Upcoming events
Sunday, October 16, 2022 - Gastrointestinal Clinical Exam Tutorial
Are you ready to RUMBLE? Is your excitement for your final clinical exam for MD1, PALPABLE? What are McBurneys, Rovsings and Murphy's? WHAT DOES THE SPLEEN DO!?
If you're a keen bean and want to get some hands-on practice, come along to our last CET of the year!
⭐️ SUNDAY 16th October
⭐️ UQ Health Sciences Building, Herston
⭐️ 11:00 am to 1:30 pm (10:00 registration open), with a light lunch afterwards.
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/iftS2b3ft9SEzo1S7
CET spaces are limited! Sign up will close on FRIDAY October 7th at 6pm; participants are selected on a first-come first-serve basis, and will be notified after sign ups close.
CETs are free for all SWIM members, so if you're not one yet - please sign up online here: https://swim.getqpay.com/
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Please email academic.swim@gmail.com with any queries
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Thursday, October 6, 2022 - Annual General Meeting
AGM is an opportunity for SWIM members to celebrate another incredible year, hear from the Exec team and share a fantastic spread of food for FREE. It’s also a great chance to have your say in the future direction of SWIM by voting for your 2023 Executive Team!
Get your FREE ticket for the AGM here: https://events.humanitix.com/swim-agm
Nominations
Are you keen to make a difference, upskill and have the time of your life? Come join the SWIM 2023 Executive Team!
Nominations for Exec positions are now OPEN until Thursday 29th September 11:59pm, so get to it!
The positions open for nomination, along with their descriptions, can be found here: https://docs.google.com/.../1o9guBULWjlxphIIPi4s6.../edit...
**Please note that only members may NOMINATE, VOTE and ATTEND, so join SWIM now: https://swim.getqpay.com/
President
Secretary
Treasurer
Academic Vice-President
Social Vice-President
Community and Initiatives Officer
Marketing and Publications Officer
Advocacy and Liaison Officer
Sponsorship Officer
Returning Officer
Facebook event page: https://fb.me/e/6Gm3eW4Zv
Thursday, September 22, 2022 - Professional Development Workshop
SWIM is back with our Professional Development Workshop Series!
These events aim to equip you with interpersonal and professional skills for your intern year and beyond.
This highly interactive workshop will focus on the topic of handling tough work situations such as complaints under the guidance of the wonderful Dr Lily Vrtik.
Feedback from our last PDW with Dr Vrtik praised the interactive nature of the workshop, the use of real-life scenarios and highly relevant topics – it’s sure to be a great learning opportunity! As always, delicious refreshments will be provided on the night.
Details:
Thursday 22nd September
Sign in 6:00pm; session from 6:30-8:00pm
Location: Room 311/312, Health Sciences Building
Places will be limited to 30 people to ensure the best experience for those attending – so sign up early to secure your spot: https://forms.gle/xB98FRKmtXPFrbrU9
RSVP emails will be sent out closer to the event so please remember to check your spam/junk folder!
This event is FREE for all SWIM members, so if you’re not one yet, make sure to sign up here: https://swim.getqpay.com/
Facebook event page: https://fb.me/e/6HPGznCnr
Sunday, September 18, 2022 - Neuro Clinical Exam Tutorial
Are you having a fit about your upcoming exam? How about some faints or funny turns? Come along and calm your nerves at our Neurological Clinical Examination Tutorial under the watchful eyes of our amazing tutors!
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When: SUNDAY 18th September
Where: UQ Health Sciences Building, Herston
Time: 11am - 1:30 pm
**Please arrive from 10:00am on the day to sign in!
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As usual, a free light lunch will be provided for you at the end of the session. CETs are free for all SWIM members, so if you're not one yet - please sign up online or at the event! You can head straight to our sign up page here: https://swim.getqpay.com/
CET spaces are limited! Sign up will close on Friday 9th September. Participants are selected on a first-come first-serve basis, and will be notified soon after sign ups close.
Sign-up for Neuro CET link: https://forms.gle/YLPSyp8JwY2WccrG8
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Please contact Rachel at academic.swim@gmail.com with any queries
Facebook event page: https://fb.me/e/2cC2gqXjH
Sunday, September 11, 2022 - Wine and Cheese Fundraiser
We are bringing back the UQ SWIM Wine & Cheese Fundraiser for 2022!
Come enjoy a chill ‘Sunday Sesh’ with WINE and CHEESE galore, plus MUSIC by QMJ (Queensland Medical Jazz) and fantastic raffle prizes!
The night will be held at the Hello Gorgeous; cheese, charcuterie and a glass of bubbly on arrival included in your ticket price!
