SYNAPSE

04/05/2026

✨ Please welcome the minds behind the 2026 Synapse team!

🧠 Keep an eye on this space as we plan another year full of exciting webinars, workshops and social events ~⋆

30/04/2026

Neuro made simple: one presentation at a time 🧠✨

Blacking out with patients suddenly losing consciousness? Here is our framework to tackling transient loss of consciousness (TLOC), the second in our ‘MD student approach to key neurological presentations’ series.

15/04/2026

Ever wondered what the life of a neuro-ophthalmologist looks like? Confused by the difference in papilloedema and optic disc swelling? What exactly is diplopia or nystagmus? And how do visual field defects work?

Don’t worry, we got you! 👁️🧠

Synapse and Oculus are hosting an online comprehensive neuro-ophthalmology masterclass delivered by Dr Luke Chen, a consultant neurologist and neuro-otologist. Dr Chen is co-head of the otoneurology diagnostic service and head of the Balance Disorders Clinic at the Alfred Hospital.

This webinar will cover cranial nerve palsies affecting the eye and visual defects. It’s high-yield, exam-relevant, and builds on clinical reasoning skills!

Dr Chen will also share his career insights on the field of neuro-ophthalmology, so this is perfect for those keen on the pathway or are still keeping an open mind!

There will also be time for a live Q&A session at the end to address all of your queries, concerns and burning questions!

April 28th, 5-7pm! Share the words, tell your friends, bring the loved ones. We want to “see” you there! 👀👀👀

Zoom link: https://unimelb.zoom.us/j/86160429802?pwd=xgiWKX4w1ngxrYpZbbRsSiN3tvPZsJ.1

07/04/2026

Neuro made simple: one presentation at a time 🧠✨

Getting a headache wrapping your brain around head pain presentations? Fear not - this is the first in our 'MD student approach to key neurological presentations' series, kicking off with the classic: headache.

01/02/2026

🧠 SYNAPSE is recruiting for 2026! This is the perfect opportunity for you if you’re keen in neurology, neurosurgery and the neurosciences, AND want to meet new people with a similar passion to you 😇

📝 APPLICATIONS CLOSE 11:59pm Sunday 15th February 2026

🔍 We are looking for:
2x MD1 representatives
2x Promotions officers
1x Event officer
1x Education officer

📚 Position descriptions can be found at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dW0X0vyjXHqwMdPM0Gz1eJG1drPVS9uf/view?usp=sharing

💻 Application form: https://forms.gle/byfVfhGvKdWrsBhD7

❤ If you haven't yet, sign up to SYNAPSE here: https://campus.hellorubric.com/?tab=memberships&s=2606

❓ If you have any questions, please feel free email us at [email protected] and remember to like/follow the SYNAPSE page & Instagram to stay posted with future events

☺ FB: https://www.facebook.com/synapticonnections
📸 Insta: https://www.instagram.com/synapse.unimelb

05/11/2025

🧠Ready to test your neuro skills? 🧠

Synapse has put together a quick Practice Neuro Quiz to help you prep for your upcoming exams!

Neuro Revision Quiz

19/04/2025

👁 Eye-ing neuro-ophthalmology but find it mind-boggling navigating training and gaining anecdotal insight? Or do you perhaps “lobe” both neurology and ophthalmology, and are trying to envision a career that merges the best of both worlds?
🧠 Well, you are in for a treat with the SYNAPSE x OCULUS Insights into Neuro-Ophthalmology Career Night where you’ll be able to hear firsthand about the field itself, its challenges and merits.
🎉 Join us for a mind-opening seminar led by Dr Lin Wang MD FRACP, a neurology consultant currently completing his neuro-ophthalmology fellowship at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital with a strong interest in neuroimmunology. With his experience working in innumerable tertiary hospitals, including Western Health and the Alfred, there’ll be invaluable insights to behold.
🥳 Look forward to seeing you all there on Zoom
📅 Wednesday 30th April at 6pm
📹 Join us on Zoom from the comfort of your couch – https://unimelb.zoom.us/j/7957237689?pwd=ZndoaTNUU3FhU0Y0aHk0TjMxYTM3dz09
To stay up to date with future events such as this, please sign up to stay in the loop!
🧠 SYNAPSE Membership Sign Up - https://forms.gle/rz7Fj3LB56UQWrQ19

SYNAPSE is a student society connecting students and professionals in the fields of neuroscience, neurology, neurosurgery and psychiatry. We have lots of exciting events to look forward to this year including Careers in Neuroscience, Medfest Film Festival, Neuro2050, Neuro-Masterclasses and many mor...

19/04/2025

🌟 Keen to show off your knowledge and expertise? 🌟

Join SYNAPSE and MUGIS for a night of trivia! Gather your friends in teams of up to 5. 📚🎉

You get a chance to take a break from medicine and have fun with friends old and new while being able to relax. 😌👫

Come along as individuals or in groups of up to 5 friends, and battle it out to win some amazing prizes. 🏆🎁 🎟️🛍️

Tickets are $5 per person!

Join us on the 6th of May at 6:00 PM at the Clyde Hotel, Carlton.

Plenty of amazing food platters and drinks will be provided as usual. If you have been to any of our events before, you know it will be out of this world, and the food is not to be missed!

GET YOUR TICKETS ASAP!!!

🗓️ When: Tuesday, 06/05/2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
🏢 Where: The Clyde Hotel
📝 Cost: $5 per person (includes food)
🎟️ Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/synapsexmugis-trivial-night

🎉 Excited to see you there! 👋

Get tickets on Humanitix - SYNAPSExMUGIS Trivial Night hosted by SYNAPSExMUGIS. The Clyde Hotel, 385 Cardigan St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia. Tuesday 6th May 2025. Find event information.

26/02/2025

✨ SYNAPSE is recruiting! ✨

SYNAPSE, Melbourne Medical School's society for neurology, neurosurgery and neuroscience research is recruiting members for our committee team for 2024!

We are looking for:
2x MD1 representatives
1x Pubs and Promos officer
1x MD4 representative

Position descriptions can be found at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hj0UU7nApaynLE9E6q70hfLff6fjKG0PRxtlslkSzkY/edit?tab=t.0

Application form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1DmPRjZGPbNxMtSbyijVd8F5FT7cRep9DBKae3dstMWc/edit

If you haven't yet, sign up to SYNAPSE here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/18eMVoJHLzLXyz9OmuVuejlk6HiSFN55D6_XepKs0uow/edit

If you have any questions, please feel free email us at [email protected] and remember to like the SYNAPSE page.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 11:59pm Tuesday 4th March

02/10/2024

SYNAPSE is recruiting members for our committee for 2025! If you want to be part of a fun group, meet new people and work to host exciting events all things neurology, this is your chance 🤩🧠

Fill in the form below to register your interest, and join us for our 2024 AGM where will announce our new committee for 2025 and discuss the direction for SYNAPSE in the new year!

Application form: https://forms.gle/2Km2hzgEBHXaZGRW9

Link for the AGM on the 7th of October at 8pm: https://www.facebook.com/events/513187214997883?ref=newsfeed