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Thank you to the editors: Daniel Sapier Josh Thompson & Lindsey Skelton Also to Alex Berry, Timur D’Souza, Zoe Shipley, Terry Kane, Ritika Rampal and Richard Price for their valuable input to the editing process in Hull. Cover image by Daniel Sapier Hull campus photos: Andrew Ghobrial & Daniel Sapier
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Congratulations Welcome to HYMS! Congratulations on being accepted into what is without doubt one of the finest and most progressive medical schools in the country! Having being named within the top ten Medical Schools in the UK, you are about to enrol into a University where the family of staff and students look after you and will ensure that you progress through your training in becoming fine future doctors. We hope that this booklet gives you an insight into the opportunities you’ll have at your fingertips, an idea of what to expect in Hull or York and a solid foundation to the beginning of your training. The transition as a medical student will be new to all of you, whether you are coming to HYMS from school or as a graduate. Whatever your situation, it is our job to make you feel as comfortable as possible and to ease you into the unique student life of a Medic.
together by a team of students who have dedicated their Summers to ensuring that you all have one of the best weeks of your life. Built from our own experiences and from years before us, we have put together a Freshers week for you that will create memories and friendships which will last you for the next five years and beyond. We hope that you enjoy all of what we have to offer and that you really get stuck in to your life at HMYS! We’re looking forward seeing you all in September. Until then, please use this opportunity to relax and enjoy your time off. Best wishes, Timur (Hull President) and Josh (York President) On Behalf of the MedSoc and Fresher’s Committees.
This booklet and the events planned through the week have been put
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Contents Hull and York 5
The week’s breakdown
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PBL top tips
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MedSoc introduction
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Societies introduction
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Welfare
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The worst case scenario and student essentials
Hull 13
Welcome to Hull
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Freshers week timetable
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Medsoc and Freshers committees
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The University of Hull map (lite edition)
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Hull local area map
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The cream of the crop
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Nights out in Hull
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The student textbook review
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HYMS Sports Association
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Sign up to MedSoc
York
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Welcome to York
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MedSoc and Freshers committees
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Freshers week timetable
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Stuff to bring: checklist
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Accommodation: the colleges
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Sport in York
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Things to do in York
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Sign up to MedSoc
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Final words
Welcome to The Hull York Medical School
The HYMS Week: A Breakdown A standard week in HYMS: Your week now starts on a Thursday. Fear not, you’ll soon get used to that!
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PBL Top Tips Problem Based Learning, as you are well aware by now, is the main teaching method at HYMS. Every week each PBL group of approx. 9 students and their facilitator meet up to discuss the presented medical problems in the block guide. Following a lengthy discussion, the group identifies and sets out learning outcomes for the week, and regroups after the weekend to discuss what they’ve learnt. You’ll all be experts at this process by the end of the year!
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Don’t make loads of notes (and if you must, condense them), and try not to recite them in the session. You’ll remember things much better if you just have a single sheet of key points/headers that you use to rummage and drag information out of your long term memory
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Vary your reading Everyone will use a few of the same books for reference, but reading off copied pages from Tortora won’t impress anyone, or help you to learn. Try using your lecture notes as a starter, then journals (like the Lancet, or BMJ), other textbooks or reliable internet sources (established charity and NGO websites)
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Always do something for the Monday session Even if you’ve had a mad weekend, always try and get most work done for the Monday session - you’ll find yourself falling behind fast if you don’t keep up with the rapid pace!
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Bring food and drink If you’ve got work to do you may as well have cakes and a cup of coffee to keep you going (an easy way to win favour with the group too!)
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Use everyone in the group Naturally everyone will have different strengths and weaknesses, knowledge on different subjects, and the graduates are often a good source of information on certain topics. Utilise your skills!
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Organise and attend PBL socials No better way to improve group cohesion and relations than meeting up with your PBL groups outside of Loxley
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Try to get on with your group Odds are there will be occasions when you might not see eye to eye with all individuals in your group. Try your hardest to get along, and keep it civil - always good practice for the real world and for group dynamics
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Get creative when you’re the chair The second session can be long and arduous if everyone just recites information. Strategies to increase group involvement, like pictionary, crosswords, articulate and diagram quizzes aid learning and reduce boredom!
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Build a friendship with your tutor They’re usually very nice, and will give you all sorts of insights you wont see in textbooks. They’ll be the ones assessing you trimesterly, and are often very happy to be consulted about problems and references
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Turn up and put the hours in! PBL is an excellent way of learning. It may seem a little foreign at the start but you’ll soon get the hang of it. Once you’re behind it’s tricky to catch up, so do it properly and you’ll thank yourself come exam season!
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What is MedSoc? MedSoc (or the Medical Society) has two main roles. On one side, we are the governing body of your HYMS extra-curricular activities, both formal and informal. We’re here to provide you with events like the annual Winter and Summer Balls and themed parties; organise pub crawls; bring in guest speakers to host academic talks... we basically cater to the students’ every need throughout the year! We are also the umbrella society that the majority of other medical societies at HYMS are branches of. However we do not just organise events, we are also a point of contact between the Medical School and you and are available to support students where we can. In the past, we’ve sponsored students to go to foreign countries and we’re always there to take in comments, ideas and concerns students have and as much as possible, advocate on your behalf.
in for your benefit so we need your membership in order to provide the events that we already have and to pilot new ones. At the same time, your membership entitles you discounted tickets to all events MedSoc organises, including the extremely popular annual Balls, which means that you recoup the costs extremely quickly.
How do I sign up? This year, Hull and York have different procedures in signing up. You can find the application process for each site within their sections of this booklet.
Find us on Facebook: Simply join the HYMS MedSoc Hull group, or add York MedSoc as a friend in order to be kept upto-date with all the latest news and events!
Do I need to join? In order to run the events that we do and be there for students, MedSoc needs your help and support - we can’t function without you! In the past, we normally have the majority of Freshers sign up and so we hope you guys will be the same and get stuck in on the action! All of the money from the membership is put back directly 7
Societies Introduction Over the next few pages we aim to introduce you to some of the societies run by HYMS students; all of which are available on both sites. As well as these societies, remember that you are joining two parent Universities. Both The University of Hull and The University of York have numerous societies for more-or-less every interest available and you’ll definitely discover more about these during the Freshers Fair. Your parent University will no doubt provide further information about the Freshers Fair during Freshers Week. British Medical Association Intra-School Committee (BMA ISC): HYMS BMA ISC is here to serve you and represent your views. The ISC is your student branch of the BMA. We organise events ranging from helping you with planning your elective to talks by nationally respected Doctors. We also keep you up to date with national issues. The ISC works alongside the MSC (Medical Students' Committee), which aims to represent YOUR views to other medical schools and the wider BMA, whilst working on national issues through campaigning, debates and lobbying. Join the BMA today and you can benefit from a range of essential services designed specifically to support your study needs, including fun & informative events throughout the year; use of the BMA Library (with no late fees and a free send-back service); discounted revision tools and courses; free monthly copy of the Student BMJ and Student BMA News; access to member-only pages of our website; medical students committee advice and information and essential support/guidance. Sexpression: We are looking for approachable, honest individuals who are interested in teaching sex education in local schools and promoting health sexual behaviour in our community. Sexpression is a nationwide network of likeminded organisations giving you the oppurtunity to engage with young people in discussing matters such as puberty, relationships, body image, and of course, sex. If teaching is not your thing, we have tons of other events going on throughout the year for you get involved in. Such events include our annual sexual fantasy themed bar crawl and university based fundraising events
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Marrow is the student branch of the Anthony Nolan foundation; a charity that matches people with blood cancers to bone marrow donors. We hold regular recruitment events at the University and in the local areas to sign people up the donor register, and fundraise for Anthony Nolan. We encourage HYMS students to not only sign up to the donor register, but to join Marrow as counsellors for recruitment events, fundraisers and committee members. Last year we smashed our targets and this year we are looking to do even better. If you are interested, please get in contact with Kat Cunningham (hykc1@hyms.ac.uk) when you arrive or during Freshers Week. Teddy Bear Hospital is a project aimed at children aged 3-7 years and hopes to reduce children’s fear of physicians and hospitals in a fun and friendly atmosphere whilst also addressing important health issues such as healthy eating. The most popular workshop is the society’s namesake – the Teddy Bear Hospital – where children bring their ‘sick’ teddy bears to be fixed or cured by the teddy bear doctors (the students!) TBH sessions take place on Wednesday afternoons and are a great opportunity for students to gain experience working with children and promoting health. As well as being very successful with local schools, TBH is a fun and enjoyable society for both the students and children involved. Achieving great success around York, 2012/2013 will be the first year TBH is available in Hull.
