Prognosis 2023

COMPOSITION NOTEBOOK

First of all, we would like to say a huge CONGRATULATIONS for getting into Bond Medicine! All your hardwork, effort and perservence has finally paid off! The process of getting in is definitely not easy, and you all should be very proud of your achievement, the hard part is over!

We are sure that during this new and exciting journey you will come across challenges, feel stressed, overwhelmed or even lost. But med school is also a place where you will get to forge lifelong memories and create friendships that will last a lifetime — as cringy as it sounds.

Prognosis is a magazine that is designed to help make your transition into medical school as smooth sailing as possible and give you the low-down on what to expect in your first year and beyond. For many of you, you will be feeling a ton of mixed emotions: excitment, nerves, relief, etc. This may be your first time moving away from home; from different cities, states, and even internationally. For some, you may have come straight from high school, started another degree or already work in another profession.

Remember that you are not alone and that there will always be support for you if you need it; whether it be from us at MSSBU, faculty or your fellow peers.

It will be a few challenging years ahead, but it will also be the some of the most enjoyable years of your life. So make sure to get the absolute most out of it!

We have put together an accumulation of a few things to help introduce you to the life of being a Bond medical student; from our array of clubs, places to put on Gold Coast bucket list, study tips, a list of our biggest events and so much more! We hope you enjoy reading this guide as much as we enjoyed making it! We can’t wait to meet you!

From, the MSSBU Communications Team

HARRY TREGILGAS

Welcome to medicine! You should be so proud, getting into medicine isn’t easy, and you ’ ve worked very hard. You’re not far now from being a doctor. My name is Harry Tregilgas, and it is an honour to welcome you to the 2023 intake of medicine at Bond University.

What does your role entail?

My role is to support you in all you do at Bond, and though the faces change MSSBU will always be there to represent and support you throughout your degree. We have a fantastic team and organise many excellent social and academic events – from learning how to study medicine in first year through to how to manage your finances after you graduate, as well as our wonderful socials Medball and Medeagle. We’re here if you need help with anything – from academic concerns to interpersonal issues, our team is here to ensure you get the support you need to thrive.

What are your aims?

MyaimforMSSBUthisyearisdoingthebasicswell–ensuringtheteamiswell-supportedsotheycanshine. Forexample,we’rerunningagreatMedballthisyear,andtheteam’sfocusedonnailingthebasics–adelicious three-coursemeal,goodmusic,andgooddrinks(+unlimitedspiritsforthefirst2hours).We’llseeyouthere.

We’reworkingonlittlethingstoo–gettinganMSSBUoffice,bringingbackthefamouslycomfortablemed hoodiesandgettingintermedsportorganisedonceasemester.

Really,thegoalisforyoutoenjoyMSSBU’swork,andwanttojoinnextyear.

A piece of advice

Consistency is key – if you ’ re consistent, pre-clinical years will be a breeze. Sleep regularly and early (with 8am classes and hospital time, a 1am bedtime isn’t the best idea). Sometimes, let your hair down and have a big night with friends.

Study consistently – a bit each day plus extra on weekends should keep you on top of content. This will mean you’ll walk into exam week relaxed, no need to cram. Make time for stuff that makes you happy often, especially your friends. This way, you’ll enjoy every single week.

Attend as much as you can, particularly clinical skills. Bond monitors your attendance, and I wouldn’t recommend missing classes early in the day due to sleepiness and raising your non-attendance. Instead, go to everything, maintain a high attendance rate, and then take a few days off with family or friends. Have fun, and welcome to medicine.

SONALI MOHAN

Welcome to Bond University! My name is Sonali and I am a 3rd year medical student at Bond. This year, I have the pleasure of serving you as your Vice President Internal. I would like to say a huge congratulations to you all; the process of applying for med school can be incredibly gruelling and tiresome so congratulations for making it through.

What does your role entail?

Overall, my role is about aiding your transition into medical school. My role involves organising a few activities in O Week and planning MedCamp! I am lucky enough to also help our social team plan the halfway party which marks the halfway point of our degree in 3rd year! On top of this, I work with many members in our team to ensure that our students are being offered fantastic social events and services to foster great relationships and maintain all students’ health and wellbeing.

What are your aims?

MyprimaryaimistoensurethatMSSBUandBondMedicinemakesyoufeelathomewhenyouarrivetoBond University.Wehavecreatedmanyeventstohelpyouallformwonderfulmemoriesandlong-lastingfriendships. YourfirstsemesteratBondUniversityisincrediblyspecialandmonumentalsoIamhonouredtoplayapartinthe startofthisnewadventureforyou.

A piece of advice

The medical cohort at Bond is like a huge family! My advice is to make heaps of friends, not only in your year but in older years. We all love to help each other out and love making new friends so don’t be shy to approach other students. Make sure you explore the Gold Coast – do beach trips, go on late night drives and random Macca’s runs. I tried my best to get involved in every activity and social event I could in first year and it was one of the best decisions I ever made! First year is the most relaxed year by far so enjoy it as much as you can. When you look back at it, you probably won’t remember all the organelles of a cell but rather the crazy adventures you take so have fun!

I’m looking forward to meeting you all and congratulations once again!

SAPUMAL GUNARUWAN

CONGRADULATIONSY'ALL! YOU'RE OFFICIALLY STUDYING MEDICINE! My name's Sapumal Gunaruwan (but please call me Sappy!) and I'd like to congradulate you all on getting into Medicine at Bond!

What does your role entail?

I'm the Vice President External. I basically do a lot of the "behind the scenes" work to improve your experience of the medical program. I represent you guys as students at many faculty meetings, and work closely with your Year Representatives to ensure your ideas and concerns are heard and acted upon. I also oversee the Academic Portfolio of MSSBU, and always try to help out where I can!

What are your aims?

My aims are essentially to increase the number of pathways students have to express their ideas and concerns, through both the official faculty and unofficial MSSBU mediated pathways, so that students always have options of how they'd like their voice to be heard!

A piece of advice

Don't be afraid toask for help and teake care of yourself! Medical school is not in any way easy, and there will be times where you will struggle. This is okay, and please do not beat yourself up over it - you 're incredible formaking it this far and are doing so well!

Med students are notorious for our toxic "ride or die" mindset but it is SO important for you to take the time you need for yourself, and please reach out if you need help! MSSBU, faculty and your peers are all here for you, and we will all be very understanding if you ever need help or need to take time off. You matter most. You need to take care of yourself before you can take care of your patients after all! But seriously, put your wellbeing first! And if you ever see me around please feel free to say hi to me, I'm always down for a chat about anything!

