About Us

MeDUSA is your medical society that represents you!

First established in 2008 by it's founding president Caroline Bate, MeDUSA aims to support all Deakin medical students and enhance your medical student experience. From academic advocacy and policies to community involvement and enormous social events, we aim to provide the best possible experience we can for our student body.

MeDUSA’s advocates for students in various aspects of their medical curriculum. This includes student representation within committees of the School of Medicine (SoM), such as the Teaching and Learning Committee (TLC) and Student Advisory Board for the Faculty of Health. Additionally, MeDUSA networks with other organisations and stakeholders relevant to your medical career such as the Australian Medical Students’ Association (AMSA), the Australian Medical Association (AMA) and the Postgraduate Medical Council of Victoria.

MeDUSA has regular meetings with curriculum theme leaders, as well as the Head of School. The committee is structured to include members from all year levels. This ensures that all cohorts are equally represented and student concerns are addressed appropriately. MeDUSA also endeavours to provide students with valuable online resources, which can be utilised by students at all clinical sites.

MeDUSA has a growing number of special interest subcommittees, which encourage like-minded people to explore particular areas of medicine and health together. In addition, we have close relationships with other health organisations such as Universal Health at Deakin (UHAD), General Practice Student Network (GPSN) and Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Medicine and Allied Health at Deakin (NOMAD).

MeDUSA is a non-profit, incorporated organisation that is registered with the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection. As such, MeDUSA abides by a constitution and a set of register of resolutions. These documents include details about the MeDUSA committee structure, election processes, annual general meeting requirements and the responsibilities of members. These documents can be requested from the MeDUSA Secretary, so that you, as a member of the student body, can further your understanding of the functioning of MeDUSA as an organisation.

Committee Structure

General Committee

Academic Chair academic@medusa.org.au

AMSA Chair amsa.clinical@medusa.org.au

Social Media Chair social.media@medusa.org.au

Sponsorship Chair sponsorship@medusa.org.au

First Nations Officer first.nations@medusa.org.au

Publication Chair publications@medusa.org.au

Community and Wellbeing Chair 2 community.2@medusa.org.au

Community and Wellbeing Chair 1 community.1@medusa.org.au

Social Chair 1 social.1@medusa.org.au

Social Chair 2 social.2@medusa.org.au

Gender Equity Rep gender.equity@medusa.org.au

IT Chair it@medusa.org.au

AMSA CHAIR

The Australian Medical Students Association (AMSA) is the largest representative body of Australia’s 18,500 medical students: Deakin’s AMSA Chair advocates for you on the AMSA council. Along with the president, they ensure that Deakin’s voice is heard at the national level.

ACADEMIC CHAIR

Your Academic Chair identifies concerns relating to assessment and aims to improve the quality of learning throughout your medical education. They also endeavor to inspire you, through various academic-run events throughout the year such as the Academic Careers Night or Electives Seminar.

COMMUNITY CHAIR

The Community Chair links Deakin Medical students to the wider community through charity and volunteering initiatives. Events under this portfolio also aim to identify important issues that arise in the medical community, such as mental health awareness.

IT CHAIR

The IT Chair manages the MeDUSA website and all IT services. If you have any issues relating to MeDUSA’s IT presence (e.g. online tickets or elections) or would like to give feedback about the website, contact the IT Chair.

PUBLICATIONS CHAIR

The Publications Chair is responsible for the production of MeDUSA’s monthly newsletter, The Olecranon, as well as the invaluable survival guide and the fourth year graduation book. The Publications Chairs are always after interesting articles or artwork from students.

SOCIAL CHAIR

The Social Chair has the large and important role of organising all the superb MeDUSA events that break up the academic year and make your time at Deakin more memorable. The Chair is always looking for enthusiastic students to get involved in a social subcommittee, so keep your eye out for opportunities to participate.

SPONSORSHIP CHAIR

Your Sponsorship Chair has the important task of securing financial support for MeDUSA. This role involves writing the sponsorship prospectus, liaising with the sponsors and ensuring that all stakeholders are well represented and continue to have an ever-lasting relationship with MeDUSA.

MEDFIT CHAIR

Your MedFit Chair is responsible for overseeing and organising the regular MedFit training sessions. They also have a role in advocating for the student body with regard to fitness/sports activities, and working towards representation at appropriate events. Get in contact with the MedFit Chair for information on where and when the group will be training next!

