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ContentsPresident’s Letter Page 4

Platform Page 6For Students Page 6For MedSocs Page 8For AMSA Page 10

Team Page 13President Page 14Vice–President External Page 16Vice–President Internal Page 18Treasurer Page 20National Coordinator Page 22Public Relations Officer Page 24Internal Communications Officer Page 26Community and Wellbeing Officer Page 28Sponsorship Officers 0Publications Officer Page 34Global Health Officer Page 36Rural and Indigenous Officer Page 38Membership and Promotions Officer Page 40

Rules and Regulations Page 42Letters of Acknowledgement Page 43Contact Details Page 45

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Dear Mr. Roberts-Thomson and AMSA Council,

It is my great pleasure and privilege to introduce to you the Western Australian Bid Team for the 2011 AMSA Executive.

This team has been working hard over the year to put together a thorough and considered nomination for this office, reflecting on the strengths of our organisation but also the need for continued improvement of how we connect, inform and represent the medical students of Australia.

Our platform for AMSA in 2011 is outlined in the following pages for your consideration. We have taken a sensible and practical approach to meeting the demands of each portfolio and to address the challenges that face our organisation. Our platform aims to build upon the work done by previous Executives and to consolidate and evaluate the projects, initiatives and events of AMSA next year. We are also pleased to present to Council a number of proposals for addressing:

• The way AMSA functions as an organisation,• The relationship between AMSA and MedSocs, and• The way AMSA connects with, and advocates for, medical students

Our collective CV includes three AMSA Reps, three MedSoc Treasurers, two MedSoc Vice-Presidents, a MedSoc President, an AMSA National Training Director, nine AMSA NLDS Delegates, three Red Party Coordinators, three NRLDS Delegates, two Global Health Group Chairs and an IFMSA Projects Coordinator. We have spent a combined total of 28 days at Global Health Conferences, 184 days at AMSA National Conventions and over 50 days at AMSA Council.

With this combined experience and enthusiasm for AMSA, we strongly believe that we possess the necessary qualities to run an excellent Executive in 2011, and are excited by the prospect of being chosen to lead the organisation in the coming year.

Our contact details can be found on the inside back cover of this document and I encourage you to contact myself, or any member of the team, if you have any queries or comments relating to our bid.

I look forward to seeing you at October Council,

Robert MarshallOn behalf of the Western Australian AMSA Executive Bid Team

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For StudentsWellbeing for a Healthier AMSA

AMSA has a role, and indeed a responsibility, to promote and protect the wellbeing of our medical student colleagues across Australia.

The wellbeing of medical students is a more pertinent issue than ever. There has been a recent increase of media attention in this area and many MedSocs are taking a proactive role. AMSA has already begun to address student wellbeing, particularly with the publication of the Wellbeing Guide (Keeping Your Grass Greener) and the accompanying survey this year. We feel that the timing is ideal to expand the role of AMSA in contributing to the wellbeing of all medical students.

Our first step towards this is the creation of the Community and Wellbeing Officer. In having one executive member who in title and work allocation is dedicated to wellbeing, we are recognising the significance of this issue. This Executive member would encourage, support and facilitate Wellbeing Campaigns on the MedSoc level by instituting a Wellbeing Network to share ideas, events and initiatives. These resources will be compiled by the Community and Wellbeing Officer and be readily available on the AMSA website. More than simply a download of documents and an offload of responsibility, our Wellbeing Network would be an active collaboration between existing and upcoming MedSoc Wellbeing Officers and the AMSA Executive. This will allow for improved promotion of wellbeing, introduction and training of Wellbeing Officers and a strong and coordinated connection between all Wellbeing campaigns and officers across Australia. The reshaping of AMSA’s online presence will serve as a highly complementary component to these actions.

Website

In 2011, a major focus of our Executive will be to provide a faster, smarter and better website experience than ever before. One of the biggest problems with the current website is its location and server type, as it is currently hosted on a shared server in the United States. This dramatically reduces speed and security for our members. As the Executive, we will set out to move all of AMSA’s domains and subdomains to a server that remains cost–effective but is much faster, and look towards alternatives such as dedicated servers or cloud computing.

Action Items

• Position AMSA to take a holistic approach to wellbeing; one that addresses mental, physical, social and financial aspects

• Build on the work of this year’s Executive by actively following up the results of the Wellbeing survey

• Raise the profile of wellbeing by creating a new Executive portfolio

• Assist each MedSoc to address the wellbeing of their students by helping them to introduce and/or train Wellbeing Officers

• Introduce a Wellbeing Network to connect MedSoc Wellbeing Officers to facilitate sharing of ideas, concerns and successes relating to Wellbeing campaigns and projects

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Other improvements to the technology behind the website such as optimising image types for better web use and moving site navigation towards a more intuitive user–interface will allow us to speed up the website’s raw performance and make this beautiful website a lot more pleasant to use.

We recognise that the website can play a major role in allowing students to interact and engage with AMSA, but only if there is a real benefit and enjoyable experience for the end–user. To this end, we aim to expand the amount of interesting, eye–catching and useful content on the site such as event photos, competitions, scholarship information, electives database, media releases, policies, forums, and provide an increased online presence of the Executive and AMSA’s Big Issues by the publication of regular Feature Articles.

