THE OFFICIAL WUMSS FRESHER GUIDE 2020

1 CONTENTS 4 – President’s Welcome 5 – Indigenous recognition 7 – What to expect 10 – Student perspective- Pepe Misfud (non science background) 11 – Student perspective- Jasmine Pickard (science background) 13 – Message from Phase 1 representatives and Social representatives 15 – Message from International representative and information for international students 20 – Message from Sports Officer 21 – Fitness guide 22 – Message from Academic Representatives 23 – Message from environmental Officer 25 – Message from Health and Wellbeing representative 26 – Moving to the Illawarra/Shoalhaven area: our guide 27- Wollongong 30- Shoalhaven 35- Foodie guide 38- Nightlife 41- Things to do 45- learning resources 47- Our affiliated clubs 2 2019/2020 WUMSS COUNCIL 2019 WUMSS COUNCIL

3 Hi everyone! Firstly I would like to say congratulations! You did it! After a long journey and putting in the hard yards you are officially a student of UOW PRESIDENT’S Graduate Medicine. Welcome to the Wollongong Medical Students’ Society family (also known as WUMSS).

WELCOME You may be wondering, what is the purpose of a medical student society? I had the exact same question when I first arrived in Wollongong to pursue medicine. Well, I soon found out that WUMSS is your support system, academic guidance, an avenue for socialising and a family during this new chapter of your life. Our main role is to advocate for and support you, our students. We achieve this in various ways through social events, mentoring programs, academic nights (both assessment specific and interest specific) and professional development.

UOW Graduate Medicine creates well-rounded, compassionate doctors who excel as academically and clinically trained interns. Our average cohort size is 80 students which gives students amazing clinical opportunities with small groups during placements and one-on-one mentoring with doctors. This also facilitates a close-knit cohort to spend your next four years with.

Medical school is an incredible experience and learning curve with lots of ups and downs along the way. The most important advice I was given which I continue to live by today is ‘work hard and get involved, but also take the time for yourself’. Although sometimes the amount of work feels daunting, keep persevering and ask for help when you need it. You will all begin to realise that it is important to support one another and work as a team.

I hope you are all as excited to meet us, as we are to meet you! See you in January!

Natasha Dobson WUMSS President 2019/2020

4 4 INDIGENOUS RECOGNITION In Australia there are only 261 identified Aboriginal or Torres A typical Aboriginal family might include mother, father, several Strait Islander doctors from the 85,510 medical practitioners in children, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins, a number of Australia. That is less than the amount of students enrolled in our grandparents and several grandchildren. Kinship is an important school at present. Indigenous Doctors are represented by an aspect in Indigenous Australian Culture. There are 3 levels of Australian wide organisation called the Australian Indigenous’ kinship, ‘Moiety, Totem and skin names’. Doctors Association (AIDA). We understand that there are many stereotypes associated with At our university we are fortunate enough to have an AIDA SRC Aboriginal culture, which are displayed within the media member who engages directly with WUMSS and our Indigenous frequently. It is important to recognize that the stereotype is not Representative from the national committee to ensure WUMSS is always the case. The successes of Aboriginal people need to be cultural competent and culturally inclusive. acknowledged such as the successful Indigenous filmmakers, artists, doctors, academics, lawyers, nurses and politicians. This is What is the role of the WUMSS Indigenous Representative? unfortunately often the untold stories of Indigenous Australia.

The role of the WUMSS Indigenous representative is to discuss 2. The flags cultural competency, cultural inclusion and any racial concerns The meanings of the Aboriginal flag and the three colours in the within the school. It is also to assist with access to community flag are: involvement as well as discuss curriculum concerns from all Black – represents the Aboriginal people of Australia (This goes students both Indigenous and non-Indigenous in relationship to on top) the delivery of Indigenous health. We understand that everyone Yellow circle – represents the Sun, the giver of life and protector comes from near and far and it’s a very exciting time for Red – represents the red earth, the red ochre used in ceremonies everyone, but as UOW takes pride in their relationship to the and Aboriginal peoples’ spiritual relation to the land Indigenous community we thought it was best to give you a brief guide on the culture. The meanings of the Torres Strait Islander flag colours are: Green – represents the land 1. Cultural diversity Black – represents the Indigenous peoples Blue - represents the sea Aboriginal values, beliefs, identity and language are developed White – represents peace and nurtured within the family. Keeping the family strong and healthy, both physically and spiritually, is vitally important to The Dhari represents Torres Strait Islander people and the five- Aboriginal society. Children learn early that to refer to their family pointed star represents the five island groups within the Torres is to refer to the extended family Strait. The star is also a symbol for seafaring people as it is used in navigation 5 5 3. Welcome vs Acknowledgment - What’s a Welcome to Country? 5. Issue of Authenticity: The idea that the ‘real’ Aboriginal people live in Arnhem Land or A Welcome to Country is delivered by an Elder (or another the Central Desert and that only ‘traditional’ Aboriginal peoples appropriate representative from the local Aboriginal and Torres and cultures are ‘really Aboriginal’ is completely inappropriate. Strait Islander communities) and can take the form of a speech or As well as comments such as a performance. “You don’t look Aboriginal”

What’s an Acknowledgment of Country? “What percent are you”

Acknowledgement of Country can be used exclusively if an Elder “Obviously you aren’t full Aboriginal” or other appropriate member of the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander communities is not available to perform a Welcome to “half-caste” Country. An ‘Acknowledgement of Country’ is a way that all people can show awareness and respect for Aboriginal culture “full-blood” and heritage and the ongoing relationship the traditional owners have with their land. Both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people These statements are inappropriate as they have historically been can perform ‘Acknowledgement of Country’. used to oppress Aboriginal peoples according to a racialised system of blood quantums. Until 1972 when the White Australia 4. Terminology Policy was abolished, White Australia excluded Indigenous Australian people by definition. What is the appropriate way to address Indigenous Australians? 6. Appropriate Acknowledgement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait More Appropriate Terms: Islander Peoples in Writing Written assessments The use of pronouns such as ‘the’, ‘they’, ‘them’, ‘their ‘and Indigenous Australian people (s) ‘those’ cannot be used as substitutes. The use of pronouns is a writing practice that objectifies Aboriginal and Torres Strait Aboriginal People (s) Islander peoples and creates a social distance between you as a student and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Aboriginal person cultures, societies and histories.

Torres Strait Islander people (s) In written assessments it is essential to use capital letters for Indigenous, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. Less Appropriate Terms: Thank you for taking the time to read this very brief and basic Aborigine guide.

If you would like any further information please do not hesitate to email me and arrange a time to meet: [email protected] 6 6 Phase II (12 months): WHAT TO EXPECT In Phase II you begin the full time clinical part of the GM degree. As students, we undertake 7 x 5-week rotations over 12 months including : 2 x Surgery rotations, 2 x Medicine rotations, 1 x OVER THE NEXT FOUR Mental Health rotation, 1x Paediatric rotation and 1 x Obstetrics / Gyneacology rotation. These placements may be in YEARS Wollongong, Shoalhaven or Bowral - but more information about these will be available to you come end of Phase I. You’ve made it - you are going to be a doctor, but before we get started here is a brief overview of what to expect over the next Phase III (12 months): four years: Phase III comprises of a longitudinal (40) week clinical placement in a rural or Phase I (18 months): regional hub in NSW. This is the ‘pre-clinical’ phase and comprises of sessions 1, 2 and 3. In Phase I the majority of the work is taught on campus with Phase IV (6 months): lectures, GOALs, anatomy labs, clinical skills and clinical Phase IV is the last phase, and last 6 months of the GM degree. In placements (explained in more detail later). Phase 1 is divided into Phase IV students will undertake an elective, selective and pre- learning blocks which include: internship (PRINT) term.

Introduction to Medicine

Cardiovascular-Respiratory

Gastrointestinal-Liver and Urogenital-Renal-Genetics-Endocrine

Nervous System

Musculoskeletal

Haematology-Immune

Phase I assessments are in the form of Clinical Competencies (8 minutes to complete a task and demonstrate a practical skill), Professional and Personal Development (PPD) Reflections, Research and Critical Analysis. Essays and the End of Year Exam (November 2019). In Phase I, session 3 (first 6 months of your second year) there will also be a Phase 1 OSCE and the End of Phase Exam (May 2020). 7 Once again, congratulations! You are a first year medical student, or a ‘Phase 1’ medical student. We understand that you are probably full of questions regarding the next couple of months and what your first year of medical school going to look like. Over the course of your first few weeks, many of your questions will be answered by GM, staff and other students, however, we have put together this brief overview of what to expect in the next twelve months.

