Aberdeen Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Society

04/04/2024

Got an hour free to learn something new this evening? The European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial surgery are hosting this talk on a very interesting topic.

Sign up for free here: https://ow.ly/T1Wl50R6gCp

Note the event starts at **7pm** UK time

27/02/2024

Information on payment for the surgical taster day has been sent by email - make sure to check your junk folder if you signed up and haven't received an email!

31/01/2024

Come on down to the Suttie Centre until 2pm today for some tasty homemade treats! 🧁🍰

29/01/2024

Find us in the Suttie this Wednesday 10am - 2pm to buy some tasty homemade treats!

25/10/2023

Exciting News! Join us on October 25th at 5:30PM at the Suttie Centre for an inspiring Head and Neck career talk featuring , , & ! Get ready to gain valuable insights and knowledge for your professional journey. Don't miss out – mark your calendars!

↓ SIGN UP LINK BELOW ↓

https://docs.google.com/forms/u/3/d/11F9Tr0lfAsTCZgdsKf0KE1RM_KJsdJrFEoF385iK5y0/edit

24/11/2022

FREE TEXTBOOK

The British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons have released a textbook aimed at healthcare students and allied healthcare professionals. It covers all aspects of OMFS presented in an easy to digest way, with plenty of pictures!

And best of all, they've made it free to download as a PDF! Get your copy here:https://www.baoms.org.uk/_userfiles/pages/files/professionals/careers_in_omfs/omfs_for_medical_students_and_allied_healthcare_professionals_1.pdf

If you'd like to purchase a hard copy you can get it from https://www.libripublishing.co.uk/Products/ProdID=276
(Use discount code HL25 to get it for £11.25 including delivery).

31/10/2022

‼️ PAYMENT DUE TODAY ‼️

Reminder for those who have received emails about our surgical taster day - payment of £5 is due by 6pm today to the bank details contained in the email we sent (don't forget to check your junk folder).

For those who have signed up and haven't received an email, we will be in touch over the next few days if there are any spaces remaining!

29/10/2022

‼️ IMPORTANT REMINDER - SURGICAL TASTER DAY ‼️

For those who have signed up to take part in our Surgical Taster Day an email has been sent containing details on how to pay to secure your place!

If you have received an email (check your spam folder) you’ve got until Monday at 6pm to send payment!

If you signed up but haven’t received an email you are automatically on our waiting list, and if any spaces become available we will be in touch.

26/10/2022

‼️IMPORTANT - CHECK YOUR EMAILS‼️

For those who have signed up to take part in our Surgical Taster Day an email has been sent containing details on how to pay to secure your place!

If you have received an email (check your spam folder) you’ve got until Monday at 6pm to send payment!

If you signed up but haven’t received an email you are automatically on our waiting list, and if any spaces become available we will be in touch.

14/03/2022

Head on down to the student union at Old Aberdeen RIGHT NOW where some of our glamorous team are representing for the 'Let's Talk About Mouth Cancer' charity!✨

There will be lots of very important and useful information on how to self-examine yourself and to know what signs to look out for!✨🤩

Drop by, say hello, and learn something new - there may even be some free giveaways on offer!!👀🦷🪥

We will also be at the Suttie centre on the Foresterhill campus on Friday - feel free to pop along then also!🤩

Keep up to date on future events by following the Instagram page 📷

10/02/2022

Join us for our meeting about the diagnosis and treatment of oral cancer, starting in 5 mins!

https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MDQzNGNlM2EtYTU5NC00MDBiLThhYTYtMTU2YjQxNmJjNmZk%40thread.v2/0?context=%7B%22Tid%22%3A%228c2b19ad-5f9c-49d4-9077-3ec3cfc52b3f%22%2C%22Oid%22%3A%22629ec600-91ee-4eaf-a441-52ee8ed713f0%22%7D

10/02/2022

It's not too late to sign up for our event happening tonight!😍

Starting at 19:30 and running for 1 hour.✨✨

A great opportunity to learn about this interesting disease from an expert in the field - and receive a certificate of completion afterwards!✨🦷🎓

01/02/2022

Don't forget to join our event page for our upcoming event on Thursday!⚡️

Link for the online meeting will be available on the page with the event starting at 19:30!🦷

Great opportunity to find out more about this disease from an expert in the field - open to anyone who is interested!

Also we will provide certificates of attendance!🎓

See you there!✨✨

04/11/2021

If anyone’s having issues attending the Careers talk tonight please leave a message and we’ll add you in. Sorry for the technical hiccup!

03/11/2021

Here is some more information about the guest speakers who will be talking about their careers and routes to speciality training in tomorrow’s Careers Event.✨✨

It is not too late to attend, you will find all the information on our FB events page: Careers in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery!⏱🦷

FREE event • Certificate available • 1830-1930🎓

See you there!