Wilderness Medicine Society (WMS): Put simply, the WMS combines our love for the outdoors with medicine. We are able to take advantage of Yorkshire’s amazing scenery, giving students a break from being in a hospital or typical learning environment. On one hand we are able to provide students with a good work-life balance by putting on events such as hiking days out in the Moors or mountain biking in the Dalby forest. On the other hand we are able to provide medical students with valuable education and one point in particular; how to be resourceful. Wilderness medicine entails numerous but specific interesting areas of medicine, such as altitude and mountain medicine, diving, tropical, arctic and many others. Moreover, our more popular teaching events deal with outdoor setting and what you must do in order to save someone’s life when you do not have the equipment you are usually used to. We usually make this into a weekend away and have teaching by specialized doctors join us at a destination such as the “Lake District.” This year we drummed up a lot of interest and it was very successful. In addition, we also look at international affairs and humanitarian work such as the work done by MSF or Mercyships. This year MSF came and gave the medical school a talk about the work they do, which brought over 100 students. This was a very inspirational talk where, Dr Carl Hallam, volunteer for MSF had given great accounts on some of his stories abroad in Indonesia during the flood or in Sri Lanka fighting infectious disease. He also was able to tell students how we could get involved and aim our careers towards international affairs. 9
Society of Paediatric Medicine: The HYMS Society of Paediatric Medicine strives to improve exposure to this important branch of Medicine to Phase I students by providing volunteer opportunities, lectures on specialist subjects within the field and revision sessions for Phase II students. Last year our launch event was attended by 100 students and was well received by all. We also hosted a Christmas social, a presentation competition for Fifth Year students and raised over £250 for charity. This year we plan to launch our secondary school project, providing opportunities for health education and experience discussing issues pertinent to general practice. We also hope to hold at least one lecture evening a term as well as social and charitable events.
The PALPATE (Peer Assisted Learning Project and Teaching Experience) project is a near peer model peer assisted learning project that allows students further on in the HYMS course (years 3-5) to begin to develop teaching experience by providing revision sessions for more junior students (years 1 & 2). Attendance at these sessions is optional but allows students to consolidate their knowledge and to practice their clinical skills in a safe and supportive setting. Sessions alternate between Hull and York and usual include a lecture style tutorial, multiple choice and extended matching questions in the HYMS style and small group clinical skills practice. We’re already looking forward to meeting you. For more information please Email us at: palpate@hyms.ac.uk.
Students for Kids Interna-tional Projects 'SKIP' is a healthcare-student led UK-based registered charity (1099804), which supports child welfare in communities throughout the developing world. SKIP HYMS work in the town of Kwa Mathias, in Tanzania with a local NGO (Non Governmental Organisation) called MYODA (Mkuza Youth Development Association). We aim to improve awareness of children’s disability, increase local knowledge of HIV/AIDS and improve access to healthcare and education to all children in the area. The interventions we are involved in to achieve this are: running community days to increase the knowledge and acceptance of disability in the community, HIV/AIDS awareness seminars, working with disadvantaged young children in MYODA's nursery and teaching health promotion and sex education lessons at a local secondary school. 10
Our volunteers travel out every summer to work on the project, they stay with local families and help in the nursery, teach various lessons on health promotion in a local secondary school, and run disability awareness days and HIV/AIDS seminars in the community. Volunteers also travel at the weekends and often stay several weeks longer in Tanzania to explore properly! Next year SKIP plans to continue to improve the project and become bigger and better. Want to...Get involved in health promotion in a developing country...discover and explore Tanzania...make lifelong friends...learn new skills? If the answer is ‘YES!’... Join SKIP.
Pre-Hospital Care ranges from minor medical conditions and injuries to life threatening emergencies and care providers are represented from lay first responders to specialist physicians with various backgrounds. The HYMS Pre-hospital Care Programme (PCP) aims to enhance the experiences of medical student in frontline medicine and prepares foundation programme trainees to enter the Pre-hospital Care subspecialty via an all-round education and experience approach. A monthly academic forum is held in both Hull and York with themed lectures and workshops delivered by consultants and senior experts in the specialty. HYMS PCP also run 5 Community First Responder (CFR) teams across all HYMS sites which recruit annually, successful applicants will be trained in various resuscitation skills including advanced airway management and use of defibrillators. Fully trained responders will respond to medical emergencies activated by the ambulance services in their respective areas. Other opportunities in the programme including Heartstart - which allows medical students to gain qualifications and teach Basic Life Support in the community. The HYMS PCP also attend London Marathon every year to provide medical support to two charitable organisations. For those who are interested in joining the military as part or all of your medical career, the programme can offer support and guidance to achieve a commission within the armed forces during your undergraduate study. If you are interested in joining the Pre-hospital Care Programme, please email pcp@hys.ac.uk or like our facebook page "HYMS Pre-hospital Care Programme" for more details.
HYMS Surgical Society is dedicated to bringing new and unique opportunities of involvement within the surgical field of Medicine. Whether you’re sure of your career path into surgery, undecided or just fancy learning some surgical skills, SurgSoc will deliver experiences to spark interest and provide insight. From suturing practice to dissections, anatomy revision and more, we’re here to add to your time at medical school, and make you aware of the ever-expanding and exciting discipline of Surgery. For more information please email Chloe Gelder: hyclg2@hyms.ac.uk 11
Welfare Although you will almost certainly remember Medical School as one of the best times of your life, inevitably there are occasional hiccups and problems that you will face. HYMS has a robust welfare support system available in the case that you find yourself in need to talk to someone, no matter what the subject is. There is a strong student support network in HYMS and students are able to access the Student Support Services provided by the University wherever they are registered. In addition to the more formal support services, students are encouraged to use their PBL tutors for pastoral care. However, if students have any doubts about accessing support then they can contact Gwen Irving, manger of the Student Office, with any personal, health or welfare issues. If necessary she will involve one of HYMS Senior Advisors in the support process, or advise on which of the University services will be able to assist. Students often hesitate about approaching a member of staff with problems (whatever their nature). HYMS is keen to break down that culture and encourages students to be open about any problems that might affect their ability to engage fully with their studies, in the same way as a practising doctor would be expected to be open with colleagues. Gwen is also the HYMS Disability Tutor and the link between HYMS and the Hull and York University Disability Services teams. If you have a declared or undeclared disability and want to discuss what support might be available, or its impact on your studies please make an appointment to see her. As well as all the staff at HYMS, don't forget that sometimes the best support you will get will be from the friends in your year, as well as many of the second years. You will all be assigned a medic mother, father and brother or sister, stick together and you will be fine!
