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Game of Medicine: Summer is Coming

A letter from the Editors,

Welcome all to your first year at Bond University as medical

students and a huge congratulations to being accepted! In the

coming pages, are a number of articles and other necessary

tools and information, guaranteed to help you not only survive

first year, but also thrive as well. Articles ranging from a wide

variety of topics are included to make sure you are well

prepared and ready to embark on your journey in the sunny city

of the Gold Coast, a city known for its beaches, theme parks,

schoolies and its general, laid back atmosphere. With this in

mind, make sure you make the most of first year by joining as

many clubs and activities as possible, as well as coming to as

many MSSBU events as you can!

If you would like to keep up to date with what your MedSoc at

Bond University (MSSBU) is doing, you can find out more either

via our Facebook or via our website, www.mssbu.org.au. If you

have further questions feel free to ask any of the MedSoc

committee members.

Remember, from here on in, as you enter the realms of the

‘O-Week Survival Guide of 2014’ sit back and enjoy the

experience of Bond University and the eternal summer of the

Gold Coast.

Douglas Brown:

Communications Director & Co-Editor

Fred Chuang:

IT Officer & Co-Editor

Disclaimer ............................................................... 1

Message from the President ................................... 2

Avant, Sponsorship ................................................. 3

Uncle Doug’s A-M ................................................... 4

Meet the Tribe ........................................................ 6

Med as Postgraduate ............................................. 7

Yellow Brick Road to Medical School ....................... 8

From the Pan into the fire ..................................... 13

PB What ............................................................... 11

Human Anatomy ................................................... 12

Surviving Med ....................................................... 14

AMSA ................................................................... 16

Textbooks ............................................................. 17

Medical Society Photos Preview ........................... 21

23 Ways ............................................................... 24

Meet The Team ..................................................... 26

Table of Contents:

Message from the President Congratulations on becoming a Bond University medical student! On behalf of the Medical Students’ Society of Bond University (MSSBU), welcome, and we look forward to meeting you in person!

The Medical Students’ Society of Bond University (MSSBU) is a student body elected by medical students for medical students. We are the peak representative group here at Bond University and are in place to support and advocate for the interests of our medical students. Our goal is to ensure that our students have a platform to share experiences, knowledge and new ideas as well as providing a comfortable setting in which to raise any issues with the academic aspects of the Bond Medical Program.

We liaise with the faculty of the Medical School, the Health Sciences and Medicine Association (HMSA), the Bond University Student Association (BUSA) as well as many other external associations, in order to create the best experiences for our students. The life of a medical student, which includes academic, social, physical, financial and emotional issues are all of the utmost importance to us. Getting through a medical program is a very demanding task, but we aim to be there to support all of our students every step of the way.

The society is also proud to be a part of the Australian Medical Students Association (AMSA), the peak representative group for all medical students nationwide. Our AMSA representative allows us to bring forth ideas and initiatives from our medical program on a national scale and gives us a voice on the main issues concerning our students. Examples include internships, changes to curriculum structure and research opportunities, just to name a few.

We strive to give the students of the ‘Bond Medical Program’ a voice and ensure that no-one is left out. You, the students, are the brain, and we are simply the voice, which allows your thoughts to reach the appropriate places. We want to make sure that you have the best ex-periences of your lives and ensure that the beginning of your careers as doctors, are enriching and fulfilling.

We are here for you!

Rehan Sequeira

President of Medical Student’s Society of Bond University (MSSBU)

Avant is Australia’s leading Medical Defence Organisation. You can

count on us for quality medico-legal expertise and professional

indemnity protection at every stage of your medical career.

Membership is open to medical students and benefits include:

FREE travel insurance cover

Student indemnity insurance policy

Unique work experience opportunities through our partnerships

e.g. Avant Interplast Asia Pacific Program.

