AMSA ORANGE GUIDE 22'

AMSA INTERNATIONAL
STUDENT'S NETWORK
WHAT IS IT?
The International Students’ Network serves as a powerful advocate for matters pertaining to
international students in Australian medical schools. In Australia, 1 in 5 medical students are
from overseas, and the ISN strives to represent every one of these students as effectively as
possible. We provide a voice for international medical students at a national level. The goals that
have been set out as foundations for the ISN include:
1. To advocate for all international medical students studying in Australia
2. To provide support for graduating international students seeking internship in Australia
3. To develop an inclusive and engaged international student community
4. To connect current and future international medical students and to inform them of the issues
currently facing international students in Australia.
2021 MILESTONES
Secured the successful refunding of the Commonwealth Medical Internship programme by
the Department of Health
Worked closely with AMSA Central, medical students' councils in individual states and the
Department of Health to maximise internship opportunities for international medical
graduates
Supported graduates who didn't receive a round 1 job offer by keeping them informed of
opportunities all around Australia
Assisted international students with their return to Australia in the midst of the pandemic
Hosted an inaugural JDTP information session night for upcoming interns
Organised an information seminar with Greenslopes Private Hospital
2022 ADVOCACY PRIORITIES
Producing a detailed Internship Guide
ISN visa review and ongoing support for Commonwealth Medical Internship
Ongoing policy writing in collaboration with AMSA Central
Collaborating with relevant organisations, to address the mental health issues experienced by
many international medical students.
Establishing a strong foundation for the North American Subcommittee which will he in its
first year of running
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