GWEN’S CONTACT DETAILS Gwen Irving HYMS Student Office Manager/ Electives Facilitator Email: gwen.irving@hyms.ac.uk Office: 01482 464 025 Mobile: 07919 293 168
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Freshers Timetable 2012 SUNDAY 23rd Sept
MONDAY 24th
TUESDAY 25th
WEDNESDAY 26th
THURSDAY 27th
INTRODUCTORY LECTURES AND WELCOME TALKS FROM THE STAFF AT HYMS If you have some time, why not explore some of the sights that Hull has to offer or relax with a coffee with all the people you’ve met from the Freshers facebook group? See p.22 for the cream of the crop - Hull’s finest attractions, voted for by students in the year above!
7pm WELCOME NIGHT Staff House Meet your year for an epic night out… …and explore the University campus with a twist!
7:30 – 9pm HOME CAMPUS BUDDY NIGHT Staff House
6pm FEAST WITH YOUR FAMILY Parents’ choice
Meet your medic family and get some essential top tips from the year above
THEN CHILL WITH YOUR NEW MEDIC FAMILY BEFORE…
9pm – late COCKTAIL NIGHT Position Test your skills at making the best cocktail/mocktail in one of Hull’s top clubs
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9pm – late ANNUAL FRESHER’S HOUSE PARTY Beech Grove Dress in your finest sheets for the notoriously popular Freshers Toga Party!
7:30pm HYMS SA DRINKING CIRCLE Fusion
Evening start ANNUAL OLD TOWN PUB CRAWL Ending at Don’t be late for a Pozition night rumoured to have a pedigree older than HYMS itself.
80 Medics
8 Hours
5 Bars Then on to Asylum: Hull University’s own award-winning night club! Guys wear shirt and tie, ladies in dresses.
1 T-shirt
1 Night… Need we say any more?
*Please note that all events and times are subject to change
FRIDAY 28th
SATURDAY 29th 2pm HYMS 10th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Hull University Meet the Yorkies and HYMS students both past and present
SUNDAY 30th
Take a night off at our private cinema screening on campus. Give your body a well-deserved rest (pyjamas encouraged!)
Bring along your York buddies to see what HYMS has to offer and get your freebies!
10pm AFTER PARTY Asylum Haven’t yet had enough? Join the rest of the University for their Freshers celebration!
TUESDAY 2nd
1-4pm HYMS SA FUN DAY/ MIXED SPORTS Hull University Show off your skills or blow off some steam
6:30pm HYMS SOCIETIES FAIR Staff House Evening start CINEMA NIGHT Ryton
MONDAY 1st Oct
7pm PBL WORKSHOP & MEDSOC SOCIETIES NIGHT Loxley Find out more about PBL and societies and ask any questions
Evening start FINAL FAREWELL TO FRESHERS WEEK Ending at Sugarmill
THAT’S IT! WELCOME TO HYMS!
Pub crawl with a medically confidential theme… survive this and you’re officially in HYMS!
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Your MedSoc Committee – Hull 2012 Below is your committee at Hull. Tim, Emma, Tom and Olli have written a few things about themselves, as well as a few top tips. Take heed to their words of wisdom young fresher, for they know a thing or two!
Name: Timur D’Souza AKA: Tim, Timmy, Tabby Position: President DoB: 04 June 1992 Education: Gap Year Home Town: London, UK Email: hytd@hyms.ac.uk
The first few weeks you may feel out of your depth and scared. Trust me everyone feels the same way. Don’t devote all your time to medicine, this is a transitional year to learn how to study and still maintain a life. And don’t be surprised if you find that your previous studying styles may not quite work for how you need to work for Medicine, you will be constantly adapting your techniques till at least the end of first year! But until then, have an awesome fresher’s week and also sign up to MedSoc!
Name: Emma Carroll AKA: Emz, Emzie, Emziepoo Position: Secretary DoB: 18 June 1993 Education: School leaver Home Town: Lancaster, UK
You should definitely join a society, whether within the medical school or the university itself. It’s a great way to relax and make new friends who are studying either medicine or other subjects. As well don't worry if everything seems pretty hectic for the first few weeks, you'll soon get the hang of it! Enjoy Fresher's and I look forward to meeting you all!
Email: hyec@hyms.ac.uk
Name: Thomas Robbins AKA: Tommo Position: Treasurer DoB: 09 May 1988 Education: BSc (Warwick) Home Town: Exeter, UK Email: hytr@hyms.ac.uk
Firstly, a massive congratulations! Getting in is definitely the hardest part! Mythbusting: 1) You WILL make friends; everyone is in the same boat and at least as nervous as you! 2) It’s not all about textbooks here; you’ll be learning from clinical placement in the first term! 3) PBL is not everything, but it can become a bit of a black hole for your time. 4) You don’t have to work flat out from Day 1, you’ll only burn out before exams anyway, have fun and remember that this is your FIRST year so make the most of it!
Name: Oliver Kemp AKA: Olli, Swiss Olli, Kemp Position: Social secretary DoB: 07 January 1993 Education: Gap year Home Town: Basel, CH Email: hyok1@hyms.ac.uk
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Make the most of your time at HYMS but also join societies and get involved outside the med school. If you ever need help or advice definitely talk to someone, us second years are always happy to help. Lastly, never forget: Beer before Liquor, never sicker!
Freshers Committee
Freshers Committee
The people who have graciously volunteered their Summers to work with MedSoc and
Those who given Summers to lot work with ensure you havehave an amazing week!up Keeptheir an eye out for them, for this may bestow numerous gems information you that you wouldn’t want to miss out on! MedSoc andofensure have an amazing week!
Name: Oliver Ian Brown
Name: Zoe Shipley
Name: Ritika Rampal
AKA: Olly, Memory man, Ol
AKA: Shippers, Shippo, Foxy Shipley
AKA: Snickers, Rit
DoB: 24 July 1993
DoB: 03 November 1992
DoB: 23 November 1992
Education: School leaver
Education: School leaver
Education: School leaver
Home Town: Hull
Home Town: Nottingham
Home Town: Scunthorpe
Email: hyoib@hyms.ac.uk
Email: hyzs1@hyms.ac.uk
Email: hyrr1@hyms.ac.uk
Top Tip: Cover the lecture outcomes, but do not let the work dominate your social life!
Top Tip: Get involved as much as possible and never be scared of asking for help!