As a first year you are part of ‘Phase 1’ - an 18 month pre-clinical program that comprises of sessions 1, 2 and 3 (all 6 months). In your first year you will be completing sessions 1 and 2. Your campus and learning groups will change your timetable – but we’ve outlined what to expect on the next few pages:

8 8 Lectures- These will also include Research and Critical Analysis Clinical Placements- Occurs once every two weeks on either a (RCA) lectures and Symposiums (basically lectures) covering Wednesday or Thursday according to your timetable. In your first different topics that are important for the CBL for the fortnight. year you will do two sessions of placement divided by the Lectures are streamed to both campuses and are available online. sessions. In one session/half of the year, you will shadow a GP in Lectures are super important to understand what the GM expects their practice and interact with patients, in the second session you of you in regards to knowledge. will rotate through multiple allied health professionals to gain a There are often guest lecturers from the Wollongong and holistic understanding of how doctors and allied health work Shoalhaven hospitals who give their clinical experience on together for patient outcomes. particular diseases – super interesting and great for learning! So that’s what is covered in a general week, but what is covered in Guided Online Accessible Learning (GOAL)s - Online modules a year? covering topics relevant to the CBL case for the fortnight. These are scheduled into your timetable to complete, but you may do Well, your first year of medical school is divided into four different them when it suits you best. We would recommended doing blocks that outline your learning. GOALs when they are scheduled because they firstly, help you understand the content for the fortnight, and secondly, are easy to Your first 8 weeks of medical schooling will be Introduction to fall behind on. Save yourself the stress and get them done. Medicine (I2M) block. This is a great block for building a study routine and understanding how the GM works. Clinical Skills - A 2 hour session once a week in the GM clinical skills labs. These sessions will introduce you to all the skills you Following I2M you move onto to Cardiovascular-Respiratory Bock need when on placement and as a doctor. The skills you learn each (CVSR), which comprises of 10 weeks altogether - 4 weeks focuses week will focus around the topics and cases similar to your CBL. on the Cardiovascular system, 4 weeks on the Respiratory system This is where you get to use your brand new stethoscope! and the final 2 weeks is bringing the previous 8 weeks together. Clinical skills will require students to dress appropriately, in clinical skills/conservative attire - don’t worry, the GM will explain this to Gastrointestinal-Liver (GIL) is an 8 week block following your mid- you in your first week. year break.

Anatomy - A 2 hour session once a week in the cadaver labs at Urogenital-Renal-Genital-Endocrine (URGE) is your final 10 weeks Wollongong Campus. As with every other facet of your learning, before your big end of year exams. your anatomy practicals will revolved around the structures and functions of the body that is involved in your CBL case. Anatomy Note, Nervous System (NS), Musculoskeletal (MSK) and labs require students to wear a lab coat and appropriate footwear, Haematological-Immune (H/I) Block are completed in the last which will be explained to you in your introduction week. For all session of Phase 1 - the first 6 months of your second year. lab sessions there will be a lab book with pre-lab work and summaries of what you are covering that session. At this stage, it probably sounds like there is a lot to fit in over the coming year! We understand having been there ourselves - below is some tips and tricks from students that have come from a science AND non-science background that might help you tackle the year ahead. 9 9 Hello! If you’re reading this – CONGRATS! WORK WITH OTHERS/BE PRESENT - Don’t be afraid to ask others for help. The best learning I did throughout the year was in my CBL, PASS or My name is Pepe - I am a phase 2 student and prior to starting the course study group. Immerse yourself, and attend all the lectures, tutes, labs and I was studying and working in Finance and Marketing. One thing led to additional sessions you can! Lecturers and clinicians may at first seem another and I ended up here in Jan 2018, slightly concerned that my intimidating however they want you to succeed so reach out to them if three years of studying consumer behavior and financial formulas may you’re not grasping a concept. Ask your WUMSS mentor or other people not have prepared me well for a degree in Medicine. in 2nd or 3rd year what strategies they used to get through the content – however make sure you find what works best for you as everyone works Yes the course has a pretty enormous science based workload, and at differently. times lecturers and clinicians refer to it as ‘drinking through a fire-hose’. However getting through it with a non-science background was a very BE CONSISTENT– Chip away at work throughout the year and try to avoid manageable and doable goal! neglecting content (it builds up quickly). Unfortunately this is not the course where cramming everything into study week is an effective I think everyone will experience some ups and downs but overall be quite method of passing (I wish). You will find your best study method early or amazed at just how much scientific knowledge is possible to learn and later in the year– there will be lots of trial and error! Just try and do what squeeze into a brain within a year. I think you’ll also find yourself at an is reasonable and what best works for you. Manage time well with equivocal level to the majority of peers who previously studied science at schedules, lists etc… and be sure to schedule in downtime. When you the end of year one – remember that everyone has to work hard. Below start to get into the swing of things, try and aim for at least 1 full day a are some tips to help get started week of no study.

KEEP CALM and FOCUSED – It is absolutely normal to feel overwhelmed LOOK AFTER YOURSELF – Make sure you exercise, socialize, explore the and behind in this course – I had some major melts throughout the year. Illawarra – Its an amazing place and you’re going to meet some great Remember to focus on the bigger picture concepts and not get bogged people. Take the time to unwind, de-stress and enjoy yourself. This is down in nitty-gritty details. This will help you learn the essentials and probably the most important tip of them all. stay on top of everything. Pay particular attention to CBL cases and GM staff lectures. Medicine is a challenge but overall a rewarding and great time – you’re going to love it! Feel free to email me if you have any Qs – USE PREVIOUS SKILLS – The classic about medicine being an ‘art and [email protected] science’ holds true. You have benefits from your previous degree that will be very helpful. These might be communication, analytical thinking, research/writing skills, being good with people etc… Given the fact you’ve passed GAMSAT and interviews I think you might be more resourceful than you realise. PEPE MIFSUD

MAKE THE MOST OF HOLIDAYS –. That includes the period prior to when you begin the course. You’re about to begin something you’ll be living and breathing for quite some time – so take some well deserved time out to relax (and celebrate!!). Again, trust the course structure and back NON-SCIENCE yourself – The Intro block prepares you very well for the year of learning ahead. BACKGROUND

10 WELCOME EVERYONE and CONGRATULATIONS!!! Find yourself a mentor: WUMSS provides a volunteer mentor and coffee date program which I would highly recommend signing up to. Not only My name is Jasmine, and I am a current Phase Two student studying will your mentors provide a fresh perspective for better understanding Medicine at Wollongong. Before Graduate Medicine, I completed a of concepts, as well as an outlet for practicing competencies, but they Medical and Health Science degree here at Wollongong, so I have been can also make the transition into medicine a bit smoother and give you asked to discuss a few of my tips for starting Medicine from a science tips on different ways to approach studying. Plus, you’ll make some background. Regardless of this, I hope my advice can help everyone, no pretty good mates in other years! matter what you studied, or where you’ve come from! Get a Study Group: Everyone has different strengths and weaknesses. It Here are a few tips: is a great idea to start up a study group and run through major concepts Enjoy and Engage in Medicine: Medicine is amazing, no matter what your with that group. Try to have people who have different undergraduate background is you will constantly find yourself in awe of the human body. degrees/ different train of thoughts, to complement your learning style. Remember, whilst it is great to have previous foundations in certain Don’t rush into it, as it is better to find people you work well with in the topics, this degree is all about learning within the clinical context of long run. medicine! Respect everyone’s difference in skillsets and moreover, learn from one another – you all have something to teach/give. & most importantly-LOOK AFTER YOURSELF!!

Get involved: Go to lectures, go to your tutorials, if someone offers extra This degree can be very demanding at times, it is important that you try sessions GO. Put your hand up for extracurricular activities like suturing to live a balanced life as much as possible. The Illawarra is a beautiful workshops, Critical care SIM’s and sports days. Give yourself the best place to live (especially in summer) so go exploring as much as possible chance and immerse yourself in the course. Start living and breathing and make the most of all of your holidays. medicine and before you know it you will be making lame medicine jokes. The people at UOW are beautiful and kind; I have personally met some of my best friends in this degree. Please make sure if you are ever Be consistent: Whilst we all know the best and most exciting way to study struggling- reach out, because no one understands the struggles of for an exam in undergrad is by cramming the night before, this simply is studying med quite like another med student. not possible in medicine. The cliché that medicine is a marathon not a sprint, certainly runs true, so don’t go too hard to soon. I2M is all about Finally, I hope you love studying medicine at Wollongong as much as I the transition into medicine and getting yourself into a groove, so take a do and breath and take it all in, you made it!! welcome to the family!!!

Run your own race: this is one of my favourite sayings; it can be very easy to get caught up in what others are doing but it’s a sure-fire way to an absolute melt. Study what you think you need to study and remember that everyone has their own strengths. JASMINE PICKARD

Don’t be afraid to say I don’t know: Medicine is tricky and confusing a lot of the time, don’t be afraid to say I don’t know because majority of the time you might not be the only person who is perplexed and it can be a SCIENCE great teaching/learning opportunity for everyone. For this reason, its important to study with a group of people who you feel comfortable with BACKGROUND and supported by. 11 MED CAMP 2018

