Bioethics and Medical Law Society: Events Officer

I’ve loved being on the bioethics and medical law society committee over the past term as the marketing officer! I enjoyed organising the range of events we’ve hosted, from academic talks to fun debate nights. I’d love to continue working with the committee as an events officer to provide a wide range of exciting new events for our society members! 

As events officer, I will make sure I respond to members’ requests for specific events, whether that be more informative career-related sessions, academic lectures or fun debates and discussions. I will collaborate frequently with other societies to introduce more of the UCL community to the exciting and important world of bioethics and medical law.  

I’ve had so much fun and learned so much working with the committee and taking part in society events! By collaborating with other societies and organising events, I will organise events that all of our society members will learn from and enjoy!  

As a student in the medical sciences faculty I find that we are often taught medicine without putting it into context or considering the implications of care. I feel as though these courses are incomplete without the aspect of debate and reflection. They produce students who have excellent theoretical knowledge and make great doctors but lack the skillset to revolutionise systems in place. As an event officer I’d like to continue with keynote speaker and panel events on relevant bioethical topics, but also organise regular events within society members that promote the interchange of ideas between students of different disciplines. I would also suggest doing joint events not only with other medically aligned societies but also with climate and social justice societies to emphasise the importance of direct action alongside reflection on bioethical issues.