Top Tip: Don’t get stressed over work and the prospect of Med School, keep calm and enjoy yourselves!
Name: Andrew Ghobrial
Name: Steve Marcus Neilaj
Name: Danielle Smith
AKA: Andy, Ghobs, Merkel
AKA: Steve, Steve-o
AKA: D-Dogg, Captain Nostrils
DoB: 15 September 1991
DoB: 23 November 1992
DoB: 02 August 1979
Education: Gap year
Education: MSc (Southampton)
Education: BSc (Liverpool)
Home Town: London
Home Town: Yeovil, Somerset
Home Town: Manchester
Email: hyajg@hyms.ac.uk
Email: hysmn@hyms.ac.uk
Email: hydls@hyms.ac.uk
Top Tip: Avoid anything tomato-based before a night out.
Top Tip: Don’t buy any books until you get here! First borrow from the library and see what works best for you!
Top Tip: Attend everything in Freshers week – you won’t regret it!!!
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University of Hull Campus Map Only the buildings you need to know!
06: Brynmor Jones Library (Main Library) 16: Dennison Centre (Where you’ll have health and safety training) 28: Hertford Building (HYMS offices and reception) 36: Loxley (Medical school - PBL, Skills, Anatomy and the computer lab) 45: Ryton Lecture Theatre (For all lectures) 48: Sports Centre (Gym, squash, badminton, volleyball) 50: Staff House (Key role in Fresher’s week, also has a canteen) 51: Student Union (Shop, Waterstones, Student bar and nightclub) 53: Taylor Court (Student Housing) 54: Venn Building (Placement bus departure and security office)
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- Lite Edition
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Newland Avenue
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Princes Avenue
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The Cream of the Crop Up for a pint? Sanctuary bar John McCarthy bar Old Grey Mare Garderner’s Arms Haworth Arms
Lazy day takeaway San Remos Dominos Masti Lucky Star Chinese Kate’s Kitchen
“Piola offers tasty Italian food with a wide available variety and a comfortable atmosphere to enjoy a meal out. Its affordable for any student who fancies being wined and dined the Italian way.”
For the family Walk in Beverley St. Stephens Princes Quay The Deep The Humber Bridge
“Milk Shack offers over 180 different flavours of milkshakes available at good prices with discounts for students. Nice place to stop after lectures or at the weekend.” – Catherine McGow
- Zoe Shipley
The Deep The Deep
Treat yourself! Marrakech Piola Bengal Lounge Wok and Go Thai House
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Best clubs Pozition Asylum Sugarmill Welly Fusion
Fast hot/cold drinks Costa near Loxley Milk Shack Sanctuary Bar Planet Coffee John McCarthy Bar
Nights Out Around University The Student Union has the John McCarthy Bar just next door to the Uni’s nightclub Asylum, where everyone goes to dance the night away. Asylum caters to all music tastes and has events throughout the week, but its two big nights are Wednesday and Saturday. If you’re more interested in a relaxed environment, Sanctuary bar is also in the Union, and has a beer garden for Summer afternoons. A night out at the Union gives you the luxury of a five minute walk there and a great night. Just south of Campus, on Cottingham Road, are two worthy pubs: The Old Grey Mare and The Gardener’s Arms, both of which are substantial in size and the latter (closer to Newland Ave.) is where most of the sports socials take place. Opposite The Gardener’s Arms is Fusion, a small bar/club that gives you something in-between, especially on a Friday night. The Piper Club, further down Newland Ave., is the closest alternative to Asylum and has a good student night on Mondays with discounts, music and a great atmosphere. However, though a bit more expensive, a Friday night guarantees a fantastic indie night that will rock your socks off!
Beverley Road Haworth Arms is a prime location to start a Bev Rd pub crawl. It just happens to be the unofficial Medics’ drinking hole, you’re sure to catch us there after a day of placement. Further down the road are Fubar, Zachariah Pearson (Wetherspoons), The Old Pitcher House and Cannon Junction (if you’re liver is expendable), all great for a cheap drink. This party road may end in the Welly Club, if you so choose. Like Tortora you’ll either love it or hate it, but it has a great indie night on a Thursday
Old Town For a larger range of clubs and bars, Old Town is your place. Although the prices aren’t designed for students, Vodka Revolution has a 30+ range of vodkas, promising you a fantastic night. Also worth a browse are the Mint (medium sized bar with decent prices), Barracuda (massive pub and huge screen), and Jazz Cafe Bar (dimly lit, sophisticated but nothing to do with Jazz). SOHO serves up some great pitchers, bowls and shots, and the Sugar Mill club is great on a Monday night. Pozition is the Medic friendly club in Hull. With 4 floors, what seems to be an infinite number of bars, an outdoor terrace and themed nights throughout the year, you can’t go wrong.
Princes Avenue Prinny Ave is one road, but it’s clustered with fantastic restaurants and bars that will inject you with a lifetime supply of cool. For birthdays, I implore you to go to Marrakech (the restaurant), because it’s impossible to have a bad time. The bars in Prinny Ave will keep you coming back for more, if not for the style then surely for the music. A prime example is Pave, a busy bar that frequently has live bands and each night usually has a genre, be it indie, jazz or folk. 23
Student Textbook Review Physiology:
Textbook of Medical Physiology (Guyton & Hall):
Principles of Anatomy and Physiology (Tortora & Derrickson)
Human Physiology: The Basis of Medicine (Pocock & Richards)
“It explains the physiology to a level which is easier to understand than some other textbooks” (Zoe Shipley)
“I prefer Pocock/Tortora as they’re easier to read” (Danielle Smith)
Gray’s Anatomy for Students (Drake et al.):
Clinically Oriented Anatomy (Moore et al.)
Netter’s Anatomy Flash Cards (Hansen)
“All you need” (Steve Neilaj)
“Handy if you want to know your anatomy inside out” (Andrew Ghobrial)
“Images are drawn as you’d see them, not like a cartoon as you’d see with Gray’s flashcards” (Steve Neilaj)
“There is no replacement, but know the lecture content beforehand” (Steve Neilaj) “Laboriously detailed” (Andrew Ghobrial)
Anatomy:
“It’s very good to visualise the work we are learning” (Zoe Shipley)
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“Too in-depth” (Steve Neilaj)
Remember that what works for these guys may not work for you. Keep an open mind, maybe get to the library and take out a few books to see how you like them before buying
Pharmacology:
Rang and Dale’s Pharmacology (Rang et al.):
Pharmacology Condensed (Dale & Haylett)
Pharmacology Flashcards (Dale & Haylett)
“Very useful for understanding drugs” (Andrew Ghobrial)
“There’s no other way - start your life with it; end your life with it” (Steve Neilaj)
“Good diagrams” (Danielle Smith)
“More detail than you’ll ever need” (Daniel Sapier)
“Great summaries - useful for constructing the weekly drugs list” (Daniel Sapier)
Other Areas:
Neuroanatomy: An Illustrated Colour Text (Crossman & Neary) “Really good overview of Block 5” (Oliver Brown) “Get it, you’ll thank us come Block 5” (Andrew Ghobrial)
Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine & Medical Sciences
Kuby Immunology (Kindt et al.)
