1. Student Representation and The Student Committees Ms Louise Docherty Chair, Student Committee; Co-chair, SSLC

2. Student representation The student committee gives students a “voice” within the medical school. A means for for us to express our opinions on all issues both good and bad, facing all students. Joint advocacy between staff and students to continuously improve the student experience.

3. Student representation Representatives from all 5 departments with the medical school: -PhD students & MD students -Home/EU students & international students Our opinions are welcomed and most importantly valued at both school and faculty level. Facebook group “Faculty of medicine dentistry and health: PhD student forum” Open to everyone!

4. Levels of representation Department Reps Department Reps Department Reps Department Reps Department Reps Student Committee: Dep’ment Reps 1x Admin/ Convener Staff- student Liaison C’tee: SC Members plus Lead academic, other academics according to agenda SGRC 1x Student rep ….and beyond!

5. Levels of representation Student Committee Reps 1x Admin/ Convener Staff- student Liaison C’tee: SC Members plus Lead academic, other academics according to agenda SGRC 1x Student rep ….and beyond! Collates issues, defines agenda Feeds back where possible Takes issues forward, contributes to agenda Feeds back

6. Social Function  Medical School Ball, September 2009  Ten pin bowling  Vodka revolution social

7. Current Reps

8. Are you interested in joining the PGRC/SSLC? 2-4 meetings /year Friendly, productive committees High profile in department, opportunity to help to define how PGR will function in coming 3 years Come and speak to us afterwards… Or join the facebook group!