Opportunity to network and be part of Avant’s

Student Advisory Council (ASAC)

Risk management education (case studies, webinars and more)

Student e-bulletins and member publications

Access to Avant’s medico-legal advisory phone

service, even in 24/7 emergencies

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Sun, sand and water; that’s what the Gold

Coast, also known as the ‘GC’, is known to

many tourists who come to this city from

all across the country and the globe;

however there’s more charm to the coast

then that.

A – Aquaduck – If you’ve always liked the

idea of being able to ride a bus, that looks

like a duck, in the middle of the canals of

the Gold Coast; this is truly your perfect

opportunity. In no other city, would you be

able to experience something as iconic or

as memorable, whilst viewing the historic

buildings which made this city as it is today.

A MUST do for all Bond students, whether

you’ve just finished high school, or coming

in from your second degree.

B – Beaches – As stated previously, this is

one of the defining features of the Gold

Coast, and also, a romantic destination for

many. Head to popular areas, such as the

Surfers Paradise beach, found right

underneath the giant Q1, one of the tallest

buildings in the southern hemisphere. If

you want to go somewhere a bit quieter

however, try heading to the Main Beach

area, or the beaches found near ‘The Spit.’

C – Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary – For the

Kiwis, if you’ve always been a fan of the

kangaroo, the koala or baby crocodiles, this

is the place to be. It also hosts one of the

Gold Coast’s very first and most authentic

Indigenous dinner shows, the ‘Yanguwah.’

D – Dreamworld – You haven’t been to the

Gold Coast if you haven’t been to

Dreamworld. Perhaps, one of the biggest

theme parks in Queensland, it’s the home

of Big Brother and also the ‘Big 8’ rides,

which also include the ‘Giant Drop’, ‘The

Tower of Terror’ (highly recommended)

and the infamous, ‘BuzzSaw.’

E – Events – Gold Coast is full of events,

whether it’s the Surfers Paradise Festival,

Broadbeach Jazz Festival, or the up-and-

coming Gold Coast Airport Marathon, we

always have events that will suit your taste,

and take your mind off studying the Kreb

cycle.

F– Fishing – Fishing enthusiasts all around

can rejoice, due to the wide variety of

opportunities one has in fishing on the Gold

Coast. Whether it’s near Stradbroke Island,

or going with a fishing charter, Gold Coast

has it all for the locations in fishing.

G – Gold Coast Skydive – Skydiving, perhaps

one of man’s most frightening sports can be

experienced on the Gold Coast for a small

price. If you’ve got no fear, a highly

recommended, once in a lifetime

opportunity.

H– Hot Air Balloons – The perfect

opportunity to spend time with your signifi-

cant other (or potential significant other); a

romantic hot air balloon ride above the Gold

Coast is guaranteed to capture one’s heart.

I – Infinity Gold Coast – If you’ve always

been interesting in the multi-sensual world

of special effects, say no more, for ‘Infinity’

has it all.

J – Jupiter’s Hotel and Casino – Not only was

MedBall 2014 held here, it also has an

absolutely amazing casino. If you’re

considered lucky, or have never tried it

before, come to the main gambling precinct

of the Gold Coast; Jupiter’s Hotel and Casino.

If you’re not into gambling however, there’s

a great Chinese restaurant found within this

hotel, make sure you order their ‘Prawn

Dumplings!’

K– Kingston Park Raceway–Love Go Karting?

Say no more, Gold Coast has Australia’s

largest and most advance Go Kart hire place,

at Kingston Park Raceway.

L – Laser Skirmish – For some safe, outdoor

fun with your new-found friends, laser

skirmish is highly recommended. The closest

one from Bond University can be found in

‘Time Zone’ Surfers Paradise.

M – Medicine – At the end of the day, you’re

here to study, so live up to it and face it.

at Bond

Medicine was dream come true.

