Royal College of Psychiatrists

FOUR FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS!

1. FREE Summer School week at the Institute of Psychiatry in July (includes free accommodation in London!)

2. FREE Undergraduate Conference in Leicester with special speaker Max Pemberton, author of ‘Trust Me, I’m a Junior Doctor’ and the chance to win a £200 prize!

3. FREE Medical Student Workshop at the Royal College of Psychiatrist’s Annual Conference in Liverpool (including a free lunch!)

AND…

4. YOUR chance to get a publication in the British Journal of Psychiatry!!

NEW Summer School at the Institute of Psychiatry, London - A fabulous feature on any CV!

• Week-long programme at the prestigious research centre, the Institute of Psychiatry, in London.

• Seminars, demonstrations and tours covering cutting-edge science, world-class facilities and a taste of Psychiatry’s history with time out to explore the city!

• Featuring Psychiatry celebrities Dr Raj Persaud, the Guardian Newspaper’s Dr Ben Goldacre and the film maker, Dr Avie Luthra.

• Dinner in the garden of the Royal College in Belgrave Square hosted by the Dean himself with some of his most eminent colleagues.

• FREE including free bed and breakfast accommodation.

• Aimed at any medical student considering a career in Psychiatry.

• 20th to 24th July 2009

To apply, just submit a brief statement (max. 200 words) on why you should be selected for a place to Ms C Cox at ccox@rcpsych.ac.uk .

A maximum of 30 students will be selected for this event which is exclusively for Student Associates.

The Royal College of Psychiatrist’s Undergraduate Conference, Leicester

• Inside information on how to get on in Psychiatry with special speaker Max Pemberton, author of ‘Trust Me, I’m a Junior Doctor’

• £200 prize for the best 5 minute presentation on a patient from a Psychiatric perspective! (not necessarily one seen on the Psychiatric wards);

• Ideal for all medical students considering a career in Psychiatry

• 30th of June at the University of Leicester

To reserve a place email ccox@rcpsych.ac.uk .

Medical Student Workshop at the Royal College of Psychiatrist’s Annual Conference -

‘So you want to be a Psychiatrist??’

• Half-day session at the Royal College of Psychiatrist’s Annual Conference at the BT Convention Centre in Liverpool.

• A flavour of what life as a Psychiatrist is like with top tips on Psychiatry careers.

• Free for all students considering a career in the specialty including lunch!

• Friday 5th June 2009 from 12.30-5.00pm.

Hurry! - Places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Email ccox@rcpsych.ac.uk .

Finally…

Write a piece for the Student Associate Newsletter - the best will also be considered for publication in the British Journal of Psychiatry!

• Fancy submitting a short piece for the Student Associate Newsletter? (Around 400 words).

• Topics include Psychiatry Societies, Electives/International Mental Health, Psychiatry and the Arts/Media, Psychiatry Careers and Psychiatry Education.

• The Dean of the Royal College will consider the best for publication in the British Journal of Psychiatry! A unique opportunity for a publication in this major international journal.

Email Vivek Datta, Student Associate PTC Representative, with your submissions: vivek.datta@kcl.ac.uk