Adeeb Jirjis ACADEMIC DIRECTOR

Harry Tregilgas PRESIDENT

Sonali Mohan VP INTERNAL

Sapumal Gunaruwan VP EXTERNAL

Jeanne Tijono TREASURER

Jessica Kuo SECRETARY

Lisa Farrell SENIOR AMSA

Jenna Lawlor HEALTH & WELLBEING OFFICER

Georgy McMahon JNR AMSA REPRESENTATIVE

Kaysha Asokanathan JNR ACADEMIC OFFICER

Mehzaben Islam SOCIAL DIRECTOR

Warunya Maddekandage JNR SOCIAL OFFICER

Vaidehi Prekumar SPONSORSHIP DIRECTOR

Pranav Rao JNR SPONSORSHIP OFFICER

Sharada Arthuraliya COMMS DIRECTOR

Nicole Qu JNR COMMS OFICER

Ezza Khan MEDREVUE OFFICER

Hamza Mirranay MEDREVUE OFFICER

Anakha Hari MEDBALL OFFICER

Mevindie Munasinghe MEDBALL OFFICER

Everything you will learn in Bond's Medical Program will fall under one of the four domains: Science and Scholarship, Health and Society, Professionalism and Leadership, and Clinical Practice All four domains are equally important in shaping you to be an amazing doctor

Science and Scholarship (SS)

Most of the things learned in first year will be within this domain Includes anatomy (lots of histology), physiology (metabolism, the renal and cardiovascular systems), some pharmacology, embryology, genetics Clinical appraisal of resources like journal articles and websites Research and Statistics

Health and Society (HS)

In this domain, you'll be learning that health isn't all about science There are so many other factors that affect your health This domain includes planetary health, indigenous health and health inequity

Professionalism and Leadership (PL)

You'll be learning about ethics, the medico-legal system and also the importance of looking after yourself now as a medical student, and in the future as a doctor

Clinical Practice (CP)

Throughout first year you'll be learning how to take a patient's history with simulated patients

Procedural skills: includes proper hand washing techniques, checking for vital signs, and learning how to use medical equipment (i.e. blood glucose monitors, blood pressure cuff and many more!)

ASSESSMENTS

Semester 1 (41% of Year 1)

PL Assessment: 8%

HS Assessment: 8%

PL: Community Placement

Exam: 25%

Semester 2 (59% of Year 1)

PL Assessment: 8%

2 x HS Assessment: 8%

CP Assessment: 10%

PL: Community Placement

CP: Vital Signs and Wound Management

Exam: 25%

Hi everyone! Firstly, congratulations on getting into Bond medicine and welcome! It's a super exciting time, but you might also be feeling a little bit nervous at the prospect of starting medical school I definitely found it quite daunting at the beginning, so here's my biggest piece of advice:

You've probably heard this a thousand times already, but try to find a healthy, sustainable balance between study and all the other aspects of your life

It's definitely easier said than done, but here are some ways that you can try to achieve this balance:

Try not to put too much pressure on yourself to know and learn everything - often, this is just not achievable.

Tomakethemostofyourlearningexperience,beinterestedinthecontent,tryoutdifferentstudy strategieslikegroupstudy,drawingtolearn,watchingvideosetc.

Try to stay on top of your notes and Anki during the week, so that you can enjoy your weekends and alsominimiseyourstressaroundexamtime

Doing these things should allow you to enjoy downtime with friends, and get out as much as possiblethere are countless social activities here. Try to participate in the different clubs and societies at Bond and getoutthereandexplorealltheamazingbeaches,cafesandsightsontheGoldCoast.

GoodluckguysandIhopetoseeyouaroundoncampus!

Congratulations on getting into Bond Medicine! Soon you will all start your journey as medical students I understand that some of you will be straight out of high school, others a few years into an undergrad degree and finally, some postgraduates My main advice is to try and be as organised as possible and do a little bit of study each day This way, come the end of the semester, you don’t have to cram it all in There are many ways to study, and it will take a while and a lot of trial and error to figure out what works best for you I find a mix between note-taking and active recall works best for me, but I like to use flow diagrams for more complex concepts to understand them better

Try to get into a routine as soon as possible, as this will help you find a study/life balance that works best for you Medical school is busy and will only get busier and more intense as the years progress It is much easier to develop a good routine at the start and stick to it than to attempt to get into a routine when it is busy My last advice is to have fun, yes, it is busy, and there will be a lot of content, but make sure you make time to be social and do things that make you happy The key to this degree is finding a balance that works for you Good luck, and I hope to see you on campus soon!

Akshaya Selvarajan

Calvin Quirk

Jasmine Sindu

Firstly, a big congratulations for getting into Medicine! You have worked so hard to make it here and now it’s time to enjoy the journey ahead My biggest tip for first year is to ensure you have a good balance between university and life Medicine will always take up a lot of your time, but don’t let it overrule your life Make sure to make time to socialise with friends, go to social events and make time for hobbies that you love This is the time to make lifelong memories, friends and explore the Gold Coast where you’ll be for the next few years Balance is so important because it will help you stay sane and not get overwhelmed with uni

Youll be able to be more productive when it is time to study and less stressed around assessment time Of course, this is easier said than done, so dont be hard on yourself if you cant figure it out straight away Try to implement organisation and time management strategies and ask for help when you need to

Another tip is to make sure to use first year as an opportunity to explore a range of study strategies and find what works for you Over the coming weeks, you’ll hear a lot about anki, amboss, notion, onenote and other learning and notetaking tools If they don’t work for you, that is completely okay! Test out different strategies and ask your peers what their methods are Most likely you will end up finding that different strategies work for different topics

Good luck with the next few years and don’t forget to have fun and enjoy the ride!

Firstly, a big congratulations to everyone for getting into Medicine at Bond! Acceptance alone is a major accomplishment, and a testament to your hard work and dedication to such a challenging but fulfilling degree

As a post-graduate myself, I wanted to share some tips about how Medicine is different to any of our past degrees and what to expect moving forward

Christine Aziz

In terms of the degree structure, you will very quickly realise that Medicine at Bond is not the usual 4 subjects a semester jam packed with assignments and quizzes – but instead a new way of learning content for long term knowledge and future practice It will take some time adjusting to, but be flexible and patient, and you’ll get the hang of it in no time

Notably, the biggest change to come is your mindset and priorities Applying for either under or postgraduate medicine often involved getting the best marks and aiming for number 1 However, you are now in, and so things will start to change You will come to realise how supportive your peers and staff are in ensuring everyone is able to do their best and learn how to become a good medical student, and even better future doctor

So, be curious and ready to learn – but also be ready to balance your priorities The next few years will fly by, and hence make sure you take time to meet people, engage in events and take care of yourself and your new friends Best of luck and look forward to seeing you all around!

Albert Chen

First of all, congratulations on getting into medicine, and welcome to Bond! As a high school leaver, I can understand the excitement and the feeling of uncertainty of transitioning to university Although it takes time to get used to, I’m sure you will soon grow fond of the extra time and independence that university offers compared to Year 12 You would also be glad to know that the days of academic competition are in the past, as students in all years are more than happy to help guide you when necessary Although youll find that many of your colleagues have either completed a degree or spent some years studying at university already, you shouldn’t be worried or feel insecure

Instead,Iimploreyoutointeractandlearnfromthem,astheyhavesomuchusefulknowledgeandprior experiencestoshare.

Itisabsolutelynormaltostruggleabitwithnewcontentandotheraspectsofunilifewhileyou’restill settlingin.However,youshouldstrivetomaintainahealthywork-lifebalanceasthereisalongjourney aheadofyou.Findingtherightstudystrategiesthatworkforyouisonewaytoachieveit.Onceyou’reon campus,youwillhearmoreaboutthevarietyoftoolsandresourcesthatareavailableandshouldbe experimentedwithtoseewhatismostsuitableforyou.Thatbeingsaid,gettinginvolvedinsocialevents, sports,andothersocietiesarealsoimportant.Finally,enjoyyourselfandcherishthenextfewyearswith yourpeers!Bepresent,becurious,andbeinterestedinwhatmedicinehastooffer.Iwishyouallthebest andhopetoseeyousoononcampus!

