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2011 Nepean Medical Student Society
Jasan, Birinder,Ilyn and Priyanka
2011 NMSS Committee Members
The Nepean Clinical Student Society is an active society who aims to foster a community atmosphere, which permeates throughout all the levels of our clinical school. By running both educational and social events, we feel that we accomplish our aims and foster relationships amongst our peers.
The 2011 Committee Positions are:
Birinder Narang- Director- Academic events (bnar1414@uni.sydney.edu.au)
Birinder's duties in the NMSS (along with Priyanka) involves organizing events for our fellow students. These events will include but are not limited to: student grand rounds, debates, electives night, suturing/ plastering workshops and social events. He has a background in Cell & Molecular Biology from Simon Fraser University in Canada and is an avid ice hockey fan. He is still discovering what field he wants to pursue and is enjoying a variety of experiences whilst at Nepean Hospital. In his spare times he enjoys performing traditional Indian drums at events in the community. He hopes the NMSS is able to deliver enjoyable and enlightening events for all years!
Priyanka Dixit- Director- Academic events (pdix1963@uni.sydney.edu.au)
Priyanka's duties in the NMSS (along with Birinder) involves organizing events for fellow students. She has a background in Kinesiology from McGill University in Canada and is interested in General Practice. In her spare time she enjoys relaxing with friends, Bollywood dancing and experimenting with cooking. She looks forward to organizing events with the NMSS team making it an enjoyable year for everyone.
Ilyn Pearl De Leon- Director- Administration (idel8413@uni.sydney.edu.au)
Ilyn's duties in the NMSS involve supporting the other directors and administrative-type tasks. She has a background in Kinesiology from McMaster University in Canada and is interested in Adolescent Medicine. She also believes in having interests outside Medicine to cultivate personal growth. She looks forward to working with the other members of the NMSS in making 2011 a fun and enjoyable year.
Jasan Dannaway- Director- Public relations/ Finance (jdan9820@uni.sydney.edu.au)
Jasan's duties within the NMSS involve organizing finances, liaising with sponsors and increasing the publicity of the NMSS. He has a physiotherapy background, and is interested in all aspects of medicine. He believes life balance is vital. He is determined to aid his fellow directors in delivering helpful activities through the NMSS that display the right balance of academia and fun.
There are approximately 200 students currently studying at Nepean Hospital. Students in Stages 1 & 2 attend hospital one day per week, whilst Stage 3 students attend five days per week and receive all of their learning activities on the hospital campus.
The new 17 million dollar clinical school currently being built by the University of Sydney will cater for about 300 students and 50 staff, and will allow students to attend bulk billed specialist clinics. With the growing interest in research and teaching from the hospital, the school will only continue to thrive. The Nepean Medical Students Society has an ever growing responsibility to the increasing number of Nepean medical students and the hospital as a whole.
The Nepean Medical Student Society aims to:
- Provide a calendar of social activities for its members and guests
- Educate its members through creative and entertaining events
- Provide student representation to decision making bodies
- Provide a relaxing space for students to retire to between clinical studies
The NMSS committee has a fantastic range of activities and services proposed for its members in 2011.
Common Room
The Nepean Student Common Room, located on level 3 West block is a space provided to the students for relaxation, to eat lunch and interact with other students, and to spend time quietly reading or in reflection of the days events. It’s well equipped with foosball table, pool table, and television.
Debating
Motivated by consultant interest this year we hope to organise of number of debating sessions. Controversial medical topics (for which there are many) will be picked apart in an attempt to stimulate thinking and promote communication across the clinical school.
Clinical skills sessions
To gain proficiency with procedural skills ongoing practice is required. We hope to run a variety of events throughout the year in order to enable students to hone essential clinical skills such as plastering, venepuncture and cannulation.
Tea, Coffee, Milk
For all students who use our common room we supply tea, coffee, hot chocolate and milk to assist students in relaxing during their clinical school experience.
Nepean Annual Dinner
Student Grand Rounds
Electives Night
Various Social Activities
The support we receive from sponsors is always appreciated and vital to the continued existence of the society.
For more information, or to discuss your sponsorship of the Nepean Medical Student Society in 2011, please contact:
Jasan Dannaway (Stage 3 SMP)
Nepean Medical Students Society
Director- Public relations/Finance
E: nepeanmss@gmail.com
M: 0424 247 844
Year 1 Fundraising Book Raffle
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On 30th May 2011 Professor Peek (Associate Dean) drew the winner’s name in the presence of Priyanka Dixit (Director- Academic events), Ilyn Pearl De Leon (Director- Administration),Jasan Dannaway (Director- Public relations/ Finance) and Sue Dowd (Research Support Officer). The winner was Maria Naude who won a brand new Oxford handbook of Clinical Medicine. On behalf of the NMSS we welcome all the first year students to Nepean and hope that they have an enjoyable time here. |
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| Professor Peek drawing the prize winner | Year 1 prize winner - Maria Naude |