2024 AMSA ORANGE GUIDE
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<strong>ORANGE</strong><br />
<strong>GUIDE</strong><br />
<strong>2024</strong><br />
An introduction to <strong>AMSA</strong> and how we<br />
can help you in <strong>2024</strong>!<br />
WHAT IS <strong>AMSA</strong>?<br />
WHAT’S ON IN <strong>2024</strong>?
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT<br />
OF COUNTRY<br />
The Australian Medical Students' Association would like to acknowledge<br />
the traditional custodians of the land on which this publication was made,<br />
the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nations. We recognise their<br />
continuing connection to land, water and community and pay our<br />
respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. We would also like to<br />
extend our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students<br />
reading our publication.<br />
Copyright <strong>2024</strong>, Australian Medical Students’ Association<br />
Communications and Publications Officer: Haini Jiang<br />
Acknowledgements:<br />
Thank you to the contributing authors of previous Orange Guides on<br />
which this guide is based, and to the following people and their teams<br />
who contributed to this year’s Orange Guide.<br />
Contributing Authors: Allen Xiao (President), Jade Guitera (Vice<br />
President External), Julia Goh (Vice President Internal), Jonathon Bolton<br />
(National Policy Officer), Heath Darrant (National Coordinator), Melody<br />
Ahfock (National Events Officer), Fatima Mozaffari (<strong>AMSA</strong> Med Ed),<br />
Kethmi Perera (Vampire Cup), Margery Zhang (<strong>AMSA</strong> Mental Health),<br />
Emily Coady (<strong>AMSA</strong> Global Health), Anna Duan (<strong>AMSA</strong> International),<br />
Chloe Campbell (Boots to Scrubs), Charlotte Wignall (<strong>AMSA</strong> Rural<br />
Health), Stella Schneckenburger (<strong>AMSA</strong> Queer), Natania D’Sa (<strong>AMSA</strong><br />
Gender Equity), Winnie Theresa (<strong>AMSA</strong> ISN), Abbey Deguara (<strong>AMSA</strong><br />
SPSC)
TABLE OF<br />
CONTENTS<br />
4<br />
President’s Welcome<br />
5<br />
Advocacy & Policy<br />
7<br />
Initiative Groups<br />
12<br />
Global Health Projects<br />
14<br />
Representative Groups<br />
18<br />
Events<br />
24<br />
Publications<br />
25<br />
<strong>2024</strong> Executive & Representatives
PRESIDENT’S WELCOME<br />
WELCOME<br />
TO<br />
<strong>AMSA</strong>!<br />
Thank you for picking up the <strong>2024</strong> edition of the Orange Guide - a guided tour to your peak<br />
representative body that connects, informs and represents all 18,500 medical students at 23<br />
medical schools across the country.<br />
I’m Allen, and it’s my privilege to be your <strong>AMSA</strong> President in <strong>2024</strong>. From orientation to<br />
graduation, <strong>AMSA</strong> is here to enhance your medical school journey at every step. We provide<br />
an inclusive national community to fulfil your passions, empower your growth, and stand up for<br />
what matters most to you.<br />
This Guide will outline the diverse aspects of our organisation - from volunteering, to policy, to<br />
events, and more - and most importantly, how you can get involved in it all. We can’t wait to<br />
see you around <strong>AMSA</strong> in <strong>2024</strong> (and the years to come)!<br />
For more information, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with myself, your <strong>AMSA</strong><br />
Representative (page 26) or any of the teams listed in the Guide. We’re always down for a chat!<br />
Yours in orange,<br />
Allen Xiao<br />
<strong>AMSA</strong> President <strong>2024</strong><br />
president@amsa.org.au
ADVOCACY & POLICY<br />
ADVOCACY<br />
<strong>AMSA</strong> endeavours to harness the voice of 18,500 medical students to represent you at the<br />
highest forums and push for the changes that make the medical system and your medical<br />
school experience better! <strong>AMSA</strong> advocacy happens at multiple levels.<br />
At the federal level, <strong>AMSA</strong> engages with governmental and medical stakeholders such as<br />
the Australian Medical Association (AMA) and the Medical Deans of Australia and New Zealand<br />
(MDANZ) to create a more powerful voice on issues requiring thought and leadership from a<br />
federal voice.<br />
At the state, university and local level, <strong>AMSA</strong> liaises closely with university medical<br />
societies (MedSocs) and state Medical Student Councils (MSCs) to provide support in<br />
advocating for issues relevant to your state and university. This includes issues such as sexual<br />
harassment, mental health support systems and internship availabilities.<br />
2023 KEY<br />
MILESTONES<br />
Campaigned for improvement of the culture of medicine and<br />
prioritisation of medical student wellbeing<br />
Launched the Cost of Living Campaign, joining various peak<br />
bodies to call on the Federal Government to ‘Raise The Rate’ of<br />
Youth Allowance and related payments<br />
Cultivating student interest in general practice, through<br />
representation via MJA Insights+ and Q+A<br />
Disaffiliated with medical indemnity insurance companies that<br />
exclude cover for doctors providing gender-affirming medical<br />
therapies for those under 18 years old<br />
GET INVOLVED<br />
IN <strong>2024</strong>!<br />
In <strong>2024</strong>, we will be continuing our Cost of Living Campaign to<br />
advocate for tangible support for medical students nationwide.<br />
We have so much more on offer though - sign up for advocacy<br />
roles in our Initiative and Representative Groups (Page 7),<br />
participate in Policy Action Teams and attend events like National<br />
Council and your local Policy Think Tanks to see it all!