Imandie Ambegoda

Congrats on surviving high school and for getting into medicine at Bond! You must be feeling a whirlwind of emotions about starting university Luckily, they ease you into the course so just take the first few weeks to get into the rhythm and develop a good routine Since university is more self-directed than high school, try out different study methods and see what works for you The semesters go by quickly, so try to stay consistent! That being said, you probably worked hard to get here, so don’t get too focused on studying and try to make the best of your time at Bond Everyone here is super friendly and always happy to chat

Try to put yourself out of your comfort zone and meet as many people as you can Also, your cohort will have a range of people from all walks of life and some people may have already completed some university before I know I definitely felt intimidated at times but it's important not to compare yourselves to others and just go at your own pace Don’t worry too much, you’ll learn everything you need to as you go Good luck for first year :)

Congratulations on getting into medicine! Now I know starting university can be a mixture of nerves and excitement Still, I can guarantee that these coming years will be filled with both fun and stress-driven experiences When I first started university, I remember being so shocked when the lecturers covered my 2 years of high school Biology content in 2 weeks Unlike high school, university is a face-paced learning environment – especially in medicine At one point, you might even realise that your study habits aren’t doing the same justice to your results as they did in high school

It will take several trial-and-error attempts to determine your learning style best suited for the different types of content we learn For example, I find drawing diagrams helpful in understanding the pathogenesis of diseases, whereas, for pharmacology, I prefer summarising the content into tables Finding different study techniques that work best for you will definitely help you adapt to the fast-paced learning in university It may take time, but it will ultimately be worth it!

Congratulations on making it into medical school! The journey ahead will be one of the greatest experiences of your life As you begin this exciting new chapter, you may have some questions and concerns about what to expect In this article, we'll provide you with some answers and tips to help you make the most of your time in medical school

The transition from high school to medical school can be daunting, but you'll get used to it quickly You'll notice a difference in the pace and volume of the content delivered to you, as well as the change from smaller classrooms to larger lecture theatres However, all the topics you'll learn are targeted towards medicine, such as anatomy and physiology, and there are plenty of resources available to help you study effectively

One of the biggest questions students have is how to balance their academic and social lives It's crucial to schedule time for both, as this will help you maintain your sanity You can join societies, attend events, and make many friends The key to success is time management and organisation

To avoid going insane, there are a few tips to keep in mind Firstly, try not to leave tasks to the last minute Completing assignments and notes on time will give you more opportunities to enjoy activities outside of academics Secondly, speak to students from the years above you as they can provide valuable knowledge, resources, and advice Thirdly, have hobbies or do extracurricular activities to give your brain a chance to rest and digest Finally, socialise and make new friends as they provide support and joy throughout your journey

Nishtha Hande

Ishan Shah

Talia Oflay

Congratulations on starting your Medicine journey at Bond! I’m from Melbourne, having previously completed a Physiotherapy degree followed by working in Private Practice for two and a half years during the pandemic While having another degree has definitely helped, Bond structures their program very differently and adjusting to their spiralled, single-subject learning was challenging My best advice is to be openminded to new ways of learning Getting into good habits of revising content regularly throughout the semester is challenging but valuable, and I found Anki to be helpful for this Using Anki is only great though if you can keep on top of it and make your decks small and manageable

One of the best pieces of advice I received in my undergraduate degree was learning how to make three new friends a week, because in the healthcare profession, you will need to make at least three friends daily This has helped me develop my social and interpersonal skills so much throughout the years, and I challenge you to do the same

Gold Coast is a beautiful city If you have moved from interstate, use the first year as your opportunity to explore your new home for the next few years Remember to prioritise balance, and that your personal growth, and emotional and physical health are just as important as your academic success Good luck, have fun, and say hey if you see me around and want to have a chat ��

Congratulations of getting into Bond’s Medical Program! It can be a bit daunting returning to university after already completing a degree, especially when joining an undergraduate degree like this one Adjusting to how this course is structured can be a challenge, as it’s run differently to most other degrees Or, you might find the study technique that got you through your undergrad just doesn’t help quite the same way this time around But that’s ok Take the time to work out what suits you best, and make use of all the support Bond offers to their students

You’ve likely spent the last few years working as hard as you can to ensure you got a place in medicine So remember, now it’s time to relax That’s not to say don’t work hard, but make you sure you spend time socialising and doing things you enjoy Build your support network here on the Gold Coast, attend as many society events as you can, and find ways to make the next 45 years here as memorable and enjoyable as possible

Lisa Farrell

Congrats fellas and welcome to bond med! All the hard work has paid off As a postgrad student, you’ve most likely done this content before so a large portion of it will be revision- But don’t underestimate it and try to stay on top of your content Although you may already have set study habits, first year is the year to experiment different ways to study- so try new methods like Anki & Remnote and if you don’t like them, just stick to your guns from undergrad

But most importantly, make the most of first year and try to do as much as you can- this will be the year where you’ll have the most free time

Be active with uni life- pull up to every party, socialise in O-week, apply for a bunch of roles, and go to medcamp- you’ll meet all the homies there Also, attend EVERY medical society event, you’ll meet a bunch of students from different year levels, and they’ll be able to help you out with notes, tips or just a spot on your bench mate

So go do what you enjoy! Hit the gym, beaches, waterfalls and go eat some Asian food at the GOAT suburb Southport because Lakeside be lacking See you at bond gym fellas, feel free to approach me any time

Congratulationsagain,Ican’twaittomeetyouatBond!

Thereareheapsofbenefitstobeingapost-gradstudentatBond Firstly, youobviouslyknowhowtostudyhard!Youcandefinitelyusethisto youradvantage Heapsofnewtechniqueswillalsobeofferedtohelp improvetheefficiencyandeffectivenessofyourstudysobesuretokeep anopenmind Secondly,Bondhasanamazingcommunity Nomatter yourinterestsyouwillbesuretofindaclub,group,teamoreventtoget involvedwith ImmersingyourselfintheBondiecommunitywillmake yourjourneytowardsbeingadoctorevenmoreincredible

Thirdly, Bond is in one of the most beautiful spots in the world Take time between class to explore the renowned Gold Coast Finally, you will notice that Bond has so much support to offer To list just a few there is an Academic Skills Centre, Career Development Centre, On-Campus GP and a Psychologist just for medical students I would highly recommend taking full advantage of these services

Congratulations, you are now officially a medical student! As a post-graduate student, I can appreciate how long and hard your journey towards studying medicine may have been So, take the time to celebrate your truly remarkable achievement You are one huge step closer to becoming a doctor!

Jenna Lawlor

Firstly, I would like to say a huge congratulations for getting into medicine For some of you, this means moving out of home for the first time As a Canberra local, getting used to the Gold Coast lifestyle was a big change but I am now happy to call here my second home Some tips I recommend: Staying in contact with friends and family from home: With medicine being an exciting and new venture, it will be busy However, make sure to make time to talk with your loved ones, definitely provided me with the comfort I needed in times of home sickness! It is also good to visit home for a weekend or two given the length of the semester

Gettoknowthearea:Inyourfirstfewweeks,gettoknowtheareathatyouwillbelivingin Inmyfirst week,Idrovearoundandfoundwheremydoctors,groceryshopping,publictransport,pharmacy,beach, andrestaurantoptionsweresothatIfeltmorecomfortablewithareaswhereIwouldtraveltoregularly Connect!WhatIfoundmostusefulwasfindingagoodgroupoffriendsthatIcanbasicallycallmy family Iwouldsuggestgoingtoalltheorientationeventsaswellasparticipatinginthesocietiesevents WhatIfoundhelpfulwasmakingplansfordinnersandboardgameswithpeoplefrommycohortas thatallowedmetogettoknoweveryoneonapersonallevel