“These books are concise, straight to the point and tell you everything you need just to get things. Unbelievably helpful! (Andrew Ghobrial)
“Really expensive, but the ultimate for immunology” (Steve Neilaj)
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HYMS Sports Association The Sports Association (SA) is dedicated to allowing all medics to take part in sports. Medicine is a demanding course that has different requirements to others in both timetables and workload. The SA is really good at working around the obstacles that medics face and helps to provide the best experience that our medical school has to offer. The SA doesn’t just allow the students to play sports, but also organises events throughout the year and matches against other teams, universities and even against our HYMS counterparts at York. Everyone at some point will have taken part in SA, so get involved! SA events during Fresher’s week: SA Circle: A night out on Wednesday 26th September beginning at 7:30pm at Fusion and the dress code is smart. Which means the guys should wear shirts and ties and the girls should wear dresses and look pretty, which I’m sure you all will do. This will involve all students in a large circle with plenty of games and all things sports related. Those who do not drink alcohol are welcome and can take part without any pressure. As this is a sports night for all students, we will end the night with everyone else at the university club Asylum. Sports Day: Sunday 30th September from 1pm-4pm. This is a SA taster session with mixed sports to give you a feel for the sports that we’ll be covering. It will take place outside on the grass pitch near the outdoor courts. To spice things up a bit, this is a fancy dress event with ‘Superheroes/Sport-heroes’ as the theme, so get your outfits ready now! There will be mixed teams for tag rugby, netball, football and hockey. There will be plenty of freebies and prizes for best dressed and best sports players, so bring your A-game. [Prizes for this event have been kindly donated by Fitness First, Hull] If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to contact either the SA President or the Secretary and we will do our best to make sure your time at HYMS will be amazing. Rob Bamberger (SA President): hyrb2@hyms.ac.uk Terry Kane (SA Secretary): hytk1@hyms.ac.uk
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Sign Up to MedSoc MedSoc Membership In the past almost every student has signed up, especially in Phase I. This is because first and second years still have time to attend social and academic events! All of the money that we get from memberships is put directly back in for your enjoyment. Although non-members are welcome to our events, tickets are significantly cheaper as a MedSoc member and so you recoup the costs extremely quickly.
Hull Fresher’s Ticket One of the many benefits of being a fresher is that you are entitled to a discounted bundle of fun for both the year as a MedSoc member and for all of the Fresher Week events! The Fresher Ticket goes to funding the entire week and includes free entry to bars and clubs (including the cocktail/mocktail night), a fresher t-shirt, several meals, entry to HYMS 10th Anniversary Celebration and much, much more! This year, we’ve worked hard to keep the costs as low as possible. We have managed to put an incredible bundle together for just £25! Additionally, should you get this bundle (i.e. both the membership and ticket; which we strongly advise you to do!) you will also be entitled to a discounted SA membership should you wish to get one during the first few weeks as a fresher. There will be an opportunity on the first couple of days when you arrive to HYMS to sign up for both MedSoc and the Fresher’s Ticket. However, if you want to get ahead of the game and beat the huge queues that happen every year, then cut off the slip and send it off with a cheque following the instructions below!
Full Name: DoB: DD / MM / YY Email:
Please cut along the dotted line and place in an envelope with a cheque made payable to:
HULL UNIVERSITY UNION
Mobile: Then simply post to:
Please sign me up for the following: Annual membership: £10 Freshers Week ticket: £15
HYMS MedSoc The Hull York Medical School Hertford Building The University of Hull Hull, HU6 7SG 27
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UNIVERSITY ESSENTIALS You oughtn’t forget This is a rough giude of what to bring to HYMS with you! A lot of us forgot some of the stuff here last year, so we want to save you the stress. Naturally, this is not an official list from HYMS In Hull student accomodation duvets, pillows and bed linen are supplied but are very basic. If you’re a duck down fan, you may want to invest We’d reccomend picking up a wok - incredibly versatile, and cheap from Tesco. You may also like to pick up cutlery, plates, dishes, a mug/glass, wooden spoon, spatula, washing-up liquid and a good scouring pad for cooking mishaps Internet is provided in every student room, and will be at broadband/LAN speed. Wireless is hard to come by, so you’ll need an ethernet cable (available from the Union shop for £3. Campus, including the BJL, Loxley and Ryton all have wireless, and the computer lab in Loxley is open 24/7 If you bring a TV with you, you’ll need an individual personal TV licence from TV Licensing, approx. £100 per year
Phone Camera Chargers Pens & paper Photo ID - Drivers licence, passport &c. HYMS registration forms GP details for local Hull GP registration National Insurance card and banking details Clothes washing powder Towels Toiletries Ibuprofen/paracetemol Hold off buying a stethoscope and scrubs - you’ll get discounted offers in Freshers Week
Welcome to
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Congratulations on securing your place at the Hull-York Medical school. Here at York the MedSoc and Fresher’s Committee are here for you; to help you get settled in and to give you a memorable fresher’s week. If you have any questions, get lost on a night out or you just want a chat, then find us, and we’ll be happy to help. York is a beautiful and historic city. With its skyline dominated by the Minster (over 600 years old!) and its centre characterised by ancient walls and cobbled streets, York truly is a unique place to live. But fear not, it is no archeology site! York has a vibrant city life with busy markets and cafes by day and lively pubs and clubs by night. There truly is something for everybody, whether you are a culture vulture, enjoy getting boozey or dressing up like Friar Tuck, drinking ale and listening to folk. It’s all here in this compact and friendly city. We hope you enjoy living here as much as we do. Now, let’s meet the team who’ll be introducing you to HYMS life.
MedSoc Committee PRESIDENT- Josh Thompson, Graduate, University of Edinburgh. “Hi everybody. As President its my job to help you out in anyway I can. Looking forward to meeting all of you in September and giving you a hearty welcome to HYMS...”
did you know... Ferociuosly intelligent, Becci once challenged Paxman to a game of Trivial Pursuit and won
did you know... When not busy with Presidential matters, Josh can be seen jamming with his gritty street-dance crew ‘The G-Hawks’ around York
COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER- Aseem Mishra, School leaver. “My job is to keep you all in the loop with the hottest MedSoc action. In my spare time I enjoy constructing various electronic marvels such as my world famous drum-jeans. Check them out. I also constructed the famous TV cyborg Prof Brian Cox”
WELFARE OFFICER- Becci Ireson, Graduate, University of Southampton. “Hey everyone! I’m here to listen to any problems you have personally or academically. Just let me know and I can point you in the right direction to get any help you need. I love 80s music, movies that feature Jason Segel and turn up late for pretty much everything.”
did you know... Aseem turned down a position at NASA to study at HYMS. He was headhunted after being spotted by Neil Armstrong playing ‘Microsoft Flight Sim 98’
TREASURER- Will Tracey, School leaver. “My job is to collect money from you on the promise of large quantities of alcohol and a good time during freshers’ and other medsoc socials throughout the year. I also do some other more serious stuff with the money ... Apparently."
