University of Nottingham Medical Society
Est. 1970
Meet the Committee for 24/25!
Presenting to you the fabulous new MedSoc Committee (2024/25)! We’ve been working all summer to make this year the best one yet, and we cannot wait to show you what we’ve planned. If you ever have any questions or suggestions throughout the year, please do not hesitate to get in touch with any of us.
Being adopted by Charlie at an 80s night was one of the best parts of freshers (and the most chaotic)! I don’t think that my first year would have been nearly as manageable (or crazy) without him. His whacky fun facts carried me through anatomy. Without them I would never have known which nerve was in danger if I back flipped out of a helicopter. I didn’t believe that Charlie was the anatomy nerd until I saw him name every muscle in the forearm to a scared looking English student at a party. Despite the fact he spends 90% of his life in pyjamas, Charlie is one of the most hardworking people I know. When he isn’t doing, talking or dreaming about med things, he is playing his many guitars and peer pressuring people into going rock climbing at David Ross. In his free time, he listens to metal music, flies planes without engines and climbs walls without rope…he might be training to be the next Tom Cruise. Charlie is a professional at giving good advice and is always there to listen. He is one of the most sociable people I know (seriously, he can't go 5 minutes outside without seeing someone he knows.) I’ve seen Charlie do everything from drawing vessels all over himself in anatomy labs to watching him slaughter twenty bottomless pancakes and I think that pretty much sums him up-he gives 100% to everything and is never short of ways to make the course both memorable and entertaining!
President - Charlie Trumble
Vice President for Events - Harsha Menon
I can guarantee you that you won’t find someone more committed to a task and as meticulous as the one-and-only, Harsha Menon. Maybe it’s the copious amounts of peach yoghurt that she eats weekly that results in her chilled personality, or perhaps it’s the fact that she will drop everything at the sight at an adorable kitten that makes her so relatable. She can, and will, do anything in her power to get hold of a 36 pack of blackcurrant flavoured fruit shoot, even if it means carrying it all the way back from a GP placement. Regardless, as shown through her incredible art skills and baking talent, you can be sure that she’s dedicated to her trade and mayyyy or may not be quite the perfectionist. She’s always more than happy to get along with others and enjoys some good friendly banter. I can confidently say, in addition, that her love for the piano knows no bounds, as does her passion (and apparently time) for a certain anonymous fps. Oh, and be sure to ask her to play badminton some time - but feel free to assess her ability yourself. No comment. Please give a warm welcome to your Medsoc VP of events, and don’t worry, she doesn’t bite (most of the time).
Vice President for Activities and Welfare - Minnah Rashid
Minnah is your VP for Activities and Welfare for Med Soc this year, I can’t lie I can’t think of any better for the role. As well as ALWAYS making sure that her friends are feeling okay (even if that’s by blasting Taylor Swift on max or demanding an daily obligatory Sainsbos sweet treat trip), you can always count on her to make sure group chat plans are made a reality be it club nights, birthdays and more! She’s a pocket rocket with such a bubbly personality and we can’t wait for the FAB things she has planned this year!
Treasurer - Ria Bansal
Meet Ria: a true dichotomy. She’s the certified mum friend, whilst also being a total liability on a night out. She has a squeaky-clean persona, that you soon find isn’t all true (Don’t tell her mum!) Ria will always be there for you whether it’s for last minute library trips or big tesco stock ups. She’s the best support and shoulder to cry on but if she knows you’re okay she will tease you relentlessly. A key skill of ria is definitely organisation and juggling many tasks at once, evident in the constant flow of personal tik toks we receive when she is revising. Ria is also always committed as she has a social battery that very rarely runs low, and if it does, watching married at first sight will never be turned down (Australian of course). Truly everything you need in a treasurer!
General Sec - Amelia Hutton
Say hello to your new Gen Sec Amelia! She is the most caring, funny and hard working person i know. She makes every situation so much better by being so funny, understanding, unjudgemental and creative and spending time with her is the best. Amelia is one of the busiest people I know yet always has time for her work, societies and friends. When not studying or working she runs Echotones, a UoN acappella group, attends spinning and dance classes, cooks, plays the guitar and hangs out with her pet snake orbie. She gives the best advice and has solved countless problems of mine. She is such a positive influence and always encourages those around to better themselves. There is no dull moment with Amelia and so stay tuned for the MedSoc events this year!
