Melbourne University Medics Paediatric Society - MUMPS

Melbourne University Medics Paediatric Society - MUMPS MUMPS is a paediatric special interest group dedicated to fostering a passion for paediatrics for all 🐨🐨 It operates as a special interest group within UMMSS.

Who we are:
MUMPS (Melbourne Uni Medics Paediatric Society) is a paediatric special interest group dedicated to imparting knowledge and skills, fostering passion, and allowing for sharing of information about learning opportunities in paediatrics, for all students at the Melbourne Medical School. MUMPS was established in 2014 by a group of MD3 and MD4 students with a passion for paediatrics. What

we do:
We run lectures at RCH on a variety of medical, surgical, public health topics and practical/social issues in the paediatric clinical setting. After every second lecture session (every 6 weeks) we host a social function at a nearby venue. We will also run regular workshops to help students brush up on their paediatric skill-set, a paediatric elective night and research night, and a lecture-style revision series leading up to the exam period. Why we do it:
- To expand on the breadth of common medical and surgical topics already covered in the core curriculum
- To expand on paediatric practical skills including neonatal resuscitation, paediatric cannulation and practical/social aspects of dealing with kids in a clinical setting
- To expose students to leaders-in-their-field discussing recent advancements in their medical, surgical or public health specialty areas
- To foster enthusiasm among MD3s and MD4s who have completed their paediatric term and are considering paediatrics as a possible career path or practice interest
- To provide some paediatric exposure to MD1 and MD2s who may have chosen to study medicine because of an interest in Paediatrics but are yet to complete the core paediatric rotation
- To expose those students who were not lucky enough to spend time at RCH, to the RCH staff and setting
- To establish a general sense of community allowing for sharing of resources around student opportunities eg. research, electives, outpatient opportunities

What can you do:
- Come to the lectures and learn all about paediatrics!
- Get involved in the social events and meet other passionate students and doctors
- Sign up for the workshops and improve your clinical skills
- Give us your feedback and send us your ideas about other things you would like us to organise for you!

REMINDER! SCEC x MUMPS Journal Club is NEXT WEEK 🥳MUMPS is excited to be collaborating with the Student Clinical Ethics ...
14/05/2026

REMINDER! SCEC x MUMPS Journal Club is NEXT WEEK 🥳

MUMPS is excited to be collaborating with the Student Clinical Ethics Committee (SCEC) on a journal club discussing RCH's John Massie's seminal work on Deciding with Children! 📚✨ It is a quick, but deeply insightful, 7-page read that is accessible to those with no prior ethics education.
📄 Read the paper here: https://unimelbcloud.sharepoint.com/.../IQBH20p62ESMQbjQI...
💬 Questions to consider while reading:
- Is the ethical approach articulated similar or different from what you have seen during clinical placement? If you have not completed a Paediatrics rotation yet, what do you predict might make consultations with children difficult or easy?
- Has reading the paper shifted how you practice, or intend to practice, within paediatrics?
- What barriers exist between application of the ethical ideal and real-world care?
📅 Journal Club: May 18th at 6PM
🔗 Link for meeting: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_Y2M3YTQ2ZTItN2IyMy00N2Q5LTk2ZDYtNDQwNjYwMzUwYmM3%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%220e5bf3cf-1ff4-46b7-9176-52c538c22a4d%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22d0e7772a-b497-4592-ac39-90d518e50a7b%22%7d
📝Sign-up via the QR code or here: https://forms.office.com/r/nYV8s7Edy8

Link to meeting notes: https://unimelbcloud.sharepoint.com/:w:/t/SCEC/IQDUcQr1Ws6jS5kZvdHOPYaoAUrguaRy4tDQExZZ43GGktQ

We highly encourage participation as the primary author, Prof John Massie, will be presenting at MDSC2026 on Day 2 during the Paediatric Bioethics session.
During this banquet-style, interactive symposia, students will have the opportunity to further their knowledge through application to a clinical case with guided discussion. Meet the author and ask your questions! 📖🎤

MUMPS is excited to be collaborating with the Student Clinical Ethics Committee (SCEC) on a journal club discussing RCH'...
04/05/2026

MUMPS is excited to be collaborating with the Student Clinical Ethics Committee (SCEC) on a journal club discussing RCH's John Massie's seminal work on Deciding with Children! 📚✨It is a quick, but deeply insightful, 7-page read that is accessible to those with no prior ethics education.

📄 Read the paper here: https://unimelbcloud.sharepoint.com/:b:/t/SCEC/IQBH20p62ESMQbjQIvcimQoUAbJBwGJ3jSbB5PEwzBZLtVI?e=b3D8JO
💬 Questions to consider while reading:
- Is the ethical approach articulated similar or different from what you have seen during clinical placement? If you have not completed a Paediatrics rotation yet, what do you predict might make consultations with children difficult or easy?
- Has reading the paper shifted how you practice, or intend to practice, within paediatrics?
- What barriers exist between application of the ethical ideal and real-world care?

📅 Journal Club: May 18th at 6PM
🔗 Link for meeting: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_Y2M3YTQ2ZTItN2IyMy00N2Q5LTk2ZDYtNDQwNjYwMzUwYmM3%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%220e5bf3cf-1ff4-46b7-9176-52c538c22a4d%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22d0e7772a-b497-4592-ac39-90d518e50a7b%22%7d

📝Sign-up via the QR code or here: https://forms.office.com/r/nYV8s7Edy8

We highly encourage participation as the primary author, Prof John Massie, will be presenting at MDSC2026 on Day 2 during the Paediatric Bioethics session.

