Annual Programme & Events

2010

PROTECTING PERSONNEL FROM IMPROVISED EXPLOSIVE DEVICES
Alan Hepper OBE - Defence Science & Technology Laboratory,

Porton Down

14 October

UNDERGRADUATE ELECTIVE PRESENTATIONS
Joint meeting with Aberdeen University Medical Society

4 November

THE PRINCIPAL OF THE UNIVERSITY

Professor Ian Diamond- Principal and Vice Chancellor,

University of Aberdeen

ANNUAL FOUNDERS' DINNER 

6.45 pm for 7.15 pm - Mercure Ardoe House Hotel

South Deeside Road, Maryculter, Aberdeen

2 December

THE GENETICS OF SUDDEN DEATH
Dr John Dean - Consultant Clinical Geneticist

Clinical Genetics Unit, Aberdeen

2011

13 January

ITS NOT THE COUGH THAT CARRIES YOU OFF: Death and Burial in Medieval Aberdeen
Ms Alison Cameron - Cameron Archeology, Aberdeen

28 January

(Friday)

BURNS' SUPPER

Joint meeting with Aberdeen University Medical Society - The Forum, 3 Skene Terrace, Aberdeen

3 February

ASPECTS OF A&E MEDICINE IN GANGLAND MANCHESTER
Mr Jimmy Stuart- Clinical Director, Emergency Services, Manchester Royal Infirmary

3 March

DISASTER RESPONSE: Myths, Realities and Challenges
Professor David Alexander - Director, Aberdeen Centre for Trauma Research, Robert Gordon's University, Aberdeen

7 April

TOMORROW'S DOCTORS: The way ahead for Undergraduate Medical Education
Professor Hamish McKenzie - Head of Division of Medical & Dental Education, Honorary Consultant in Medical Microbiology, University of Aberdeen

5 May

DEVELOPMENTAL REVOLUTION

Dr LindaWatt - Medical Director for Mental Health, Greater Glasgow Primary Care NHS Trust

14 May

(Saturday)

WORD EVENT

(Details to be announced)

2 June

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS
Dr James H K Grieve

The Society's Seal

Annual Founders' Dinner
In November each year, a commemoration dinner is held in honour of the Founders of the Society. This event is the cornerstone of the Society's calendar giving an important opportunity for members to gather together to appreciate good fare and fellowship, with a strong emphasis on the invitation of younger colleagues to be invited as members' guests. A tradition of the dinner is the oration given by a member, chosen by the President, and the attendance of an eminent guest speaker.

Burns' Supper

The Society, in conjunction with the Aberdeen Medical Society, holds a Burns' Supper in January each year.

The next Burns' Supper will be on Friday 28 January 2011 at 7 pm for 7.30 pm at the Forum, 3 Skene Terrace, Aberdeen

President's Golf Cup
Professor Sir Ashley MacIntosh was Regius Professor of Medicine at Aberdeen University from 1912 to 1928.  As President of the Society in 1920 he donated the President's Cup to be presented to the winners of an annual golf foursomes matchplay competition.  The Society applies a handicap formula based on skill and experience to ensure that each partnership has realistic aspirations.  Entries are welcomed and encouraged from any member who is aware of the spirit of the game.

Aberdeen Medical Golfing Society (AMG)
The Aberdeen Medical Golfing Society, founded over 50 years ago, organizes golf outings throughout the year to Cruden Bay, Ballater, Duff House Royal and a mid-week two-day meet at Grantown-on-Spey. In addition there are matches against the Dundee Medical Golfing Society and a handicap match-play competition. Membership is open to ladies and gentlemen, Med-Chi members and non (medical) members alike. The current membershjp fee is £15. Further information may be obtained from the Captain, Mr Bill Ledingham or Secretary, Dr Leslie Samuel at medchi.admin@abdn.ac.uk