PRESIDENT | JACK MCALINDEN

Hello, and a very warm welcome to the Galenicals website from the executive committee. We are the members elected to run this historic society as it enters its 85th year of existence. Galenicals is central to the lives of Bristol medical students and we are honoured to represent our members and advocate for their needs.

This year we have many exciting plans and are confident that in spite of the uncertainty in the wake of COVID-19, the 2020-21 academic year will be a positive one for Bristol Medical School. As a committee we have agreed on our priorities, focussing on seven themes. These are: improving the profile of Galenicals; delivering an exciting and diverse catalogue of events and campaigns; improving transparency in student voice and representation; strengthening relations with both Bristol Medical School and Bristol SU; continuing our commitment to welfare and equality; and ensuring we are sustainable.

This is an ambitious but achievable set of priorities and as a committee we look forward to approaching these challenges. I’m always very keen to work with our members, so please do not hesitate to get in touch (president@galenicals.org.uk) with any ideas, concerns, or expectations.

A message from Jack McAlinden, Galenicals president 2020-2021.