ADVOCACY & POLICY<br />
POLICY<br />
Policy is the beating heart of <strong>AMSA</strong>’s advocacy. Our broad, robust policy base represents the<br />
views and beliefs of Australia’s 18,500 medical students, guiding how and where we undertake<br />
advocacy. Spanning a multitude of issues that affect medical students and the communities<br />
they live in, <strong>AMSA</strong> policies combine the latest evidence with the views of medical students to<br />
codify our positions. Each policy is written by a team of Australian medical students and voted<br />
on by your representatives at <strong>AMSA</strong>’s three National Councils each year.<br />
Getting involved in a policy team gives medical students a valuable opportunity to develop<br />
their policy skills. <strong>AMSA</strong> has a proud history of providing medical students with their first start in<br />
policy and helping them develop the skills to be the change-makers of the future.<br />
Currently, <strong>AMSA</strong> has 73 policies, all of which are available to read at tinyurl.com/<strong>AMSA</strong>policy.<br />
These cover a diverse range of areas from Medical Education, Supporting Students, Global<br />
Health and Medical Workforce.<br />
2023 KEY<br />
MILESTONES<br />
In 2023, we wrote and reviewed 20 policies. On the back of<br />
these and the rest of our policy base, we<br />
Successfully advocated for MedSocs across Australia to<br />
disaffiliate from MDA National<br />
Achieved free mental health first aid training for all<br />
medical students across Australia<br />
Opened dialogue with state and federal governments,<br />
RDAA and ACRRM about revising the Bonded Medical<br />
Program<br />
GET INVOLVED<br />
IN <strong>2024</strong>!<br />
The success of policy at <strong>AMSA</strong> relies on passionate,<br />
knowledgeable authors. Please reach out to our National<br />
Policy Officer, Jonathon Bolton (policy@amsa.org.au) if<br />
you’re keen to get involved - no experience is required!
INITIATIVE GROUPS<br />
<strong>AMSA</strong> INITIATIVE<br />
GROUPS<br />
WHO ARE WE?<br />
<strong>AMSA</strong> has a number of initiative groups made up of<br />
passionate volunteers. Varied and wide-reaching in their<br />
scope, they contribute greatly to the local and national work<br />
of <strong>AMSA</strong>.<br />
Our initiative groups hold events, run competitions, create<br />
resources for your learning, and advocate on important<br />
medical student issues.
