University of Glasgow Medico-Chirurgical Society

University of Glasgow Medico-Chirurgical Society

University of Glasgow Medico-Chirurgical Society
MedChir Coat of Arms
Abbreviation	MedChir
Established	1802
Founded at	University of Glasgow
Location	Glasgow , Scotland
Membership	c. 7,000
President	Rohaid Riaz
Vice President	Abigail Thomson
Secretary	Tegan Edwards
Treasurer	Nia Edwards
Publication	Surgo Editor-in-Chief (Innes Crawford)
Affiliations	University of Glasgow Glasgow University Union] University of Glasgow Medical School
Website	www.medchir.co.uk [ dead link ]

The University of Glasgow Medico-Chirurgical Society is a student society at the University of Glasgow which organises social and educational events for medical students at the university. The president for 2025/26 is Rohaid Riaz.

History

Founded in 1802, Med-Chir is one of the oldest medical societies in Scotland ^[1] The society was formed twelve years before practising physicians and surgeons in Glasgow began to meet for formal instruction. ^[2]

It is one of the oldest societies in the university and was instrumental in founding the Glasgow University Union in 1890, along with the Glasgow University Dialectic Society, Comunn Oiseanach Oilthigh Ghlaschu, and Glasgow University Athletic Club. ^[3] It retains close ties with the Glasgow University Union. In 1936, the society arranged an excursion to Hamburg, Berlin and London. ^[4]

Activities

The University of Glasgow Medico-Chirurgical Society, AKA MedChir, is one of Glasgow University’s longest running societies. MedChir are responsible for organising social nights, educational events and sports for Glasgow University Medical Students, with the highlights being the Annual Medical School Ball, the Revue (all-medic talent competition, won by Emeli Sandé during her time at Glasgow Medical School). ^[5]

Additionally, 'Surgo' has been MedChir’s in-house publication since 1935 and it provides a light-hearted look at medic life. ^[6]

MedChir has its own medics Football, Rugby, Netball, Badminton, Squash, Basketball, Ultimate Frisbee and Hockey clubs.^{[ citation needed ]}

Former members

Many illustrious former members maintain a link with the society and the MedChir Life Members Tie has been spotted on more than a few occasions, notably when Sam Galbraith presented the Scottish Cup. During the 2011-12 session the MedChir Life Members Badge was introduced.

Archives

The archives for the University of Glasgow Medico-Chirurgical Society are maintained by the Archives of the University of Glasgow (GUAS). ^[2]

References

1. Shaw, AB (July 1968). "The oldest medical societies in Great Britain". Medical History. 12 (3): 232–244. doi:10.1017/s0025727300013272. PMC   1033825 . PMID   4875610.
2. Downie, James Walker (1908). The Medico-Chirurgical Society of Glasgow, 1814-1907. Presidential Address. Glasgow : Macdougall. p.  2 . Retrieved 12 July 2014.
3. "Records of Glasgow University Medico-Chirurgical Society, student society, University of Glasgow, Scotland". University of Glasgow Archives. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 12 July 2014.
4. Egan, Rachael (27 June 2013). "Blogathon: Scottish Medical Students on an Excursion to Nazi Germany". universityofglasgowlibrary.wordpress.com. Retrieved 1 July 2017.
5. Anderson, Helen; Pye, Richard (2009). "Interview with Emile Sandé" (PDF). Surgo. 82 (2): 8–9. Archived from the original (PDF) on 10 December 2014. Retrieved 21 October 2014.
6. "Surgo Glasgow". Scribd . Retrieved 12 July 2014.

External links

• Official website ^{[ dead link ]}