MED CAMP 2019

12 12 WUMSS PHASE 1 REPRESENTATIVES WUMSS SOCIAL REPRESENTATIVES 2019/2020: EMILY BEARD 2019/2020: GABRIELLA MARRIOTT (WOLLONGONG) AND NAOMI AND REBECCA NEWTON WERNER (SHOALHAVEN) Hey everyone! Hey everyone! Congratulations, you made it and what an Firstly, another congratulations on getting into medicine and achievement! welcome to our UOW Family. As future medical students you will We want to welcome you to our big UOW Graduate Medicine family. become familiar with the phrase ‘work (very) hard, play hard’. Luckily, The next few months will be an absolute whirlwind, and as Phase One there are ample amounts of social opportunities throughout the year reps that’s where we come in. We are here to help ease your to put this motto into practice. WUMSS has a massive range of events transition into medicine at UOW and support you on this rollercoaster planned for you throughout the year, including the highlights: Med journey known as Phase One. From questions like ‘What even is phase Camp and Med Ball. one’ to ‘Where can I get a cheap schnitty on Wednesday night’ we are your go to gals. No question is too big, too small or too silly. After all, The first BIG event on the 2020 calendar is Med Camp. Imagine a we have all been where you are before. three-day, two-night event that is fully catered and with 100 of your new friends! This fun filled weekend is the best way to break the ice Next starts the process of where to live and who to live with. For some with your new medicine family, enjoy some downtime and learn a it’s how to up root your whole life and move to this beautiful piece of couple of new skills! Med Camp is about getting to know one another the country. It might seem overwhelming and like a mammoth task with some themed parties, competitions and practical workshops that but trust us, it is worth it and we are here to help with every step of will have you plastering bones and stitching up cuts like a pro. the way if needed. This year our Med Camp will be held February 7th, 8th and 9th in the As Phase One reps, our role doesn’t end once you’re settled – we are Southern Highlands of NSW. We know you are excited so we will be with you for the long haul. Catch us around the GMs to have a chat, giving out more details in the new year! check in and ask any questions. We can provide information on just about everything related to med life (big call, right?) including details With Med Camp under your belt WUMSS will also be providing a host on the important stuff like social events, sporting teams and just of social events for you, including a Welcome Drinks event at the about most things WUMSS related. If you need academic support, local beachside bar, Pepe’s, an Inspiration Evening which is personal support, anything at all – we will help you find the people; coordinated by our academic representatives, Women in Medicine the information that you need. We are also your bridge to getting to and Surgery Evening co- hosted with the Surgical Society of know the second years, who will take you under their wing and Wollongong University and a Careers Night just to name a few! Of become your mentor throughout the year. course, no social year is complete without the Medical Ball - a glamour black tie event filled with comical speeches, amazing food As your Phase reps we organise events at the start of the year so you and drink choices and plenty of photo opportunities. Med Ball is held can get to know the rest of the GM family. Make sure you come in the second half of the year and will be a night to remember! along, especially to Med Camp to meet everyone and create your own ‘This one time at med camp’ memories. Graduate Medicine at UOW is There are so many events and opportunities to get involved in UOW a wonderful and rewarding journey. We cannot wait for you to join us. Medicine, including our social events. We are keen to bring you some fabulous events in 2020 so look out and stay tuned! 13 13 MED BALL 2019

14 WUMSS INTERNATIONAL OFFICER 2019/2020: M.G SHANUKA Hey everyone, I'm Shanuka, your International Student Representative Spouses/Partners: Unless you’re with an Aussie, they’ll be going on of WUMSS. your visa as a dependent. There is minimal paperwork but they will need a physical medical exam and a chest x-ray. I'm originally from Sri Lanka and have been here in Wollongong for the past four years. I studied my bachelors at UOW and currently am a Internationals: Student Visa Health Checks Phase 1 student. I know the struggles of transitioning into medical school and settling down in Australia whilst adapting to University life Regularly monitor your online visa application status to see if you quite well. To make it easier for you guys, I’ll be there to answer any need to get one of these checks done. It is possible that you may questions, help you with any struggles and be the mediator between sneak through the whole visa process without having to do a Health you and the GM through WUMSS. Check

Here’s an overview of some main things that need to be sorted before Process: Look at the Australian immigrations website (below) for the you arrive in Australia: certified doctor nearest you and make an appointment – there can be a 1- 3 week wait depending on your location and their schedule. You Internationals: Student VISAS/COES will need to print off the appropriate documentation to take with you Refer to the Border of Immigration and Protection Australia website to (available online). access all the information: https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/trav/visa- 1/500-. Requirements: Physical examination, Chest X-Ray, urinalysis (dipstick) and a blood test. Checkout this link for more information: It is an online, fairly easy application. Before completing it, make sure http://www.immi.gov.au/e_visa/ you have all your documentation ready to go. You are required to have your Confirmation of Enrolment (COE) to apply. For this you pay your Cost: This may vary but is usually from $125 - $250 (NOT covered by tuition, have it processed by UOW, and have the COE sent to you by ANY health care plan). If you have a spouse, you’ll be paying for the University. You will also need to get all of your health checks everything but the blood tests twice. completed before the Visa application is complete. Internationals: First Aid Timing: The COE has roughly a 1-2 week turnover time. The visa can take anywhere from 2-8 weeks. It is a requirement to hold a First Aid certificate for the course. This is cheaper to do at home than in Australia so I recommended getting it Cost: Roughly $550 for the application + additional health check costs. done over the Christmas break. A weekend course is sufficient and meets the 14 hour training requirements laid out on the UOW website. The courses are really easy, just pick a weekend and get it done! If you don’t have time, they can always be done over here in Australia!

15 Internationals: Criminal Record Check What Do I Bring?

There are multiple ways to get this done. Some of us filled out Bring your course requirements with you - your criminal record online forms; some of us strolled down to the main police check, vaccinations, and first aid certificate. Things you want to station with a couple of pieces of ID. At any rate, it is about $20- mail in are your official university transcripts and notarized 50 and is pretty quick and easy. If you opt for the online version, documents (for CoE/admissions stuff). Keeping your own expect a 1-2 week turnaround before it arrives in the mail. photocopies of all of these things is a good idea. It is not a terrible idea to mail copies of everything to the school ahead of Internationals: Vaccinations your arrival so that they have copies in case you somehow forget or lose yours along the way. It is best to complete this before you arrive and you start Orientation week. Internationals: Arrival and Transportation from the Airport

• Have your GP sign AND stamp everything on your card, they WOLLONGONG: may think that this is overkill and not necessary but that is Limousines Shuttle Service provide a free ride to Wollongong actually what the nurses wanted last year (a stamp beside EVERY from Sydney airport for all incoming first-time international signature) students. Go to https://www.uow.edu.au/future/international/apply/prearrival/ai • Bring any and all paperwork that you have including rport/index.html and follow the instructions. Alternatively you vaccination records from when you were a child (in Canada you can take the train to Wollongong. The train station connects should be able to just ring up the local health office and they directly to the airport. can fax or mail them, check online). Ask your doctor for your serology results where applicable etc. If in doubt - bring it all! While looking for permanent accommodation, there are many local Wollongong hotels where you can stay short term. • Scan all of your documentation and email it to yourself or put it on a disk or flash drive so you have multiple copies A great place I have found is the local YHA, Keiraview Accommodation. It is located right in town (near all the • Do not skip anything and hope that you can just get it done pubs/restaurants) and offers a special discount for incoming here; it is much more difficult and expensive. international students. It’s an easy starting point for looking for apartments and getting to know the city. Once you’ve planned your arrival times, make sure you book in. It is important to leave yourself enough time to get accommodation set up as this was quite challenging for many of us internationals. http://www.keiraviewaccommodation.com.au/

16 16 SHOALHAVEN: Students flood the housing market in January and February, so ideally you’ll want to get here in early January for house hunting. There are a couple of options available: This is recommended as it is required that you physically inspect a property to be considered for tenancy. Alternatively, some For those with a reasonable amount of luggage you can catch the internationals last year got here just before uni started, having train from the International Airport. Cost is about $20 and the 3 found a housemate on the Med Facebook page and trusted them hour train ride is spectacular. Keep in mind that you will have to to find aplace. This is also how a number of domestic students find transfer at least 2 trains on the way down. You will arrive in housemates and houses. The majority of apartments are rented out Bomaderry which is an easy cab ride (15 mins) to Nowra; just via real estate agencies on 6 month or 1 year leases (there are a few remember that you will likely need to give the cab driver some fully furnished places available). To be considered for a rental, direction as to where you want to be dropped off. Check out significant documentation may be required including scanned accommodation to stay when you arrive. www.cityrail.info passport, bank statements (can show your loan), written letter/ reference from previous landlord. Shoalhaven shuttle is a shuttle service that can pick you up at the airport and take you directly to your destination in the Shoalhaven. Some quick tips to help with house-hunting: suburbs closer to the Cost is $50-100 pp depending on the amount of luggage you are uni including Gwynneville, North Wollongong, Keiraville, and Mt bringing. They typically run 1- 2x/day, so drop them an email early Ousley have free bus services running from 7am to 10pm on to determine if they are a viable option. weekdays and 10 am to 5 pm on weekends. Unless you have access www.shoalhavenshuttle.com to a car, suburbs like Figtree and Fairy Meadow may not be suitable. Make sure to research the location of suburbs in relation Another bus service is Premier Motor Service that also picks you up to the University and your shopping/groceries options. at the airport and takes you into the centre of Nowra. Cost is $35 pp for this service. They have two times schedule per day. Look at Many rental agencies take vacation during the first week of their website to book this service. January. If you are having difficulty finding a place right away, ask https://www.premierms.com.au/PMS/pages/home/ Finally, for around on your cohort facebook page, or ask students from other those with a sense of adventure, a rental car may be a good option cohorts. You may also consider the university’s temporary for your first few days. The area around Nowra is pretty vast which accommodation at Keiraview, especially if you are being is fantastic to explore and having a car can make it easier if you are accompanied by family members, as it is cheaper than hotels. trying to sort out living arrangements upon arrival. Hertz is the rental company in the area that you can pick up a car in Sydney and drop off in South Nowra for a reasonable price. Check them out online to get an idea of prices. Also, make sure you opt in for the insurance. Driving on the opposite side of the road takes some getting used to!

Internationals: Accommodation

My hot tip - get onto organising this as early as possible!