During this banquet-style, interactive symposia, students will have the opportunity to further their knowledge through application to a clinical case with guided discussion. Meet the author and ask your questions! 📖🎤

🐨 MEET THE MUMPS 2026 COMMITTEE 🐨In true paeds fashion, here’s our team then vs now 👶➡️🧑‍⚕️We’re so excited to bring you...
29/03/2026

🐨 MEET THE MUMPS 2026 COMMITTEE 🐨
In true paeds fashion, here’s our team then vs now 👶➡️🧑‍⚕️

We’re so excited to bring you another year of engaging paediatrics content — from educational sessions and workshops to community events and more — all designed to support you through med school and spark (or grow!) your love for paeds ✨🍼🩺💛

Due to scheduling adjustments, we’ve made the decision to postpone our 🎉🧸 MUMPS Trivia Night ✨🧠 to a later date. We look...
10/03/2026

Due to scheduling adjustments, we’ve made the decision to postpone our 🎉🧸 MUMPS Trivia Night ✨🧠 to a later date. We look forward to delivering the best possible experience and will share the new date with you soon. 👯

If you have purchased tickets, your ticket will be valid for the new date as well. 🎫

🎉🧸 MUMPS Trivia Night 2026. ✨🧠Close the textbooks and unlock your childhood memories — MUMPS Trivia Night is happening t...
09/03/2026

🎉🧸 MUMPS Trivia Night 2026. ✨🧠

Close the textbooks and unlock your childhood memories — MUMPS Trivia Night is happening this Friday! Join us for a relaxed night of laughs, friendly competition, and some seriously good prizes.

And don’t stress — this trivia is NOT academic. No anatomy, no PassMed, no OSCE prep… just fun questions about childhood memories, pop culture, and nostalgic throwbacks 👀

✨ What’s included:
🍹 Drink voucher + finger food included with your ticket
🏆 Amazing prizes up for grabs, including:
• DIY Cannoli Kit
• Hector’s Deli voucher
• Gilbert Café vouchers (Alan Gilbert Building)
• Carte Crepes
• House of Cards
…and more!
👯 Teams: Come with friends or come solo and we’ll find you a team!

📅 Date: Friday 13th March
⏰ Time: 7pm
📍 Location: The Clyde
💰 Tickets: $15 (includes drink + nibbles + amazing prizes up for grabs!)

🎫 Ticket link: https://www.trybooking.com/DKDJB
👥 Click GOING on the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1641111400252161

Bring your friends, your competitive spirit, and your best nostalgic trivia knowledge — the prizes alone are worth it 😌

🎉🧸 MUMPS Trivia Night ✨🧠 Scrubs off, thinking caps on! Join us for a night of laughs, friendly competition, fun prizes, ...
02/03/2026

🎉🧸 MUMPS Trivia Night ✨🧠

Scrubs off, thinking caps on! Join us for a night of laughs, friendly competition, fun prizes, and, of course, trivia! Because sometimes the only thing more dramatic than a toddler, is a tie-breaker round 👀

📅 Date: 13th March 2026
⏰ Time: 7pm
📍 Location: The Clyde
👯 Teams: come prepared or come solo!
💰 Price: $15.88, includes a drink voucher, finger food and booking fee
🏆 Prizes: Carte Crepes, House of Cards, and more (stay tuned!)

🎫 Link for tickets:
https://www.trybooking.com/DKDJB

👥 Click GOING on the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1641111400252161

📢 Attention all MD1s who are passionate about paediatrics! 👶Melbourne University Medics Paediatrics Society (MUMPS) is c...
09/02/2026

📢 Attention all MD1s who are passionate about paediatrics! 👶

Melbourne University Medics Paediatrics Society (MUMPS) is currently looking for two MD1 representatives and we’d love for you to join us!
✨ You’ll be part of organising and promoting:
🎉 Social events
🏃‍♀️ Run for the Kids
📚 Educational talks by leading paediatricians
👩‍⚕️ Clinical skills workshops
📅 Sign up now!

📍 Click the link below for the application form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBwZ0BvA8a0HmteKcd0s2Pg56zZrZH17QXJOEfGZ75carmuQ/viewform

Applications close 20/2.
📩 DM us on IG or email us at [email protected] if you have any questions!

We look forward to seeing your applications and you at future MUMPS events 💜

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✨ Thank you all for the amazing response! We’re thrilled to see so much interest in our event✨We’ll be reaching out dire...
10/09/2025

✨ Thank you all for the amazing response! We’re thrilled to see so much interest in our event✨

We’ll be reaching out directly to the first 20 people who signed up to confirm their place. Please reply asap if you see an email from us!

If you registered after that, don’t worry, you’re on our waitlist! As spots open up, we’ll be in touch so keep an eye on your inbox 📩.

We can’t wait to see you there and are so grateful for the excitement and support! 💙

✨ Thank you all for the amazing response! We’re thrilled to see so much interest in our event✨We’ll be reaching out dire...
10/09/2025

✨ Thank you all for the amazing response! We’re thrilled to see so much interest in our event✨
We’ll be reaching out directly to the first 20 people who signed up to confirm their place.
If you registered after that, don’t worry, you’re on our waitlist! As spots open up, we’ll be in touch so keep an eye on your inbox 📩.

We can’t wait to see you there and are so grateful for the excitement and support! 💙

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