Cambridge University Paediatrics Society

22/03/2025

It’s conference day! We’re looking forward to welcoming about 60 students from across the East of England to our CU Paediatrics Society Annual Conference. Registration starts at 9:15- looking forward to seeing everyone!

01/03/2025

Paedsoc is back with our annual conference- this year, we’re exploring the limits of care.

Highlights include
-3 excellent talks exploring paediatric palliative care, caring for premature babies and paediatric training pathways/portfolio building
-Oral presentations from our student winners of our abstract competition
-Aromi lunch- can’t go wrong with the best pizza in Cambridge
-Afternoon of hands-on simulation sessions run by current paediatricians

We’re welcoming students from all years from across the East of England- all you need is an interest in/curiosity about paediatrics!

Get your tickets via the following link- https://forms.gle/pQNUAJ1dStFtjoGM7

We have been kindly sponsored by the MDU

17/09/2024

Sign-up to volunteer for Apple Day!

PaedSoc is recruiting volunteers for Apple day, a fun charity event at Burwash Manor that raises money for the Sick Childrens’ Trust. It will take place on 12th October and you can sign up for 09:00-13:00 or 13:00-17:00. It’s really rewarding, and you’ll get a letter for your portfolio.

Sign up here:

PaedSoc is recruiting volunteers for Apple day, a fun charity event at Burwash Manor that raises money for the Sick Childrens’ Trust. It will take place on 12th October and you can sign up for 09:00-13:00 or 13:00-17:00. It’s really rewarding, and you’ll get a letter for your portfolio :)

21/06/2024

Hi everyone,

I'm excited to announce the Cambridge University Paediatrics Society Committee for 2024-25! Thank you to everyone who sent in their manifestos and congratulations to the new committee!

President: Nihal Basha
Vice President: Vianca Shah
Secretary: Emma Mason
Treasurer: Louise Bonnor-Moris
Teaching Officer: Sarah Sayers
Publicity: Brodie McCloy
Webmaster: Maya Smolkov
General Committee: Aisha Brown and Ellie Palmer
Project Play Co-ordinator: Vicky Rider
Asthma Project Co-ordinator: Shaun Wilson and William Tan

There were no applications for pre-clinical representative so this role will be co-opted next academic year.

I would also like to thank my lovely outgoing committee for their all their hard work and enthusiasm throughout the year - its been so much fun working with you all!

Best wishes,

Fiona

12/06/2024

Hi everyone!

A reminder to get those committee applications in- deadline is Monday 17th (see previous post for more details).

We also wanted to advertise the the School of Paediatrics Day on Friday 5th July 2024, in the Theo Chalmers Lecture Theatre, School of Clinical Medicine 9am-5pm.

This event is organised by CHEERI (Child Health East of England Research Initiative). As part of this, they welcome any abstract and/or poster submissions for projects in paediatrics/neonatology and paediatric subspecialties completed in the last year - covering all aspects (audit, QIP, research, clinical cases etc.).

All Medical Students, Junior Doctors (and equivalent Locally Employed Doctors/Specialty Doctors) and newly qualified consultants/post-CCT trainees within 12 months of having achieved CCT are eligible.

All abstracts will be collated in the 'Trainee Celebration of Works' virtual compendium to be shared at the School Day, and selected abstracts will be chosen for oral presentation and/or ePoster display (details to be confirmed).

Don't delay - submit today following this link: https://forms.gle/NWPagh4z3HrToMvZ9
Deadline: Friday 21st June 23:59

There will also be prizes for the best poster and oral presentations!

If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

07/06/2024

Hi everyone,

We are delighted to announce that we are now looking for a new committee to take the society forward for next year!

Please see the document linked for more information and instructions on how to apply:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kJOoess18O2PW1xC6304JtYJkiugbfvc/view?usp=sharing

Deadline for application is midnight on Monday 17th June.

12/04/2024

🩺🩺Subspecialty Speed Dating Event- 1 Week to Go🩺🩺

Join us in the Clinical School seminar rooms next Friday (19th April, 5:30-7pm) for a chance to speak to doctors from a range of paediatric subspecialties and find out more about their jobs and the training pathways! Refreshments will be provided. Please sign up using this link: https://forms.gle/eGHgFGBusHXwybJR8

If you have any questions, please get in touch with our academic representative Jenny at [email protected].

28/01/2024

We are excited to announce that the annual PaedSoc conference will take place on Saturday 24th February at the clinical school! Theme and ticket release date to be announced soon!🥳