AMSA International

05/01/2024

International medical students policy commission (PC) opportunities DEADLINE 11:59PM TODAY! 😍🇦🇺🌎

The IFMSA (International Federation of Medical Students' Associations) is opening the 2nd callout for PC members for the following policies

This is a kind reminder that the application deadline for our second call is TODAY, the 5th January, at 23:59 GMT.

This call is welcoming applications for the following policy commissions:

🌎Road Safety and Health
💪Healthy Ageing and Life Course
🌳Fossil Fuel Divestment
🌾Human Resources for Health (HRH)
🌸Gender Representation in Medical Curriculum and Research

Application form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-qCe47bO0bythEcrRFG3cwHBwD-AVyAednz8JbIwdfi60fw/viewform?usp=sf_link

🌻 A policy document describes IFMSA’s position regarding a global health issue and is of utmost importance to establish the legitimacy of IFMSA’s stances in representing 1.5 million medical students worldwide. PCs are important bodies in the IFMSA policy process to ensure that our policy documents are representative, evidence-based and actionable.

🌻Task description
A policy commission is composed of three members; 2 representatives of the NMOs (National Member Orgnisations) and one IFMSA Official. The proposer of the policy draft is part of the Policy Commission and is responsible for appointing its members, according to the IFMSA Constitution and Bylaws (article 17.2c). There will be one Policy Commission appointed per policy document, with two NMO representatives per Commission.

The task description of the Policy Commissions are stated in the IFMSA Constitution and Bylaws (article 17.2c):
They are responsible for the quality of the policy document with the approval of the proposer;
Ensuring the content is based on global evidence;
Collecting and incorporating NMO feedback after the call for input; Coordinating the discussion during the General Assembly Meeting.*

This includes a review of the policy draft for relevance, applicability, scientific accuracy, grammar and any potential areas of controversy along with the review of the references and cross-checking in literature. This means that you will review the policy draft, written by the policy Small Working Group, and assess if it abides by the criteria needed for a quality policy document. Moreover, you will review the input provided by the NMOs. Based on these reviews, the Policy Commission will finalize the policy document for submission to the General Assembly!

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us via messenger 🤗 or email: [email protected]

Dear IFMSA Members, We are thrilled to open the second call for MM24 Policy Commissions (PCs). PCs play a crucial role in the IFMSA policy process, ensuring our documents are representative, evidence-based, and actionable. 1. Composition: A policy commission is composed of three members; 2 represent...

29/11/2023

🌎 Join the 2024 IFMSA (International Federation of Medical Students' Associations) March General Assembly in Quito, Ecuador!

📅 Apply by December 9th: https://forms.gle/Yq5fWLhW7XbKebxu7

🔥 Exciting Opportunity for all Australian Medical Students!

Are you ready to represent Australia on the global stage? The International Federation of Medical Students' Associations (IFMSA) March General Assembly in Quito, Ecuador, is calling for passionate medical students to be part of an inspirational journey! As Australian delegates, you represent the voice of Australian medical students.

🌟 What's in Store?

- Shape Global Health Policies: Your voice matters! Contribute to international policies that represent us at the World Health Organization and other global platforms.

- Governance and Decision-Making: Play a key role in shaping the future of IFMSA. Vote on organizational by-laws and be a part of significant decision-making processes.

- Skill-Enhancing Workshops: Elevate your abilities with diverse workshops focused on public health, medical education, human rights, and more, led by dedicated professionals.

- Global Networking: Forge lasting friendships and connections with medical students from every corner of the world.
Theme Events by Global Leaders: Engage with influential entities like WHO, MSF, and the UN in theme events designed to inspire and inform.

🌐 Why Attend?
This is more than a conference; it's a platform to inspire and empower the next generation of medical leaders and advocates. Through the exchange of ideas, networking, and learning from various programming sessions, this event will provide invaluable experiences and insights.

🇦🇺 Represent Australia: Take pride in representing our country and making a global impact.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact chair of AMSA International, Anna Duan ([email protected])

22/09/2023

🌟Announcing callouts for AMSA International Executive!🌟

If you're interested😙in international relations 🌎 or would like to collaborate with medical students from different countries. 🆗Apply right away!
The executive positions of:
🔗 Chair🪑
🔗 Vice Chair Internal🛋
🔗Vice Chair External🛵
are now accepting applications through October 4th. 🔜4️⃣ You don't want to pass up this chance! 🥳⏰ 🥳

📧Use this link for more info: https://theorg.com/org/amsa/teams/amsa-international
📨Apply using this link: bit.ly/AMSAGroupsApplication

22/09/2023

🌟Announcement for AMSA International's future leaders!🌟

If you're interested😙in international relations 🌎 or would like to collaborate with medical students from different countries. 🆗Apply right away!

The executive positions of:
🔗 Chair🦽
🔗 Vice Chair Internal🛋
🔗Vice Chair External🛵
are now accepting applications through October 4th. 🔜4️⃣ You don't want to pass up this chance! 🥳⏰ 🥳

🍊AMSA'S INITIATIVE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUPS WANT YOU FOR 2024!🍊

From rural health to mental health, from advocating for gender equity to leading Australia's biggest student-run blood drive, there's something to fulfil your passion in every AMSA group.

We are incredibly excited to open callouts for Group Chairs, Vice-Chairs, and other subcommittee positions - so there's no better time than now to put next year's volunteering experience in your hands! Watch this space for more positions to be added in the coming weeks.

Find out more about what's on offer at https://theorg.com/org/amsa (check out everything marked with 'Hiring'), get in contact with the current role holders, and apply now at bit.ly/AMSAGroupsApplication before 11:59pm 4/10!