Maketimeforyourself:Movingoutofhomeisahugestep,anditmightbedifficult Knowthatthisisok andmakesuretotakeouttimeforyourselftotakeinalltheexperiencesthatyouwillbehavingshortly Checkinwithyourselftoseehowyou'regoing

Diya Matthews

HELLO FUTURE FIRST YEARS !! Firstly congratulations on getting in! For many of you, this entails moving across the country or internationally and far away from home and family Moving away from home might seem daunting and overwhelming This was especially true for me since I am from Perth, and I knew going back home during the semester was not feasible But one of the things that put me at ease was knowing that the majority of the people that I met were going through the same massive changes alongside me Therefore, whether you live on or off campus, you will get to know plenty of people who will make this whole process easier

As time passes, everything will become much less overwhelming, and you will slowly learn to adapt to this newfound independence So with that being said, I will see all of you around campus - do not hesitate to say hi when you do :))

Lewmini Pitigala

Hi everyone! I’m Chanumi and I'm currently a year 2 student here at Bond

Last year was my first time moving away from home, all the way from Auckland New Zealand, and onto campus Being one of the biggest changes to my life, moving away at first was quite overwhelming as I had to wrestle with managing homesickness, putting into place my new routines and familiarising myself with the med course Fortunately for me the close knit environment at Bond helped me make some solid friendships and support networks that allowed me to cope with these challenges

My advice to anyone moving away from home, whether it be interstate or internationally, would be to create a healthy balance between your work and getting to enjoy all the nuggets of joy the gold coast has to offer Try to sprinkle in walks on the beach or around the lake, visits to the bond gym and the lovely cafes in market square in between your busy schedule This way you can begin to bring a sense of normalcy and satisfaction into your new lifestyle Reach out to any friends or family and find out if they know any familiar locals or restaurants that serve food that reminds you of home Getting involved in the many student organisations and clubs can help you expand both your interests and social networks And lastly, keep in touch with your family, text or facetime frequently and if you can go back for a break, sometimes spending time with your family can be a vital refresher

HeyI’mJess:)LastyearImovedoutforthefirsttimefromhome (Sydney).Ilivedoncampusformyfirstyear(inasharedroom)and thenmovedoffcampusformysecondyear.

Movingcanbescaryanddaunting,butalsoexcitingasyouare startinganewjourney.Youarenotalone,mostpeopleareina similarpositiontoyou,andyouwillsooncreateyourownlittleBond familyintheGoldCoast.Makeplans,gotothemarkets,beach, waterfalls,movies,brunch.ExploreGoldie!Firstyearisalsothebest timetogotoalltheevents,jointhoserandomuniandsportsclubs, meetnewpeople,andliveyourbestlife.

2.Livingoncampusisextremelyfun,butit’sokaytobedrainedsometimes,especiallyasyoumaybe aroundpeople24/7.It’simportanttotaketimeforyouselfandrechargeyoursocialbattery.Also,justa PSA:Lakeside’ssmashedavoisprettygood!Butifyougetsickoflakey,marketsquarehassome bangingfood.

3.Forthoselivingoffcampus,mealpreppingandfreezingyourmealsisgreatforsavingtime.Ifyouget sickofeatingthesamemeals,swapmealswithotherfriendsiftheyaremealpreppingtoo.

Goodluckeveryone:))

Chanumi Sirithunga

Jessica Kuo

Hussain Arshad

While it may seem foreign and uncomfortable starting medicine as a highschool leaver, especially for those who did not study Biology in Year 12, establishing your own study skills and exploring how you learn best is key to navigating your way around the course Within lectures, professors and tutors ensure you are supported by providing background information required for learning You can also supplement this with textbooks such as Mariebs Human Anatomy and Physiology, YouTube videos and searching the meaning of words you may not know, are small steps that fill-in what may seem like big gaps

It may also seem overwhelming with the vast experience and knowledge you’ll find in your cohort, but focusing on what works best for you, and also interacting with how other classmates with past experience study will also benefit your learning To give yourself the best foot forward, I recommend prereading the lecture slides for the week and undertaking light researching of unfamiliar definitions and concepts to get the most out of in-class learning Overall, regardless of where your knowledge starts, enjoying the experience and becoming comfortable with your learning style will make your medical school journey a lot more memorable

Hey you guys! Starting medicine without studying bio in high school can be pretty intimidating, especially when you meet others who have fully completed science related degrees! However, the structure of the medical program is designed to catch everyone up to speed in first year and lay a strong foundation for the following years Lecturers will take you right back to the basics (eg what is a cell) and treat previously learned biology knowledge as a bonus rather than a prerequisite My tip would be to always ask for clarification if you don't understand something Both lecturers and peers are so patient and generous with sharing their knowledge, and chances are that someone else is wondering the same thing!

And just remember, even if you haven't studied biology in the past, your past experiences and class contributions are still valuable learning points for your peers Good luck and have fun!

Grace Napoli

It can be overwhelming especially if you haven’t studied biology You start with a general overview of body systems, components of a cell and embryology - I remember by embryology time, those who hadn’t done bio were reaching a climax but don’t worry everyone gets through it!

So what to do when it’s feeling a bit much?

1 - watch videos they really help to explain things simply

2 - STUDY GROUPS! Preferably with people who have done biology because sometimes your friends are better at explaining for understanding (literally got me through year 1)

3 - if you are struggling seek help early! This goes for assignments too, the academic skills centre is a great resource

4 - Change the mindset Sometimes you will questions whether you are actually cut off for this STOP!!! Because you are and that concepts and basic science concepts are foundational they will teach all important stuff in the coming years so you don’t forget, so don’t stress

A lot of people will say that first year is a bit dry and to have “just have fun” whilst that is true, try a few study techniques and get into good study habits because the is a large jump in content from sem 1 to sem 2 and the difficulty just gets progressively harder onwards So adjust your thinking to actually study to be a good doctor than trying to get a grade That way you will actually enjoy everything that you are learning and study for understanding

Hope this helped in some way I am excited to meet you guys and again congratulations on getting in! Hope to see you around and best of luck with your studies <3

Senaya Goonewardena

Firstofall,yay,youdidit!Amassivecongratsoncompletingyour undergraddegreesandstartingyourmedschooljourney Joininglaterally, thefirstfewweeksofsecondyearwerealearningexperienceforme,so hereareafewtipstohelpyousettlein

Frompersonalexperience,tryingtointegrateintoanunfamiliarprogram comeswithupsanddowns,sotakingeachdayasitcomesisreallyhelpful Insayingthis,don’tbeafraidtotakeyourtimetryingdifferentstudyand time-managementstrategiestounderstandwhatworksforyou It’s definitelynormalnottohaveeverythingfiguredoutimmediately,andtrust thatyou’lllearnwithtime

Leading on from this, if you are feeling unsure about something, the rest of your cohort can be a great source of support and help The bond community is really welcoming, so Im sure you won’t have a problem with settling in and getting to know everybody! A great way to meet people outside of a classroom would be by attending society events

Lastly, having a balanced approach is crucial to your well-being, so make sure that you are also looking after yourself and doing things that you enjoy

Good luck and if you ever have any questions don’t hesitate to reach out

First of all, Congratulations! You’ve completed the first step of your journey in medicine! Being a lateral entry student is an experience that comes with its unique positives and challenges along the way Its definitely a completely new experience, new cohort, new content etc As someone who is a bit more on the shy side, there definitely was a degree of uncertainty, “Will I like the people in my cohort?” “Will they like me?”

