James Tammo

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.