The Adelaide Medical Students’ Society (AMSS) represents the interests and passions of Medical Students’ studying at the University of Adelaide. Currently, the Society represents over 900 full-time medical students from across all six year levels of the undergraduate course and the AMSS is proud to provide these students with a diverse myriad of sporting, philanthropic, social, educational and representational opportunities. This abundance of exciting events is made possible through the ongoing support of faculty staff, the financial support of our major partners and the hard work of countless volunteer students.
In 2009, the AMSS is celebrating its 120th year of operation and the Society has much to commemorate. The Society boasts an inclusive and representative committee of over fifty voting members, ensuring that all medical students are provided ample opportunity to be involved and contribute to their community. The social calendar provides students with a healthy balance of work and play each week, with many standout events designed to add some flavour to students’ Friday and Saturday night. Also, the Society’s quarterly publication, [stimulus], provides regular insights into student and Society news from recent months, as well as showcasing an interesting mix of topical and educational articles.
Furthermore, the AMSS has an illustrious record of supporting charitable causes and, in 2008 alone, donated almost $25 000 towards a diverse range of causes, such as Oxfam’s ”Close the Gap” campaign, The Woman’s and Children’s Hospital and the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Most importantly, the Society acts as a focus for the continued improvement of Medical Student welfare at the University of Adelaide, through its ongoing educational representation on the boards and committees of the Medical Curriculum and the Health Sciences Faculty. The AMSS’ healthy relationship with faculty staff allows it to provide meaningful student input into the curriculum and course structure.
The ongoing aims, efforts and development of the society, are accurately summarised in its motto, “Traditio, Spiritus, Gaudium” – Tradition, Spirit, Good Times.
