aims to give students a taste of this exciting speciality which may not be experienced much in pre-clinical years. We organise lectures and debates on the ethical issues in this area and new research developments. We also assist with revision for year 4 OSCE examinations and year 1 physiology revision for semester tests. Our goal is to encourage students to be aware of the importance of obstetrics and gynaecology throughout their study. [email protected]
Manchester Psychiatry Society As the only psychiatry society at the University of Manchester, we’re affiliated to the Royal College of Psychiatrists and have key support from local psychiatrists. We hope to encourage interest in the specialty and raise awareness about the types of careers psychiatry can offer. We will put on events which will hopefully be relevant and interesting to all medical students, and offer support lectures during certain points in the semester, for example when mental health topics are covered in PBL cases. We hope to expand the society each year and so we encourage anyone with an interest in psychiatry to get in touch and get involved.
[email protected] Manchester Psychiatry Society The University of Manchester Emergency Medicine Society The Emergency Medicine Society committee would like to welcome you to Medicine at Manchester and congratulate you on getting in! Our society has a vision to expand upon students’ experience of Emergency Medicine, to enable them to perform acute skills to a high standard when practicing as clinicians in the years after graduation. EM isn’t currently a large part of the medical school curricu- lum, with little time spent in an acute medical setting. We aim to provide students with the oppor- tunity to further their interest, knowledge and experience of this area, through events such as lec- tures and workshops. Previous events include lectures on topics such as paediatric EM and respira- tory emergencies, and hands-on workshops teaching vital skills for the Emergency department. So if you fancy hearing inspiring anecdotes from renowned individuals such as Professor Tony Red- mond OBE, or trying your hand at cool stuff like the EZ-IO drill (Google it!), then we’re the society for you! Look out for us at the Freshers’ fair!
Emergency Medicine Society @emsocmanchester Manchester Cardiovascular Society Manchester Cardiovascular Society is one of the most prominent student-led educational medic so- cieties . We primarily are focussed in promoting interest in cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery and vascular surgery. We run a variety of events all year long; including lectures, workshops and revi- sion sessions. We encourage anyone with even the slightest hint of curiosity in the Cardiovascular medicine/surgery to get involved and see what all of the fuss is about.
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Pacemaker If you like to write, draw or photograph things, MedSoc's student magazine 'Pacemaker' is a great place to showcase your work in glossy print. Coming into our fourth year of publication, we are al- ways looking for contributions from each year group. We try and stick to a loose theme every issue. Themes this year have included: Life, Family, Mind and Death. Content can be medical or non- medical; anything you think would be interesting to your peers! Email us for more information.
[email protected] Global Health Society Global Health is one of the most exciting, diverse and increasingly relevant fields in medicine. The consequences of obesity, antibiotic resistance, the refugee crisis, climate change, rapidly changing technologies, globalisation, and an ageing population (and much more), means that a solid founda- tion in global health is crucial for the 21st century doctor. As a strong and passionate committee, we promise to deliver another exceptional programme of events for you this year, as well as lots of opportunities to get more involved! Join us on our journey with: - Adventures in Global Health - TEDx style events with world leading experts in association with the prestigious Office for Global Health- Highly interactive workshops on various aspects of Global Health—Team Gulu: our flourishing link in Gulu, Northern Uganda - every year a group of students will have the chance to take part in a bespoke health outreach and community placement The Ambassador Programme: your chance to get involved, develop your own projects with our sup- port, work with others, and be part of the Global Health team!
MCR Global Health Society @GlobalHealthMCR mcrglobalhealth.com [email protected] GP Society The General Practice Society works with Medicine at Manchester and Royal College of General Prac- titioners to bring to you the very best associated with the specialty. We aim to remove stigmas surrounding general practice and rectify this as a back-up career con- cept. Not only do we want to attract more students towards the specialty, but we also want to pro- vide a platform for students who are currently interested in the specialty to get the best careers advice and have their questions answered. Over the coming year, you will have the chance through us to gain valuable advice from qualified GPs with a wide range of interests. We aim to put you in the front seat where you can interact with fellow students and professionals to build up your knowledge and experience.
