Outreach

Project Beyond Borders


Beyond Borders is a humanitarian based medical aid trip initiated by the 2018 CIP Committee. This project aims to empower medical students to contribute positively towards global healthcare equity through providing a platform for medical volunteerism. It also aims to equip SMSANZ medical students with the necessary skills and knowledge for organising medical volunteering trips, working in under-resourced environments, while providing sustainable medical relief to the local communities overseas.

Explore highlights from previous years:
2022: PBB x New Hope Cambodia
2023: PBB x Childhope

Teddy Bear Hospital


The Teddy Bear Hospital is an initiative by the 2017 CIP Committee, targeted at children aged 5-10. This workshop aims to alleviate childhood anxiety towards the medical environment, and educating children about managing their own health. This workshop comprises of several stations, “Teddy visits the Doctor”; “Why did Teddy Fall Sick”; “Keep Teddy Healthy”; “What is on Teddy’s Plate” and “Teddy has fainted!”. Participants will learn how to keep their teddy bears healthy through a series of games and activities. These provide a fun environment for children while understanding doctor visits and other important health messages. Students from all healthcare-related disciplines are also given the opportunity to enhance their communication and understanding of child health.  

Explore highlights from previous years:
TBH 2022
TBH 2023

External Organisations


SMSANZ works with various external organisations, including NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, NTU Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine and Yishun Community Hospital, in providing members with ample volunteering opportunities in Singapore. Our members had been involved in various volunteering opportunities with these organisations such as Project iRemember, Neighbourhood Health Service Kids, Yishun Community Health Screening, and SMART Nurses Community Nurse Post.


Charity


Charity initiatives first began in 2019, spearheaded by the 2019 Events Directors. Funds were raised for the Apex Harmony Lodge, the first purpose-built lodge for people with Dementia in Singapore and goodie bags were donated to the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Singapore via the Oncology Happy Snack Pack programme. The 2020 Events Committee is hoping to continue with charity initiatives this year, to allow SMSANZ members to continue giving back to society.

Archives

Browse our archive of past outreach programs and events to learn more about the activities and initiatives we have delivered over the years.
2022 HCA Hospice
2023 HCA Hospice
2023 NKF Befriending