Chan

These questions were basically answered the moment I stepped foot into 2nd-year medicine I can assure you that in your cohort (and the cohorts above and below) you’ll have the opportunity to encounter some of the most extraordinary and down-to-earth people you have ever met

So if there was a piece of advice I’d give, it’d be to just put yourself out there! And you’ll find that there are so many people that you vibe with One half-joke I like to say is that Med content is hard, however, it’s nothing compared to the effort required to memorise everyone’s names! (Don’t worry though, only a few get offended if you don’t remember) There is definitely a learning curve and many challenges along the way but remember, there’s a reason why youre here and you are no less deserved than your other peers

*“Some of the best students I’ve ever had were lateral entry students”*

- Allan Mourad (Small Group Learning Facilitator)

Here’s to say that in terms of content, you are a little bit behind with regard to things like clinical skills but you quickly catch up Additionally, The study skills you built up in Biomed like spreading out your study load, preparing before sessions etc are definitely applicable to your experience in med! Best of luck!

Aaisha Karim

Jacob

Heyeveryone,congratsongettingacceptedintotheBondMedicalProgram! IrememberstartingmyjourneyjustlikeyesterdayandIcan’tbelievetime hasgonesofast Therearesomanysocietiesherefocusedondifferent specialitiessoifyouareinterestedinvolunteering,gainexperiences,orif youarelookingtomakenewconnections,thenthisissomethingto consider Anotherthing,makesureyouuseyourfirstyeartotryout differentstudystrategiesincludinganki,andformaroutinethatworksfor youbefore2ndyearandlateryearswhenthecontentisseparatedby blockswithbusiertimetablesandmoreclinicalsessions Don’thesitateto makemistakesinfirstyear,especiallyifyouarestraightfromhighschool becauseuniversitylifecanbedifferentandittakestimetoforma schedulethatworksforyou

Make the most of your first year in medicine by attending society events and sports sessions, and keeping up to date with the events they post Being proactive will help you achieve a good work-life balance early on Remember that medicine is a marathon, not a sprint, so take advantage of any extra time to explore your hobbies, try new things, and enjoy the campus and its surroundings If you need any help, don't hesitate to contact your lecturers or the Academic Skills Centre And if you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out to me on social media I hope this advice has been helpful and I look forward to seeing you on campus soon!

Hi all!

My name is An and I'm a 2nd year September student of the Bond Medical Program I just wanted to give you a quick idea of what it is like being a September student and some key tips/pros that might help you make the most of your studies :)

1 Honestly, the Medical Program is so well adjusted to the two intakes that it is pretty much seamless in its class formatting and layout You will make friends with both cohorts, and you will have classes together in certain semesters too!

2.TheSeptemberintakeisanAMC-approvedcohort,soitwon'taffectyourinternshipsandcareerpathways aftergraduation.

3.Somestudentshavethingsgoingonandbeingabletostartalittlelatercanbeveryhelpfulineveryaspect!

4.Youwillgraduatemid-year,soifyoueverwanttohaveabreak/dosomethingoutsideofMedicinebefore startingyourinternship(after5longyearsofstudying…)theSeptembercohortenablesyoutodoso!

5.Andfinally,thereisabsolutelynoimpactofbeingalaterintakestudentonexamdifficulties,abilitytomake friends,joinsocialclubsetc.

Khanishpyar Anand

Andrew Ngo

Shivanee Gopal

Hey there! Congratulations and welcome to arguably the best years of your life yet! aka You’re finally in MED SCHOOL BABY!

My name’s Shivanee, I’m from the 2021 September MD cohort and I’ve just started Third year! As a September, you’ll get the unique experience of having your own small cohort, then the opportunity to blend with your above and below May cohorts across 2nd and 3rd years From the outset, this may seem like a lot of jumping around, however from experience I feel so so fortunate to have had the opportunity to meet so many amazing people across 3 cohorts and don’t doubt you will too! This may seem all confusing, but don’t worry too much - taking an attitude of

embracingcontinualchange,thatisinherenttoBondMedicine,willsetyouupwell!:)Asamedstudent,it's importanttofocusonyourstudies,butdon'tforgettoadddimensiontoyourlifebybeinginvolvedinyour community!Yourfirstandsecondyearsofmedschoolarethebesttimetogetinvolvedintoyournew communityhereatBond,likejoiningdifferentsocieties!Further,I’dmajorlyrecommendlivingoncampusin theseearlyyears-yeswhilstthelivingsituationmaynotbeasfancy-smachyasyou’dlove,theexperience ofgoingthroughmedschoolawayfromhomeisonlyonce-in-a-lifetime!!!Ifanything,you’llleavewithsome prettyfunnystoriesandspecialmemoriesaboutyourtimelivingattheBlocksandallelsethathappenson thisresortcampusyougettocallhome!

Aboveall,EMBRACEallthatcomesyourway,thegood,thebadandthecrazyandyou’llnodoubtbecome wiser,happierandmorebalancedasanindividualinyourtimehereatBond!Bestofluckandgetexcitedfor allthat’saheadinyournext5yearsinMedicalSchool!

Hinewbondies,welcometoabeginningofanamazingadventure,filledwith newpeople,experiencesandalotoffun!Asamedicalstudentinthe Septembercohort,Ienteredwithalotofexcitementandcuriosityregarding howtheprogramstructureworked,howthesocietiesranandsomuch more.NowthatI’mabouttoenter3rdyear,Ihavecollectedsometipsthat maybehelpful!

1.Useyourfirstfewpreclinicalyearstoexploreextracurricular commitments.

2.Gotoeventsorganisedbysocieties.

3.Haveabalance!

4.Gettoknowthestudentsfromallcohorts,especiallyMaycohortstudentsaboveandbelowyou!

5.Lastly,havefun!

Medschoolisawildride,withlotsofupsanddowns.Itissoimportanttonotgetcaughtupinconcernsabout thefuturesemestersorexams,andstayinpresent.Enjoyeachmomentasyouwillcherishthemafter graduation.Thesewillbethebestyearsofyourlife!

Shreya Gupta

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Burleigh Pavillion 11mins

Elk Expresso 14mins

Raijin Palm Beach 16mins

The Collective 18mins

VISIT

Burleigh Heads Beach 8mins

The closest beach to uni and where locals go for a swim and surf!

Surfers Paradise Beach

The ICON of the coast

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Looking for a thrill? Movie World has got you covered!

Mt Tambourine 40mins

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From SGLs to all your clinical skills, you'll slowly tap into your true doctor selves here!

Main Library

A nice quiet place with 4 levels to find the perfect study spot.

Basil Sellers Theatre

Make sure to bring a sweater!

Lakeside

Main food place on campus

MLC

The 24/7 Study Area.

It's right next too Bond Express, the perfect

Most of your lectures happen here!

Free entry if you 're a Bondie!

Bond Gym & Pool

Great place to unwind and make use of all the gym classes

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AUSTRALIAN MEDICAL STUDENTS ASSOCIATION

BOND UNI AMSA TEAM

Senior AMSA representative

Lisa Farrell

Junior AMSA representative

Georgy McMahon

Community Health and Wellbeing Officer

Jenna Lawlor

About

The Australian Medical Students Association (or AMSA), is the peak representative body of every medical student in Australia Their role is to represent our interests at the highest level, including to the AMC and federal government.

Policy and advocacy are a huge part of how AMSA carries out their mission statement to “*connect, inform and represent medical students*”.

Events to come!

Policy Review Night

ThinkTank

AMSA Council

AMSA has something for everyone. Whether you ’ re looking to upskill and network, get involved in policy writing and review, or want to meet medical students from all around Australia, AMSA will provide you with these opportunities throughout your medical degree.