Social Sec - Torsten Hansen
Meet Torsten, one of your new Social Secs! Enthusiastic and kind, Torsten is already the social sec of our friend group, and loves discovering new and exciting places in Nottingham to eat or “get on the lash”. When he isn’t demolishing waffle fries at Hipps, you can find Torsten demolishing his enemies on the dodgeball court, or power walking the streets of Lenton on an important mission. If you see him around the medical school, Torsten loves to be greeted by people jumping at him out of no where, so don’t be shy! With his social nature and trusty schedule, I have no doubt that Torsten will make an amazing Social Sec!
Social Sec - Terezka Littora
Introducing your social sec, Tess! She is a true warrior of a throw back Monday night Pryzm followed by Tuesday 9am dissection with little to no chunning involved - a skill not all can master. The queen of fitting 50 social occasions into one week, while balancing netball, co-responders and the degree itself, messy tessy is well equipped to fill our calendars with some unforgettable nights. A dedicated crisis attendee (and employee), Tess has never shied away from a costume, bonus points if she is offered a swimming cap, so expect lots of superior socials heavy on costume themes. Alongside the costumes and being 7 foot tall, she is someone you’ve probably already seen and really can’t miss!
ENTs Officer - Simran Mamrath
Introducing Simran, your new events officer! I know her as someone who is focused and hardworking with an eye for detail and a passion for creative projects. If she’s not on placement or in the library, you'll find her either dancing or hitting the gym, always staying active. You can count on her to bring energy and enthusiasm to everything she does. She’s a great listener and is always up for a chat, so don't hesitate to say hi if you see her around the medical school. As an events officer, I am sure she'll work hard behind the scenes to organise some great events, and you can bet she'll also be on the dance floor, ensuring the medsoc events are fun and memorable.
Welfare Officer - Evie Tyler
Introducing your amazing new welfare officer, Evie Tyler. She is an absolutely beautiful human and you are all incredibly lucky to have her! You couldn't have a more supportive, kind and crazy person! This energetic legend is a crazy runner, greek yogurt and overpriced peanut butter lover, with an amazing personality. Just be careful if you agree to go for a run with her- you will be red and dying behind whilst this girl doesn't even break a sweat! Get her on the Ocean dancefloor with one drink and you will see moves so incredibly bad that they become incredibly brilliant. Trust me, she will make your night!! And you can trust that Evie will be up and running a half marathon, doing 20 loads of laundry and eating the most colourful array of vegetables before anyone else has even woken up the next morning. She is always around for a catch-up, laugh and a hug when you need (you will probably find her in Wollaton Park, or at her favourite desk in the library!). I really can't think of a better person for the job! xx
Sponsorship & Fundraising Officer - Rhea Baskar
Rhea is one of the most down to earth, kind and intelligent friends I’ve ever met, but she is someone who can also be crazy and wild, sometimes to the point of questioning if it’s the same person! But that’s Rhea, and we love her for her contrasting sides as well. Sometimes I wish I could gift her a time turner; Rhea’s. schedule is NEVER blank. Whether it’s a society social or time out with friends, she loves to be involved in many activities- with her favourites being skateboarding, swimming, hockey and dance (bollywood, bellydance and K-pop!). She recently went to her first dance workshop, and undertook a swim challenge for charity. Her mindset to try new things is inspiring, bringing people out of their comfort zone (ex. thanks to her, I tried climbing+dancing, and was even dragged along to a conference!). She’s sweet and friendly, no doubt about it, but she can also be very persuasive (partaking in spontaneous nights out with her WILL make your 9am attendance suffer). Even after a busy and stressful week, she can keep it together and be positive, and that’s something so great about her. All in all, she is perfect for the role, and with her diverse skillset, she’s very well equipped as Sponsorship Officer. I look forward to seeing what she gets up to at MedSoc!
Publicity Officer - Dhanin Unnithan
Dhanin is a third year medical student and he’s super obsessed with f1 and particularly Charles Leclerc. His other main hobby is photography and making silly videos of us all. He grew up in Dubai but now lives in Buckingham, and he never shuts up about wanting pet cats. if he won the lottery he would buy 100 cameras and emmigrate to Spain. if he had to pick between bumblebees and pigeons, he'd pick pigeons (they're cuddlier). Speaking of animals he also loves playing animal crossing. He's cracked at guitar and drums, and will play for the small price of 1 penny. he showers WITH HIS GLASSES ON (????) because he's that blind, but we still love him
Sports Officer - Vaibhav Chaganti
Meet Vaibhav, your new Sports Officer. Despite averaging one gym session per month and occasionally playing cricket with his family, he has a great eagerness to tackle the sports officer role. Vaibhav’s lack of studying during the year will see him concentrate his efforts on organising new and exciting sporting events and socials for all abilities and year groups. Vaibhav is great fun for the few times a week where he leaves his room so if you see him anywhere on campus or in town feel free to approach him, as he helps to deliver a great year of sports by Nottingham Medics.
