About Us
Established in 1915, the Bute Medical Society is one of St Andrews' oldest, largest and most active student societies
Ellena Cotton
President
The public face of the society. The President is responsible for making sure that the other committee members do their jobs correctly, chairing committee meetings, presenting a review of the year at the AGM and taking on responsibilities that don't fall within anyone else's remit.
Animesh Kanitkar
Vice President
The president's second in command. They are also charged with organising the first-year rep elections and the annual society photo as well as arranging sponsorship for the society.
Ben Fox
Treasurer
Responsible for keeping track of the money in the cash box and bank account(s) at all times, presenting a financial review of the year at the AGM, paying any and all expenses, making financial decisions and submitting the society's financial details for audit at the end of the academic year.
Aaron Taylor
Secretary
Responsible for creating minutes to document every Committee meeting, helping with organisation and communication within the society (including weekly emails) maintaining affiliation with the Union as well as organising Cheese and Wine events to aid with the aim of introducing the society to the wider aspects of Medical Science.
Hanna Ward-Penny
Charities Rep
Responsible for organising multiple fundraising events with the aim of raising as much awareness and money for selected charities over the course of the year. At the beginning of each year they will select a local and an international charity to support through subsequent events.
Julian McDonald
Charities Rep
Responsible for organising multiple fundraising events with the aim of raising as much awareness and money for selected charities over the course of the year. At the beginning of each year they will select a local and an international charity to support through subsequent events.
Nishchay Kaushal
Social Rep
Responsible for organising several Balls e.g. FAF ball, St Vitus etc. along with as many other social events throughout the year as they see fit. They will also be a large part of the aim to encourage fellowship within the society.
Miles Hilton
Social Rep
Responsible for organising several Balls e.g. FAF ball, St Vitus etc. along with as many other social events throughout the year as they see fit. They will also be a large part of the aim to encourage fellowship within the society.
Alix Wrighton
Sports Rep
Responsible for organising sports teams and events within the society and arrange for sports teams to be entered into other tournaments both within and beyond the university. They shall also be responsible for arranging the clothing order for the society each year. They will also be involved with the aim of encouraging fellowship within the society.
Mark McGuigan
Sports Rep
Responsible for organising sports teams and events within the society and arrange for sports teams to be entered into other tournaments both within and beyond the university. They shall also be responsible for arranging the clothing order for the society each year. They will also be involved with the aim of encouraging fellowship within the society.
Joel Hunter
2nd Year Rep
Responsible for organising Hecklings for the new society members each year along with helping to arrange other events. Act as spokespersons for the 2nd years and so are responsible for relaying information to and from that year, including gaining feedback on how best to improve the society.
Erin Bushe
2nd Year Rep
Responsible for organising Hecklings for the new society members each year along with helping to arrange other events. Act as spokespersons for the 2nd years and so are responsible for relaying information to and from that year, including gaining feedback on how best to improve the society.
Derek Farnham
1st Year Rep
Do you ever wonder "what could 1st years possibly be good for"? Because we do all the time.
Iida Lohi
1st Year Rep
Do you ever wonder "what could 1st years possibly be good for"? Because we do all the time.
Ajay Shah
Publicity Officer
Responsible for creating and distributing posters around the university to advertise BMS events. In addition to other methods of publicising the society including but not limited to photography and video.
Issy Dawson
Bute Ball Convener
Responsible for the organisation of the annual Bute Ball. Must obtain sponsorship and ensure that the Bute Ball runs smoothly and maintains its reputation as one of the best balls of the year.
Dylan Suyama
Yearbook Editor
Organises and produces the Leavers’ Yearbook
Fang Zhou Yu
Webmaster
Responsible for the upkeep and organisation of the Bute Medical Society website. They will communicate with the company who provide our website setup, and is involved in making sure the website stays up to date with events and programs that will be occurring.
Claudia Brown
Non-Medic Rep
Responsible for providing a link between the Bute Medical Society and non-medic students.
Kenan Bastekin
Bute Revue Director
Responsible for directing and producing the charity fundraising event, the Bute Revue, which will be on stage near the end of the academic year.