Date: 11 September 2022 (Sunday)
Time: 2 – 5 pm
Location: Hello Gorgeous
We will also be hosting our fabulous charity raffle again so get excited for some winning prizes! All raffle proceeds will be going towards Full Stop Australia, a charity providing support, education and advocacy to put a full stop to sexual, domestic and family violence. Read more about them here: https://fullstop.org.au
Early bird tickets will be made available on August 15 (Mon), 6:00 PM. Tickets will be available here: https://events.humanitix.com/wine-and-cheese-fundraiser
EARLY BIRD TICKETS: closes August 22 (Mon) 11:59 PM (Or when Sold Out!) - SWIM: $15 | General: $20
SECOND ROUND TICKETS: closes September 1 (Thurs) 11:59 PM - SWIM: $20 | General: $25
SWIM membership saves you $5 on your ticket and also gets you access to all of our other events! Sign up to become a member here: https//swim.getqpay.com
**Be sure to bring cash to buy your raffle tickets. We have heaps of prizes up for grabs!**
RAFFLE TICKETS: 1 for $3 | 3 for $5 | 8 for $10
Please note: Do not to attend this event if you are unwell or have any COVID-19 symptoms.
Facebook event page: https://fb.me/e/2MMMdXCay
Thursday, August 18, 2022 - Women in Rural & Diverse Medicine
SWIM is proud to bring you our final networking night of the year – Women in Rural & Diverse Medicine!
This super popular event gives you the chance to mingle with amazing women in rural medicine and diverse careers. Hear their stories, ask them questions, and enjoy the fabulous canapes. As an added bonus, thanks to ACRRM for their sponsorship of this event, we are glad to be able to bring this networking night to you for FREE!
The event is open to students of all genders and is FREE for SWIM and TROHPIQ members, so please ensure you are a member!
Date: 18 August 2022 (Thursday)
Time: 7 – 9 pm
Location: Finn McCool’s Fortitude Valley – 295 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley 4006
Cost: FREE for SWIM and/or TROHPIQ members
Ticket sales open THURSDAY July 28 at 6pm!
Book your event ticket here: https://events.humanitix.com/women-in-rural-and-diverse...
Sign up for SWIM or TROHPIQ membership here: https://swim.getqpay.com; https://trohpiq.getqpay.com
Facebook event page: https://fb.me/e/3i1qKUH0a
Sunday, July 31, 2022 - Musculoskeletal Clinical Exam Tutorial
Lachman’s, McMurray’s, Straight Leg, Bent Leg – wait, is that even a thing? If you're struggling coming to grips with your Musculoskeletal exams then this is the event for you!
Prepare for your first triple whammy clinical exam with hands-on small group sessions. It’s everything that you need to build some confidence for the upcoming Shoulder, Knee and Spine exams.
Date: SUNDAY 31st July
Time: 11:00am to 1:30 pm, with a light lunch afterwards. Please arrive from 10:00am to sign in!
Location: UQ Health Sciences Building, Herston
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/1picvH2aTPQ6qJb88
As usual, a free light lunch will be provided for you at the end of the session. CETs are free for all SWIM members, so if you're not one yet - please sign up online or at the event! You can head straight to our sign up page here: https://swim.getqpay.com/
CET spaces are limited! Sign up will close on FRIDAY 22nd July 6pm. Participants are selected on a first-come first-serve basis, and will be notified within a week of signing up.
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Please contact Rachel at academic.swim@gmail.com with any queries
Facebook event page: https://fb.me/e/1Y2JwiFfx
Tuesday, July 26, 2022 - Women in Surgery Networking Night
SWIM is proud to bring you our second networking night of the year in collaboration with Incision UQ – Women in Surgery!
This super popular event gives you the chance to mingle with amazing female surgeons from a wide variety of specialties. Hear their stories, ask them questions, and enjoy the fabulous canapes.
The event is open to students of all genders and is only $5 for SWIM members, so please ensure you are a member!
Date: 26 July 2022 (Tuesday)
Time: 7 – 9 pm
Location: Milton Common – 35 Railway Terrace, Milton QLD 4064
Cost: $5 for SWIM members
Ticket sales open TUESDAY July 5 at 6pm!
Book your event ticket here: https://events.humanitix.com/women-in-surgery
Sign up for SWIM membership here: https://swim.getqpay.com
Facebook event page: https://fb.me/e/2354sRAlQ
Sunday, July 17, 2022 - Advanced Clinical Exam Tutorial
SWIM is pleased to bring back our Advanced CET to help students prepare for upcoming OSCEs and end of year clinical examination assessments!
