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Sarah Azam

Paediatrics: President

Hello, we're Nicolette and Sarah, your aspiring Paediatric Presidents!

Both of us have been active members of Paediatrics society since our first year, serving in various capacities, most recently as Playteam Chairs.

Experience

Together, our combined diverse experiences in other committees equips us with the skills to support each stream of Paediatrics.

Academics

  • Nicolette has been a lecturer for several societies (eg. MedEd) and medical school application mentor

Community

  • We’ve both engaged in other outreach committees (TeddyBearHospital Chair, Friends of MSF Vice Chair)

Playteam

  • As Playteam Chairs, we understand the scheme’s strengths and limitations

Conference

  • Sarah has organised large-scale and logistically challenging events (Halfway Dinner Chair, Light-Opera 24-Director)

Aims

After having spoken to this year's committee, we've compiled a list of aims for next year!

Academics

  • Introduce subcommittee
  • Reintroduce Mock PACES (collaborate with other societies)
  • Improve lecture attendance by giving attendees Mock PACES priority

Community

  • Facilitate current plans: organising panel events and assisting in medical school applications in local schools

Playteam

  • Secure Playteam storage
  • Improve current selection of toys

Conference

  • Maintain sixth-form involvement and relationship with local colleges
  • Suggest more workshop-based sessions

Overall

  • Be present in handovers to understand how to support the committee
  • Regular 1-2-1s with committee members and subcommittees
  • Sustain connections with current sponsors to subsidise events and polos
  • Continue our relationship with Dr Klaber (Honorary President), utilise his support and contacts

Overall, we both completely adore PaedsSoc! We would love to see the society continue to blossom, and would be incredibly honoured to lead the incoming committee.