Past Events

Outdoor workshop
10th March 2007
Glen Tanar

More wilderness experience!

Children in the Developing World
Monday 26th February, Med Chi
Dr Barbara Golden

Thanks to Dr Golden for a great presentation

Bennachie walk and Christmas meal
15th December 2006

Pub Quiz - to raise funds for our Altitude Research Expedition to Peru 2007
Monday 27th November 8.00pm
The Monkey House, Union Street

A hugely popular event where we raised £146 for our Peru Expedition. Thanks to everyone for coming along!

Armed Forces Evening: "Life as a Doctor in the Army / Navy / Airforce..."
Monday 13th November, 6.00pm (Buffet from 5.30pm)
Med Chi, Medical School

A fascinating evening of presentations given by Doctors who have served in the armed forces. Speakers included: Mr Malcolm Loudon, General Surgery, Territorial Army. Dr Andrew Robinson, Psychiatry, Territorial Army. Dr James Grieve, Forensic Pathology, Army. Dr Phil Booth, Neonatology, Royal Air Force. Dr Sean Miles, General Medicine, Royal Navy. The evening was attended by over 50 students and staff.

Weekend Away to Lochnagar
3rd-5th November
Allt-Na-Giubhsaich Bothy, Lochnagar & Surrounding Area

A fantastic weekend away on some of the biggest mountains in Scotland. Finishing off with the now-famous WMS fireworks display! Despite the weather, much fun was had by all.

Sign-Up and Socialise!
Monday 30th October 7.30pm
Old Hogshead, Little Belmont Street

Another enjoyable evening in the Hogshead where members braved the rain to sign-up for our weekend away to Lochnagar..

Aspects of Wilderness Medicine
Monday 23rd October 2006

Talks on various aspects of wilderness medicine

The Urban Jungle - National Wilderness Medicine Conference
St George's, University of London
20th-22nd October 2006

see their website for more information

Wilderness Medicine Outdoor Workshop
Saturday 7th October All day
Water of Dye, near Banchory

18 members learnt about the principles of wilderness first-aid and had some
fun in the wild! Thanks to Dr Sarath Kasthala, an
A&E Clinical Teaching Fellow with a specialist interest in Expedition
Medicine, who facilitated the workshop.

Visit to National Hyperbaric Centre
Wednesday 4th October 2pm
National Hyperbaric Centre, Aberdeen

Yet another popular trip to the hyperbaric unit!

Sign-Up and Socialise!
Monday 2nd October 7.30pm
Old Hogshead, Little Belmont Street

Another well-attended evening in the Hogshead where members could sign up
for our visit to the National Hyperbaric Centre and our Wilderness
Medicine Scenario Day.