Aberdeen Neuro

26/08/2024

Aberdeen Neuro would like to introduce you all to our next member of the team 🧠

Let’s all give a warm welcome to Ribeya - our secretary 👩‍💼

When she’s not studying you can find her getting involved in various projects, playing sports or travelling to see new places🌍 An absolute all rounder!

She is the friendly face behind our emails and mailing lists💌 Not only will you be hearing from her via our email, she is also the brains responsible for all of our registrations and feedback forms! (which are not easy to make👏)

We cannot wait to see what she will help the society achieve this year! 💕

26/08/2024

Aberdeen Neuro are so excited to introduce the next member of our 24/25 team! 🧠

Everyone meet Panos - our vice-president 🩺

Panos will be backing up our president Kate and helping her with all of her roles. However, Panos will also have a leading role in conducting novel societal events and creating new and fun opportunities☺️

His friendly nature and approachable attitude makes him a fantastic addition to the leadership team! 🫶🏼

We can’t wait to see the positive impact he will make this year!

26/08/2024

Aberdeen Neuro are delighted to introduce the first member of our 24/25 team! 🧠

Everyone meet our president Kate 🫶🏼

Kate is thrilled to be serving as our president this year. She is passionate about neurosurgery, leadership and research 🔬

When she is not immersed in her studies she can be found travelling, playing tennis and drinking excessive amounts of coffee ✈️🎾☕️

We cannot wait to see what Kate has planned for this year 💕

25/08/2024

26/07/2024

We are pleased to announce we are now accepting applications to join our Aberdeen Neuro Committee 2024-2025!

Whether you are in the pre-clinical or clinical years, if you share an interest in neurology, neurosurgery, or other clinical neurosciences, we warmly invite you to apply for a position with us.

Deadline: 6th August 2024

Link to the role descriptions: https://shorturl.at/C2iOG

Link to the application form: https://forms.gle/BBt6p2Q6gp71MGsy7

If you have any queries in regards to the recruitment/roles, please email: [email protected]

26/05/2024

SSHM Summer Meeting

The Summer Meeting of the SSHM this year is in Aberdeen, on Saturday 8th June, and further information is now attached.

As with the very successful event in 2022, this is a joint meeting with the Aberdeen Medico-Chirurgical Society, being organised by our own local members Pragnesh Bhatt and Tom Scotland and being held in the Suttie Centre on the main Foresterhill campus. In the morning, starting at 11am, we have a series of short presentations from Aberdeen medical students, while the afternoon is devoted to talks by three eminent speakers on major figures in Aberdeen medical history and on a particular aspect of military gunshot injuries, all as detailed.

Registration for the meeting can be done:

https://aberdeen-medchi.eventbrite.co.uk

13/05/2024

Join is for our next event on history taking and examination on Thursday 16th of May.

Link to sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdfNemvo8oAFdcbgLWtwhPsqTEPwjpyEqYHzNPhKGRxQmS0yg/viewform?usp=sf_link

07/04/2024

Link to join: https://app.medall.org/event-listings/neurological-limb-examination-theory-dr-marc-walton

When: 18:30 on the 17th April
Where: Online via Medall

Learn the intricacies of conducting and interpreting neurological limb examinations from the highly respected Dr. Marc Walton. Enhance your diagnostic skills, and understand how to translate findings into optimal patient care. This session is perfect for medical professionals seeking to deepen their knowledge in neurology. Don't miss out - elevate your patient service and clinical acumen.

13/03/2024

https://app.medall.org/event-listings/cranial-nerves-examination-dr-marc-walton

Join us for an informative teaching session led by distinguished neurologist Dr. Marc Walton, focusing on the key approaches and techniques involved in conducting a comprehensive Cranial Nerves Examination. This session can prove invaluable for medical professionals wishing to refine their diagnostic skills or update their understanding of neurological cases. Enhance your knowledge and patient care capabilities with insights from one of the leading minds in the field. This session is a must for any healthcare provider seeking to elevate their neurological assessment abilities.

09/03/2024

This engaging and insightful teaching session is dedicated to ‘Long Term Neurological Conditions’ which is being taught by Aphia Miller.

An excellent opportunity for medical professionals to deepen their understanding of chronic neurological ailments. The session will cover critical aspects such as diagnosis, management, and the latest treatment protocols.

Date and time: 7pm on Thursday 14th March

Link to join: https://app.medall.org/event-listings/long-term-neurological-conditions

26/02/2024

Introducing our first sponsor - MEDizzy!

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26/02/2024

Proudly sponsored by GeekyMedics!

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