With junior doctors as tutors, this CET will focus on the exams that aren’t taught in clinical coaching but are expected knowledge: the haematology, thyroid and diabetic leg and foot exams. As always, refreshments will be provided after the tutorial.
SWIM's Advanced Clinical Exam Tutorial
- Sunday 17th July
- Sign ups from 10:30am, runs from 11:00am to 1:30pm with light refreshments after.
- Level 2, 3 and 4, UQ Health Sciences Building, Herston
- Sign up here:
https://forms.gle/GiNc8HBtc2UpDnya8
CETs are FREE for all SWIM members, so if you're not one yet - please sign up online or at the event! You can head straight to our sign up page here: https://swim.getqpay.com/
Sign-ups close Friday 8th July 5pm. This is sure to be a highly-subscribed CET and spaces are limited due to the COVID environment, so make sure to sign up promptly and watch your emails!
Preference is given to phase 2 students; however, all are welcome to sign up.
If you’re a junior doctor and are interested in volunteering, please sign up here: https://forms.gle/GEQBFw1bofbStubx5
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Please contact Rachel at academic.swim@gmail.com with any queries
Facebook event page: https://fb.me/e/2DtNZxuXH
May - Period Drive
SWIM will be holding a period collection drive throughout the month of May!
There will be a cardboard box placed at the UQ med building study space and the PA and RB student spaces, which will be there for an entire month.
Students are welcome to donate sanitary products, toiletries and personal hygiene materials. At the end of the month, SWIM exec members will collect these donated goods and prepare care packages and donate these to local women's shelters around Brisbane!
To make this a bit more fun, and to give people more incentive to donate, SWIM will have a target to reach 10kg of donated goods, and if we reach this goal, we are hoping to hold a pizza party!
Tuesday, May 3, 2022 - Women in Medicine Networking Night
SWIM is proud to bring you our first networking night of the year – Women in Medicine!
This super popular event gives you the chance to mingle with amazing female doctors from a wide variety of specialties. Hear their stories, ask them questions, and enjoy the fabulous canapes.
The event is open to students of all genders and is only $5 for SWIM members, so please ensure you are a member!
Date: 3 May 2022 (Tuesday)
Time: 7 – 9 pm
Location: Brewhouse Brisbane – 601 Stanley St, Woolloongabba QLD 4102
Cost: $5 for SWIM members
Ticket sales open THURSDAY April 14 at 6pm!
Book your event ticket here: https://www.trybooking.com/BYWPI
Sign up for SWIM membership here: https://swim.getqpay.com
Facebook event page: https://fb.me/e/34W6q3qGv
Sunday, April 24, 2022 - Clinical Exam Tutorial (Respiratory Exam)
Kussmauls? Agonal? Cheyne-Stokes? Wait. What even is percussing?
SWIM is back again to really help hammer home your Respiratory exam! So take some deep breaths, and say it all together now: "Hi, I'm a first year medical student" and join us on the 24th April!
DETAILS:
- SUNDAY 24th April
- UQ Health Sciences Building, Herston
- 10.30am to 1.30pm, with light refreshments afterwards.
CETs are free for all SWIM members, so if you're not one yet - please sign up online or at the
event! You can sign up here: https://swim.getqpay.com/
If you're a first year sign up for the Resp CET here: https://forms.gle/pLkjtjQKTtUHPn1y6
CET spaces are limited! Sign up will close on FRIDAY APRIL 15 at 6pm; participants are
selected on a first-come first serve basis. Remember to RSVP and check your junk/spam folder.
Facebook event page: https://fb.me/e/2ktREKy01
Friday, March 25, 2022 - Cocktail Night Fundraiser
UQ SWIM Cocktail Night is BACK for 2022!
Come enjoy a glamorous evening of music by QMJ (Queensland Medical Jazz), cocktails, canapes, and fantastic raffle prizes!
The night will be held at the Port Office Hotel’s stunning Balcony Bar; canapes and a drink on arrival included in your ticket price! You’ll also have access to some cheap drink deals and access to our after party
Date: 25 March 2022 (Friday)
Time: 7 – 10 pm
Location: Port Office Hotel
We will also be hosting our fabulous charity raffle again so get excited for some winning prizes! All raffle proceeds will be going towards Full Stop Australia, a charity providing support, education and advocacy to put a full stop to sexual, domestic and family violence. Read more about them here: https://fullstop.org.au
Early bird tickets will be made available on March 3 (Thurs), 6:00 PM. Tickets sold out early last year, so be sure to keep an eye out for the ticket release! Tickets will be available here: https://www.trybooking.com/BXFQA
EARLY BIRD TICKETS: closes March 10 (Thurs) 11:59 PM (Or when Sold Out!)