Bond x Griffith x

UQ mixers

Vampire Cup

AMSA HEALTH AND WELLBEING

About

Studying Medicine, meeting new friends and living on the Gold Coast can be an incredibly rewarding experience. Although it does not come without its challenges. At times it can be difficult trying to balance study, extra-curricular activities, and social events. Therefore, it is particularly important that Medical Students prioritise not only their physical health but also their mental health To help you achieve this, MSSBU have a Community Health & Wellbeing (CHWB) Officer. The CHWB role is to organise events to help you unwind, advocate for your wellbeing and be a friendly base that you can go to whenever you need to chat. This upcoming semester the CHWB will help you find a peer mentor to guide you through your Medical journey, send you wellbeing reminders and will be hosting a trivia night with the Health & Medical Student Association. There will also plenty of other plans in the pipelines, so stay tuned for more…

Events to come!

Intermed Netball

Mentor Morning Tea

HMSA x MSSBU

Trivia Night Study Packs 232!

Medeagle Medeagle

Medeagle is the trimesterly Medical Faculty party by MSSBU where over 400 of us all over cohorts meet together on a Friday night!!!

Why do you want to study medicine? is the age-old question that you're probably all too familiar with Thankfully you don't have to worry about it anymore. But now that you've entered med school. a new question will keep you up at night: "So what specialty are you interested in?" Don't fret though, that's where the societies come in! Each society is dedicated to a particular field of medicine and they're eager to share their passion with you. There are several under MSSBU and, throughout the year, they will be hosting heaps of activities. These include parties, volunteering and workshops Getting involved will help you gain an insight into the fields, so you'll be one step closer to finding an answer to that question.

Making

General Practice Students Network

Health and Medical Students Association

Bond University Physcians' Society

Bond University Surgical Society

Bond University Society of Health for Indigenous and Rural Experience

Bond University Paediatrics

Bond University Critical Care Interest Group

Bond University Psychiatry Association

Bond University Obstetrics and Gynaecology Association

Bond University

Radiology Society

Bond University Dermatology Society

Bond University

Ophthalmology Society

Bond University Anaesthesiology Student Association

Bond University Pathology Interest Society

HEALTH & MEDICAL STUDENTS ASSOCIATION

MEMBERS

President:

Social VP:

Hannah Dawe

Eleni Dalkos

Academic VP:

Treasurer:

Secretary:

About

The Health Sciences and Medicine Students Association (HMSA) is the overarching faculty society to represent all students within HSM - this includes medical students, alongside biomedicine, health sciences, post-graduate research, and many other students Our purpose, which we're determined to achieve, is maximising student satisfaction We do this by improving faculty and running the events you love. Our latest goals, include improving unity, connectivity, and sustainability within HSM

Our Events

We run both academic and social events to make sure everyone gets a healthy balance at uni. These run every semester:

The Physical: a semesterly mega party on campus

ABC's (Acai, Beach and Chill)

Bond Unplugged: an Earth Hour Concert designed to promote sustainability

Cram Sessions

HSM Ball

HSM Camp

Taylah Murphy

Taylor-Jane Lee

Grace Burns

Medicine Director:

Joseph Cavallucci

Allied Health Director:

Laima Hareer

Lily Ball

Biomedical & Health Sciences:

Postgraduate Director:

Sponsorship Director:

Marketing Director:

HSM Ball Director:

Camp Director:

Kaarthic Mahasivam

Hannah Schmidt

Thulashi Kandakumaran

Bella Harris

Raheen Samnani

Asmi Parmar

Events Director:

Josh Thomas-Aitken

Environment & Equity:

Gaurav Nair

BOND UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS SOCIETY

MEMBERS

President:

Social VP:

Aysha Nadeem

Shivanee Gopal

Academic VP:

Treasurer:

Secretary:

About

Bond University Physician's Society is a student-led medical society endorsed by the Royal Australasian College of Physicians Our mission is to advocate for medical students wanting to pursue a career in Internal Medicine The society aims to provide students with opportunities to gain exposure to various physician specialities

Our Events

To promote a well-rounded university experience, we have organized a series of events this semester that offer a mix of academic and social activities. Take a look at some of the events we have planned below:

Build a Bear

Making of a Physician

Are you smarter than a 1st year?

Bond x Griffith Research Networking Event

Bond x Griffith Mixer

The Great Debate: an annual epic debate between Physicians and Surgeons

LOTS of revision nights

LOTS of OSCE nights!

Ritika Garg

Madina Badyari

Imandie Ambegoda

Sponsorship Director:

Aishna Singh

Communications Director:

Academic Director:

Social Director:

Nicole Qu

Visaka Rohatgi

Khushi Mocha

Events Coordinator:

Sanka Hattotuwegama

Publications Director:

Grishma Pillai

BOND UNIVERSITY SURGICAL SOCIETY

MEMBERS

President:

Clinical VP:

Maddy Condren

Mira Prashar

Preclinical VP:

Treasurer:

Secretary:

About

The Bond University Surgical Society (BUSS) is an educational and social student society that aims to inspire and educate and expose students to the every evolving and thrilling speciality that is surgery

As the Medical programs oldest and most prestigious specialty society, we take pride in enabling Bond Medical Students the opportunity to learn and practice basic and advanced surgical skills from highly qualified surgeons.

We also aim to inspire students to pursue this challenging specialty with speaker nights throughout the year, allowing education around what it takes to become accepted into the College of Surgeons, provide insight into the daily life of a surgical consultant, and empower our female students into striving for a career previously dominated by men.

Showcase Events

Day in the Life of a Surgeon Making of a Surgeon

Basic and Advanced Surgical Skills Workshops

The Great Debate

Evan Harnick

Kavini Palipana

Shirleen Mutisya

Sponsorship Director:

Academic Director:

Victoria Growden

Aditya Gadgil

Academic Coordinator:

Engagement Director:

Japän Dave

Lara Crouch

Publications/IT Director:

William Peters

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

MEMBERS

President:

Secretary:

Kyrra Wilks

Michael Ni

Treasurer & Sponsorship Director:

Aparna Lalwani

Senior Events Officer / AMSA Sexual Health & Community Projects

Representative:

Katie Fleming

Junior Events Officer / AMSA Sexual Health & Community Projects

About

Making a Difference is Bond University's Global Health Group and was founded to participate in the wider community of the Global Health Network (GHN), a committee of the Australian Medical Student Association (AMSA). Our mission is to empower students and the wider community by equipping them with the knowledge, experience and skills to provide sustainable change to health inequities.

Key MAD Objectives Include:

To advocate for the vulnerable, persecuted and impoverished

To provide adequate education on pertinent health issues which arise on local, national and international levels

To foster a conductive environment that will empower others to take action

To inspire others to become agents of charge

Our Events

Valentine's Day Stall

Birthing Better Health

Share the Dignity Sanitary Drive

Global Health Speaker Night

Representative:

Kei Hsieh

Communications and Engagement Officer:

Sophie Gerlach-Zuch

AMSA Global Health Representative:

Rita Patel

AMSA Healthy Communities and Code

Green:

Sukhman Riar

AMSA Crossing Borders:

Shreya Gupta

GENERAL PRACTICE STUDENTS NETWORK

MEMBERS

Chair:

Paul Trinh

Vice Chair:

Treasurer:

Secretary:

About

The General Practice Students Network (GPSN) is a national student-run program using a peer-to-peer marketing model that cultivates interest in general practice and promotes it as a specialty of choice.