SOCIAL SECRETARY- Leo Watton, School leaver. "I'll be your social sec this year, look forward to meeting you all, beer in hand, at the Freshers' BBQ.”
did you know... After 5 years in the Merchant Navy Will was dishonourably discharged for kidnapping a Mermaid
MEDSOC MEMBERSHIP did you know... Leo once downed so many pints he ruptured his stomach and now wears a colostomy bag
Most people who come to HYMS sign up to MedSoc. By signing up you’ll recieve discounted admission to all MedSoc events and be part of the society that represents your interests, both academic and social, at HYMS. MedSoc organises nights out in town, academic events, talks from key speakers, and of course the legendary Summer Ball. Membership costs £25 for all five years (your entire degree...) or £10 for one year. To pay send a cheque payable to ‘YUSU’ in advance (a tear-off slip is provided at the back), or you can bring cash on your first day. Alternatively you can pay online at the YUSU website (yusu.org).
Fresher’s Committee MERCHANDISE OFFICER- Genna Davis, Graduate, Newcastle University. “This means I am responsible for your beautiful t-shirts! You're welcome. I am a graduate in Biomedical Science, looking for 6 foot 2 tall dark handsome male graduate, preferably who speaks english.”
SOCIAL SECRETARY- Lorna Tordoff, school leaver. “My role essentially involves showing you around York’s night life and plying you with Alcohol.”
SOCIAL SECRETARY- Mariya Kovalenko, school leaver. “Hi everyone, I’m from Canada which means when not at HYMS I like moose rides and trading maple syrup for canoe parts. I’ll be working alongside Lorna to provide nonalcoholic events that cater for everyone ”
EVENTS MANAGER- Jasmine Wilkinson, school leaver. “My favourite event from our freshers’ was pub golf. I’ll be making sure this years events are just as good if not better!”
EVENTS MANAGER- Rhiannon Nancarrow-Lei, school leaver. “I had such a good time at our freshers’ that its only fair I try to make yours as amazing! Being from Wales, I’m currently busy tending to my sheep but I shall see you all in September!”
TECHNICAL REP- Lindsey Skelton, school leaver. “Basically I do the boring stuff.. publications, drawing pretty pictures on posters and signs for when you arrive. But.. it means I can get drunk with you guys for a whole 10 days.
FRESHERS’ WEEK TICKET The money from your freshers’ week ticket goes towards funding all the events planned throughout the week. You’ll also get a t-shirt and a wristband to get you into all the things we’ve got planned for you on the timetable. Use the tearoff form at the back of the booklet to send a cheque in advance or bring cash on your first day here. Alternatively pay online at the YUSU website (yusu.org). It promises to be an amazing week so buy your ticket now to avoid hassle and have one less thing to worry about!
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Mon. 24th
Tues. 25th
Wed 26th
Moving in day!
Hawaiian Luau BBQ all day
Introduction to MedSoc and its Societies talk
‘Speed Mateing’ Intro to York nightlife or cocoa and questions in halls
Parent’s and buddy night: Meet your 2nd year parents, available all year for support
Christian Medical Fellowship’s cakes and things
Talks TBA
Meal in town
Freshers’ Inauguration
Drinks in the city
Thurs. 27th
Fri. 28th
Sat. 29th
Sun. 30th
PBL help available all week
Marrow CROSS Clinic, sign CAMPUS DAY IN up and help a HULL great cause! Freshers’ Fair Your first session of PBL! Meet your cross-campus buddies
Extra PBL help from CMF
Movie night
Fresher’s party SURVIVAL! Zombie chase game Zombie afterparty
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(or Ski Soc social) Destination Vodka Revolution!
Optional night out at ‘Asylum’ the Hull Union
Pub golf!
SUNDAY- Move in day. Your first day at HYMS starts with a BBQ in the grounds of Derwent as you move in to your freshers’ accommodation. Collect your keys from the porters from 10am. We’ll all be there to greet you with some finely cremated BBQ food and to help you settle in. In the evening its ‘Speed Mate-ing’, a chance to meet all your new comrades in a rapid fire speed-dating style (punch will be provided..). Afterwards its either out into town for an intro to York nightlife or have all your burning questions answered over a cup of cocoa.
MONDAY In the morning treat yourself to a lie in (enjoy them while you can) or go and explore the campus. In the afternoon we’ll be meeting in the Alcuin lecture theatre (its used for most HYMS lectures) for a talk from MedSoc and its societies. This is a chance to get to know what MedSoc does, find out more about HYMS societies and ask the MedSoc team any questions. Evening: Its time to meet your second-year parents. You along with one of your classmates will be assigned two parents (usually one guy and one girl though not always, but hey we live in modern times!). They are there to help you out in anyway and will be able to pass on precious knowledge from being in your shoes only a year ago!
Events TUESDAY In the afternoon the Christian Medical Fellowship will be sharing a few wise words with you and not to mention some cakes!
Later on its time to get yourselves fed courtesy of MedSoc (well, your freshers’ ticket...). In the evening we’ll all be going out for a meal somewhere in York. If you fancy it we can go for a few drinks as well!
WEDNESDAY In the afternoon there will be talks from some of our most influential societies. Details will be confirmed when you arrive. Come evening time its your inauguration night! Get ready for a fun filled night of rediculous activities. We wouldn’t like to give anything away but we recommend you wear some old clothes for this, it might get messy...
DISCLAIMER- Events maybe subject to change so be warned! As I write it is early July and you lovely people don’t arrive unitl late September!
THURSDAY In the afternoon its your first session of PBL! oooOOOoooh I hear you groan but not to worry its really not that complicated and you’ll get used to it very quickly. Your PBL group consists of 8 students and your tutor working together to understand new topics. From thursday onwards there will be some second years floating around HYMS or Derwent to help you out with your ‘homework’. Evening- You’ve seen the films, now experience the terror for yourselves. Zombies have over run York! Will you survive? Try to make it to the survivor camp for decontamination or, if infected, be cast out to join the hoards of undead! Zombie party afterwards.
FRIDAY A night out at a private booked-out room in a club in York just for you freshers. We’ll invite along some of the upper years so you can meet as many of them as possible, who knows, maybe one of them runs that society you’re really keen on? This night will be what you make of it- dress smart and come to have a quiet one, do some socialising and chill out. Or... Take full advantage of the drinks deals and discounts, courtesy of MedSoc, and really let yourself go!
SATURDAY Cross campus day. Jump on the bus because its off to Hull to see the other side of the HYMS campus. The fair in Hull will provide you with the chance to sign up to your societies and get your stethoscope too (practically making you a real doctor)! This year is a special year for HYMS marking the 10th year since it first opened its doors to medical students and there will be events in Hull to mark this great occasion. You’ll be paired up with a buddy from Hull to share your experiences and if you feel like it, you can check out the Hull Student Union club ‘Asylum’. We will lay on two coaches one at 10 and one at 1am so don’t worry about gettting home. Just don’t miss the bus...
In the afternoon there wil be a chance to sign up with Marrow, HYMS’ own student run society that helps match bone marrow donors with those that need it. By joining the Bone Marrow Register you could end up saving someone’s life! Run by our very own Becci Ireson, Marrow wil be running events throughout the year so stay tuned. Two options for this evening, you could have a quiet night and end freshers’ week on a high watching a film, getting to know others and generally chilling out. OR.. Pub Golf. Needs no introduction, but I’ll give it one anyway. Throw on your plus 4’s and grab your clubs, because its time to try for a hole in one in every bar we visit. One specific drink in each place on the list (quite a big list). End your freshers’ with a bang, this night is commonly recalled as one the best by previous years.