<strong>AMSA</strong> INITIATIVE GROUPS<br />
<strong>AMSA</strong> MED ED<br />
WHO ARE WE?<br />
<strong>AMSA</strong> Medical Education (Med Ed) was founded in 2016 and is the<br />
branch of <strong>AMSA</strong> that is dedicated to producing free, high-quality<br />
resources that are accessible to all medical students across Australia.<br />
We seek to achieve this through our two branches: Resource and<br />
Research.<br />
RESOURCE DIVISION<br />
Med Ed Resource produces free, peerreviewed,<br />
open-access educational<br />
resources for medical students in four<br />
streams:<br />
<strong>AMSA</strong> Question Bank: the first national<br />
question bank created by Australian<br />
medical students, with 1300+ available<br />
MCQs and quizzes<br />
<strong>AMSA</strong> Factsheets: succinct 70+<br />
summaries of highyield medical<br />
conditions and Australian management<br />
protocols<br />
<strong>AMSA</strong> OSCEs: consists of 220+ OSCE<br />
scenarios and marking guides.<br />
“Stitched Up” Podcast: showcases<br />
common high-yield medical conditions<br />
in a fun way<br />
RESEARCH DIVISION<br />
Med Ed Research works with the <strong>AMSA</strong><br />
advocacy team to strengthen <strong>AMSA</strong>'s<br />
position on important national educational<br />
issues and increases participation in<br />
research through three streams:<br />
Research Projects: students conduct<br />
research, under the guidance of a<br />
supervisor, on the status quo of medical<br />
education in Australia to supplement<br />
<strong>AMSA</strong>’s advocacy to improve medical<br />
education<br />
Research Resources: creates fact<br />
sheets to help medical students<br />
conduct research<br />
Research Crash Course: an online<br />
seminar event aimed at increasing<br />
student engagement with research<br />
GET INVOLVED!<br />
Callouts for Research and Resource teams will occur in March<br />
and June <strong>2024</strong><br />
Follow our Facebook and Instagram<br />
Join us at amsameded.org.au to access study resources!<br />
<strong>2024</strong> Med Ed Chair: Fatima Mozaffari<br />
(fatima.mozaffari@amsa.org.au)<br />
/your<strong>AMSA</strong>MedEd<br />
@amsameded<br />
amsameded.org.au
<strong>AMSA</strong> INITIATIVE GROUPS<br />
VAMPIRE CUP<br />
WHO ARE WE?<br />
Facilitated by the Red Cross Lifeblood<br />
service, Vampire Cup is <strong>AMSA</strong>’s annual blood<br />
donation drive that sees medical students and<br />
their local communities battle it out over 8<br />
weeks to see who can donate the most blood,<br />
plasma and platelets.<br />
GET INVOLVED!<br />
Talk to your local university<br />
representatives<br />
Donate blood by booking an appointment<br />
at www.lifeblood.com.au<br />
Can’t donate? Don't worry - you can still<br />
get involved! Look out for our exciting<br />
prize giveaways.<br />
KEY INFO FOR <strong>2024</strong><br />
<strong>AMSA</strong> MENTAL HEALTH<br />
WHO ARE WE?<br />
KEY INFO FOR <strong>2024</strong><br />
<strong>2024</strong> Vampire Cup Dates: 1st of April to<br />
26th of May<br />
<strong>2024</strong> VC Coordinator: Kethmi Perera<br />
(kethmi.perera@amsa.org.au)<br />
@amsavampirecup<br />
/vampirecup<br />
vampirecup@amsa.org.au<br />
amsa.org.au/initiativegroups/vampire-cup/<br />
Crazy Socks 4 Docs day - June 2nd<br />
RUOK DAY - September 12th<br />
Blue Month (incl. Humans of Medicine<br />
Campaign) - October<br />
/amsamhc<br />
@amsa.mentalhealth<br />
amsa.org.au/initiativegroups/mental-health/<br />
<strong>AMSA</strong> Mental Health advocates for the<br />
wellbeing of medical students across Australia.<br />
We provide resources for medical students and<br />
spread awareness on mental health issues,<br />
supporting those living with mental health<br />
conditions, and reduce the stigma surrounding<br />
mental health. We aim to create an open and<br />
supportive environment for students to<br />
engage in the discussion around mental health<br />
topics.<br />
GET INVOLVED!<br />
Take part in our events throughout the year<br />
Follow us on social media<br />
Apply to join our team in <strong>2024</strong>!<br />
<strong>2024</strong> Mental Health Chair: Margery Zhang<br />
(margery.zhang@amsa.org.au)
<strong>AMSA</strong> INITIATIVE GROUPS<br />
BOOTS TO SCRUBS<br />
Rural Women in Medicine Scholarship<br />
WHO ARE WE?<br />
The Boots to Scrubs Campaign with its<br />
associated "Boots to Scrubs: Rural Women in<br />
Medicine Scholarship" aims to inspire,<br />
