AMSA ORANGE GUIDE 2023

AMSA INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS' NETWORK
Representative groups work to mobilise the collective political capital of the emerging health
workforce to advocate on issues that are important to medical students. These groups bring
diverse lived experience to the AMSA community and support self-determination in health and
education policy and strategy. 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 the foundations for the ISN
include:
To advocate for all international medical students studying in Australia
To provide support for graduating international students seeking internship in Australia
To develop an inclusive and engaged international student community
To connect current and future international medical students and to inform them of the
issues currently facing international students in Australia.
AMSA RURAL HEALTH
AMSA Rural Health is the peak representative body for rural origin students, rural clinical school
students, and for the world health interests of medical students across Australia. Our key goal
is to advocate for equality when accessing healthcare and equal health outcomes for rural
and remote Australians. To do so, AMSA Rural Health supports and facilitates medical
students’ engagement with rural health and advocates for students regarding rural issues. We
also partner with key stakeholders to advocate for the stability and support of the future rural
health workforce.