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Quite simply, Medsin exists to help students (from any discipline) fight the growing inequalities in global health. The national Medsin network is very large, but here in Sheffield we're a friendly, tight-knit bunch of dedicated students.

What do we actually do? Well, we meet every two weeks. Our meetings alternate between 'planning meetings', in which we organise upcoming events, and 'activity meetings', which are dedicated to learning and acting on specific issues. Our meetings generally last for about an hour, and take place in the Medical School, the Student's Union, or a handy pub.

We like to organise what we do under three headings:

Education: we run speaker nights and film nights to educate other students about contemporary issues in global health care. We also have a working group dedicated to developing global health education at the University of Sheffield.

Advocacy: we support various campaigns throughout the year which work against global health inequality. Examples from 2011-2012 are the Time to Change campaign, and Doctors of the World's Health is Not a Luxury.

Action: 'global' does not mean 'foreign'. Healthcare is everywhere. We are involved in working in Sheffield to improve healthcare for asylum seekers and refugees. We also work to reduce the impact of climate with various NHS bodies in Sheffield. Finally, we are planning fundraisers to help support local and international charities.

In short, Medsin offers you the chance to develop your own knowledge of healthcare on a global scale, as well as doing something about the vast inequalities that exist. Find us on Facebook or email to find out about our next meeting!

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