Supporting Women in Medicine

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College Essay Vs Personal Statement

Usually colleges have their own guidelines when it comes to college essay for admission or personal statements. It depends on what the actual college requires. You should consider that the colleges look at more than just college essays for admission statements; they look at your grades, GPA, class standing, extracurricular activities, and school service before they admit you. I would find out what the actual requirements are and… Continue

Added by Maria Pittman on October 5, 2009 at 2:00pm — No Comments

QMWS August Dinner Meeting

The Queensland Medical Women’s Society (QMWS) will be holding a dinner meeting on Wednesday August 27th, 7pm, at the Victoria Park Golf Club Function Venue (opposite the Medical School). The topic for the night is Asbestos, where is it now. Mesothelioma, asbestosis and pleural plaques we know the consequences of asbestos exposure, but what do we know about the history and ongoing use of asbestos both in our own back yard and globally? Dr Edwina Duhig, Director of Anatomical Pathology at Patholo… Continue

Added by SWIM Webmaster on August 5, 2008 at 8:02pm — No Comments

SWIM and UNMDG

The United Nations Millennium Developmental Goals (UNMDG) Project is a joint venture between the UQ School of Medicine and the UQ Medical Society. It aims to incorporate issues of Developing World Health and Australian Indigenous Health into teaching and training to assist MBBS students to have relevant clinical experiences, offer extracurricular activities and raise awareness of these issues. SWIM, in conjunction with TIME (Towards International Medical Equity) and TROHPIQ (Towards Rural Outbac… Continue

Added by SWIM Webmaster on August 5, 2008 at 2:54pm — No Comments

SWIM Cocktail Party 2008!!

This year, SWIM is hosting a pink-themed cocktail party to raise money for Breast Cancer Research. WHEN: Friday 29th February WHERE: Lychee Lounge - 94 Boundary Street, West End COST: $25 SWIM Members | $30 non-members (includes 2 cocktails and finger food) TICKETS: email swimuq@gmail.com Supported by SWIM and MDA National Continue

Added by SWIM Webmaster on February 19, 2008 at 9:17pm — No Comments

S.W.I.M Group Fitness

Want to get fit, have fun, relieve some stress and support charity all at the same time? S.W.I.M Group Fitness is the answer! Where else would you get personalised Group Training that is heaps of fun and for only $2! All money raised will be donated to Domestic Violence Connect (www.dvconnect.org). It's for all fitness levels, and every week is different! WHEN: Every Tuesday at 6pm WHERE: Meet at the open-air basketball courts (near the tennis courts) at UQ COST: $2 for members | $5 non-member… Continue

Added by SWIM Webmaster on February 19, 2008 at 9:13pm — 1 Comment

Upcoming Q & A night

Don't forget SWIM's Q and A night is on soon!

When: 7pm, Wednesday 16th May

Where: Bancroft Centre (QIMR Auditorium) at the RBWH campus
Cost: Gold coin donation for SWIM members, $5 for non-members
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Added by Andrew Noske on May 11, 2007 at 4:45pm — No Comments

SWIM Information Website

Hey people. :-)

I thought NING would be a good place for SWIM to have a website because it lets members post photos / blogs etc, and it's FREE!!!

A long time ago I created this site: http://andrewnoske.neonglider.com/hidden/swim/home.htm

But I STILL can't find a (free) home for it. I think the site is still useful, because it gives interested people a chance to read more about SWIM and what SWIM does...

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Added by Andrew Noske on April 29, 2007 at 6:35pm — No Comments