Yours in orange,

AMSA National Executive 2024

15/09/2023

International Day of Peace 2023: Panel Discussions

As part of our International Day of Peace 2023 campaign, SCORP CIMSA in collaboration with AMSA Australia will be conducting panel discussions with experts and stakeholders on the issue of refugee conditions with details below:

📃Topic: Refugees Beyond Borders: A Forum Across Nations
👥Panelists: Representatives of UNHCR, CIMSA Indonesia, and AMSA Australia
📆Date: Sunday, 17 September 2023
⏲️Time: 13.00-14.30 GMT+7
💻Media: Zoom Meeting

Find out more about our events and register yourself through
bit.ly/PanelDiscussionIDOP23
bit.ly/PanelDiscussionIDOP23
bit.ly/PanelDiscussionIDOP23

We look forward to your participation!

16/08/2023

Ever wanted to know 🤔 what our incredible opportunities are like in person? 👀

📕 Read 📕more about our president Jasmin Somer's experience representing IFMSA as a medical student at the WHO Executive Board Meeting.

Keep an eye on our socials + link tree or get in touch 🔟 if you're interested in learning more 📈 about these chances!

13/08/2023

📯 International Trivia Alert 📯

Hi everyone! My name is Sarah and I am the National Officer for Medical Education for AMSA-Australia 🐼, it is lovely to meet you all! 💝

AMSA Australia is organising a NEW and EXCITING event 👀 and we are hoping to involve all members of different chapters!! 😻

The event is a TRIVIA-STYLE ❓❗event over Zoom, where medical students from around the world 🌍 would be placed into TEAMS and compete against each other!!! 🏅 IMAGINE a break-out room style where participants will work together to finish all the STATIONS 🎲🎯👾

Stations will include:
- medical knowledge 💉🩺 (e.g. Guess the Diagnosis, Interpret a chest X-RAY)
- general knowledge 🤔✈ (e.g. Guess the place, Abstract reasoning), and
- REST stations for students to chat and get to know one another!! 🤗💌

The winner has some exciting rewards in store 🏆✨

Sign up link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeompnWuRftU9kEhOtWKVMSILcEFNV4axvofIKkdhsrIymhGA/viewform

21/05/2023

The International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), is one of the oldest and largest student-run organisations, representing, connecting and engaging over 1.3 million medical students worldwide. 🌏

IFMSA General Assemblies (GA) are key events of the organisation held twice a year, March and August, and is attended by over 800 medical students from 100+ countries. ✈️

This event hopes to inspire the next generation of future physicians to become leaders and advocates through the exchange of ideas, networking and learning from the various programming sessions. They feature namely: meetings of each Standing Committee; governance and decision-making sessions; training opportunities for self-skills development; inspiring activities and projects presentations. 🤩

- Represent Australia and give our voice to international policies that are used to represent us at the WHO and other international events.
- Vote on how IFMSA as an organisation is run (eg. through by-law changes)
- Up-skill through amazing workshops run by dedicated session teams (eg. in public health, medical education, human rights etc).
- Network and make friends with medical students from each and every corner of the globe
- A theme event run by external stakeholders having included the WHO, MSF, UN in the past

Deadline for Applications: 1st June 2023 23:59 AEDT
Cost: AUD $480-$750 per delegate (covers Rego, Accommodation, Food, Social Nights and Transportation for the duration of the GA) *please note that the final cost is determined by the number of delegates we send*

Delegate positions available:
- President's Session
- SCOPH (Public Health)
- SCORP (Human Rights and Peace)
- SCORA (Sexual Rights and Reproduction)
- SCOME (Medical Education)
- SCOPE (Professional Exchange)
- SCORE (Research Exchange)

Apply here:
https://forms.gle/kncDEU3VqMqy9v1y8

09/05/2023

📢 Calling ALL MEDICAL STUDENTS 📢
🚨 IN-PERSON EXCHANGE OPPORTUNITY 🚨
Thailand exchange Applications OPEN NOW! 📝

30 delegate spots available - Grab your med friends for a productive and fun trip!
Hosted by the top 2 medical universities in Thailand, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! 🤩💼

What does this entail?!
Exclusive tour at a top hospital & glimpse into overseas healthcare systems 🇹🇭🏥
Visit local markets - delish!& Learn to cook Thai food 🤤
Networking with Thai students and doctors 🩺

📅 Dates: 12th-18th June
✈️ Location: Bangkok, Thailand
💰 Costs: 980 AUD (includes accommodation, meals and sightseeing; exclusive of plane tickets)
✍️ Application deadline: 14th May 11:59pm AEST

🌸 Application Form 🌸
https://forms.gle/hB9CNeS1u4LTfgZj8

A promotional booklet from Thai AMSEP: (including proposed itinerary)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fU7VpjdkFVeT_4EPcMzndtUJDougEMJR/view?usp=sharing

Official Exchange Programme Booklet:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1x7cbNEZbB2LmZYtksCe29KFqxiqxcwF1/view?usp=sharing

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Melody Win Oo and Germaine Kong (Directors of AMSEP) at [email protected]

01/04/2023

We are immensely delighted to be opening the call for the Small Working Groups (SWGs) that will create the drafts of the policy documents to be proposed during the next August Meeting (AM23). The policy document will describe the IFMSA’s position regarding a global health issue and is of utmost importance to establish the legitimacy of IFMSA’s stances in representing 1.3 million medical students worldwide.

Will you join us in shaping IFMSA’s position?

Apply here to become a policy writer: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSevXePxDJ9QIhliaSbA4Njylx1v4E1gv6v29Xwn_-PE8NY-tQ/viewform