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HYMS Stuff Forms sent out by HYMS for registration – includes CRB form, Occupational Health, Personal details etc.
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Some form of identification e.g. passport/driving licence – also needed for registration.
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If you are a graduate, make sure you bring your degree certificate with you, you will need this for registration.
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Pens, paper, files – essential for PBL and note-taking in lectures!
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Don’t worry too much about buying loads of textbooks before you arrive. There is always the ongoing ! debate about which books are best (quite often with Tortora vs Martini) so you will hear different opinions on which is best. The best thing to do is to spend the first few weeks looking at different books in the library to see which you prefer. Even then, don’t spend loads of money on a book unless you find it really really helpful as the library has a good supply that you can use.
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Cups, Glasses and Mugs.
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Wok (a very useful item!)
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Food to last you for the first two weeks in Derwent. Alternatively, we will show you places on and near to campus where you can get food and drink if you want to wait till you get here.
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We wo!uld recommend leaving getting things like sandwich toasters, toasters, kettles etc. until you move into your proper accommodation and everyone arrives. Most colleges provide toasters and kettles and it is best to wait and see what everyone else brings or you may end up with six George Foremans and 3 toastie makers per kitchen!
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Also, chances are pots and pans may get slightly grimy in student accommodation so don’t spend loads on state of the art equipment!
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Bedroom/Personal items Bedding – mattress protector, pillows, pillow covers, duvet, duvet covers and bed sheets etc. Toiletries - Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Shampoo, Soap, Shower Gel, Flannel, Towel. Clothes and a Washing Basket. If you have an En-suite – cleaning products for the bathroom (some Flash, a Toilet Duck and a Cloth should suffice). Personal items to make your room nice and homely (believe me, it helps you to settle in) e.g. Photos, Posters, Music, Fairy Lights etc. Other Essentials Money for the first week – make sure you account for the Freshers’ week ticket and MEDSOC membership plus general spending money. First-Aid Kit (including Paracetamol/Ibuprofen) and any essential medications. Suncream (hopefully it will be sunny!) Details of Doctors from home - if you are registering with the university health centre then you will need this information. If you want photographic evidence of Freshers’ week antics then bring along a camera; but don’t forget the batteries! Old Clothing – this will come in handy at some point in Freshers – all shall be revealed! Phone/iPod and Chargers. Washing powder (Liquitabs are very useful).
Accommodation : The Colleges Pros: Its New, all bedrooms have en-suites and its thea 30 second walk to the Med-School. Cons: Its expensive (>£105pw) and the college events aren’t great, plus there’s no bar!
Alcuin
Pros: Has the best student bar, a beautiful lake & gardens and the best social events. Cons: Its quite loud and there are lots of geese and ducks.
Derwent Pros: All new for 2012, Languith is moving beside Goodricke. Cons:Similar distance from med-school as Goodricke
Languith Pros: Its very lively, a costcutter shop is on site, its close to sports fields and its the cheapest. Cons: Its a good 15 minute walk to the med-school and there’s definitely some poor quality accommodation.
Halifax
Pros: Its set in the centre of campus, it’s very close to costcutter and the other campus shops and some of it provides the newest accommodation at the Uni. Cons: The rest of the accommodation is dire and it can be quite loud.
Vanbrugh Pros: Some of the rooms are of ‘Alcuin’ quality, there’s a brilliant social atmosphere and it couldn’t be any closer to the gym and sports centre. Cons: Again, variable accommodation (some of it is absolutely diabolical) and there are geese EVERYWHERE
James
Pros: Super new accommodation on a whole separate campus (10 minute walk away) with good college spirit. Plus a new ‘Sports Village’ is being built for 2012. Cons: Students very often aren’t as involved with the rest of the Uni and its quite a trek to the MedSchool (but there’s a bus).
Goodricke
Don’t stress to much about which college you’ve chosen. Which ever one you are joining you are sure to have a good time. The only real thing to consider is whether you want an ensuite or not! The colleges offer good opportunities to play sport and there is an inter-collegiate league for most sports. Getting involved is easy and offers a great opportunity to meet others outside of HYMS.
Sports There’s plenty of sport for you to get involved with at the York campus. There’s the University of York teams for the pro’s, College teams which range from rank amateurs who just want to try something new, to competitors who want to represent their college. A full list of sports available at York can be seen on the YUSU website. Finally there are the Medic teams.
YORK MEDICS NETBALL CLUB - Are you a keen sportswoman? Nutty about netball? Just want to keep fit? Interested in meeting females from all years in HYMS? Want to have a laugh? Want to see how many more rhetorical questions I can ask? Come down and check out York campus’ only sport exclusive to female HYMS students York Medics Netball! We encourage anyone to come along to the taster session that will be held during Fresher’s week. Social activities are also important in our club, so get involved. Please look out for us during the week and at the Fresher’s fair.
YORK MEDICS FOOTBALL CLUB - The first team participates in the York Sunday Morning League, and the second team plays in the University College Thirds League. Joining us is a great opportunity if you want to play football regularly and competitively, or if you just want to have a weekly kick about and meet medics from different years. Everyone is welcome. Feel free to come and talk to us at the York Sport stall at the Fresher’s Fair.
Don’t forget, if there is a sport or society you’re super keen on and you see a gap in the market for, then why not start it up for yourself? Just talk to YUSU or MedSoc to get started.
York Medical Society One of the great things about being at the HYMS York campus is the York Medical Society (Not to be confused with HYMS Medical Society (MedSoc)). York Medical Society was founded in 1832 for "The purpose of promoting and diffusing medical knowledge", and as such, regularly hosts talks from eminent Doctors and Surgeons as well as politicians, researchers, and others involved in Medicine and Health. Access their website (yorkmedicalsociety.org) for more information on their programmes of events. Whatsmore, as a HYMS student the Society cordially invites you to attend its meetings and events. Located right in the heart of old York (23 Stonegate) it is worth visiting.
The Society owns its own rooms within a beautiful grade II listed building in the heart of York. It houses an extensive collection of antique medical apparatus and has a priceless collection of medical books, although the library was moved to the University of York. The talks are always engaging and offer the chance for you to mix with distinguished senior Doctors and Surgeons who’ll offer advice or perhaps the odd tale from their years of experience. A true gem, come along to the talks but ensure you are on your best behavior, as we are guests of the Society and not members!
The Charles Gloriously close to campus and serves good, cheap food. Depending on the day of the week there are some seriously good food/drink deals (£5 for a steak and a pint/glass of wine/soft drink). If you’re ever at a loose end it’s only a matter of time before you end up here. Pros: Cheap, close to campus, friendly staff, does cashback for cards, nice terrace in the summer. Cons: Not enough seating, but fortunately for Medics, we arrive before the rest of the Uni so we can explore it before the masses arrive.
Bars and clubs
There are Campus Bars in almost all colleges and they’re ok to meet up in and arrange taxis from but they’re in no way cheap so if you’re on a budget the bars in town are easily your best bet! Just a note, the HYMS timetable is COMPLETELY out of sync with the rest of the world. Student nights are midweek and Fridays and Saturdays are notoriously expensive, the best way to do things is to go out during the week and keep your head down over the weekend (PBL last-minute.com). Anyway, here’s a list of some of the most popular for your consideration...
