S T U D E N T L I F E
Med school at Schulich isn't just about classes and studying!
Our schedule allows for and encourages extracurricular activities, and with over
60 active student groups to choose from, odds are you'll find something to interest you. (And if not, you
can always start your own group!)
Get to know us, 'cause we're friendly! Our class websites can be found here:
Class of 2013: http://www.meds2013.com
Class of 2012: http://www.uwomeds.com/meds2012
Class of 2011: http://www.uwomeds.com/meds2011
Class of 2010: http://www.uwomeds.com/meds2010
We've got everything from aquatics to yoga, singing to stitching, writing to radiology, and lots more!
Some of the more unique groups at Schulich include:
- Cooking with Kids -- An interactive program that allows medical students to educate children from grades 1-8 about food and body issues.
- Global and Ecosystem Health Interest Group -- Promoting a broad understanding of health, including the vitality & sustainability of the socio-economic, political and biological ecosystems.
- Inter-generational Gala -- Students and seniors enjoy a formal evening of dinner and dance.
- Meds Hot Yoga Club -- Come on out and let’s get sweaty!
- Neuroscience Community Outreach Group -- NCOG members educate the community about neuroscience and safety measures to protect the nervous system.
- Osler Society -- The Osler Society is the history of medicine club at UWO.
- SEGA - The Schulich Electronic Gaming Association -- Social video gaming for all experience levels; from n00b to pwnage.
- Stitch n' Bitch -- A knitting club for guys and girls - beginners and experts welcome!
- UWOMJ (The University of Western Ontario Medical Journal) -- To provide a forum for original articles based on research or clinical medicine of topic or historical interest.
- And many more...
There are many opportunities to participate in sports while in medical school at UWO. Western has a brand new athletics facility and there are meds teams in most of the intramural leagues including:
- Soccer
- Ice Hockey
- Ball Hockey
- Innertube Waterpolo
- Beach Volleball
- Indoor Volleball
- Basketball
- Dodgeball
- Curling
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Flag Football
- ...and many more
There are also a few 1st and 2nd year medical students who play on UWO varsity teams.
For more info, visit
Western Campus Recreation.
Every year, all four years of medical students at Schulich compile months of hard work into a weekend of talented, humorous, action-packed and fun shows!
Check out the
Tachycardia website for more info.