International Rep - Yena Kim
To tell you a bit about Yena: she’s a student from South Korea, but has been living in
the UK for around 9 years and is somebody who embodies both cultures. She is so
excited to be a part of Medsoc again, this time to work closer with international
students. She’s an international student herself, so I know she understands the
hardships people face when studying abroad. She was the president for Korean Soc
last year and organised many events to help students settle better in their first
years of uni, so I have full confidence she’ll be able to help out fellow first years by
organising study sessions and collaborating with other societies to help build bonds
among students, as well as allowing them to explore the diversity in what uni offers.
There’s no one else I would trust to make the journey for international students
more enjoyable. Apart from Medsoc, she plays the flute for musical medics and has a
passion for dance, yoga, and ballets—and also recently joined belly dance society! If
that wasn’t enough, she has her eyes on figure skating too. And a fun fact about
her: she also lived in NZ, so that’s why you might hear the odd kiwi accent pop out
from time to time.
Societies Officer - Harini Elankumaren
Meet Harini, your new societies officer. Known for her friendly and approachable nature, Harini is always up for a chat, so don't hesitate to hit her up anytime. When she's not busy trying out new societies or drinking bubble tea, you'll likely find her enjoying a game of badminton, indulging in some crafting, or really, doing anything that gets her out of the house—she’s always on the move. With a knack for bringing people together and a love for trying new things, Harini is set to bring a fresh and energetic vibe to the role. Whether you're looking for society advice or just someone to hang out with, Harini’s your go-to. Get ready for an exciting year with her on the MedSoc team!
Charities Officer - Alexander Marsden
In considering the position of Charities Officer, I’d venture that Alex is uniquely qualified to assume a role which demands not only a keen intellect but also someone brimming with altruism. Availed by an impressive work ethic and a commitment to making Anki which I’m sure lots of us are all too familiar with, I know that his plans to raise money for charity will not be not undertaken out of mere obligation but true care and concern. In his spare time, Alex is a confident go-getter who is more often than not found meeting random people in the streets of Nottingham and using the word “spicy” slightly excessively when he talks. Alex’s rare blend of understanding and compassion is a combination that renders him the most fitting for the charitable endeavours that lie ahead.
LGBTQIA+ Officer - Rhiannon Craig
I can guarantee that no-one is better placed to be your next LGBTQ than Rhiannon: I trust few others than to screw my head on the right way round, or talk me out of doing something extremely stupid. When not advising me of my shitty taste in men, she can usually be found with her sexy eyeliner and outfits, or in the discount aisle at the local Tesco (my overdraft forever thanks her budget friendly meals). Her perfectly colour coded mind-maps have saved me and many others in last minute revision, and I can name no other partner better suited to teach me something or go through some Quizlet (unfortunately often the night before). Additionally, her love of all things bee-related knows no bounds; name an item, hers will probably have a bee on it. She is also a (literal) world class fencer; so be sure to watch if you're around! However, she comes in second place to the humble yoghurt (she is lactose intolerant) so be sure not to share your coffee. Regardless, I know she will do a fantastic job and have no doubt she will make a brilliant LGBTQ officer!
Website and Communications Officer - Ishika Jha
An artist, musician, writer, and occasional med student, I thank god every day Ishika isn’t my cousin. With a bare minimum which eerily resembles me at my most productive, I’m sure she’ll fulfil all her duties as websites officer to the highest of standards. I can attest that she’s always happy to help, so feel free to reach out to her anytime. Armed with eyeliner, earrings, and an inexplicable love of the most mid colour in existence (blue) Med Soc won’t know what hit it.
EDI Officer - Shazia Zakir
Introducing Shazia, your EDI Officer! A Canadian from Calgary - not Toronto - who never fails to leave her room without her long winged eyeliner. You will find her waddling around campus with her lovely, big turtle shell rucksack that carries all her studying essentials. This fashionista is a friendly and enthusiastic individual who gives the best advice (and best hugs) for any problems you may have - making her a very good listener. Word of advice, make sure your problem doesn’t turn into a lecture as she has enough lectures to go through in Med School. She loves to shop and keeps fit so you will see her on the field doing cheer and in the gym too. She has a lot of things planned up for you all so stay tuned for the exciting events lined up!