empower and support rural women to pursue<br />
a career as a rural doctor.<br />
KEY INFO FOR <strong>2024</strong><br />
1st March: Scholarship applications<br />
OPEN<br />
31st March: Scholarship closes<br />
GET INVOLVED!<br />
@bootstoscrubs<br />
Follow us on social media!<br />
Refer others to our website for advice on<br />
all things related to entering medicine.<br />
Join our committee<br />
Most Importantly, spread the word!!<br />
<strong>2024</strong> Boots to Scrubs Chair: Chloe<br />
Campbell (chloe.campbell@amsa.org.au)<br />
BOOTS TO SCRUBS<br />
/BootstoScrubs<br />
bootstoscrubs@amsa.org.au<br />
amsa.org.au/initiativegroups/boots-to-scrubs/<br />
<strong>AMSA</strong> SPSC<br />
Social Prescribing Student Collective<br />
WHO ARE WE?<br />
KEY INFO FOR <strong>2024</strong><br />
Social Prescribing Day - 14 March <strong>2024</strong><br />
Social Prescribing Around the World - May<br />
<strong>2024</strong><br />
In medical school, we are often told to treat the person,<br />
not just the disease. That is exactly what social<br />
prescribing is. It is a practice where medical<br />
practitioners prescribe community services that<br />
addresses the social determinants of health. <strong>AMSA</strong><br />
SPSC is a group of passionate medical students that<br />
advocate for the inclusion of this practice into<br />
healthcare education and healthcare systems.<br />
GET INVOLVED!<br />
SPSC Website<br />
/<strong>AMSA</strong>SPSC<br />
@amsa.spsc<br />
Come along to one of our events throughout the year!<br />
Follow our Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!<br />
Get to know the community services available in your area so<br />
you can help connect people to the support that they need<br />
<strong>2024</strong> SPSC Chair: Abbey Deguara<br />
(abbey.deguara@amsa.org.au)
<strong>AMSA</strong> INITIATIVE GROUPS<br />
<strong>AMSA</strong> GLOBAL HEALTH<br />
WHO ARE WE?<br />
KEY INFO FOR <strong>2024</strong><br />
Global Health Forums in July and Oct<br />
Global Health Conference in September<br />
<strong>AMSA</strong> Global Health Intensive - TBC<br />
/<strong>AMSA</strong>.global.health<br />
@amsaglobalhealth<br />
www.amsa.org.au/initiativegroups/global-health/<br />
Want to save the planet? Then join <strong>AMSA</strong><br />
Global Health! We’re <strong>AMSA</strong>’s largest special<br />
interest group and we engage, represent, and<br />
empower medical students to take effective<br />
action on global health issues. We connect likeminded<br />
students and get them ready to be the<br />
global health leaders of tomorrow.<br />
GET INVOLVED!<br />
Welcome to the <strong>AMSA</strong> Global Health family!<br />
Get in touch with your local <strong>AMSA</strong> Global<br />
Health Representative<br />
Follow us on social media<br />
Apply to join our team in <strong>2024</strong>!<br />
Join us at an <strong>AMSA</strong> Global Health Forum or<br />
the Global Health Conference (Page 23)<br />
<strong>2024</strong> Global Health Chair: Emily Coady<br />
(emily.coady@amsa.org.au)<br />
<strong>AMSA</strong> Global Health<br />
also consists of 4 Global<br />
Health Projects:
<strong>AMSA</strong> GLOBAL HEALTH<br />
CODE GREEN<br />
WHO ARE WE?<br />
KEY INFO FOR <strong>2024</strong><br />
Global Climate Strike - March<br />
Climate and Health 101 Event<br />
Callouts Open - Feb/March<br />
With the impacts of climate change more<br />
tangible than ever, it is clear how intertwined<br />
human health is with our environment. Code<br />
Green advocates for the protection of our<br />
environment and stronger climate action as a<br />
means to protect and improve our health.<br />
Climate change is a unique global health<br />
challenge, and we’re rising to meet it!.<br />
GET INVOLVED!<br />
/<strong>AMSA</strong>CodeGreen<br />
@amsacodegreen<br />
codegreen@amsa.org.au<br />
linktr.ee/cgclimatestrike<br />
Reach out to your local Code Green<br />
representative<br />
Keep an eye out for opportunities and<br />
updates on our socials<br />
Callouts for subcommittee positions open<br />
in Feb/March<br />
CROSSING BORDERS<br />
WHO ARE WE?<br />
Crossing Borders is a subset of <strong>AMSA</strong> Global<br />
Health, specifically interested in the health<br />
outcomes of refugees and people seeking<br />
asylum. We stand in solidarity with refugees,<br />
people seeking asylum, current detainees and<br />
ex detainees in the fight for justice.<br />
GET INVOLVED!<br />
Reach out to your local Crossing Borders<br />
