Aberdeen University
Paediatric Society
Meet the committee
Our committee 2017-2018
President: Courteney Furzer
Courteney is a fourth year medical student who is thoroughly enthusiastic about paediatrics! She has always been interested in paediatrics since her family fostered children her whole life from a range of backgrounds. Courteney is looking forward to taking on a bigger role this year as president, having been the Events Coordinator last year. She is looking forward to continuing and hopefully expanding our popular events, our amazing schemes ; Save a Life and Play volunteering and continuing our huge efforts to fundraise for our amazing charities Charlie House and ARCHIE foundation.
Vice President: Rachael Milne
Rachael has been keenly interested in paediatrics since her first year at medical school. Starting as a Save a Life volunteer in second year, taking the role of secretary last year and finally becoming joint VP this year, she is keen to spread the word about AUPS’ two charities and raise as much money as she can for them. She also hopes to continue teaching CPR through Save a Life classes this year and develop her teaching skills for the future. Also, it's a perfect excuse to let her childish side out!
Vice President: Kirsty McCrorie
Medically blonde Kirsty our co-vice President, was as sassy as her outfits growing up. Always dancing and singing both on and off stage and eventually decided to trade shows at the theatre to perusing a career in medicine. Her home in Glasgow is a little far from Aberdeen but she’s now used to the seagulls and the cold and looks forward to helping the first years settle in whilst making the most of her third year on the committee. Having worked at a children's summer camp in America, a career in paediatrics is something she would love to achieve. Kirsty is now in fourth year and is very focused on continuing on fundraising efforts as well as hopefully planning a future undergraduate conference to be held in Aberdeen next year!
Secretary/Social Media: Brendan Law
This is my second year with the Paediatric Society having been the Save a Life with AUPS supervisor last year. The work we did last year was amazing as we managed to raise so much awareness and funds for our charities while being incredibly active and conducting plenty of events for our members. I hope to play my part in ensuring AUPS continues to be one of the best societies at the university.
Treasurer: Nick Farr
Hi my names Nick, a postgrad from London. I was elected as Treasurer. I’m looking forward to a year of great activities and raising lots of money for our chosen Charities! I’m always around Suttie so stop me if you want any information on how to get involved.
Events Co-ordinator: Zain Aslam
Hi, my names Zain and I am just starting my 3rd year at Aberdeen. I was always interested in Paediatrics as a career as I love working with children, but this interest was fostered further once I learnt just how varied the role of a Paediatrician can be. I joined the society this year with the hope that I can help others also see just how great a specialty paediatrics can be. I was also drawn to the societies charitable work, such as running events in support of The ARCHIE Foundation and Charlie House, which I can't wait to be a part of this year. Hope to see you all at our events!
Ordinary Member: Jeremie Juan
Entering my 4th year here at Aberdeen and my 4th year being involved with AUPS, I cannot wait for the year ahead; which I am sure will be full of exciting events, fantastic fundraising and incredibly tasty bake-sales to say the least! I became involved with AUPS in first year as I’ve always loved working with kids and their incredible positivity. Plus, this society seemed like the perfect excuse for me to let out my childish side! For the past couple of years I’ve been involved as a community instructor and co-lead for our Save a Life Project which has been so much fun to be a part of – especially getting to see so many amazing new volunteers coming through! As ordinary member this year I’m really looking forward to helping out and getting involved everywhere and anywhere that I can with the magical things going in AUPS.
Play volunteering co-ordinator: Rohaini Baiduri
Hi, my name is Rohini Bhaduri and I’ve always been interested in paediatrics and working with children. I was a play volunteer last year and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I am excited to be the play volunteer coordinator this year with wider responsibilities and more fun. Looking forward to working with you all.
Save a Life with AUPS Lead: Livia Liang
Hello, my name is Livia and I’m from Singapore. I’m the joint lead for Save A Life AUPS this year. Save a life activity is something that I started doing since Year 1, and this is an aspect I would like to contribute to the Paediatrics society. I hope to be able to continue the success of this project. I enjoy lazing around, watching dramas, and eating lots and lots of good food. I look forward to taking part in and planning future events and activities paediatrics will be organising. Thank you:)
Save a Life with AUPS Lead: Rebekah Loy
Hi, I’m Rebekah and I’ve just started my third year at Aberdeen. I’ve had a keen interest in paediatrics since before I started studying and the opportunities I’ve had with the paediatrics society have only heightened my interests! I’m really excited to be one of the Save a Life leads and can’t wait to organise some amazing workshops with Livia! It’s super easy yet really rewarding to become an instructor to help at workshops so it’ll be great to see lots of new faces joining us this year!
Save a Life with AUPS Supervisor: Sarah Hodges
My name is Sarah and I’m a third year medical student. My role in AUPS is Save a Life Supervisor. I have a huge interest in Paediatrics and I’m so excited to get started in helping with Save a Life this year.
Save a Life with AUPS Supervisor: Lisa Carruthers
I am a third year medical student and I am so excited to take on a more active role this year by becoming a Save a Life with AUPS Supervisor. In my second year, I had an amazing time being involved with the Save a Life project and the Play Volunteer Scheme. This year, as well as being able to continue with my love of interacting with children and their families, I have the great opportunity of working with the wider community to develop their basic skills in child life support. I am really looking forward to another year of being part of a society filled with such dedicated and passionate members!
5th Year Rep: Calum Henderson
Save a Life with AUPS Supervisor: Giorgia Colombo
I’m a 4th year medical student and a new member of the AUPS committee. I’m looking forward to my role as a Save a Life with AUPS Supervisor. I’ve enjoyed the events organised by AUPS in the past and am happy to have an active role in the society this year.
2nd Year Rep: Rafsan Chowdhury
my name is Rafsan and I am a second year medical student. I am a very enthusiastic about Paediatrics having shadowed in the Paediatrics Department of ARI prior to entry and within medical school and I was fortunate enough to see a variety of surgeries and consultations and it was interesting to see how the care was different when dealing with kids. Overall I am really excited for this year with the Paediatrics society!
3rd Year Rep: Rachel Lowden
I’m a 3rd year medical student, and excited to be involved with the AUPS committee again this year. I have a strong interest in a career in Paediatrics and am looking forward to helping organise events and fundraise for our two wonderful charities. As a Save a Life qualified instructor I am also looking forward to going out into the community and teaching parents all about CPR.
4th Year Rep: James Murray
James is a 3rd year medical student and as the boy who never grew up loves football, cars and a bit of PlayStation. Out with university James enjoys teaching children at Sunday School and trained a primary school football team. Last session he trained as a community instructor with 'save a life' and was a play volunteer in the children's hospital before becoming the Play volunteer co-ordinator. This year he has taken on the role of 4th year representative.
5th Year Rep: Katie Snedden
Hi guys I'm Katie, I'm intercalating this year in between 4th and 5th year. I've always loved paediatrics since with volunteering with children while at school and am keen to pursue a career in paeds. I am the 5th year rep this year and am very excited to be involved in such a hard working and exciting committee. As year 5 rep, I hope to be able to raise awareness of paediatrics in senior students, as well as helping those already interested in what the pathways into a career in apediatrics invovle. Also looking forward to helping in our fundraising events for our fantastic charities.