17 Internationals: finances Moving Money to Australia From Overseas: There are many ways to accomplish this and each one will get you Student Loans/Finance a different exchange rate. This is not an exhaustive list but rather Almost all of the Canadian banks offer a medical student line of a list of general suggestions. credit (Scotiabank does not offer this). The amount varies from roughly $100 000 to $275 000 depending on your co-signer. You will Tip 1: Do your research. There are many companies willing to need a co-signer because you are planning to leave the country, so exchange money between countries, some more reputable than make sure your parents/partner/friend are aware of this. With a line others. Try and do as much research as possible to find out who is of credit you pay interest immediately, so taking out a large sum and going to give you the best rates. depositing it in an Australian bank account may not be the most cost effective way of managing your money. Tip 2: Follow the dollar. When you’re talking about transferring at least $190,000 AUD over the four years, a small change in the You may go to one bank where they offer you prime +0.5% and then exchange rate can equate to significant gain or loss. Follow the speak to another bank who will offer you prime +0.25%. Last year it Australian dollar, follow your dollar, and follow the exchange rate. was possible for some of the students to get prime +0 %. At the end Get a feel for the fluctuations and try and time your exchanges to of the degree you will have racked up some interest, so it is when it is more favourable to you. You won’t always be able to worthwhile spending time now to get your best deal. *CIBC has move money at the best time simply due to timing of when proven to be a good bank to work with for many of our current tuition is due, etc. but try your best. students. Tip 3: If you’re going to move money, move larger chunks less You are also eligible for provincial and federal student loans, so be often. Depending on the method you chose to transfer money, sure to check into that (*Ontario students, OSAP can be a pain, so you may incur some fees (sometimes substantial if you didn’t plan ahead and get onto their service ASAP). listen to Tip 1!). Simple. Also if you can time it right, in relation to the exchange rate, those large chunks can actually make you Australian Banking: some money! However, if the exchange rate is poor, don’t feel Setting up a bank account in Australia is quite straightforward; you obligated to move lots of money. You’ll have to weigh the cost of can actually do it from abroad and transfer money over before you transfer fees vs. the amount of loss you incur on the exchange. get here. All you need to do once you arrive in Wollongong is take your passport to the branch, sign some papers, and you’re ready to Tip 4: Consider using “Flywire” to pay your tuition. It is a third go. NAB and Commonwealth are both readily accessible around party company, which has limited hidden costs. When it comes to Wollongong and Shoalhaven. moving money for rent, day-to-day living look at using “International Money Transfer” within your onlinebanking - very simple with CIBC.

https://www.flywire.com/select-institution

Tip 5: Talk with your fellow Canadians to get tips on how to save money, financial stress is the worst so try and minimize it!

18 Internationals: Living Expenses Unfortunately, you are still required to pay the full fee up- front for any services, and can apply for money back online Cost of living is roughly $1000-$1500 per month in using the receipts. A standard doctor’s visit is about $50 and Wollongong, depending on how frugal you are. your overseas health cover only kicks in on the first scheduled day of classes. Roommates are a good idea as 1br apartments are hard to find. Housing runs from about $250-350/week for a 2br Buy travel insurance before you go, your travel agent can set apartment, on the higher end if it’s furnished. Alcohol and it up for you easily. food are definitely expensive in Australia. The main grocery stores are Woolworths, Aldi and Coles, and there are a few Life insurance is also a good idea for those of you who have fruit and had your parents/friends/other family members co-sign your veggie markets around (Leisure Coast!). If you are eating out loans. We don’t like to worry about things like that, but if at restaurants, remember that all prices are listed including anything happens to you, that’s a pretty hefty amount of tax, and Australia is a non-tipping culture. money that still needs to be paid back.

Rough estimations (AUD): Car insurance is through private companies, but you have to • Schooner of beer - $5-7 get certain things (third party liability etc.) to get your • 6pk beer - $20 registration (‘rego’). The rego costs about $500 for a year • 750mL bottle of Spirits ~ $35 but depends on your car, and insurance varies with your • Weekly grocery shop at Coles ~ $40-80 coverage - check the RTA website: • Dinner - $15-25 http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/ • Petrol – $1.40 – $1.50 / L *You will be able to drive legally on your home country license. Internationals: Insurance

Health (AHM), Travel, Life and Car

Every international student is required to buy overseas health cover as a part of their student agreement. At the university campus clinic students do not need to pay fees, however, if you chose to go to a different practice, you will get a rebate (~75% up to 100%) for doctor’s visits and medications you purchase.

19 19 Hi! my name is Shelby and I’m your sports rep for 2019/2020.

Sport and exercise are a wonderful way to meet other people, keep your mind and body fit and healthy and develop skills of perseverance, teamwork and resilience, All of which have helped so many of us while studying medicine at UOW.

If you have a love for health and fitness and enjoy sports, you can join in with some of the WUMSS supported teams or join some of the UOW teams! • Netball • Touch football • Soccer • AFL • Water-polo • Hockey (just to name a few)

I also help to promote and run community sporting events such as: • The Illawarra Multiple sclerosis 24hr Mega Swim • UOW inter-phase sports day • NSW Medical School Council Sports Day • UOW v UNDS Rugby/ Touch Sports day WUMSS SPORTS I’m really excited to meet everyone and work with you all in the UOW Graduate Medicine Program as part of the WUMSS team. Please feel free to ask me any questions OFFICER 2019/2020: or bring some ideas for future sporting events you’d like to add to the calendar. It’s going to be great year! SHELBY ARCHER

20 Being a medical student does not mean you have to give up Anytime Fitness (Wollongong and Nowra) your pastimes and hobbies for studying! Many of the students https://www.anytimefitness.com.au/ in the GM are avid health and fitness enthusiasts and if you are relocating and looking for ways to keep active, then there is If you are already an Anytime Fitness member than you are all plenty to offer in regards to gyms and sport. sorted! There are a few Anytime’s in Wollongong (Fairy Meadown and Figtree are great) and one down in Nowra for all You can always ask Shelby, to hook you up with team sports, your gymming needs. more information about other sports events. In the mean time, if you want a gym, below are some of the best in the Gong and Jetts (Wollongong and Nowra) https://www.jetts.com.au/ Nowra. Once again, if you already have a Jetts membership then you University of Wollongong UniActive (Wollongong and can start using the Wollongong and Nowra clubs straight away. Innovation Campus) https://uniactive.uow.edu.au/index.html Of course, if you are looking to sign up Jetts has some cheap The uni gym is opposite the GM and offers a pool, classes and membership options and open 24/7! sports courts for hire. It is quite popular amongst the GM students as it has some student friendly pricing, plus you are Curves Nowra (Nowra) https://curves.com.au/club/nowra-8 bound to see another med student when you go. Gym buddies anyone? An all female gym that has a positive culture and staff base. Workout South Nowra (Nowra) http://www.workoutsouthnowra.com.au/ F45 (Wollongong and Nowra) https://f45training.com.au/

Workout South Nowra is a great gym for classes and friendly If you are an avid F45 addict or wanting to try something culture. Majority of the Shoalies attend this gym, often going to different, both Wollongong and Nowra F45s having student classes as a group. The owner loves to get to know new shoalies discounts on their memberships. F45 may set you back and will go out of her way to help out. financially a bit more than other gyms, but each club has a few GM members that might be able to let you know how to The Gym (Nowra) https://www.thegymnowra.com.au/ balance the financial costs.

The Gym is 24/7 and offers some student discounts to anyone wishing to try a new gym down in Nowra. The Gym has three locations, one of them being a specific female only gym. There are plenty of group fitness classes and great membership deals if you sign up with friends! FITNESS GUIDE

21 21 Hey Everyone! We’re Bree and Morgan and we’re your Academic This year we will be running ‘Clinical Skills Competency Practice’ nights Representatives for the year. The role of the Academic Representatives as an opportunity for Phase 1 students to practice their clinical skills is to be the support for students in getting through all curriculum- under examination conditions and get feedback on how they do before related aspects of medical school - whether it be finding mentors for they’re officially assessed on the task. These sessions are coordinated students, organising exam practices, or just being around to talk about and examined by Phase 2 students who have passed the competencies any worries you have. previously, so they’re able to critique and help Phase 1’s. Feedback from the sessions leaves Phase 1’s feeling more prepared for the competency, There are a few things that we do throughout the year to help us all knowing their individual areas to improve on, and feeling more with the huge leap into medical school to ensure we all thrive (or at comfortable when completing the tasks in the official exam. We’ve got least survive) the heavy workload and often stressful times we plenty of other things planned for next year and are always on board for encounter. We establish the Mentor Program at the beginning of each more suggestions to help out academically in any way we can! year, which teams first year students with second year students to facilitate academic and social connections on campus. Your mentor is It can be daunting beginning Phase 1, but don’t fear we are here to help! with you for life (or at least medical school), and it’s entirely up to you Great resources used by previous students include; Osmosis, Anki, how you choose to use this program. You can study together, practice Youtube (Ninja Nerd), and BMJ Best Practice. Talk to a Phase 2 on how questions, share notes, or even just go for coffee for a chat every so to organise your notes into a Dressed In a Surgeons Gown template, often. However we find it’s really helpful and comforting to know you and make sure to discuss with your mentor these different resources have someone there specifically for you! and see what they found helpful! PASS is another great way to cement your learning. PASS is a small tutorial run by Phase 2 and 3 students, The main project of the year that we organise is the “Inspiration where major concepts are revised once a week. Don’t be stressed if it Evening”. This night is one of the best of the year and is not one to miss! takes you awhile to settle in- tackling the workload in a way that is best Inspiration Evening is an exciting social event where brilliant guest for you will take time (this is normal)! speakers from all areas of the medical field come and share their journey. It aims to spark excitement for our future careers and open our We are here to help in any way we can! Make sure to say ‘Hi’ to our eyes to some of the potential specialities we can pursue! Another smiling faces! Get excited for the journey ahead, we can’t wait to meet exciting night on the social calendar is the “Women in Surgery Event”. you all! Similar to inspiration night, this night aims to encourage women in the medical field, and is enjoyed by all, with some amazing women in the surgical field sharing their experiences with us all.

