Student Psychiatry Interest Network - SPIN

Kia ora everyone!

Dr Lillian Ng is back with the first installment of Psychiatry Interest Korēro for 2026 🤩

And did we mention, dinner’s on us? 🍕😋

The topic for this session “Shaping your views on psychiatry: art, science and human connection." Don't miss out on what is sure to be a fascinating discussion!

Sign up by the link below, or through our LinkTree bio:
https://forms.gle/8whwFQjikjvuPi5p9

Hope to see you all there!

PIF NZ Scholarship Opportunities – Applications Now Open!

We’re excited to share two scholarship opportunities available through Te Tupu Whakaritorito (PIF NZ) for medical students and junior doctors interested in psychiatry.

RANZCP 2026 New Zealand Conference Scholarship
Location: Bay of Islands
Date: 12–14 October 2026
• Up to 6 scholarships available
• Includes full conference registration, access to the scientific program and PIF events, plus travel/accommodation support where needed

Open to current PIF members (or those with applications pending) who are:
NZ medical students
HMOs/RMOs (Year 1–2)

Applicants will submit a short statement outlining their interest in psychiatry, experience, career goals, and reflections on Māori and Pasifika mental health.

Applications close: Sunday 14 June 2026!

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RANZCP NZ Faculty of Old Age Psychiatry Conference Scholarship at the Fable Hotel, Auckland
Date: 18–19 June 2026
• 2 scholarships available
• Includes full 2-day conference registration (excluding dinner)

A great opportunity to meet and learn from psychiatrists, geriatricians, GPs, and those working in old age psychiatry, with topics including capacity, end-of-life care, TMS, and case discussions.

Open to:
NZ PIF medical students
HMOs Year 1–2

Applications close: Sunday 31 May 2026!

If you’re interested in psychiatry or wanting to explore the specialty further, we’d really encourage applying!

Kia ora everyone! :))

SPIN is running our third psych mini-CEX study session of the year on Saturday the 23rd of May, from 3:00pm to 4:30pm over zoom!

The session is targeted towards fifth years, especially those who are currently on their psychiatry run, but is open to anyone! It will be run by a TI who will go through some cases and have some helpful tips and tricks for the mini-CEX.

It'll be a super relaxed atmosphere so come along for a chill chance to revise, ask questions from your peers and practise if you'd like to!

If you're keen please register using this form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdk6ZuLuyiPOkgviPxpr4iL4Utr4MjAvplde2bJS-KlolmsKg/viewform?usp=publish-editor

There will also be more sessions later in the year for those who have their psych runs later on. Looking forward to seeing some of you there! (We will email out the zoom links closer to the time)

CNS x SPIN Quiz Night - Discounted drinks and $200+ Westfield Vouchers up for grabs!

Discounted drinks? 🍻
Fun trivia with your mates?? 🥳 🤩
Hundreds of dollars in prizes to be won??? 🤑💰💸

Where can you find all of these and more? At the CNS x SPIN Quiz night happening on Monday 18th at Shadows!!! Join us for a great night of trivia and fun with questions across general trivia, pop culture, neurology and psychiatry!
Prizes:
First place team - $100
Second place team - $75
Third place team - $50
Prizes will be split up into individual vouchers for each team member!

Sign up as an individual or as a group (up to 5 people) through the sign up form:
https://forms.gle/iWk59eosAy3fj5m2A
Sign ups are limited so get in quick!

🗓️ Monday 18th May
🕝 6pm to 8pm
📍Shadows Bar

🌟THREE DAYS TO GO🌟

Join us for SPIN’s movie night THIS WEDNESDAY 6TH MAY 6-8PM 🤩

Come for a chill evening and free dinner! 🍕🍿

SIGN UP HERE:
https://forms.gle/eKy1WgcggkMbuk8u9

If you’re looking for a relaxing way to spend your evening, look no further than SPIN’s upcoming movie night! It’ll be the perfect way to take a study break, meet likeminded students and enjoy watching Inside Out.
Plus, we’ve got your dinner covered! 🍕🍿

When: Wednesday 6th May 6-8pm
Where: Grafton Campus 503-028

Sign up by the link below:
https://forms.gle/eKy1WgcggkMbuk8u9

Hope to see you all there 😊

Kia Ora Koutou Meet our SPIN’s Exec Team for 2026!

This year, we’ve grown our team with new faces all from various stages of their medical journey.

We have some exciting ideas in the works with new upcoming events and content, we can’t wait to show everyone what we have in store for 2026!

Please remember to keep a close eye on our Instagram and Facebook for our future events and updates!

Kia ora everyone! 😃

SPIN is running our second psych mini-CEX study session of the year on Saturday the 11th of April, from 10:00am to 11:30am over zoom!

The session is targeted towards fifth years, especially those who are currently on their psychiatry run, but is open to anyone! It will be run by a TI who will go through some cases and have some helpful tips and tricks for the mini-CEX.

It'll be a super relaxed atmosphere so come along for a chill chance to revise, ask questions from your peers and practise if you'd like to!

If you're keen please register using this form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScriKrn2o1p9jKZrmAdexUfb9wsDRJ7AeSI0RMNJpcPN9qEcA/viewform

There will also be more sessions later in the year for those who have their psych runs later on. Looking forward to seeing some of you there! (We will email out the zoom links closer to the time)

SPIN (Student Psychiatry Interest Network) is looking for new exec team members to join the 2026 team!

We are a student-led group who aim to explore both the career and ideas behind the medical speciality of psychiatry!

Our key events for the year include:
- Psychiatry Careers Night
- Psychiatry Interest Kōrero Series
- Social Events
- Collaborations with other medical clubs and societies
- Psych Mini-CEX tutorials and SCBE tutorials

Available Roles:
- Up to 2x General Events Officers - In charge of organising, advertising and running our general events throughout the year, usually held in Grafton Campus. - Up to 2x Academic Events Officers - In charge of organising tutorials and curriculum-based events (best suited to older students, e.g: 5th years and TIs)
- 3-4x Communications Officers - In charge of managing our communications via social media with educational and informative posts

This is a great opportunity to network with many professionals and students whilst improving your teamwork, organisation and leadership skills

Apply here (link also in bio): https://forms.gle/FRk5vFntMowFd4DK7

Please fill in the Google form by Sunday 1 March 11:59pm to apply

Email [email protected] if you have any questions

Hope everyone’s having a great start to 2026 and is excited for what the year brings!!
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Kia ora everyone!

SPIN is running our first psych mini-CEX study session this year on this Monday the 23rd of February from 07:00 pm to 08:30 pm over zoom!

The session is targeted towards fifth years, especially those who are currently on their psychiatry run, but is open to anyone! It will be run by a TI who will go through some cases and have some helpful tips and tricks for the mini-CEX.

It'll be a super relaxed atmosphere so come along for a chill chance to revise, ask questions from your peers and practise if you'd like to!

If you're keen please register using this form:
https://forms.gle/mMZBHBRMdyznZMo47

There will also be more sessions later in the year for those who have their psych runs later on. Looking forward to seeing some of you there!