MMRSoc [email protected] The Manchester Medical Research Student Society (MMRSSoc) founded in April 2012, is a student led organisation that hopes to bridge the gap between students and medical research. Our aim is to foster a research culture amongst students and improve the research opportunities available to them. We also encourage student involvement at conferences and meetings that allow students to showcase their research to peers and other academics on a local, national and international scale. MMRSSoc welcomes all students interested in medical research, striving to demonstrate its reward- ing nature in an open, engaging and interactive environment. MMRSSoc - Manchester Medical Research Student Society http://www.mmrssoc.co.uk/
Anaesthetics Society The University of Manchester Anaesthetics Society (UMAS) is a student led society which provides opportunities to learn more about this exciting field of medicine. We work with anaesthetic trainees and consultants across all four base hospitals learning about both anaesthetics and intensive care medicine. Our lectures cover a wide range of topics, from what the life of an anaesthetist entails, to advice on working towards a career in anaesthetics and/or intensive care. We’ve worked with other societies to put on workshops in anaesthesia, and we’ll be looking to expand on this in the coming academic year, so keep an eye out for us!
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Scalpel Manchester Scalpel is the University of Manchester’s original Surgical Society and indeed the largest surgical society in the UK with over 850 members! Whether you consider yourself a budding surgeon or are clueless to the world of surgery but keen to know more, we would love you to join our society. Scalpel organises frequent lectures on topics relating to all the surgical specialties – including an annual ‘Battle of the Specialties’ cheese and wine evening, where each specialty gives their pitch to you about why you should consider it! We also organise a number of workshops throughout the year with some offering fun and interactive surgical skills training and others providing specific year group revision days. Finally, our most anticipated event of the year held in November is the Scal- pel Undergraduate Surgical Conference, which showcases a different and exciting theme each year. In 2016, over 100 delegates from medical schools across the UK met in Manchester to hear our two keynote speakers present their extensive experience of surgical humanitarian work, learn new skills including plastic surgery skin flaps and keyhole (laparoscopic) surgery techniques, and get the chance to present their own work and research, why not consider applying to join our committee – For more information come and speak to us at the Freshers’ Fair Scalpel - The UoM Surgical Society @scalpel_mcr
http://www.scalpelmanchester.com [email protected] Oncology Society The Manchester Oncology Society (MOS) is a student-led society based at the University and the Christie NHS Foundation Trust which is the largest cancer centre in Europe. MOS aims to foster interests in oncology, academic research and all aspects of cancer care among the undergraduate community in Manchester. Throughout the year we will host educational events which either direct- ly related to your learning or provide you with an insight into specialised aspects of oncology that you wouldn’t normally see as a medical student. Previous events included lectures about careers in oncology, colorectal cancer and leukaemia, as well as a pub quiz aimed to help you with preparing for exams. Alongside this we run an annual essay competition on a variety of topics. Furthermore, in collaboration with the Christie Hospital, we help to arrange the International Medical Student Cancer Conference. Last year we had 100 national and international delegates attend lectures, workshops and the opportunity to deliver poster and oral presentations. manchester-oncology.org [email protected] Manchester Medical Leadership and Management Society We are a new society founded in 2014, aiming to promote and enhance the leadership and man- agement skills of medical students. During the 2017/18 academic year we will share current leader- ship and management articles, hold frequent events with medical leaders as guest speakers and create opportunities for students to get involved and gain experience of leadership roles. Manchester Medical Leadership and Management Society [email protected]
University of Manchester Opthalmology Society (UMOS) Welcome to a new academic year! The University of Manchester Ophthalmology Society (UMOS) is the one of the first university ophthalmology societies in the UK. It is a student-led organisation that aims to shed some much needed light on the niche, yet highly-developed and truly fascinating, specialty that is ophthalmology. We have lots of exciting plans for the coming year! Throughout the year there will be many events, conferences, free lectures, lots of opportunities to learn and to teach your peers, and much more. LIKE our Facebook page to keep updated, and look out for our stalls during Freshers' Week!