SWIM: $25 | General: $30
SECOND ROUND TICKETS: closes March 17 (Thurs) 11:59 PM
SWIM: $30 | General: $35
SWIM membership saves you $5 on your ticket and also gets you access to all of our other events! Sign up to become a member here: https//swim.getqpay.com
**Be sure to bring cash to buy your raffle tickets. We have heaps of prizes up for grabs!**
RAFFLE TICKETS: 1 for $3 | 3 for $5 | 8 for $10
Please note: Do not to attend this event if you are unwell or have any COVID-19 symptoms.
Facebook event page: https://fb.me/e/1EjvQdf6d
Sunday, March 20, 2022 - Cardio Clinical Exam Tutorial
Can you remember all the different signs for Infective Endocarditis? Can you name and grade your murmurs? How good are you at wielding a stethoscope? What will your assessment actually involve?
We know how confusing and overwhelming your first clinical exams can be, so we're here to
help! SWIM is bringing back our ever-popular Clinical Examination Tutorials (CETs), starting
with the cardiovascular system! The CETs work hand in hand with your Clinical Practice
curriculum, and are designed to give you an opportunity to practice your exam with experienced tutors, have your questions answered and hear from an expert guest speaker.
Event Details:
SUNDAY MARCH 20
UQ Health Sciences Building, Herston
10:30am to 1:30 pm, with a light lunch afterwards.
CETs are free for all SWIM members, so if you're not one yet - please sign up online or at the
event! You can sign up here: https://swim.getqpay.com/
If you're a first year sign up for the Cardio CET here: https://forms.gle/CSv77993EPfGnspa9
CET spaces are limited! Sign up will close on FRIDAY MARCH 11 at 6pm; participants are
selected on a first-come first serve basis and will be notified on Monday MARCH 14.
Facebook event page: https://fb.me/e/46QdA1zfC
Tuesday, March 8, 2022 - Biases in Women’s Illness (International Women’s Day Fundraiser Talk – Hosted by UQ SWIM)
This International Women’s Day, the theme is #BreakTheBias. Supporting Women In Medicine (SWIM) will be hosting our inaugural IWD talk on: “Biases in Women’s Illness: The Role of Adversity and Trauma”, presented by Professor Leonie Callaway at the TRI Auditorium and raising funds for ‘Room to Read’, a global nonprofit for children’s literacy and girls’ education.
A very strong relationship has been shown between exposure to adverse childhood experiences (sexual, physical, emotional trauma) and metabolic illnesses such as gestational diabetes and obesity in women. Additionally, these tragic events can further contribute to pain, physical illness, and mental illness – which, unfortunately, may lead to the experience of being repeatedly dismissed by doctors and not listened to.
Join SWIM this International Women’s Day (Tues 8 March 2022) in welcoming Professor Leonie Callaway, an esteemed Obstetric Physician, in exploring the causes and conditions of trauma-related illness in some women’s lives to provide an important explanation as to why they suffer.
Date: 8 March 2022 (Tuesday)
Time: 6:15 – 8 pm
Location: Auditorium, Translational Research Institute
Topic: Biases in Women’s Illness: The Role of Adversity and Trauma
Presenter: Professor Leonie Callaway
All students, doctors and health professionals are welcome at this event. You do not need to be a SWIM member (but do consider becoming one!)
We are requesting a ‘gold coin’ donation for attendance to this talk to raise funds for ‘Room to Read’. Donate online or in cash at the door. There will also be baked goodies available for purchase on the day!
Book your ticket here: https://www.trybooking.com/BXFSB
Please note: Do not to attend this event if you are unwell, have COVID-19 symptoms; have been overseas or Australian hotspots in the last 14 days; or have been in close contact with a confirmed case. TRI has the right to refuse service and must insist that anyone with these symptoms leaves the venue.
Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/4938566509515808?active_tab=about
Thursday, February 24, 2022 - SWIM Ordinary General Meeting
Come join us at our 2022 OGM!
Find out more about SWIM and what we offer while also meeting new people. Speak to our exec team about SWIM or med school in general and apply for a convenor position if you would like to be part of our amazing exec team this year Food will also be available for all attendees!
Register for FREE here: https://www.trybooking.com/BXDMQ
Want to get involved? Apply for a convenor position here: https://forms.gle/WKHwrnJ2Kn6MbiqY7
To attend and vote, you must be a SWIM member. Join here: www.swim.getqpay.com
Please remember attendance is required if you apply for a position!
Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1248347485689393