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MedSoc

Peninsula Medsoc 25/26
 
Hello and Welcome to Peninsula Medsoc!
We are your Medical Society, guiding you through the academic, and not so academic, aspects of medicine. Our aim is to create an inclusive, supportive environment where you can learn, grow, and make lasting friendships. Whether you’re here for extra teaching, a night out, or just to find your people, MedSoc is for all medical students.
As a society we offer:
  •  Medics Freshers two weeks - check out our instagram for more details!
  • Medsoc families - a chance to get to know the second years and have support throught medschool. Please fill out this form to apply for MedSoc parents. The deadline to submit this form is Thursday 18th September 2025
  • Winter and Summer Balls for Y1 and 2, Half-way Ball for Y3 and Graduation Ball for Y5.
  • Teaches for students from students that match up to the timetable.
  • Surf trip - weekend away in Newquay to make friends and have some medical downtime during the first term.
  • Medsoc merch - to really look the part.
  • And lots more opportunities throughout your time here at Peninsula
For more information as a fresher please check out our freshers booklet and your Year 1 WhatsApp groupchat:
  • Freshers booklet: https://1drv.ms/b/c/ab1d876e053688f1/EZsHug61_JRAk6KdVL71ETkB_7tFWCZztwECgbTFZBdR8Q
  • Year 1 WhatsApp group chat: https://chat.whatsapp.com/D52RzbHGQEpKw7WPIE8nMN?mode=ems_copy_c

Peninsula Medsoc Sport

CALLING ALL HEALTHCARE STUDENTS WHO LOVE SPORT!

Medsoc has 4 different sports clubs that any healthcare student can join. These clubs are perfect for sporty healthcare students who want to play competitive or fun sport without it taking up too much time out of their busy week!

You could join, Men’s Football, Netball, Mixed Hockey or Women’s Football, you don’t even need a Medsoc membership.

Many of the Medsoc sports clubs enter the National Association of Medical Schools (NAMS) league which sees them compete against other medical school teams from across the country. It’s a great opportunity for those more competitive members!

Instagram: peninsula.medsoc.sports

Email: p.medsoc.sport@gmail.com


Men’s Football (aka PCMDFC)

PCMDFC a football club open to all abilities. We play in local and national competitions but also have many great socials throughout the year. It’s a great environment to meet lads from all years.

First Training Session: Monday 22nd September 2025 @ 7pm

Training: Monday – Technical training

Wednesday – Game day/friendlies

Friday – Fitness

Matches: Wednesday afternoons in the local league (we have been the reigning

champions of this league for the last two years!)

League: NAMS League

Tournaments:   National NAMS

Socials: We have many memorable socials during the year including initiations and other classics!

Facebook: PCMD FC

Instagram: pcmdfc

We look forward to meeting you all!

Ladies Football (aka PCMDLFC)

PCMDLFC is a super friendly women’s mixed ability football club, open to all allied healthcare degrees!

First training session: Sunday 21st September 2025 @ 12pm!

Training Sessions: 12-2 on Sundays at Victoria Park

Once a month on a Friday with UPLFC at Devonport Boys from 6-8

Occasional Wednesday friendlies!

Tournaments: National NAMS

Socials: Lots of joint socials with the men’s teams and after the NAMS tournament in Easter.

Instagram: pcmdlfc

Netball (aka UPMD Netball)

UPMD is a friendly and fun netball club open to all abilities and all healthcare courses. We have several teams ranging from friendly to competitive netball. The club is a great way to meet like minded people from all year groups.

Trials: Friday 19th September 2025 17:00-19:00pm at Nancy Astor Sports Hall

First Training Session: Saturday 27th 5-6pm at Nancy Astor Sports Hall (on campus), training will be the same time every week.

Our Leagues: 

NAMS 1 (1st Team)
Our 1st team competes against other medical and dental netball teams. They have qualified for the finals in Birmingham for the past two years, finishing an incredible 5th in the country in 2023!

NAMS 2 (2nd Team)
This year we are entering a 2nd NAMS team, giving more of our members the chance to compete regularly at a national level.

PDNL (3rd Team)
Our 3rd team will play in the Plymouth & District Netball League. They will begin with friendlies before Christmas and then officially join the league after the Christmas break.

4th / Development Team
Our new 4th team is a development squad, focusing on building skills and confidence. They will take part in friendly matches throughout the season, including inter-mural games with other university teams!

Socials: We have club dinners at the end of each term and other classic social nights during the year.

Instagram: upmdnetball
Email: upmdplymouth@outlook.com
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1414506509848548/

Hockey (aka Faculty of Health Hockey, aka Plymouth Piranhas)

Plymouth Piranhas are a mixed hockey club for all abilities! They welcome students from any allied healthcare degree, so it’s a fantastic way to meet a wide range of people.

Training Sessions: 6:30-8 pm on Mondays at Plymouth College. 

Tournaments: NAMS (Which we won last year!)

Other friendly tournaments and games with med schools across the country!

Socials: We hope to have many socials throughout the year including post training drinks at a local pub!

Instagram: plymouth_piranhas

Facebook: UPMD Mixed Hockey Club

 

 

Events
Surf Trip
24th October 5pm - 26th October 6pm
Newquay, Cornwall
Products
  • UPMD Hockey Membership£30.00
  • UPMD netball dresses£35.00
  • PCMD FC Membership 25/26£20.00
  • Medics Women's Football membership£20.00
  • Medsoc fleece - MEMBERS ONLY£37.00
  • Medsoc fleece - Non-members only£44.00
  • Netball Membership Medsoc: Committee£30.00
Socials & Contact
p.medsoc.sport@gmail.com
peninsula.medsoc.sports
Memberships

Join

  • MedSoc Standard Membership£55.00
  • Netball Membership Medsoc: 4th/Development Team 2025£35.00
  • Netball medsoc Committee membership£30.00
  • Netball Membership Medsoc: NAMS£40.00
  • MedSoc Sports Hockey membership£30.00
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