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Tropical Medicine Society To discuss and raise awareness on a very marginalised part of the medical course; tropical medi- cine. To give students who are interested in the speciality the opportunity to network with influen- tial members of the speciality. To provide guidance and support for those students who wish to spend their elective period abroad in countries where tropical diseases are prevalent. [email protected] UoM Ophthalmology Society PAGE 44 PEER MENTOR MEDICS SCHEME
Cheese and Wine Society The medics cheese and wine society aimed at anyone who is keen to expand their knowledge on wine tasting. No previous knowledge required, we will have regular tastings throughout the year covering the major wine regions with qualified tutors. Members will have the opportunity to gain a qualification in wine tasting by the end of the year (Level 1 WSET). Selected classes will also in- volve a cheese tasting component. This will provide you with the knowledge to decide which cheese complements which wine, allowing you to take full advantage of what this traditional pairing has to offer. This will be a great opportunity to meet new people whist learning a new skill. The end of the year will see a Staff vs Student taste off to allow students to put their new skills to the test! Please look out for us at the Medics Fresher’s Fair.
MIAS—Medicine in Arts Society MIAS (Medicine in Arts Society) is a brand new student society at the University of Manchester that aims to bridge the gap between the arts and medicine by exploring medical themes in litera- ture, film, art and music. By providing a platform to share knowledge and skills between the facul- ties of humanities and medicine we intend to enhance students understanding of the patients’ nar- ratives and the humane aspects of healthcare. Through our socially responsible arts projects we intend to develop empathy, reflective practices and observation skills as well as promote well-being through creativity. If you are interested in getting involved then email or add us on Facebook. Medicine in Arts Society [email protected]
The University of Manchester Islamic Society We are a student run welfare organisation, dedicated to helping everyone, regardless of their be- liefs, develop academically, spiritually and socially. Being one of the more active societies on cam- pus, you would be pushed to find a week where we do not have an event on, and with the activi- ties ranging from academic help sessions to large scale charity fundraisers, there truly is something for everyone. Last year, during our flagship campaign, ‘Charity Week’ we raised close to £50k through events such as a sponsored Snowden trek, FIFA nights, homeless walks, dodgeball tourna- ments and many more events. And that was only in semester 1, across the year we had horse rid- ing lessons, archery, bubble football, refugee centre visits, blood donation drives, calligraphy clas- ses and cultural nights, just to name a few. So what are you waiting for, find out more and sign up to our mailing list on our website.
The University Of Manchester ISoc www.manchesterisoc.com Oldsoc—The Graduate and Mature Medical Student Society OldSoc is a society for graduate and mature medical students. Roughly 10% of every year group is "mature" but it can be quite easy not to find each other in the crowd. We run social events and provide a platform for peer-to-peer academic support. Anyone is welcome to join Oldsoc - graduates, mature students or even if you're just an old soul. If you've got ideas for events or want to get involved just message us. You can join us on Facebook and it's free to join on the SU website. As you can tell from the name, we don't take ourselves too seriously…
Financial Support for Graduates Studying Medicine At OldSoc, we know how much of a struggle it can be to study medicine as a mature student, or as a graduate without the support of a tuition fee loan. If you are struggling, help is available. We recommend approaching as many charities as possible for assistance. OldSoc members have had some success applying for non-repayable grants from the following charities: BMA Charities, Hilda Martindale Educational Trust, The Grundy Educational Trust, The Leathersell- ers’ Company, The Sidney Perry Foundation. For a more comprehensive list of charitable grants available to mature students and postgraduates, check out Money4MedStudents, and "The Alternative Guide to Postgraduate Funding"
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Written and compiled by the Peer Mentor Medics Coordinators 2017/18 Ali Tariq Emma Jeffrey Luis Trigo Sarah Warrick
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