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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

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

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

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