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2010 Teddy Bear Hospital
July 13th, 2010 | 
Author: Is your child’s Teddy in need of their regular check-up?
On Saturday the 14th of August students studying Medicine at the University of Newcastle in conjunction with John Hunter Children’s Hospital will be operating a hospital for Teddy Bears. Between 10am and 3pm children are encouraged to bring their favourite soft toy along to Civic Park Newcastle to be checked by the Teddy Doctors, receive any necessary medical treatment (tickles, cuddles, bandages, stitches) and receive their very own medical record.
This FREE event promises great entertainment for families with a fully functional tent hospital suitable for children of all ages. This new community initiative is aimed at improving the interaction between doctors and children. Students hope to reduce some of the fear experienced by children when visiting the doctor by providing a relaxed, fun and positive medical experience. All teddy bears are welcome- none too big, too playful, too ticklish. For more information see www.unms.org.au or contact the University of Newcastle Medical society [Lulu Ma on O421772290]
When: Saturday, 14th of August
Time: 10:00am-3:00pm
Where: Civic Park Newcastle
Cost: Free
Good News for New Zealanders and Permanent Residents
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IFMSA General Assembly
The International Federation of Medical Students’ Association General Assembly is going to be held in Montreal Canada from 31 July to 6 August 2010. Applications are now open. The IFMSA is the largest medical student organisation in the world, which provides amazing opportunites to meet other medical students and gain a new perspective on global issues.If you’re interested check out the attached document calling for applications.
TEDDY BEAR HOSPITAL
Is your child’s Teddy in need of their regular check-up?
On Saturday the 4th of April 3rd Year medical students in conjunction with John Hunter Children’s Hospital will be operating a hospital for Teddy Bears.
Between 10am and 3pm children are encouraged to bring their favourite soft toy along to Civic Park Newcastle to be checked by the Teddy Doctors, receive any necessary medical treatment (tickles, cuddles, bandages, stitches) and receive their very own medical record.
This FREE event promises great entertainment for families with a fully functional tent hospital, live teddy bear characters, face-painting and plenty of games for children of all ages. This new community initiative is aimed at improving the interaction between doctors and children.
Students hope to reduce some of the fear experienced by children when visiting the doctor by providing a relaxed, fun and positive medical experience. All teddy bears are welcome- none too big, too playful, too ticklish. For mor info, or have some little ones that may like to attend?…send us an email.
Time: 10:00am-3:00pm
Where: Civic Park Newcastle
Cost: Free
International Conference of Asian & Australasian Medical Students
What impact does STIGMA have on Health?
Apply to be an Australian Delegate to the Asian Medical Students’ Conference 2009 and find out for yourself.
30th AMSC in Taipei, Taiwan
July 25 – August 1, 2009
Stigmatised Illness ─To understand, to accept, and to change.
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF ASIAN AND AUSTRALASIAN MEDICAL STUDENTS
The Australian Medical Students’ Association (AMSA) and the Asian Medical Students’ Association (AsMSA) invites all Australian medical students to apply to attend the: 30th Asian Medical Students’ Conference (AMSC) in Taipei, Taiwan.
Theme: “Stigmatised Illness: To understand, to accept, and to change”.
AMSC Dates: 25th July to 1st August 2009
Hosted by: Asian Medical Students’ Association-Taiwan
Main Venue: Taipei World Trade Center
Participants: 500 medical students from 20 countries/regions
AMSA hopes to send a delegation that represents its cultural diversity and make the event even more culturally rewarding – thus all medical students from all backgrounds should apply! Up to 20 general delegates and 3 chief delegate positions are available!