02/11/2021

✨MEET THE COMMITTEE - 8/8✨

And last but not least, our final introduction goes to - HOLLY

Role: Events Co-ordinator
Year: 3rd Year Medicine 🩺
Career interest: Surgery (not sure what kind yet) or emergency medicine
Guilty pleasure: Binge watching four in a bed

Joined the society because I find max fax interesting and I think it’s an underrated specialty that a lot of people don’t know how to get into (including me)!

01/11/2021

✨MEET THE COMMITTEE - 7/8✨

Representing for the medical school, we have - TOM

Role: Medical School Rep
Year: 2nd Year Medicine 🩺
Career interest: Surgery especially trauma
Guilty pleasure: Maltesers

I joined the society to learn more about reconstructive options in maxfax trauma and to gain more experience in researching trauma in general.

31/10/2021

✨MEET THE COMMITTEE - 6/8✨

Also representing the Dental School we have - TANYA

Position: Dental Rep
Year: 4th Year Dentistry 🦷
Career interest: Not quite sure, however, I’m interested in a career in oral surgery.
Guilty pleasure: I have an unhealthy addiction to caffeine.

I joined the society to learn about the different career options within maxfax as the information isn’t easily found!

30/10/2021

✨MEET THE COMMITTEE - 5/8✨

Introducing the first of our two Dental Reps - CHELSEA

Position: Dental Rep
Year: 4th Year Dentistry 🦷
Career interest: Still figuring out what my career interest is! But so far I like paediatric dentistry, oral surgery and special care.
Guilty pleasure: I have a serious peanut butter addiction!

I joined the society to learn more about the maxfax career options and just to learn more about a speciality which interests me!

29/10/2021

✨MEET THE COMMITTEE - 4/8✨

And now introducing myself, the one who will be keeping up the social media coverage - LIAM

Role: Social Media Co-ordinator
Year: 3rd Year Medicine 🩺
Career interest: Anaesthetics and Critical Care
Guilty pleasure: Drag Race (obv)

Why did I join? I wanted to be involved in the start up and promotion of a brand new society, and what better way to do it than becoming social media rep! I also find the speciality rather fascinating!

28/10/2021

✨MEET THE COMMITTEE - 3/8✨

Introducing our secretary - KAI (stay in his good books, he gets you into ATIK for free…)

Role: Secretary
Year: 3rd year Medicine 🩺
Career interest: Maxillofacial surgery, plastic surgery, general practice are a few I’d consider.
Fun fact: I can hold my breath for 7 minutes👀

I joined this society because I’ve been interested in maxfax for a while and want to spread awareness to others and learn more about the specialty myself.

27/10/2021

✨MEET THE COMMITTEE - 2/8✨

Next up we have our financial guru - CLAIRE

Role: Treasurer💰
Year: 4th Year Dentistry 🦷
Career interest: Haven’t quite figured that out yet! Potentially Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine or Restorative.
Fun Fact: I was once attacked by a sting ray!

I joined this society because I was really interested in a subject that brought together interests of both Medical and Dental Students! I also love a good spreadsheet!🤓

26/10/2021

✨ MEET THE COMMITTEE - 1/8 ✨

Introducing the founding father of the society: el presidente - ANDREW

Role: President
Year: 3rd Year Medicine 🩺
Career interest: Maxillofacial surgery
Fun fact: I was once in the same room as the Queen, but didn’t realise it was her because she was so small.👵🏻

I joined the society because I’m interested in a career in maxfax and feel it’s often under represented as a specialty, so wanted to help spread the word!

25/10/2021

Head on over to our new Instagram page and give us a follow to keep up to speed with the many exciting events we have planned for our FIRST YEAR as a newly formed society!!✨✨

…we will also be introducing our new committee very soon…👀

Don’t forget to check out our first online event happening next Thu 4th Nov: Careers in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery! Certificates will be issued following the event!🎓✨

07/10/2021

Quick reminder that the deadline for applications is tomorrow! If you’re interested or want to know more send us a message or an email!

** Committee Positions **

We are looking for enthusiastic people to help grow this newly formed society! Contact us on Facebook or by email ([email protected]) if you want to know more or are interested in applying!

Deadline is the 8th October! Looking forward to hearing from you!

30/09/2021

** Committee Positions **

We are looking for enthusiastic people to help grow this newly formed society! Contact us on Facebook or by email ([email protected]) if you want to know more or are interested in applying!

Deadline is the 8th October! Looking forward to hearing from you!

23/09/2021

Great to meet some of you today at the Fresher's Fayre!

Unfortunately tonights meeting has been cancelled (sorry for the short notice) - but if you are interested in joining the committee or have any questions about the available roles get in touch via Facebook or [email protected]