As Academic Reps, we are also invited to sit on Academic meetings that the GM staff conduct. These meetings discuss how assessments are conducted, changed, or improved throughout every phase in the medical school. At these meetings, we’re able to present any feedback, WUMSS ACADEMIC suggestions or questions on behalf of the student body in regards to assessments to ensure that we all have our voice heard. REPRESENTATIVES 2019/2020: MORGAN Another really helpful resource we help to organise is the annual Exam Club. Exam Club is a great way to practice for Phase 1 exams and be able NEASEY AND BREANNA to discuss your answers with your peers to get the most out of your study! These will be organised at the end of the year and are a really SIP great tool to have going into the exam period. 22 Hi everyone, and warmest welcome to the GM! My name is If you’re passionate about the environment, I’d recommend Lana, and I’m the WUMSS Community and Environmental you get involved with Doctors for the Environment Australia Officer this year. (DEA). They run their iDEA conference, which is a great opportunity to raise awareness of topical environmental My role is to encourage sustainability on campus and to issues such as climate change, as well as inspire medical organise environmental events within the GM. Wollongong students and doctors to be a part of the sustainable is a beautiful city – easily explored by bicycle! There are medicine movement. many safe bicycle routes in town, and lots of bike racks and pumps around the UOW campus. Riding to uni is a So welcome to the GM, and if you’re passionate about the wonderful way to exercise, de-stress, experience the environment or have any questions, I’d love to have a chat! outdoors and reduce fuel emissions. And if you’re looking for other planet-conscious ways of commuting, there are Lana also free buses and car-pooling options (3 for free, which is a free carpark when you drive in with 3 people).

Looking for a yummy coffee to help fuel your study? Well, “keep cups” will be your best friend, and are much more environmentally friendly than single use cups. The Ugly Duckling offers $2 “keep cup” coffees on Tuesdays, and most other places give discounts whenever you bring your own cup, too. If you forget yours, don’t worry – GM has plenty of mugs you can borrow, and then wash and return afterwards.

Did you know that every day approximately 8 million pieces of plastic pollution find their way to our oceans? I’ll be running Clean Up Australia Day this year, where we will head to a community location to collect rubbish and help do our part. WUMSS COMMUNITY AND ENVRIONMENTAL OFFICER 2019/2020: LANA MORINI 23 23 SHARP PLASTERING WORKSHOP MED CAMP 2019

24 YOU MADE IT!!! That’s one thing very special about UOW – you form great Welcome to UOW. I’m Tom, your Health and Wellbeing relationships and are known as the individual you are. Students: representative – a position that integrates itself in all other roles Everyone at WUMSS is more than happy to help, and I’d like to and events as well as running some key initiatives like R U OK think we’re all approachable people. Everyone at UOW wants Day coffee dates + brunch. you to do well.

Hailing from Perth, WA I know how daunting it can be starting Form good habits, stick to good habits MED of all things, in a new place, with new people and a new If you haven’t experienced it already; when the going gets house to kill indoor plants in. Whether you’re an OG from UOW, tough it’s tough to keep going to the gym, doing your yoga, or are coming from the outside – Wollongong and Shoalhaven, heading to the beach and checking in on your friends (and most UOW and the good old GM will soon be your home. You’ll make importantly yourself). Look after yourself. Nobody knows you some great mates, bond with the great academic and clinical like yourself. Become in tune when you’re maybe not quite staff and before you know it you will be referring to feeling yourself and try have things in place to get yourself back Wollongong as the ‘Gong’ whilst simultaneously checking the on track. Now this is waaaaaaaay easier said than done but self- daily surf report. reflection and having a sense of insight when things aren’t quite right is are powerful techniques to form. Check in on yourself, The beginning is great – you’ll be inundated with heaps of check in on others and know there is support out there. social events and I’d strongly advice going to as many as you can! It’s such a good way to get to know everyone and form If you ever want a chat, reach out. If you ever need a hand with those friendships and relationships with everyone. As much as something, call out. Get a GP you can regularly go to that gets we’d love to see everyone at all events, please don’t feel to know you. Say yes to opportunities that present themselves pressured to go to them all we understand that studying full and finally, enjoy all that comes with the privilege of studying time can be taxing on the wallet. As things get a bit busier Med at the UOW. towards the middle and end of the year things can get a little trickier and that’s where good habits come in handy…

Know there’s help out there Whether it be financial, physical, mental, spiritual and all other needs, there’s someone out there equipped to help you. I could put a huge list of resources here, but no one wants to read that (UOW support services online is a great way to start). If in doubt WUMSS COMMUNITY – Head of Students Dr Darryl McAndrew is in charge of all things student and is a great resource to professionally and AND WELLBEING confidentially help you or at least direct you to someone who can. Academic staff have an open-door policy and have hours REPRESENTATIVE set aside to do walk-in appointments with students to talk 2019/2020: THOMAS about anything and everything. SKINNER 25 25 MOVING TO THE ILLAWARRA/ SHOALHAVEN REGION

26 26 WOLLON GONG

27 The Wollongong Campus is located in Keiraville (Wollongong). Towradgi - To the north of Wollongong and close by a couple The great thing about the Wollongong Campus is that you are of surf beaches. You will probably need a car or a bike to get to close to absolutely everything - the beach for your days off uni. It's usually a bit cheaper than North Wollongong, but has and the hospital for when you do clinical placement. The more houses than apartments available. university campus is easily accessible by car, bus, train or bike ride depending on where you live. Below are some top tips on Fairy Meadow - A very comfortable drive or bike ride to uni. popular places to settle into in the Gong! There is plenty of grocery shopping to be done in Fairy Meadow and rental prices are very affordable. Fairy Meadow is Wollongong – Wollongong has a number of apartment also located on the free bus route if you were planning to take buildings with the shops and beach close by. Many students advantage of the service! choose to live in Wollongong up near the hospital so not only is it a short drive/bike/walk to uni, but very accessible to the West Wollongong- Some areas west of The Wollongong hospital which is extremely good once you hit your clinical Hospital are quite nice, others can be a bit dodgy. Generally rotations in year 2. speaking, the closer you are to the hospital you are the better the houses are. This location is on a bus route and in the Keiraville - Immediately surrounding the university. It is a fairly longterm sets students up well come Phase 2 when they will be residential area the walk to university is super easy and quick! spending a lot of time at the hospital. Walking into town and the beach might take you a bit longer, however there is the free buses if you don’t have your own form of transport.

Gwynneville – This area is much like Keiraville, close to the university and train station and extremely residential.

North Wollongong – Generally a more expensive part of town, though if you start looking early you may be surprised at what you may find. This suburb is full of apartment buildings and some newer houses and is a great area if you don’t mind paying a little bit more. It’s a bit hilly so you’re likely to get some incidental cardio. It’s a short walk to the mall, supermarkets and the beach but its further away from the university.

28 28 Other Suburbs – There are some suburbs not mentioned OTHER HANDY STUFF which may be a little bit further away or can be awkward for getting to the uni. Suburbs which get our tick of Transportation – Wollongong is extremely convenient for approval but may be more difficult to live in are Mt everything transportation. Most things are only a short Ousley, Mt Pleasant, Coniston, Figtree and Mt Kembla are. distance away, which makes it super easy to walk, ride or Be aware there are some suburbs such as Mangerton that drive to where ever you need to go! Wollongong offers a appear to be conveniently located very affordable but free bus service around town that stops off at students have had trouble living in this area in the past. If Wollongong campus. The buses are frequent and can get in doubt do a Google news search and/or look up the you where you need to go quickly. If you are a keen suburb profiles on the Domain app. cyclist, there are bike racks right out front of the medicine building so it’s easy to cycle to class. Of course, most WUMSS recommends you keep an eye out on the cohort students use their car to shop, go to the beach and to uni, Facebook page as there will be posts regarding just be wary there is parking costs at Wollongong campus accommodation opportunities in the Wollongong area. unless you can grab two friends and carpool with ‘three Many people will start to think about moving and finding for free’ parking at Wollongong campus. housemates after the thrill of getting into medical school sinks in. So keep your eyes peeled and co- ordinate to find a place - make sure you clarify what furnished includes in such places. If you need to buy any furniture when you arrive there are plenty of places to get new and second hand goods. If you are coming from out of town and you still haven’t managed to secure a house, there are some affordable places where you can stay short term. There are some reasonably priced motels in town as well as cabins at the many caravan parks.

Be aware that rental applications without inspection are almost never accepted so if you are unable to check the place out because you are interstate, write a post on your cohort Facebook page with the address and time of the inspection with as much notice as possible and the second and third years living in the area will help you out.

29 29 SHOAL HAVEN

30 The Shoalhaven Campus is located in Mundamia (West Bomaderry – Similar to North Nowra but closer to the Nowra). Generally, in Nowra everything is close and industrial area. It is also the final stop on the South convenient and most of what you’ll need you’ll find Coast train line to Sydney, which is handy for transport. within a 10km radius. If you want to live with other med It is about 15 minutes to Campus in one direction and 15 students, Nowra is the place to do it. Medical students minutes to the beach at Shoalhaven Heads in the other living in Nowra are aptly called the “Shoalies”, where the direction. Occasional whiffs of vegemite perfume the air cohort is one big loving family - a family of 34 that is. in Bomaderry due to local grain manufacturing Shoalies live in groups of 2-4 and there are some long (delicious?). running and established ‘Med Houses’ down in Nowra that are passed on from cohort to cohort. People always West Nowra - Very close to campus, West Nowra is a arrange to live with other Shoalies through the cohort quiet suburb surrounded by bushland. Close to Flatrock Facebook group. Creek and Nowra creek, there are great walks in this area. Below are some of the areas that have been popular in the past. East Nowra – Shoalies are recommended to avoid renting within this suburb. The rent may be cheap but Nowra – Plenty of great houses close to the centre of it’s less desirable than other parts of town which are town. Like everywhere, it’s best to visit the houses (or nicer and still very affordable. have someone visit on your behalf) before applying. Many houses in town are on large blocks with big Worrigee and South Nowra – Newer housing estates to backyards. Walking distance to cafes, restaurants and the south of Nowra. Clean, tidy and a family based the river. From the centre of Nowra, it’s a 5-10 minute neighbourhood that is close to university but is not drive to campus and 30 minutes to the beach. walking distance to the centre of town.

