Our committee comprises of 32 individuals elected by the student body and rightfully entrusted to host a range of events, societies and sports available to all BSMS students.

Currently there are 50+ official BSMS societies, ranging from Surgical and Medical Specialities to Cultural and Religious Societies. Each society hosts a number of events yearly to give opportunities to BSMS students that aren’t as widely available. With new beginnings here at BSMS, it’s presumptuously difficult to put yourself out there and try new things – we highly encourage you to try social events and teaching sessions; you will never know until you try ! You can find out more @bsmssocieties.

Alongside societies, MedSoc hosts our own Sport’s Teams to accommodate our already busy academic schedule. With weekly practice sessions, occasional tournaments and leagues it is the perfect chance to continue your sport or pick up a new one! Currently, MedSport hosts: hockey, women’s football, men’s football, men’s rugby, women’s rugby, tennis, netball, badminton, dance, running, cricket and basketball allowing MedSport Members to participate in as many sports as they want with one membership. Additionally, the highly competitive and anticipated Southampton, Kent and BSMS Medical School varsity – something to definitely look forward to. Make sure to keep in check with @bsmssports!

Throughout Medical School, you will have the chance to celebrate 3 major milestones organised by respective MedSoc Committee members. This includes: Winter Ball (1st/2nd Years), Halfway-there Ball (in 3rd year) and Graduation Ball (5th year!). Whilst a great opportunity to dress up and celebrate with good food, drinks and music we also take these milestones as an opportunity to host the events in major Brighton landmarks like the i360, The Grand Hotel and many more. Additionally, over the past couple of years we’ve reintroduced the Multicultural Ball hosting the rich diversity present in BSMS – something you really cannot miss.

Some of you may think 3 milestones is good but not enough, do not freight ! Our social secretaries are in charge of hosting regular club night taking advantage of Brighton’s well-anticipated night life (plus you get a discount to club tickets with your MedSoc Membership!). You need more? We have more! Each year group is allocated year reps to guarantee that their cohort’s needs are met from even more club nights to karaoke nights or more lowkey board game nights – it quite literally is: ask and you shall receive.

With so much up for offer, it can be hard to keep up – make sure to follow @bsmsmedsoc for updates and check out the weekly blasts made by our dear Vice President, with all his efforts to make sure everyone is aware of what’s happening.

I look forward to serve as your President this year alongside such a fantastic committee. I only ask that you put yourselves out there so you can have a Medical School experience as great as they can be. Hope to see you at these events ! If you have any questions or need any help please get in touch via any of the Instagrams or email me personally: president@bsmsmedsoc.co.uk.

Ian Dimaculangan