The Deramore This more sophisticated sibling of The Charles is just a bit further down the road, a place that is more of a locals’ hangout. Prepare yourself for conversations about pipes and sheep. The food is a good sight better than the Charles here but it is a bit more pricey, sky sports is always on and there is a wider range of drinks available including some Real Ales. Pros: Good food, close to campus, SkySports, real ALES Cons: Doesn’t really compete with the Charles
The infamous ‘Mickelgate Run’ Standing at the top of Mickelgate with only bars in sight, this is truly THE bar crawl to separate the real party people from the possibly demented…with bars quite literally crammed along the road there is even a helpful slope downhill for those of you who forget which way you’re going! Drinking at all of these bars only ever leads to disaster so watch out. Usually people start at the end away from town in Punchbowl (a Wetherspoon’s pub) and work towards the middle of town, emerging victorious into Mansion, Salvation or Vodka Revolution (this one involves a tricky manoeuvre crossing the bridge over the Ouse). This list doesn’t cover all the bars but merely highlights some of the more popular places. MedSoc doesn’t condone binge drinking but this list is here to help you get the most out of that fiendish student loan
The Stone Roses The Lowther This pub is just around the corner from the Gallery club, sitting on the riverside it has a late licence. The trebles here are a must, making the Lowther a great place for pre-drinks or somewhere fun to go if you’re not in the mood for one of the clubs. Usually full to the brim with students. Pros: good student vibe, great deals Cons: can be really busy!
Dusk 2-4-1 cocktails, that pretty much sums up Dusk. Whether it’s a nice drink with friends or the start of a messy night Dusk is a fun place to experiment with new cocktails. Pros: Good value, cool atmosphere. Cons: Can get very busy (but the staff cope well)
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Very similar to the Lowther, it’s just around the corner from the Gallery but doesn’t attract the same student-based crowd. If you’re looking for good dance music look elsewhere, this place only plays Indie music. Pros: Comfy seats, table football, unique Cons: Indie music (if it’s not your thing), a little bit run down
The Nag’s Head With an almost exclusive student-crowd, this bar manages to ensure it’s continuing existence by offering punters their legendary ‘trebles 4 singles’ offer…every time you order a spirit you get given 3 times the amount for the same price! Because it’s so busy you don’t want to spend much time here so drinks usually end up being downed. Drinks here prepare you for anything and Nag’s is within striking distance of all the major clubs. The cornerstone of the Mickelgate run, Nag’s is part of any great night! Pros: cheap drinks, great place to start a night Cons: Always packed
Rumours Just a few doors down from Nag’s is Rumours, it is a little more pricey than Nag’s but you’re more likely to get a seat but hasn’t got as good atomosphere as Nags. The cocktails consist of spirits in a mixer but are well priced. Pros: Cheap, good service Cons: Not as cheap as Nags and not as good atmosphere
Evil Eye Lounge One of the most unique places, the Evil Eye is a cocktail bar on Stonegate. I don’t know whether it’s the crazy tribal decoration, the bedsofas upstairs or the HUGE range of cocktails but this is hands down my favourite place to drink in York. Be wary when ordering that each bartender has his or her own little twist on each cocktail so if you want something specific, be specific. It is a bit steep on prices too, but you get your moneys worth. Pros: Many, many tasty cocktails, Cons: You’ll end up pissed & broke, crowded (sometimes you do have to queue to get in).
Nightclubs
Vodka Revolution (Revs) Half bar. Half club. Whole good place to be. Revs is a popular spot, especially with medics for some reason; good music, good cocktails, good shots and overall a nice atmosphere. It recently had a massive refurbishment as well so its now quite big. Unfortunately, so are the drink prices. However, you can buy ‘privilege’ cards, which knock quite a bit off so you can get VK’s and bottles of Stella for £2. That’s more like it. Pros: Nice drink selection, usually quite lively and it got a classy vibe going on. Also, MedSoc always seems to have sort of deal going on with Revs… Cons: Can be expensive and it often has large queues to get in.
Ziiggy’s and Mansion Just to confuse you further… Same place, different names on different nights. Ok, Wednesdays and Thursday are the only days necessary in this bit, as you will not be going on any other day. Ziggy’s on Wednesday is an entirely new experience. It’s essentially a dungeon with sweaty walls, a low ceiling and loud music. An acquired taste one might say. But hugely popular. Queues are huge on Wednesdays as almost all sports clubs at the Uni and other societies go to Ziggy’s. Its usually a lively night when you go, but believe me, you need to be drunk, you really do. And as for Mansion, drinks prices get as low as 59p each so not many people remember what its like. Considering it’s the same place, expect a night very similar to Ziggy’s on a Wednesday. Pros: Cheap, Busy, Interesting, Unique… Cons: Dark, Sweaty…
Club Salvation Club Salvation is the place to be on all student nights (Tuesdays). The Club reps are very involved with the Uni and most nights only let York Uni students in anyway. It has 2 floors, plenty of space to sit and chat, reasonable drinks prices (if you know what to get) and notoriously good music. Often, they’ll have popcorn parties, foam parties and other themed nights too. Pros: Good music, loads of students, usually the end to a great night Cons: Sometimes chavvy
Willow “Love it or Hate it” is the Willow’s catchphrase. No, actually it is, they make t-shirts with that written on it with a picture of Marmite and everything. And, to be fair, its true. Willow gets a mixed reception because basically it is (or was) a Chinese Restaurant by day and a cheesy club at night. Don’t let all this put you off though, Willow is a favourite among medics due to its very heavy student population, cheap shots and late closing times. However, its decidedly dodgy appearance can be off-putting if you’re sober enough to notice it. Pros: Cheap drinks, usually only students, opens late, often provides plentiful banter. Cons: Its a questionable place to say the least, feels like you’re committing a crime just being there...
Tokyo Finally, on to Tokyo. It was also recently re-vamped so it’s a regular visit on nights out. When it opened again, it was hugely popular, with prices, atmosphere and quality rivalling Club Salvation on every level. It has multiple rooms, good music, and a good-sized dancefloor. The entry price can be steep on certain days but again, if you know what to buy, drinks can be cheap. Also, Tokyo’s very often doing deals with the Colleges of the University and Sports Team/Societies too so you can usually get in free with a wristband or something. One last thing, they have been known to get some really good acts playing here, Pendulum and Chase & Status have done DJ sets recently. Pros: Good student nights, good student deals, good student population. Cons: Expensive at times, not great at the weekends.
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And finally. . . A few words of wisdom from some of our most distinguished students... Suzanne Herron: “don't leave all your work til the end of the year, keep on top of it because its really hard to go back and catch up again until the end of term/the year... but also have fun... take every opportunity that you can to get out of the library….” Emmie Yuasa: “Themes B and C are deceptively time consuming, more effort is needed than a cram session the night before exams. You need to know the detail” Lynne Carty: “ Don’t buy anything until you’ve figured out what you like. Also ask question in PBL if you don’t understands. Oh and have fun. Genna Davis: “ I’d say see PBL as a safe learning environment (cliché term I know) and don’t feel you have to compete with the other members of your group to demonstrate your knowledge!”
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