representative<br />
Keep an eye out for opportunities and<br />
updates on our socials!<br />
Callouts for subcommittee positions open<br />
in Feb/March<br />
KEY INFO FOR <strong>2024</strong><br />
Palm Sunday Rally - April<br />
Callouts open - Feb/March<br />
/amsacrossingborders<br />
@amsacrossingborders
<strong>AMSA</strong> GLOBAL HEALTH<br />
HEALTHY COMMUNITIES<br />
WHO ARE WE?<br />
Healthy Communities focuses on promoting<br />
a healthy lifestyle and preventing NCDs on an<br />
individual, community, and national level. Our<br />
work spans across advocating for healthy<br />
diets and physical activity, combatting<br />
substance abuse, and achieving planetary<br />
health and sustainability.<br />
KEY INFO FOR <strong>2024</strong><br />
Healthy Hospitals initiative<br />
Callouts open - Feb/March<br />
GET INVOLVED!<br />
Reach out to your local Healthy<br />
Communities representative<br />
Keep an eye out for opportunities and<br />
updates on our socials!<br />
Callouts for subcommittee positions open<br />
in Feb/March<br />
/youramsahc<br />
@youramsahc<br />
@youramsahc<br />
amsahealthycommunities@<br />
amsa.org.au<br />
SEXUAL AND<br />
REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH<br />
WHO ARE WE?<br />
KEY INFO FOR <strong>2024</strong><br />
Sexual Health Series in July/August<br />
Callouts open - Feb/March<br />
/<strong>AMSA</strong>SRH<br />
@youramsasrh<br />
@your<strong>AMSA</strong>SRH<br />
amsasrh@amsa.org.au<br />
At <strong>AMSA</strong> SRH, we believe in all individuals’<br />
right to a safe, healthy and enjoyable sexual<br />
and reproductive health journey, free from<br />
shame, stigma and violence. Our platform is<br />
used to educate, engage and advocate for<br />
sexual and reproductive rights.<br />
GET INVOLVED!<br />
Reach out to your local <strong>AMSA</strong> SRH<br />
representative<br />
Keep an eye out for opportunities and<br />
updates on our socials!<br />
Callouts for subcommittee positions open<br />
in Feb/March
REPRESENTATIVE GROUPS<br />
<strong>AMSA</strong><br />
REPRESENTATIVE<br />
GROUPS<br />
WHO ARE WE?<br />
Representative groups work to mobilise the collective political<br />
capital of the emerging health workforce to advocate on<br />
issues that are important to medical students. These groups<br />
bring their diverse lived experience to the <strong>AMSA</strong> community<br />
and create a space for autonomous self-determination in<br />
health and education advocacy.
<strong>AMSA</strong> REPRESENTATIVE GROUPS<br />
<strong>AMSA</strong> RURAL HEALTH<br />
WHO ARE WE?<br />
<strong>AMSA</strong> Rural Health is the peak representative<br />
body for rural origin students, rural clinical<br />
school students, and for the rural health<br />
interests of medical students across Australia.<br />
Our goal is to advocate for equality when<br />
accessing healthcare and equal health<br />
outcomes for rural and remote Australians.<br />
GET INVOLVED!<br />
Join us as a writer, photographer/artist or<br />
editor of our Frontier magazine editing<br />
team<br />
Participate in ARCSSS if you’re a rurally<br />
placed student<br />
Apply for the RACGP Rural Bursary<br />
Join us at the <strong>2024</strong> Rural Health Summit<br />
<strong>2024</strong> <strong>AMSA</strong> Rural Chair: Charli Wignall<br />
(charlotte.wignall@amsa.org.au)<br />
KEY INFO FOR <strong>2024</strong><br />
GPSN Mentoring Program<br />
Rural Outreach Events<br />
Online Speaker Nights<br />
Rural Health Documentary<br />
WHO ARE WE?<br />
KEY INFO FOR <strong>2024</strong><br />
Monthly Q<strong>AMSA</strong> events, incl. mock OSCE<br />
night (May) & “Winter Queeries” online<br />
seminar series<br />
New + old Wavelength modules<br />
June Pride Month Wavelength challenge<br />
/<strong>AMSA</strong>Queer<br />
@amsaqueer<br />
queer@amsa.org.au<br />
/your<strong>AMSA</strong>rural<br />
@amsarural<br />
@your<strong>AMSA</strong>rural<br />
rural@amsa.org.au<br />
amsa.org.au/representativegroups/rural-health/<br />
<strong>AMSA</strong> QUEER<br />
amsa.org.au/representativegroups/queer/<br />
<strong>AMSA</strong> Queer (Q<strong>AMSA</strong>) represents, connects &<br />
advocates for LGBTQIASB+ medical students<br />
across Australia. This includes fostering a queer<br />
community group where everyone is welcome<br />
– no matter how you identify, or whether you<br />
are ‘out’ or not. If you're queer, we're here.<br />
We aim to ensure that Australia’s future<br />
medical workforce is well-equipped to meet<br />