5th Year Rep - Sidiq Aboobaker (he/him)
GEM Officer - Courtney Bird
Introducing Courtney, your new GEM rep! A long-standing Nottingham babe, she completed her undergraduate degree in neuroscience here before starting medicine, so she’s your go-to guide for all things brainy, all things Notts, and all things GEM! When she’s not living it up in Nottingham perfecting her downward dog in Pilates or sampling her delicious homemade baked goods, she can be found back home working as a part-time penguin whisperer at the zoo. She also loves reading, charity shop thrifting and coffee dates with her mates and Passmed. Courtney is a fiercely kind, generous and caring person, and I cannot think of anyone better to support the new incoming undergraduates as well as the current undergraduates! Top tip: if you want to catch her in the wild, the best place to look is the 7:40 hopper bus to RDH.
A108 Officer - Omer Abdulkarim
If you need someone to make you laugh, just call Omer. If you need to depend on someone to make you laugh, just call Omer. He’ll be there, wearing his Man United shirt and a pair of Abercrombie jeans. He never fails to make the best out of a bad situation. If he ever goes missing, you’ll find him at a football stadium. He never misses a Man United match, and always arrives on time: consistency and dedication is what comes to mind. Self proclaimed know it all, Omer is a lovely individual who always goes the extra mile. He’ll always be there for you and is great at giving some harsh, hard hitting, reality check advice so you can count on his honesty. I trust that Omer has plenty of exciting ideas and is well equipped to deliver these plans.
Clinical Years Rep - Eve Yelloplik
Introducing your clinical years rep Eve Yellop, better known as ‘bob eve’. Some
may consider Eve to be a girl of many talents. Arguably, bed rotting would be number one, however she also has a proclivity for knitting which is somewhat impressive. If you want to find Eve, your best bet is at a Crisis Wednesday. Her commitment to crisis is completely unrelenting, even when Thursday lecture attendance is at risk. As a veteran clubber and a Nottingham local herself, she is equipped with all of the insider knowledge required for this role. Regarding her plans, she has promised the return of the infamous medic cocktail party to its former glory. The weight of expectation is immense. Eve, armed with her emotional support animal, Clive (a giant djungelskog), will make sure that medsoc events will be more than an awkward bar night where only 2 people in your year decided to show up. Nobody will be safe from getting carried away on a night out and leaving with a nickname that sticks with them till graduation. Get ready for hungover 9am dissections. I would tell you to enjoy the year but Eve will make sure that you don’t have
2nd Year Rep - Karishma Srikantha
Introducing your second-year rep: Karishhma! Often found browsing in a record shop, Karishhma will happily chat with you about all things music, but especially if you mention her favourite rock and metal bands. Many have tried to battle her at Guitar Hero and failed, but don’t be fooled - she is unable to afford a real guitar. More often than not, you’ll find Karishhma exploring all the potential study spaces around Nottingham and always doing a bunch of med things (she is physically incapable of sitting down). Whether in a booth in Monica Partridge, or hogging a table at 200° in the city, she’ll be spending hours on Anki cards and playing around with Complete Anatomy. Outside of the libraries, you’ll usually find Karishhma challenging anyone who will listen to her on the tennis courts, but if you have a game with her, you’ll soon realise why she’s a medical student and wasn’t at Paris 2024. Her favourite night out is, to quote, “anywhere but Ocean” which may well get her kicked from the committee if she’s too loud about it. Either way, you know you’ll have a good time if she’s there. Despite her inability to stop talking, I know she will strive to facilitate an inclusive community, where people feel represented and supported, both academically and socially. She is generous and giving in all she does, which will always be reflected in her work as your second-year rep. She is one of the most hardworking and dedicated people I know, and we know she cannot wait to get stuck into this role!
2nd Year Rep - Mihira Mehrotra
Meet Mihira, one of your 2nd year reps! Mihira has many strong qualities - she is funny, smart and involved with university - but staying awake for lectures is not one of them. You’ll see Mihira waddling around Greenfields, or at Rock City letting herself loose. She’s the mum friend with the best advice (and the best hugs) but beware, she can rock the dance floor at Bollynight. Mihira’s superpowers include enjoying Mondays and pulling out the best snacks whenever and wherever you need them. She believes in the motto “food is the way to a girls heart” and certainly this ones is - get her some boba or Hipps’ waffle fries and you’re on her side. Despite her occasional napping in lectures, she’s mostly always awake to listen and talk to you about anything. Her kindness, strong sense of justice and committed nature shines through her personality reassuring that she’ll do a great job as second year rep this year!