I did have my ions

knowing I would be one

only 20 or so other post grad students.

hoped that I would have at least a post

grads that were my age that I relate

with. I am so lucky I that I found

group of a mixture of both

and and we work

our

as a brings with

many that

not have to deal with. The of

are living out of home and having cook

and clean and pay the bills on of

and it is not a

walk in the park. Some also families to

take care of which is so But it

is not And the of

your fellow post grads can navigate these

An of being a post grad

having a degree already and knowing

university is like. You how

study and the stresses that come being

a because you have there be-

fore. Don't get me wrong is a whole

other ball game when it to how the

is set up and the amount of study

you will be doing, but it definitely helps having

studied (especially if you have studied a science

degree) as it won’t all be brand new and the

transition is a lot smoother. You also get the

opportunity to use your knowledge to help your

fellow students through the semesters

As a post graduate medicine is a goal

have been working towards for many

and that is agreat motivation when are

drowning in textbooks and Having

worked through an degree in

preparation for doing and then

actually getting into the is such a

dream come true and is the pletion of a

goal you have worked for many

years. You should all be very proud that you are

one step closer to dream of being a

Medicine is not just a degree it

your life and your passion. Being a

nd navigating through that how it fits

into your life is an exciting rewarding

experience. Embrace all of highs and lows

and do it with your postgraduates and

you will have such amazing time studying

medicine at By Bianca

Follow the Yellow Brick Road

to Medical School 2014

You’ve been accepted to medical school for 2014, and now

Bond wants to ensure they make a exceptional doctor out of

you. Before you start, it’s good to have an idea of what exactly

will be coming up and so, MSSBU have aimed to bring you this

‘O-Week Survival Guide – Don’t Just Survive, Thrive!’ To get

familiar with the course, let’s start on our journey.

Pre-Clinical Years

For first year, you’ll mainly be concentrating on cellular and

molecular biology, and also, briefly focusing on the major

systems of the body. You’ll be introduced to the fascinating

factors of anatomy and physiology, and also begin to

understand the psychosocial aspects of the patient. Clinical

skills sessions, as well as PBL sessions will be introduced to

make sure you have a grip on how to talk to patients and work

in a group environment.

Some of the material you’ll be covering on this journey

through the rigours of first year will include genes,

microbiology, taking a history from patients, cell biology,

ethics and more.

You’ve passed first year, and now well on your journey

through medicine! In second year, you’ll be spiralling back and

cycling through the body systems again, but in much more

detail. Pathology will be formally introduced as well as

pharmacology in some aspects. Your history taking will

significantly improve, your medical ethics knowledge will

expand and also your team working skills as well.

Year 1

2014

Year 2

2015

Through third year, you’ll be continuing on your way in

the body systems, specifically honing in on major

factors, including diagnosis, pathology and also

management. Skills will be developed to the eventual

point where you’ll even be able to properly diagnosis.

Your communication skills which were initially being

developed in first year will finally come together, and

you’ll be able to complete a proper examination from

start to finish on any patient at will.

Core rotations will also start to begin, where lectures

and learning will now be held in the facilities of Robina

Hospital. Furthermore, third year completes prepara-

tion for full immersion in the clinical learning environ-

ment of fourth and fifth year.

Clinical Years – 2017 & 2018

Clinical years seem far on the horizon of your journey,

however they will come sooner than you think. Fourth

and fifth year is often classified to be the ‘real’

medicine, the type of medicine you’ve been dreaming

about every day since being accepted. All you’ll need to

know for now is that a large amount of clinical subjects

will be covered, from subjects such as orthopaedics,

surgery and even emergency medicine.

Assessments and Exams

The important thing to note for first years, is that you

will usually have assignments in your first and second

semesters, mid-semester exam and also, point-of-

progression exams at the end of every year,

affectionately known as the ‘barriers’, which will assess

if you can progress to the next year. These exams will

give you a reason in not forgetting the content you’ve

learnt recently, and from the years prior. Staff members

are very friendly at Bond, so remember, if you have any

questions, don’t hesitate in sending them an email or

asking for help. Furthermore, we at MSSBU are also

always willing to help! Good luck, and make the most of

it!

Year 4

2017

Year 5

2018

Year 3

2016

First of all, congratulations to every one

of you for passing the hazardous and

difficult steps to enter med school!

