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  • Anatomical Rap by Dr Christopher See

    CONCEPT This “rap” looks at two main anatomical motions which are complex in terms of their muscular anatomy – shoulder flexion and shoulder abduction, by looking at a well known physiological position of gangster rappers; the Gangster Lean. This position is adopted whilst driving to put one hand on the wheel, and the other around the seat or companion…

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  • ‘From School to Surgery’ @ Manchester High School for Girls

    MHSG students with an interest in Medicine were delighted to have the chance to explore the field of Surgery, a traditionally male-dominated profession. The ‘From School to Surgery’ day was led by Scalpel, the University of Manchester’s Surgical Society. It enabled girls, from Year 11 and the Sixth Form, to experience practical skills and listen…

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  • Medical Student Essay Competition – Get Published in BJMSU!

    Title: Medical Management of Symptomatic Benign Prostatic Enlargement Word limit: 1500 Medical Students are invited to submit a 1500 word essay on the medical management of Symptomatic Benign Prostatic Enlargement. The writer of the essay judged to be the most outstanding in each medical school will receive a prize of £100 and be entered into…

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  • Prof. Averil Mansfield

    I attended and spoke at the 2010 Scalpel Conference and had a wonderful day. The place was buzzing with enthusiastic students and I found it quite inspiring. The organisation was superb and impressive. A great day for the surgeons of tomorrow to begin their surgical journey. I would strongly recommend it.

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