North Nowra – This is a mostly suburban area on the Jervis Bay, Culburra Beach, Callala Bay, Huskisson – north side of the Shoalhaven River with its own Gorgeous beaches with the ‘whitest sand in Australia’. selection of shops and restaurants. It is a nice place to These are smaller beach towns with a good variety of live but does involve crossing the bridge each day which shops and restaurants. There are a bit further out from is pretty much the single point of congestion for Nowra campus and are a 25 – 35 minute commute traffic.

31 31 Berry - The town of Berry is known for its pastries and Be aware that rental applications are almost never boutique shops. With a great selection of cafes and accepted site unseen but other Shoalies in the area may homewares shops, Berry is rich in things to do. However, be able to help you out. Write a post on your cohort it is approximately 20-30 minutes North of the Facebook page with the address and time of the Shoalhaven Campus, thus can be a longer commute. inspection with as much notice as possible and the second and third years living in the area will help you Gerringong and Gerroa – A bit higher in the price range out. and a bit further away. These towns are about 40 minutes to either campus (Nowra or Wollongong). This location has great surf beaches, ocean pools, trendy cafes and shops. Being equidistant between both campuses and Bowral may be ideal for those who don’t want to move to Wollongong for Phase 2.

Kiama – The biggest coastal town between Wollongong and Nowra. This beautiful ‘tourist town’ is 55 minutes to the Shoalhaven campus and 35 minutes to Wollongong. It has the same pros and cons as Gerringong.

Also keep an eye out on the cohort Facebook page as there will be posts regarding accommodation opportunities in the Shoalhaven area. Make sure you clarify what furnished includes in such places.

If you need to buy any furniture when you arrive there are plenty of places to get new and second hand goods. If you are coming from out of town and you still haven’t managed to secure a house, there are some affordable places where you can stay short term. There are some reasonably priced motels in town as well as cabins at the many caravan parks.

32 32 Phone – Good mobile coverage all over Nowra and The Free Shoalie Shuttle Bus – Classes are held in surrounds, slightly patchy in Kangaroo Valley. Wollongong for the whole cohort (including Shoalies) one day a week (1st Monday and 2nd Friday of each Internet – Available from a variety of providers, some fortnight). On these days the GM provides a free bus more expensive than others. Most of Nowra is serviced service to get you to and from the Wollongong Uni. The by the NBN. There is also internet access 24/7 at the bus has various stops that it makes along the way Shoalhaven Campus. The GM has computers available in (Campus, Bomaderry, Berry, Gerringong and Kiama). A the resource room and the building is open until timetable will be posted in the resource room, along with midnight. There is 24 hour access upon request to a a weekly sign up sheet for the bus. Make sure you designated study room in the Shoalhaven Campus write your name on the bus sheet as this determines the Library (this will size of bus that the uni organises each week. be explained in further detail in your first weeks on campus). Doctors appointments - There are several medical clinics offered in Nowra. Shoalies generally recommend “Grand Transportation – Public transport is not a Nowra strong Pacific Health Centre Nowra” due to the kind friendly point. A car is highly recommended, though you may get staff and relaxed atmosphere. lucky and find a carpool buddy. One of Shoalhaven Campus’ best perks is free parking right out the front of Getting out of town – Nowra is on the Princes Highway the GM (beat that Wollongong!) Parking around town is about an hour drive south of Wollongong and two hours also free and most Shoalies would say that a car is south of Sydney. The train service from Bomaderry runs indispensable. If you’re a keen cyclist, Nowra and everyday and will take you all the way to Sydney Central surrounds are generally flat and easy riding. There are and you can change trains along the way to get to the excellent mountain biking trails around the university airport. The whole trip takes about 3 hours. For campus. Walking to uni is probably only an option if you timetables or to plan a trip visit live in West Nowra. https://transportnsw.info/trip#/.

Mechanics - There are several mechanics in Nowra. Shoalies generally recommend “Fulgi’s Auto repairs”. OTHER HANDY Be sure to look at Google reviews. STUFF

33 33 GLOBAL HEALTH GROUP CURE-A-BOWL 34 FOODIE GUIDE

35 35 NOWRA • Wharf Road Restaurant and Bar – Modern Australian dining with beautiful views over the river. Can be on the • Hyper Hyper - Famous for the best coffee on the south expensive side so a good option when the parents come coast. There’s a reason there’s always a queue out the to visit (their shout). front. • Elephant Thai - Centrally located, this family run • The Tea Club - Cafe with a fantastic courtyard out the restaurant has delicious Thai and a quirky waiter that will back. Great for winter sunshine. add some enjoyable conversation to your meal. The Pinky Milk and lychee fizzers are great. • The Dish & Spoon - The only cafe directly on the Shoalhaven River. Great food, the scones are highly • Kohli’s Indian – The best Indian around. Kohli’s is famous recommended. Friday night tapas and sangria once a amongst rock climbers visiting Nowra. month. • Leaf – Thai and Japanese restaurants next door to the • Jindyandy Mill - A beautiful Mill & Cafe, Jindyandy has farmer’s market Nowra Fresh. the best scones in the area. Gifts, shops, treats, crafts, and cows, Jindyandy Mill is a place that all Shoalies have • Hopper Society – They do all day brekky and have good fallen in love with. The cafe is synonymously known as coffee and plenty of healthy options. “Greensdales Cafe”. • Cambewarra Lookout Cafe - Great one to take visitors • Riverside Thai – Great Thai on the river with BYO. from out of town. Views all the way to the beach from the top of Cambewarra mountain. • Shoalhaven Seafoods - East Nowra doesn’t get a lot of love but it has the best seafood in town. • Bombaderry Bowling Club - $10 dinners on Tuesdays.

36 36 WOLLONGONG • Kneading Ruby - A favourite among Wollongong locals, this • North Wollongong Kiosk - Pretend you are living in Bondi contemporary Italian is the perfect place to treat yourself beach among the rich and famous, at this iconic beach with delicious garlic bread, pizzas and pastas (oh and plenty institution. Great coffee and food and relatively cheap. of wine). • Lettuce B. Frank - For the healthy foodies amongst us • North Wollongong Pub - Great venue to meet up with friends and smash back some ice cold piss with cheap meals. • The Giddy Goat – located in Keiraville, perfect for a little Great fun on a Sunday summer afternoon also - live music escape from uni. Delicious coffee and homemade sausage and good vibes. rolls and other treats

• Sakura Japanese - BYO and absolutely delicious Japanese • Humber – one of the most intsa-worthy places in the gong- food. a rooftop car in the heart of the city. Lovely place for relaxing drinks and delicious food • Towardgi Beach Hotel - A classic Aussie pub. Good for two x one cheap meals post PASS sessions on a Thursday evening.

37 37 NIGHTLIFE

38 NOWRA WOLLONGONG

Bottlerocket – A small bar with live music twice per week. It has Pepes By the Beach - Named after the lord in third year - this place a 21+ age restriction and sells craft beer. It’s a great chilled out is a great venue to enjoy summer afternoons in Wollongong RIGHT place. on the beach, and dance into the night. Monday night is student night. The Dog & Monocle - Is a bar & restaurant on the main street of town with a retro vibe. Local craft beer on tap, cheese boards The Harp Hotel - A tragic venue, that everyone has to visit at least etc. once. Complete with a karaoke stage (frequented by many GM students) and a downstairs rave cave - Friday and Saturday nights Posties – The Postman’s Tavern is the late night ‘club’ venue in here are something to experience. Nowra. Famous for Friday night parties and R&B nights. Black Cockatoo - Wollongong’s own secret bar. We’ll leave it at North Nowra Tavern - Decent pub food and trivia on that. Wednesday nights (there’s usually a regular uni team). Particularly good if you live on the north side of the bridge. Illawarra Brewery Brewhouse - Located in North Wollongong, this is a must for beer lovers. Don’t get it confused with the venue of the The Australian Hotel - Has some of the best pub food around. same name located at WIN stadium. BYO food or food trucks, delicious beer and cool interior design. The Tea Club - Is a cafe with a huge leafy courtyard garden. They often host live music, follow them on Facebook to see UOW unibar – Located conveniently on campus, there is never a what’s on. shortage of great bands performing

Shoalhaven Heads Hotel - This big pub has been recently Wisemen’s Bowling Club – the place to be on Thursday night for renovated and has outdoor tables overlooking the water. trivia, and though impossible to beat the regulars still a lot of fun. We recommend eating dinner before going. Tomerong Hall - This cute hall tucked away in the bush hosts regular live music events.

Bomaderry Bowling Club - Sometimes has live bands and comedy performances. Cheap meals on Tuesdays.