However, remember your journey has

just begun, with many unknown surpris-

es and events to come.

Starting university as a highschool leaver

(especially one interstate), seemed like a

daunting and fearful step into the

unknown. I was constantly worried

about living away from home, if I was

able to make friends and whether I could

be able to handle the dreaded course

work that all the older students were

complaining about.

Nevertheless, taking this leap of faith, I

discovered that life on Bond University

was much more than just study, study,

study. The family and friends that I left

behind in Sydney were augmented with

a new group of people, who because of

the closeness of living on campus be-

came a second family on the Gold Coast.

The outwardly towering mounds of work

I got each week, I found could be dealt

with a little bit of self-application and

diligence, leaving plenty of time for so-

cial events and “exploration adventures”

of the Gold Coast and surrounding

suburbs.

A great thing about the Bond MBBS

course is the integrated and holistic

approach to medicine. The balance of

labs/practicals, science based lectures

and patient interactions/psychology pre-

pares us for when we enter the real

world as working professionals.

All in all, what I’d wish for you guys to

take from this is to just go with the flow.

Remember that university is a lot more

difficult than highschool and though it

may seem challenging at first, as long as

you are able to adapt and keep up with

the course, you’ll all be fine.

Good luck class of 142!

Matthew Lam

2nd Year Medical Student

By Douglas Brown

With your first semester of 2014 in full

swing as a student at Bond University,

I’m sure you’ll firstly be wondering, what

exactly is this PBL process that many

have been talking about? Although most

of you may not have heard of it before,

problem based learning, affectionately

known as PBL, truly serves as an im-

portant role, as you enter your future

careers as medical practitioner.

The problem based learning system was

originally stimulated in order to allow a

simulation of how a real doctor-patient

relationship would look like. With the

introduction of the case, the building of

your hypotheses, the construction of

your LIs (Learning Issues) and also of the

respective mind-map; PBL is truly seen as

a system that encourages all students to

apply their knowledge thoroughly, rather

than the usual, recalling ‘facts’ agenda

conducted in normally tutorials. PBL,

from my own personal experience,

allows you not only to work as a team,

but also reflect on the process as you do

so.

The PBL system you will be experiencing

will usually have about 7-8 of your

classmates, with a wise, knowledgeable

facilitator in the group, acting as both a

mentor and also, as a guide. The PBL

class, consisting of the chairman, or

woman, reflector, recorder, researcher

and group member, all work together

with their respective tasks, in order to

facilitate appropriate discussions and

resolving the case. The opening of the

PBL case usually accumulates to

‘Learning Issues’ being generated. These

are key concepts which were covered in

the case and are recommended for all to

study over the week. Furthermore from

here, the rest of week’s lectures will

usually revolve around the case you had

covered. Finally, the wrap up session will

usually cover the case in more depth in a

concluding sense, and will be a time

where you can also discuss concepts you

found difficult to understand, or you just

needed more clarification from your

peers from what you had researched

(self-directed learning) over the past

week.

As you can see from here, PBL although

at first may seem daunting (from your

experience in O-Week); at the end of it,

many grow to love it, as it truly helps to

not only understand what exactly was

covered in the case, but also promotes

your own self-directed learning in a

degree we all love studying.

8AM PBL AND No NAPS ??

Douglas Brown

Communications

Director

Rehan Sequeira President

Meet the Team

Laura Rishangan

Clinical Vice

President

Jasmine Ucas

Secretary

Bianca Rajapakse

Social Director

Andrew Daniel

Pre-Clinical

Vice President

Priyanka Ramachandran

Academic Liaison

Director

Frank Dorrian

GPSN Representative

Kunaal Kacker

Sponsorship

Director

Tabrez Sheriff

AMSA Representative

Karen Joseph

Treasurer

Navitha Kathirgamanathan

Community and

Well Being Officer

Amila Kaludewa

Junior Social Officer

Fred Chuang

IT Officer

Amelia Denniss

Publications Officer

Hailey O’’Neill

Junior AMSA

Representative