American" andrologists, "Hungarian" haematologists and
"Omanian" oncologists jostled for victory at the North Ground
in Dunedin yesterday.
The medical specialist Olympics, which involved stitching up
oranges and blindfolded group navigation, was part of the
Otago University Medical Students' Association (OUMSA)
Orientation programme.
About 270 second-year Otago University students have begun
medical studies this semester.
Yesterday, they were divided into groups according to a
nationality and medical specialty.
Indian immunologists competed against English
endocrinologists while Greek gynaecologists battled Irish
intensivists.
Games included tug-of-war, speed sewing and flipper racing.
OUMSA president Johnny Mitchell said the medical school's
three-day Orientation programme included an "Amazing Race"
around campus, opening ceremony ball, beach visit, quiz night
and celebratory feast.
"It is similar to what we've done in previous years but with
an emphasis this year on non-alcohol events," Mr Mitchell
said.
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