the needs of the queer community.<br />
GET INVOLVED!<br />
Join the Queer Peers Mentorship Program<br />
Become a part of the QTIBIPOC Collective<br />
Attend Queer Leaders Network meetings<br />
Join our private Facebook group<br />
Apply to our exec team in future callouts<br />
<strong>2024</strong> Q<strong>AMSA</strong> Chair: Stella Schneckenburger<br />
(stella.schneckenburger@amsa.org.au)
<strong>AMSA</strong> REPRESENTATIVE GROUPS<br />
<strong>AMSA</strong> GENDER EQUITY<br />
WHO ARE WE?<br />
<strong>AMSA</strong> Gender Equity is here to inspire,<br />
advocate and educate on all things gender in<br />
medicine! <strong>AMSA</strong> recognises the impact that<br />
gender bias, power differentials,<br />
discrimination and harassment have on health<br />
outcomes for women, trans, non-binary and<br />
gender diverse people.<br />
GET INVOLVED!<br />
Apply to become a member of the <strong>2024</strong><br />
Gender Equity team!<br />
Talk to your university's gender equity officer<br />
(or equivalent) - they have a direct link to us at<br />
<strong>AMSA</strong>!<br />
Follow our social medias for any updates and to<br />
get involved in our events!<br />
<strong>2024</strong> Gender Equity Chair: Natania D’Sa<br />
(natania.dsa@amsa.org.au)<br />
KEY INFO FOR <strong>2024</strong><br />
EMPOWERS mentoring program for female<br />
students<br />
GE Book Club<br />
GE Writing and Art competition<br />
/<strong>AMSA</strong>GenderEquity<br />
@amsagenderequity<br />
linktr.ee/amsagenderequity<br />
<strong>AMSA</strong> INTERNATIONAL<br />
STUDENTS NETWORK<br />
WHO ARE WE?<br />
KEY INFO FOR <strong>2024</strong><br />
Information Night - March<br />
Internship Night - April<br />
Pathways To Canada - May<br />
Pathways To USA - June<br />
Visa Night - August<br />
/<strong>AMSA</strong>.ISN<br />
@<strong>AMSA</strong>.ISN<br />
International Students Network (ISN) is a group of<br />
international students from around the world that call<br />
Australia home to their medical degree. As the executive<br />
representative body in Australia, <strong>AMSA</strong> ISN serves to<br />
represent all international medical students, with a focus on<br />
advocacy for the internship situation and the visa situation, ,<br />
as well as with a focus on the wellbeing of the international<br />
medical students in Australia.<br />
GET INVOLVED!<br />
Apply to be a part of <strong>AMSA</strong> ISN <strong>2024</strong> team!<br />
Follow us on our social media!<br />
Read our Internship Guide!<br />
<strong>2024</strong> <strong>AMSA</strong> ISN Chair: Winnie Theresa<br />
(winnie.theresa@amsa.org.au)
<strong>AMSA</strong> REPRESENTATIVE GROUPS<br />
<strong>AMSA</strong> INDIGENOUS<br />
WHO ARE WE?<br />
<strong>AMSA</strong> Indigenous is a key representative<br />
group within <strong>AMSA</strong> that represents and<br />
connects Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander<br />
identifying medical students across Australia,<br />
and increases the opportunities available to<br />
them. We advocate for improved First Nations<br />
health outcomes and a culturally safe<br />
healthcare system.<br />
KEY INFO FOR <strong>2024</strong><br />
Look out for callouts opening up later in<br />
the year!<br />
GET INVOLVED!<br />
Callouts for subcommittee opening soon -<br />
for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander<br />
students only<br />
Follow us on our social media for all<br />
updates and to get involved in our events!<br />
<strong>2024</strong> <strong>AMSA</strong> Indigenous Chair: Mikayla<br />
Budda-Deen<br />
(mikayla.buddadeen@amsa.org.au)<br />
/<strong>AMSA</strong>Indigenous<br />
@amsa_indigenous<br />
indigenous@amsa.org.au
<strong>2024</strong> <strong>AMSA</strong> EVENTS<br />
<strong>2024</strong> EVENTS<br />
WHO ARE WE?<br />
<strong>AMSA</strong> events bring together thousands of medical students<br />
across Australia every year, with both local and national<br />
events in major cities.<br />
Join us at one of our events that catches your interest,<br />
ranging from Council, to Convention, to Global Health to<br />
Rural Health!
<strong>2024</strong> EVENTS OVERVIEW<br />
TIMELINE<br />
1<br />
NATIONAL<br />
COUNCIL<br />
19-21 April, Sydney<br />
20-21 July, Online<br />
19-20 October, Online<br />
2<br />
NATIONAL<br />
CONVENTION<br />
26-30 July,<br />
Melbourne<br />
3<br />
GLOBAL HEALTH<br />
CONFERENCE<br />
20-23 September,<br />
Adelaide<br />
4<br />
RURAL HEALTH<br />
SUMMIT<br />
TBC!