There’s a host of other pubs including The Bridge Hotel; the Berry Hotel; and the Kangaroo Valley hotel. The Archer in Nowra is probably the only to give a miss. 39 POINT PERPENDICULAR 40 NOWRA WOLLONGONG Ben’s Walk – A beautiful 5km loop walking track along Nowra North Wollongong Beach/Flagstaff Hill - A great place for a swim, Creek to the Shoalhaven River. Ends with magnificent views from patrolled with bars, cafes and eateries right on the beach. Take a the Showground across the Shoalhaven River. Perfect for trail stroll south down to flagstaff hill to view the lighthouse on a running, walking the dog, or a lazy stroll. summers day and you will not be disappointed. If you’re looking to start surfing this is your first port of call! Surfing – Take your pick from plenty of great surf spots that are 15-30 minutes from Nowra. Culburra, Seven Mile Beach and Werri Thirroul - A lovely suburb in the north, visit on the weekend and Beach are highly recommended. Not all beaches are patrolled, stroll around the cafes, botique shops and beach for some lovely check on the Shoalhaven Council website for info. coastal Australian vibes.

The Roxy Cinemas – The recently renovated Art Deco Cinema on The Farm - An absolute must for those who like the beach. This is Berry Street. $10 tickets on Monday & Tuesday. The Roxy Cinemas a wonderful untouched location about 20 minutes from is the place to get your movie fix. Wollongong and is amazing on a sunny day. Great surf for all levels also - with a surf school operating from the beach, and also Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre – The Entertainment Centre has some fun waves for the more experienced. great live shows such as the Melbourne Comedy Festival Roadshow and Jimmy Barnes. There’s often signs outside Coles Sublime Point Walktrack - Starting from the Northern suburb of advertising upcoming shows. Coledale, this hike is not for the faint-hearted, however the final view is absolutely worth it. A great place to spend a morning or Kayaking - Some of the best kayaking in the area is through the afternoon taking in the beauty of the Illawarra whilst working up a beautiful Kangaroo Valley. Multi-day trips allow you to camp at sweat - just watch out for the famous ‘Illawarra Panther’ that is riverside sites along the way. known to roam the area.

Hiking - Nowra is surrounded on all sides by some of the most beautiful national parks in NSW. Walks that are very close and highly recommended include Drawing Room Rocks, Bomaderry Creek, The Castle, Pigeonhouse Mountain, Mount Bushwalker, Steamers Beach, Mermaids Inlet (incl. Gosang’s Tunnel), Three Views Walk, and Cave Beach. THINGS TO Rock climbing - Nowra is one of the best climbing spots in Australia. Places such as Point Perpendicular has some of the greatest sea cliff climbing. Also be sure not to miss the amazing Fisherman’s Hut cave. There are also great crags on the escarpment overlooking the Shoalhaven River - Thompson’s Point DO is a few minutes from the Shoalhaven Campus. Check out TheCrag.com for specific route info. A lot of the Shoalies are avid climbers, and will happily recommend the best spots to climb. 41 41 PLACES WE LOVE Berry • Silos Restaurant - Located just out of Berry, the Silos Picturesque green scenery, beautiful cafes, heritage buildings, Restaurant is your guide to Modern Australian Cuisine. cows… Berry is the idyllic small town rich in culture and beauty. Renowned for its wines and locally sourced produced, this Approximately a short 25 minute drive North from Nowra, Berry is restaurant is well known in NSW for a true culinary often visited by Shoalies on the weekends and sometimes the experience. The pet alpacas are fun as well, but not for eating. occasional cheeky weekday. • Sunday Markets Berry - On the first Sunday of every month, • Berry Sourdough Cafe - This is a rustic barn-like cafe that makes Berry hosts the “Country Fair Markets”. The fair has European-style pastries, cakes and treats everyday. A beautiful approximately 200 stalls, ranging from the best local produce bustling cafe that is worthy of your instagram. to arts and crafts. The desserts are also a must try, we recommend the sticky date, baklava or both! Open to the • Milkwood Berry Cafe - Milkwood cafe is renowned for its pies, public from 8am - 2:30pm, this is a Sunday market you don’t breads and sweets in NSW. A popular destination for tourists and want to miss. locals alike. Everyday there is a wonderful assortment of sourdough breads available for purchase. • Shopping - There is a plentiful range of shops in Berry. From clothes to chocolate, stationary to sofas, Berry is a great place • Berry Tea Shop - A cute quaint tea shop that is every tea lover’s to shop. There is no shortage of homewares and food. dreams. With freshly baked cakes and an assembly of different teas to buy from, the berry tea shop is a must visit in Berry. • The Treat factory - At the Treat Factory you can buy a huge range of goodies direct from the producer. More than 200 • Berry Hotel - A comfortable pub with a relaxing ambiance. With varieties of Conserves, Condiments, Pickles, Chutneys & cheap Tuesdays, warm fireplace, and sizeable meals, this pub has Sauces as well as handcraft old fashioned confectionery and something for everyone. chocolates

• Leaf - Leaf in Berry is a fun Thai restaurant that is situated in the • Drawing Room rocks - Located in the Barren Grounds Nature historical post office. A casual dining experience suited to please Reserve, drawing room rocks is a stunning walk with uniquely your Thai cravings. shaped rocks and a fun experience.

• Donut Van - The famous donut van that resides in Berry. Sells donuts, hot dogs, milkshakes and all things yummy. Has quite the popular following.

42 42 Huskisson Huskisson is a short 30 minute drive south from Nowra. A beautiful seaside town rich in culture and things to do. Huskisson is well known to locals and tourists alike for its beaches and “whale watching” season. With a multitude of different beaches available, amazing food available and plenty of walks to do, Huskisson is a place Shoalies frequent often.

• Husky Pub - The Huskisson Hotel is famous as one of the best bars on the south coast. Live music every weekend, sweeping ocean views and a free beach volleyball court. They are known to occasionally host “generation nights” such as “90s” nights.

• Quarters - This Huskisson Eatery and Bar is located in the quaint 100 year old cottage. Known for its bottomless bubbles on saturdays and cheap burgers + ribs on thursdays. A good place to get a cheeky cocktail… or two… or three.

• Pilgrims - Excellent vegetarian cafe with wholesome wraps and burgers – great spot to study in the sun overlooking the ocean

• Fish & Chips - You’ll find no shortage of fish & chip shops in Huskisson. Opinions vary greatly with who has the “best fish and chips”.

• Kraken Sourdough - St Georges Basin’s own sourdough cafe, with some of the best Artisan bread around. They also occasionally host sourdough workshops, a wholesome experience with delicious bread in return.

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As you start to get yourself set up and on track to starting We recommend doing this, as well as asking students in the medicine you will probably begin to wonder – how am I going years above you what they utilised during Phase 1. You’ll find to learn it all? WUMSS can say with confidence that everyone everyone has a different recommendation so it’s great to listen learns differently and will be good at learning some things, and and apply their knowledge to your own learning. Many older require more study with other aspects of the course. There is a students will sell their textbooks second hand so they will not lot to learn but there are also plenty of resources to help you only be great for information, but can give you a great learn it all. Over the next page we have some advice about how textbook price! Many older students also have a large range of to finding out what resources to use and what work for you. electronic resources, so always keep a USB or external hard- Keep in mind – you will figure out a lot more of you’re learning drive close at hand. strategy and style once you start the course! When you’ve found the textbooks that work for you and you TEXTBOOKS decide it’s the time to purchase, shop around. The UniShop There are more than a dozen recommended textbooks for bookstore is an obvious first stop but their prices aren’t very Phase 1 outlined in the Phase 1 handbook. WUMSS advises that competitive. There are some online book retailers such as that you don’t go out and purchase all the textbooks before Amazon and Booktopia that may have new or second-hand beginning classes – there are a lot of them and you will find copies of the books you want at a fraction of the UniShop’s that the textbooks that are recommended may not suit your asking price. There is also a second hand bookshop at the learning style. Wollongong campus to check out!

The Learning Centres at both campuses both libraries have WUMSS has collated some of our favourite online learning multiple copies of the most important textbooks, as well as resources for you to use on our website here: many other academic resources. Many students like to spend http://wumss.com/resources/, keep in mind that some of these the first couple of weeks studying from these textbooks and require a log in which you will receive when you start studying identifying resources that are great for them to use personally. next year!

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LEARNING AND TEACHING 3. Find study systems that work for you – bear in mind it might take you weeks or several months to find The GM will always be in contact with you throughout your something that’s 100% right for you medical school journey. You will receive information and 4. The course is pass/fail and there are no specific learning updates via SOLS-Mail, and numbers of students that need to fail – so help each you will be able to access all your learning tools, via ‘Moodle’, other and study together! You can all get through and an online learning environment that contains your year be fantastic doctors planner, timetables, lecture slides and recordings, GOALs and online quizzes. At the end of the day, you are all here to learn and have a good time, so make sure you spend time each week Moodle will also include your Phase 1 Handbook as well as doing both of those things. Whilst this might seem your Assessment Handbook, which should contain extremely overwhelming at the moment, this is a brief information, as well as names and contact details of the staff, overview and you’ll find once you start in 2019 that clinicians and academics that you may need to contact. many of these concepts and ideas will make sense very quickly. If you are ever in doubt you can also ask any of GENERAL POINTERS the students that are in the years above you – every one is friendly and we all understand what it’s like to be in As you already know, medicine is a difficult course. These are your shoes. some general tips for study: 1. Keep on top of your work - it won’t go away by ignoring it! 2. Study with friends – it’s more enjoyable, but also helps you retain the information by sharing and teaching others

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CLUBS47 SSOWU SUTURING WORKSHOP 2018

48 CRITICAL CARE INTEREST GROUP (CCIG)

SIMWARS ICU TUTORIALS FIRST AID EVENTS Our annual SIMWARS event sees 6 squads The brand new CCIG ICU tutorials brings A long standing tradition of the UOW of students from all phases compete in a you the most up to date information in CCIG has been to provide first-aid critical care simulation event involving the critical care world, tailored towards support for the Husky triathlon (and other emergency management, communication phase 1 and 2 content. Over 7 rostered events). Join a crew of lucky students who and teamwork. The winning team takes physicians will be joining us this year to get first hand experience in field medicine home the “Lucky Laryngoscope” prize, present on a weekly basis, spanning – getting the opportunity to put their first and of course … Bragging rights over topics across all of medicine, surgery and aid skills to use, and learn along side local their classmates. Beyond the prizes, beyond. These tutorials are not to be physicians, PA’s, nurses and paramedics. SIMWARS offers a unique opportunity to missed – and appeal to the critical care learn new skills, meet hospital staff and die-hards, as well as those who are Interested? Follow us on Facebook or e- clinicians, and form unique bonds with interested in the area. mail [email protected] your year group and upperclassmen.