GPSN Bond runs a variety of social and academic events within the university and collaborates with other universities in Queensland

Key GPSN Objectives Include:

Fostering a greater awareness of General Practice as both a lifestyle and career among medical students Offer a centralised forum for medical students to provide crucial feedback and student issues relating to General Practice

Facilitate networking opportunities between medical students in Australia who are interested in General Practice

Key Events

Bond x Griffith Trivia Night

Raducation: Imaging for Dummies

Year 3 OSCE Night

Squid Games

Noshin Hassan

Ravneet Tuteja

Kei Hsieh

Sponsorship Director:

Pranav Rao

Communications Director:

Academic Director:

Jamila Pham

Amir Zabihi

Events Coordinator:

Henry Tang

Working Group Officer:

Imandi Samaraweera

BOND UNIVERSITY RURAL HEALTH CLUB MEMBERS

President:

Andrew Dossetor

Vice President:

Past President:

Treasurer:

Secretary:

About

BUSHFIRE (Bond Uni Rural Health Club) aims to highlight the health inequites faced by those living the future generation of doctors interested in pursuing a career in rural medicine

Our society strives to create a strong interest in rural and indigenous health amongst Bond University medical students, through broadening their understanding of what a carer in rural health can look like.

We run a variety of events each year both within and outside of the Bond University Health Sciences and Medicine community This is to ensure students can explore the pathways and possibilities of a career in rural health and further understand how they can help to reduce these inequalities. These events range from on campus clinical skills nights, Rural High Visits, information nights, and so much more!

Key Events

Rural high school visits

Roma rural experience and HSV

Laura Dance Festival

RDAQ conference

Indigenous Culture and yarn night

NAIDOC week events

Clinical Skills nights

Hannah O'Brien

Jasmine Henderson

Natarsha Mills

Amelia Cronin

Indigenous Liason Officer:

Sponsorship Director:

Juliette Levinge

Stephanie Khan

Communications Director:

Sayuru Abeysundera

Rural High School Visit Coordinator:

Clinical Skills Officer:

Martin Dwyer

Nicole Russell

BOND UNIVERSITY PAEDIATRIC CLUB

MEMBERS

President:

Sanjana Menon

Vice President:

Secretary:

Treasurer:

Aishna Singh

Ishnoor Boparai

Sponsorship Director:

Academic Director:

About

Bond University Paediatrics Club (BUPC) aims to advocate for children’s health, work alongside students in helping out paediatric community, and expose students to the field of paediatrics We value both preclinical and clinical students’ stages of study, and look to nurture the interest, understanding, and appreciation for children’s health

We have some amazing events planned out for this year:

Clinical skills night

Hamper making night

OSCE night

Paediatric networking night

Key BUPS Objectives Include:

To advocate for children’s health by fundraising for different organisations and working with hospitals

To allow students to explore an interest in the paediatric field by putting them in touch with child health specialists

We endeavour to create opportunities for students to engage with children, so they can gain more confidence in working with young people while also giving back to the community

Sophie Rice

Communications and Engagement Officer:

ClinicalSkillsNight

Siluni Athauda

Vanessa Lin & Anushree Deshpande

Hannah Kennedy

BOND UNIVERSITY CRITICAL CARE INTEREST GROUP MEMBERS

President:

Mehek Mahajan

External VP:

Internal VP:

Treasurer:

Secretary:

About

Bond University Critical Care Interest Group aims to deliver early exposure to students in the areas of Anaesthetics, Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine.

Critical care is a vital area of medicine and it is important that Medical students are educated on what the opportunities are in this area

Throughout the year we aim to broaden Bond Medical Students' understanding of what Critical Care medicine is, what job opportunities are available, and how to start a journey towards College fellowship This is achieved through networking events, speaker nights, and clinical skills events

Key BUCCIG Objectives Include:

Increase exposure of critical care medicine to Bond medical students

Create opportunities to broaden students’ networks Aid in students’ learning through clinical skills nights

Provide an insight into careers and pathways into fields of Anaesthetics, Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine

Encourage students’ participation in events such as EMC to further enhance their abilities

Lilly Steinberg

Lucy Carter

Noor-e-Sehar Younis

Meg Hargraves

Social Media & Communications:

Sponsorship Director:

Events Coordinators:

Shreya Gupta

Iyanuoluwa Araba

Senaya Goonewardena & Nishta Hande

BOND UNIVERSITY PSYCHIATRY ASSOCIATION MEMBERS

President:

Kiren Bhatia

Clinical Years VP:

Arnie Sen

Pre Clinical Years VP:

Treasurer:

Secretary:

Mez Islam

Sameer Ahmad

Shalini Muthu

Senior Events:

Junior Events:

About

Bond University Psychiatry Association (BUPA) aims to advocate the importance of mental health and holistic bio-psycho-social model of medical practice through maximising exposure and education in the speciality field of psychiatry, addiction medicine and palliative care.

BUPA was founded in 2019 with the recognition of the lack of education and understanding of mental illnesses and holistic approaches by medical students, junior doctors, and other healthcare workers. At a response, our mission is to provide effective training and education via clinical workshops and speaker nights to assist our medical students to become better-equipped doctors in the near future We also hold career and networking nights to help build your network with practicing clinicians to kick start your career

Sonal Abeysuriya

Maddy Watkins

Sponsorship Director:

Tina Ravirajah

Communications Director:

Katherine Du

BOND UNIVERSITY OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY SOCIETY MEMBERS

President:

Luxshiyaa Sukumar

Vice President:

Treasurer:

About

BUOGS is a not-for-profit organisation founded by Bond University medical students in 2021 Our mission is to create opportunities for students to engage in the field of obstetrics and gynaecology. We believe this is crucial for clinical and pre-clinical students as women ’ s health is a core component of the Bond University curriculum. BUOGS aims to nurture an interest in women ’ s health as well as allow greater appreciation and understanding for this area. Since 2021, we have created a variety of exciting events (like women in surgery, and clinical skills events), and have worked closely with the QLD Pre-Vocational Obstetrics and Gynaecology Society (PVOGS) With this being our third year of running BUOGS we have created some new and exciting events in semester 2 and 3 Additionally, we also hope to collaborate with organisations that have similar values to our own, where together we will be able to further opportunities for our students and uphold our aims and missions of this society.

Key Events

Kanishaa Subhaharan

Zina Abdi

Secretary:

Angelina Tran

Events Officer:

Emilie Derrington

Sponsorship Director:

Imandie Ambegoda

Communications Director:

Amrutha Murali

Club sign on

Mater fun run

In Sem 1 we had the following events: Events to come in Sem 2 and 3

Y3 OSCE night & Women’s revision night

Obstetric skills workshop

Laparoscopic skills workshop

Journey in O/G

Beyond the office ( allied health event)

Women in surgery

BOND UNIVERSITY RADIOLOGY SOCIETY MEMBERS

President:

Paul Trinh

Vice President:

Treasurer:

Secretary:

About

Bond University Radiology Society (BURS) AKA RadSoc is a student group that was founded at the end of 2022 with a mission of empowering and advocating for students wishing to pursue a career in radiology. We run various events to cater for both pre-clinical and clinical students in collaboration with guest radiologists. Some of our academic events include The Raducation Series (Radiology for Dummies), Radiology Networking Night and OSCE Nights.

Key BURS Objectives Include:

To foster and promote radiology education as a speciality and future career prospects for students at Bond University

To provide educational opportunities where students can enhance their lifelong skills in clinical anatomy and medical imaging.