<strong>AMSA</strong> EVENTS<br />
NATIONAL COUNCIL<br />
WHO ARE WE?<br />
<strong>AMSA</strong> National Council is the peak policymaking<br />
body of <strong>AMSA</strong>, convened three times<br />
each year and brings together representatives<br />
from all Australian medical schools. Council is<br />
a great way to begin or continue your <strong>AMSA</strong><br />
journey, offering exposure to all of the<br />
wonderful opportunities that <strong>AMSA</strong> has to<br />
offer.<br />
GET INVOLVED!<br />
Attend Council, either in-person or online!<br />
Attend a policy Think-Tank at your uni!<br />
Join the Council organising team!<br />
<strong>2024</strong> Council Convenor: Matt Halliday<br />
(matthew.halliday@amsa.org.au)<br />
KEY INFO FOR <strong>2024</strong><br />
Council One: 19-21 April<br />
Council Two: 20-21 July<br />
Council Three: 19-20 October<br />
NATIONAL CONVENTION<br />
WHO ARE WE?<br />
Convention is the largest student-run conference<br />
in the world and brings together<br />
over 800 medical students from across Australia<br />
and New Zealand.<br />
In <strong>2024</strong>, we welcome both new rangers and<br />
seasoned Con-veterans to Melbourne! Here you<br />
can rediscover your passions, reimagine your future<br />
in Medicine, and rejoice in forging new bonds.<br />
KEY INFO FOR <strong>2024</strong><br />
Convention: 26-30 July, Melbourne<br />
2025 Convention Convenor<br />
Applications: open now!<br />
M24 Convenor: Will Browning<br />
(william.browning@amsa.org.au)<br />
GET INVOLVED!<br />
Attend M24!<br />
Apply to be the Convenor for 2025 Convention<br />
(applications open now), or a part of the<br />
Management Team or Subcommittee<br />
(applications open later this year)
<strong>AMSA</strong> EVENTS<br />
GLOBAL HEALTH<br />
CONFERENCE<br />
WHO ARE WE?<br />
GHC unites a unique cohort of medical<br />
students passionate about pressing issues in<br />
Global Health. In <strong>2024</strong>, we’re excited to<br />
welcome you to Adelaide for Inception<br />
<strong>2024</strong>! Whether it’s your first GHC or your<br />
fourth GHC you are bound to have an<br />
incredible experience tackling the issues of<br />
tomorrow while mingling with incredible<br />
minds from all over the nation.<br />
GET INVOLVED!<br />
Attend GHC24!<br />
Consider putting in a bid for GHC 2026<br />
(applications opening late this year)<br />
GHC24 Convenor: Oliver Kleinig<br />
(oliver.kleinig@amsa.org.au)<br />
KEY INFO FOR <strong>2024</strong><br />
GHC: 20-23 September, Adelaide<br />
GHC26 Bids - applications opening later<br />
this year!<br />
RURAL HEALTH SUMMIT<br />
WHO ARE WE?<br />
<strong>AMSA</strong> Rural Health Summit is a showcase of<br />
the adventures, challenges and the future of<br />
rural medicine in Australia. It unites hundreds of<br />
medical students who are passionate about<br />
practicing rurally and are eager to learn more<br />
about a life outside of the big smoke.<br />
You will be inspired by leaders at the forefront<br />
of the rural medicine, skilled clinicians and<br />
creative innovators through breakout sessions,<br />
workshops and the rural rescue challenge.<br />
KEY INFO FOR <strong>2024</strong><br />
RHS24 Convenor Applications: open<br />
now!<br />
Team Callouts - open later this year!<br />
GET INVOLVED!<br />
Attend RHS!<br />
Apply to be the Convener for RHS24<br />
(applications open now), management or<br />
subcommitee (applications open later this year)
<strong>AMSA</strong> PUBLICATIONS<br />
PUBLICATIONS<br />
Every year, <strong>AMSA</strong> releases a number of<br />
publications to keep you in the loop, provide you<br />
with up-to-date resources and showcase the works<br />
of other medical students like you!<br />
<strong>AMSA</strong> <strong>GUIDE</strong>S<br />
GLOBAL HEALTH<br />
RURAL HEALTH<br />
FOR YOU!<br />
Starting Med Guide: our<br />
concise guide on how to kick<br />
off your years at medical<br />
school!<br />
Internship Guide: our most<br />
popular guide, providing upto-date<br />
information on<br />
internship numbers across<br />
Australia for the upcoming<br />
year.<br />
<strong>AMSA</strong> Journal of Global<br />
Health (AJGH): our unique<br />
bi-annual Global Health<br />
Journal that publishes peerreviewed<br />
articles on various<br />
global health topics.<br />
Frontier: our annual Rural<br />
Health magazine containing<br />
pieces on rural health issues<br />
and academics.<br />
Panacea: <strong>AMSA</strong>’s annual<br />
student magazine which<br />
showcases a range of creative<br />
and academic pieces from<br />
medical students across<br />
Australia.<br />
Want to get involved in bringing<br />
these publications to life?<br />
Contact Haini Jiang,<br />
Communications & Publications<br />
Officer at cpo@amsa.org.au!