49 • Committees - AMSA has four committees - Global Health, AUSTRALIAN MEDICAL STUDENTS’ Rural Health and International Students’ Network, which do fantastic work in their specific interest areas; and MedEd ASSOCITATION (AMSA) which is AMSA’s research branch. What Is AMSA? • Projects - AMSA organises grass-root projects and initiatives. The Australian Medical Students’ Association (AMSA) is the Our projects allow students to connect and be informed peak representative body for Australian medical students. about key issues they are passionate about. Our major annual AMSA is a vibrant student-run organisation that represents, projects are AMSA Academy, AMSA Queer, AMSA Mental informs and connects all of Australia’s 17,000 medical students. Health, AMSA Activ8 AMSA Gender Equity, AMSA Vampire Hundreds of medical student volunteers work together to run Cup, AMSA Code Green, AMSA Crossing Borders, AMSA our professional standard events, advocacy campaigns, special Healthy Communities, and AMSA Reproductive Rights. interest groups, community and wellbeing initiatives, projects • Publications - AMSA produces many publications which are and publications. Each of the 22 medical schools in Australia distributed in electronic and hard-copy. They are a key elects an AMSA Representative to represent them at AMSA conduit by which the Association informs and connects National Council, which is the primary decision-making body of Australian medical students. the Association. How To Get Involved: What Does AMSA Do? For any enquires, get into contact with our AMSA AMSA is run by medical students, for medical students. The representatives- Damien, Kieran and Fergus activities of AMSA are all based around our key objectives of connecting, informing and representing Australian medical Become an AMSA member and find out more about all things students: AMSA, check out: https://www.amsa.org.au/ • Advocacy - AMSA provides a strong voice for advocating for Follow AMSA UOW on Facebook and Instagram medical students, ensuring their concerns are heard by all levels of government and other relevant stakeholders in the medical education arena. • Students - AMSA provides a wide range of benefits to prospective, current and graduating medical students. The Association also actively engages with medical students through local AMSA Representatives at local university levels. • Events - AMSA holds national events each year, connecting Australian medical students and providing educational and leadership opportunities. Our key annual events include the AMSA National Convention, AMSA Global Health Conference, AMSA National Leadership Development Seminar and AMSA Rural Health Summit. AMSA also facilitates three annual Council Meetings and an AMSA Global Health Intensive. 50 50 SHOALHAVEN PEOPLE’S ASSOCIATION GLOBAL HEALTH GROUP (GHG)

FOR RECREATION & TRAINING Global Health Group (GHG) is a mostly a first year run club ACTIVITIES (SPARTA) who aim to raise money and awareness for various global health causes throughout the year, with 2019 seeing some Your friendly neighbourhood SPARTA-group here. The of our best events yet. We held a women in med morning Shoalhaven People’s Association of Recreational & Training tea, barefoot bowls, a fun packed Red Week with a Activities (SPARTA) is a group established on the fabulous party and BBQ, went on a dolphin cruise in Jervis Shoalhaven Campus, with the intention of providing a Bay and held a mindfulness yoga session with a delicious stimulating outlet away from school & work. Originally the lunch. Previous years have also achieved the packaging of focus was centred around sporting and recreational 2,000 birthing kits, trivia nights, career info evenings and activities, however whilst maintaining those events, the writing to local MPs urging global health action. GHG is group has branched out to be more involved with the inspiring and dynamic, and an opportunity to support and community and to provide enjoyable academic events. get involved with causes close to your heart!

Some notable ventures and events over the past year have Some of the organisations GHG have supported include included: weekly sporting events (i.e. touch footy, soccer, the Birthing Kits Foundation, Illawarra refugee service ultimate frisbee), weekly yoga, campus BBQ's, Scavenge SCARF, African AIDS Foundation, the Malaria Consortium, for Smiles Hunt, end of year Shoalhaven Campus party, Evidence Action – dispensers of clean water, Mercy Ships, recreational outings (i.e. beach volleyball, treetop ropes and the youth mental health charity Batyr. course, ten-pin bowling), Anatomy revision trivia/Pizza nights, and exciting activities provided for med students This year we also sent a delegation to the inspiring AMSA in conjunction with WUMSS. Global Health Conference that was held in Sydney, however in 2020 it will be held on the Gold Coast and we If you’re lucky enough to be placed in Shoalhaven, please cannot wait to see you there! sign up! Those who do get a free Singlet/T-shirt and are privy to all the cool activities we hold year-round. UOW GHG is striving to make a difference to the quality and availability of health care to the underprivileged and Looking forward to meeting you all! raise awareness with those who are lucky enough to have Your SPARTA Team quality health care. If this sounds like you, we’d love to see you get involved!!

Find us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/38464391968/ 51 51 GHG CONFERENCE 2019

52 52 STUDENT HEALTH ALLIANCE FOR RURAL SURGICAL SOCIETY OF WOLLONGONG POPULAITONS (SHARP) UNIVERSITY (SSOWU)

The Student Health Alliance for Rural Populations (SHARP) is On behalf of the Surgical Society of Wollongong University the University of Wollongong’s Rural Health Club. SHARP aims (SSOWU), we would like to welcome you to our organisation. to promote regional and remote practice to our members Fundamental to SSOWU is student education. We provide through multi-disciplinary speakers nights, clinical skills tutorials, workshops, seminars and competitions, all of which events, rural experience weekends, rural high school visits and serve to cultivate the interest amongst those who had not social evenings while raising awareness and funds for a variety considered surgery and push forward those already excited by of rural health issues. We sponsor students to attend rural surgery. health conferences and promote a variety of scholarships and placement opportunities throughout the year. One of the Our mission is based on 3 principles: fantastic things about SHARP is that we are university wide Educate club that links you with like-minded students across the Support university and across the country as part of the National Rural Connect Health Student Network (NRHSN). There are many opportunities for community engagement and travel through The path to become a surgeon can be daunting. SSOWU our events and this club is fantastic way to learn more and provides support, encouragement, as well as the early advocate for rural health issues and rural practice. pathways to a career in surgery. The sharing of experiences from surgical mentors in our community, as well as More info at https://www.facebook.com/UOWSHARP/ information regarding specialties and training pathways is important to help student realise their potential. As first years we urge you to get on board and join in on the educational and fun events that we host. Throughout the year you can look forward to: Suturing and Procedure Workshops, Anatomy Tutorials focusing on Surgical Correlations, Guest Speakers Nights, Women in Medicine and Surgery Night …And new initiatives all the time!

Be Sure to Follow us on Facebook and join up online at: www.SSOWU.com

Look forward to seeing you at Med Camp and around the GM!

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Keen to resurrect that hidden star inside of you and take a much needed break from study?? Med Revue is the club for you! When med students put their minds to something, we can come up with some pretty incredible things, and the entity that is a Med Revue show is the perfect example of this. With only a handful of rehearsals to bring ideas to life, we come up with too many medical puns to poke a scalpel at and see just how close we can get to that line of never being able to look at our lecturers the same way again. In other words, Med Revue is an absolute highlight of the year.

2019 saw the cast of UOW Med Revue’s team coming together to put on 2 fantastic shows at a local theatre including a sell out performance of ‘Harry Potter and the Goblet of Mucous’. With a mix of dancing, singing, acting and a questionable amount of booze drunk on stage, the show was a complete hit with rave reviews sights that will forever be etched into the brains of anyone in the front row. To wrap up the final performance, the Med Revue afterparty is always a hit with a certainty of anthems being sung out by the cast and crowd throughout the night! If you have ever wanted to hit the stage then be sure to keep an eye out for Med Revue casting call outs early in the year with the shows being early in the second semester!

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55 The WUMSS Website (http://www.wumss.com/)

A resource that you might find helpful during your time at the UOW medical school is the Wollongong University Medical Students’ Society (WUMSS) website. In 2018 WUMSS completely overhauled their website so that it could serve the student community better. Some of the recent improvements include: • Student academic resources: Find useful websites and youtube channels that other students have found helpful here. If you find a resource that you want to share on this page, you can send those in too! • Events calendar: Find upcoming events from all of the different medical student societies around campus here • WUMSS Blog: Check out our blog for posts about past events, student profiles and other happenings around the uni.

These are just a few examples of what you can find on the site, so please visit it and take a look around! 56 WUMSS ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: @wumssofficIal For updates on what our students are up to and upcoming events

Facebook: Wollongong University Medical Student’s Society – WUMSS For updates on upcoming academic events, messages from the committee and other social events

57 SPECIAL THANKS: To Jessica Cusumano for creating the original fresher guide and to Blake Lindsay, Natasha Dobson and Fiona Gipps for their work in updating the guide Thankyou to Emma Seton for this edition of the guide and to everyone who contributed.

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