Clinical Committee

GCS Sponsorship sponsorship.gcsc@medusa.org.au

RCCS Rep immerse@medusa.org.au

Clinical International Rep international.clinical@medusa.org.au

RCCS Representative rccs@medusa.org.au

GCS 4th year Academic year4.academic.gcsc@medusa.org.au

GCS 3rd Year Academic academic.gcsc@medusa.org.au

GCS Social Representative social.gcsc@medusa.org.au

Warrnambool 3rd Year Representative warrnambool_md3@medusa.org.au

Warrnambool 4th Year Representative warrnambool_md4@medusa.org.au

Ballarat 4th Year Representative ballarat_md4@medusa.org.au

Ballarat 3rd Year Rep ballarat_md3@medusa.org.au

Eastern 4th Year Representative eastern_md4@medusa.org.au

Eastern 3rd Year Representative eastern_md3@medusa.org.au

Clinical Schools Academic Representative(s)

During your clinical years at any of the various clinical schools, your academic reps will be the first port of call if you
have any issues or concerns with the school. They are also responsible for the mentoring program. Please do not hesitate to contact your schools' academic reps if you have any academic matters to discuss.

GCSC President

The GCSC President is leader of the Geelong Clinical School Committee. The Geelong Clinical School Committee is a
large subcommittee of MeDUSA who run dozens of events during the year including weekly MCQ night, PRN night,
end of rotation drinks and inspiring academic events. If you are a Geelong Clinical student who would like to be
involved in the many initiatives that the GCSC conduct, contact your GCSC President.

GCSC Secretary

The GCSC Secretary ensure that the GCSC committee functions in an organised manner. If you have any ideas or
concerns relating to the GCSC contact the GCSC Secretary.

GCSC Publications Officer

The GCSC Publications officer is the creative genius behind GCSC publications such as the Medical Mind. They also
keep you informed through updating the clinical rotation RoVERs. If you like writing articles or want to impart some
wisdom future GCS students, contact your GCSC publications officer.

GCSC Social Representative

The GCSC Social rep is responsible for the implementation of all the social events that the GCSC organise. If you like
giving a helping hand and having a break from the rigors of the clinical years, contact your GCSC social rep.

GCSC Sponsorship Chair

The GCSC Sponsorship Chair is responsible for accruing sponsorship for the GCSC. If you have any sponsorship ideas for the GCSC, contact the GCSC sponsorship chair.

Special Interest Groups

Crossing Borders Chair crossing.borders@medusa.org.au

DSIG Chair dsig@medusa.org.au

DSIG Clinical Representative dsig.clinical@medusa.org.au

Psych’D Vice Chair psychd.vice@medusa.org.au

DSIG Preclinical Representative dsig.preclinical@medusa.org.au

Psych’D Chair psychd@medusa.org.au

Crossing Borders Preclinical Representative crossing.borders.preclinical@medusa.org.au

Deakin Surgical Interest Group (DSIG) CHAIR

DSiG is a student-run group for Deakin University Medical students with an interest in the field of surgery. Our aim is to provide students with an opportunity to gain insight into the surgical scene both local and international through inspiring academic seminars, networking opportunities and hands-on skills workshops.

To keep informed of DSiG events, please become a member via our official Facebook page.
To contact us, please email: dsig@medusa.org.au

CROSSING BORDERS CHAIR

The Crossing Borders committee was formed in 2013. It aims to inspire students with an interest in refugee and asylum seeker health to learn more about the issues of this unique community and to advocate for the basic human rights of these people in need. Crossing Borders is an internationally recognised organisation which within Victoria operates closely with friends and colleagues both at Crossing Borders Monash and Melbourne University

Australian Medical Students’ Association (AMSA)

The Australian Medical Students’ Association (AMSA) is the peak representative body for medical students in Australia. AMSA’s objective to connect, inform and represent each of Australia’s 17,000 medical students at Australia’s 20 medical schools. AMSA’s core operations include advocacy, events and programs, and publications. For all involved, AMSA quickly becomes synonymous with amazing social events and the formation of friendships between students at universities around Australia.

For more information, head to the AMSA Website or the AMSA Facebook page.