<strong>2024</strong> LEADERSHIP<br />
NATIONAL<br />
EXECUTIVE ‘24<br />
LUKE VAN JAGER<br />
Treasurer<br />
JULIA GOH<br />
VP Internal<br />
ALLEN XIAO<br />
President<br />
JADE GUITERA<br />
VP External<br />
XUAN YE<br />
Secretary<br />
JONATHON BOLTON<br />
National Policy Officer<br />
AAYUSHI KHILLAN<br />
Public Relations<br />
Officer<br />
MELODY AHFOCK<br />
National Events Officer<br />
PRISHA GOEL<br />
Student Engagement<br />
Officer<br />
HEATH DARRANT<br />
National Coordinator<br />
ROHAN PATEL<br />
Volunteer Engagement<br />
& Training Officer<br />
HAINI JIANG<br />
Communications &<br />
Publications Officer<br />
BEC ALMOND<br />
Sponsorship<br />
Officer<br />
RHANA BERLIN<br />
Sponsorship<br />
Officer<br />
SHANI NGUYEN<br />
Advcacy<br />
Communications Officer<br />
HARRISON LIU<br />
IT Officer<br />
STEVEN ZHANG<br />
IT Officer
<strong>2024</strong> LEADERSHIP<br />
<strong>2024</strong> <strong>AMSA</strong> REPS<br />
University of Adelaide<br />
Stevie Young<br />
amsa@amss.org.au<br />
Australian National<br />
University<br />
Gayathri Menon<br />
amsa@anumss.org<br />
Bond University<br />
Yamini Dave<br />
amsa.mssbu@student.bond.edu.au<br />
Curtin University<br />
En Ning (Clarise) Yu<br />
amsacurtin@gmail.com<br />
Deakin University<br />
Emilyanne Stocks<br />
amsa.clinical@medusa.org.au<br />
Flinders University<br />
Jared Evans<br />
amsa@fmss.org.au<br />
Griffith University<br />
Tristan Sloots<br />
amsa@gums.org.au<br />
James Cook University<br />
Abbey Deguara<br />
liaisonofficer@jcumsa.org.au<br />
Macquarie University<br />
Michelle Lokugamage<br />
mqmums@gmail.com<br />
Monash University<br />
Maria Marques Vaz Serra<br />
amsa@mumus.org<br />
University of Melbourne<br />
Kelvin Le<br />
amsa@ummss.org.au<br />
University of Newcastle<br />
Shevani Pothugunta<br />
amsa@unms.org.au<br />
University of New England<br />
Jye Lobasso<br />
amsa@unemsa.org<br />
University of New South<br />
Wales<br />
Josh Lowinger<br />
amsa@medsoc.org.au<br />
University of Notre Dame<br />
Fremantle<br />
Prem Sathiamoorthy<br />
amsa@msand.com.au<br />
University of Notre Dame<br />
Sydney<br />
Alexandra Liu<br />
amsa@mandus.org.au<br />
University of Queensland<br />
Charan Musuwadi<br />
amsa@uqms.org<br />
University of Sydney<br />
Patrick Petterson<br />
amsa@sydneymedsoc.org.au<br />
University of Tasmania<br />
Sewmini Idirimanna<br />
amsa@tumss.org.au<br />
University of Western Australia<br />
Blake Mathieson<br />
amsa@wamss.org.au<br />
Western Sydney University<br />
Alice Saokhamliu<br />
amsa@wsms.org.au<br />
University of Wollongong<br />
Daniel Koutologenis<br />
David Inskip<br />
Charles Sturt University<br />
Georgia Goodhew<br />
csucharms@gmail.com
<strong>2024</strong> <strong>ORANGE</strong> <strong>GUIDE</strong><br />
THANK YOU<br />
AUSTRALIAN MEDICAL STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION
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