To facilitate and encourage communication between students and radiologists, with an emphasis upon establishment of educational exchange and mentorship

Siddhant Juvekar

Aparna Lalwani

Samhitha Yamineni

Events Coordinator:

Academic Director:

Jessica Ni

Harish Abimanju

Sponsorship Director:

James Nguyen

BOND UNIVERSITY DERMATOLOGY SOCIETY MEMBERS

Co-President:

Co-President:

Treasurer:

Secretary:

About

The Bond University Dermatology Society (BUDS) is a new and exciting student-run medical society passionate about all things skin

Our mission at BUDS is to promote and foster an interest in dermatology, by creating valuable learning opportunities for students with a focus on both knowledge and practical skills.

We also strive to improve the health outcomes of our wider community by running events to engage with locals. BUDS aims to provide effective and comprehensive education on skin cancer and the importance of sun-safety to at risk communities on the Gold Coast.

Key Events

Dermatology Education Night

QLD Institute of Dermatology Visit Year 3 Dermatology Revision Night

Nippers Sun Safety Visit

Kirk Lehman

Isabella De'Ambrosis

Sabriya Abdeen

Harry Tregilgas

Engagement Director:

Academic Director:

Grace Nagy

Sonal Abeysuriya

Communications Director:

Co-Events Director:

Co-Events Director:

Sponsorship Officer:

Ruby Zeng

Celestine Truong

Tali Hazan

Kathryn Raphael

BOND UNIVERSITY OPHTHALMOLOGY SOCIETY MEMBERS

President:

Treasurer:

Secretary:

Academic Officer:

Communications Officer:

Events Officer:

Bond University Ophthalmology Society is a new upand-coming society whose focus is to garner interest in the exciting world of ophthalmology We also aim to provide opportunities for students to learn more about a career in this speciality Our target audience is diverse, from budding ophthalmologists to anyone with a mild interest in the eye.

This year, we have plans to hold workshops for those keen to learn about the various equipment used in eye examinations like ophthalmoscopes, tonometers and slit lamps We also hope to invite ophthalmologists later this year to share their experiences with those interested in this intriguing and constantly evolving field It is widely known among surgeons that ophthalmology receives more new technology than most specialities, making this a highly anticipated field of medicine.

Linda Nguyen

Timothy Hoang

Nuzhat Sarwar

Senaya Goonewardena

Wynnr De Castro Bella Harris

BOND UNIVERSITY ANAESTHETICS STUDENT ASSOCIATION

MEMBERS

President:

Henry Tang

Vice President:

Treasurer:

Secretary:

About

The Bond Anaesthetics Student Association society (BASA) is an exciting new addition to societies at Bond University, and it is dedicated to advancing the knowledge and skills of aspiring anaesthetists. It will have a focus on education about the anaesthetics pathway and will provide a unique platform for students to interact with other peers with a similar passion and mindset The society will be aiming to host a variety of academic and social events in hoping to raise awareness of the relevance of anaesthesia in the medical field BASA also will offer the chance for members to interact with practicing anaesthetists, where they can gain valuable insight into the profession Whether you're interested in pursuing a career in anaesthesia or just want to learn more about it, the BASA is the perfect place to get involved and make meaningful connections with your peers

Key Events

Life of an Anaesthetist

Meet n' Sip

Pharmacology

Cannulating for Dummies

Flynn Kellner

Sahej Aurora

Braydyn Chong

Events Director:

Sophie Rice

Sponsorship Director:

William Zhang

Communications Director:

Academic Director:

Jessica Lin

Amrutha Murali

Bond Dhamaka: Bollywood Dance Club

Bond University

Lankan Society

Bond Muslin Students Association

Bond University International Students Association

Bond Universiy Hong Kong and Taiwanese Students' Association

BOND DHAMAKA: BOLLYWOOD DANCE CLUB

This Bollywood hip-hop fusion dance club provides an opportunity for students that are passionate about dance to become part of a competitive team. The idea of “Bond Dhamaka” was founded on the principles of community building, artistic expression and establishing a platform. Our vision is to empower students to connect with their roots and build a stronger appreciation for different dance forms that prevail across India ranging from traditional folk to modern Bollywood dance By exposing students to South Asian culture and arts, we aim to bring people together from diverse backgrounds, and expand the arts community at Bond University.

Dhamaka is a Hindi word meaning bang or a sudden loud noise such as an explosion. Through our efforts we aim to bring this feeling alive in our audience Dance as an art form has always been more than just performing, it has been a way for students to create movements and shift perspectives. As a team we aim to nurture vital skills amongst students, such as building confidence by performing in front of a crowd, creativity through choreography and adaptability as we navigate and learn various dance styles. This will equip us with skills and experiences that we will be able to translate into our professional lives in the future

So far this semester we have achieved putting together a Dance Showcase, “Nerve”, where we approximately had 100 attendants and 20 performers. This showcase was not only professionally executed but was greatly awarded by our audience. Similarly, BDDC was invited to perform at an intercultural event, “Color Fest” organised by AIECC, where we achieved our aimed community outreach and professionally representated Bond University

MEMBERS

President:

Khushi Modhia

Vice President:

Treasurer:

Secretary:

Pranav Rao

Vellantina Ravirajah

Kamya Shah

Events Director:

Luxshiyaa Sukumar

Sponsorship Director:

Social Director:

Choreographer:

Visaka Rohatgi

Ankita Rajbhoj

Ruby Zeng

BOND UNIVERSITY LANKAN SOCIETY

Bond University’s Lankan Society (BULS) strives to provide a safe community for Sri Lankan Bond University students such that they are able to freely express their culture and share common experiences to connect with one another. We grant them an opportunity to practise shared languages, artforms and traditions through our inclusive events As we aim to educate others about our culture, out target audience is anyone who wants to learn about Sri Lanka

BOND MUSLIM STUDENTS ASSOCIATION

The Bond Muslin Students Association (BUMSA) is the formal student body representing Muslim students at Bond. Our society aims to nurture faith and sense of community in the Muslim students. We understand and cater for the unique needs of our students, such as providing good prayer areas, congregational prayers and hosting a range of community building and faith-based events throughout the year Among our many events are start-of-sem bbqs, iftar nights in Ramadan, halaqa nights and chill meet-and-greets over pizza or movie

MEMBERS

President:

Noor-e-sehar Younis

Events Coordinator:

Madina Baydari

Male VP:

Aisha Nadeem

Oman Kashif

Treasurer:

Secretary:

Fatima Radhi

Female VP: Hafsa Hersi

Communications Coordinator:

Female Prayer Room Officer:

Male Prayer Room Officer:

Zina Abdi

Isra Sa

Nuer Wol

BOND UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ASSOCIATION

The Bond International Students Association is club that works to connect international students on campus and aid in contributing to the Bond experience. Our focus it to promote the diverse background on campus and the varying background and cultures at Bond. We promote social events during the semesters and organize the annual international week at Bond University

BOND UNIVERSITY HONG KONG AND TAIWANESE STUDENTS' ASSOCIATION

Bond University’s Lankan Society (BULS) strives to provide a safe community for Sri Lankan Bond University students such that they are able to freely express their culture and share common experiences to connect with one another We grant them an opportunity to practise shared languages, artforms and traditions through our inclusive events As we aim to educate others about our culture, out target audience is anyone who wants to learn about Sri Lanka.

MEMBERS

President:

Sylvia Huang

Beatrice Wan

Treasurer:

Secretary:

Jayann Chen

Henry Tang

Events Director:

Communications Director:

Sponsorships/Promotions Director:

Arnold Tam Nisit Bethapudi

Catherine Ly

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