AMSAtv has been a great initiative of this year, which we will expand in 2011 in the form of AMSApodcasts. We will make the most of AMSA’s connection to amenable medico–political stakeholders, Convention keynote speakers and other influential commentators to capture short interviews and meaningful discussion on the important issues that AMSA is working on, direct to your MP3 player as they are published. The podcast format will complement AMSAtv by providing an informative and more regularly produced insight into our organisation, and consolidate AMSA’s presence as an intelligent voice on medical education, health workforce, rural and Indigenous health, global health and many more issues.

Further integration of social media such as Facebook and Twitter, as well as extended and functional RSS feeds will also allow AMSA to connect with more students, and for students to tailor news, updates and web content depending on their individual needs and web use. The AMSA website must become a centralised place where all aspects of AMSA can be explored and shared. We believe it should be every medical student’s one–stop–shop for all things AMSA, with up–to–date information on internships, electives, conferences, scholarships and all of the things that make students happy.

Membership Everything that AMSA does is ultimately for its members: the medical students of Australia. But how many of our members truly know what AMSA is, or does? It is important for AMSA to connect with all medical students, and by doing so we are better placed to represent them.

Membership is about directly facilitating the interaction between AMSA and medical students. In order for students to actively sign up to the AMSA Membership Database, or to participate in our events and projects, they must first understand what AMSA is all about. We believe that once students are informed of what we are advocating for, and of the projects and initiatives we coordinate, they will be more proactive in participating in all aspects of AMSA. In other words, our goal as an executive is to never again hear the question: “What is AMSA?”.

We have modified the Executive portfolios to bring the responsibilities of promotion into the role of Membership, so as to ensure thateverything that our organisation stands for is clearly articulated to students. The newly formed Membership & Promotions Officer wouldcreate awareness of the organisation through a coordinated promotional campaign aimed at educating medical students about the bigissues of AMSA, and what we are doing to solve them.

Action Items

• Move to a faster server to improve the website experience

• Make the website a central hub for all medical students and integrate with social media and RSS

• Broadcast our message via AMSApodcasts

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An important aspect of this will be through improved functionality of the website, so that first time visitors can quickly and easily see what AMSA does. We aim to centralise the promotion of our organisation so that AMSA Reps do not have to continually promote and market the AMSA brand in various forms to their students. Rather, AMSA Reps will be supported with ready–to–use information, logos and posters for their MedSoc websites. By facilitating the creation of stronger ThinkTanks, this information will also become easier to disseminate to students at a local level.

Finally, an improved presence of AMSA at our events is an important step in the promotion of our brand and the involvement of more students. Both Convention and the GHC have grown enormously, and we should capitalise on the opportunity to connect with more students than ever before by expanding the one–off Big Issues session to a more dynamic and integrated promotion of the AMSA brand and what it stands for. Whilst we are incredibly proud of our events, delegates should leave them having a sense of the bigger picture, and recognising that there is more to AMSA than Convention.

If AMSA is to remain relevant to the students it represents, it is crucial that they are engaged and involved by a nationally coordinated campaign to be run by the Membership and Promotions Officer.

For MedSocsTailor–Made AMSA

With twenty MedSocs across the country it is easy to see that each is unique in their requirements of AMSA. As such, we want to ensure AMSA provides each MedSoc with services that are most suited to them. We call this ‘Tailor–Made AMSA’. The basis of this idea is to direct the AMSA Executive towards achieving the best outcomes for your individual MedSoc.

National Tour has the potential to be highly beneficial for some MedSocs, yet for others, it may be an additional burden on an already full O–week. For this reason, we propose to operate National Tour on an opt–in basis: ‘National Tour PRN’. This will allow all MedSocs to introduce AMSA to their first–year students in the way they feel most suits their University. Additionally, with members of the Executive travelling nationally at various times throughout the year, ‘Opportunistic National Tour’ will act as an alternative means of connecting with AMSA members. By arriving just a couple of days earlier to July Council for example, the Executive could make the most of the opportunity to visit the MedSocs of New South Wales, at very little additional cost to AMSA.

For those MedSocs that do want an AMSA Executive presence, a much more sustainable and mutually beneficial alternative to the National Tour is to send a representative of the Executive to run a session at that state’s Leadership Development Workshop (LDW). These workshops provide an invaluable opportunity for AMSA to actively connect with interested and motivated medical students, and to promote the organisation at a grassroots level. As three of our Bid Team members know from running a Western Australian LDW in the past, it is a great

Action Items

• Create the Membership and Promotions Officer portfolio to direct a national promotional campaign and coordinate all aspects of student membership

• Increase communication to both our members and the community

• Improve AMSA’s presence at its events and amongst the medical student population

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boost to the event to have an AMSA Executive member there to facilitate discussion of AMSA’s Big Issues with the delegates.

Finally, as a further example of how we plan to work towards individualised solutions for MedSocs, we propose a tailoring of the distribution of AMSA’s major printed publication: Panacea. By looking at the trend in the number of Panaceas distributed over the past three years and taking into account feedback from AMSA Reps, we can aim to provide each MedSoc with the

number of Panaceas it actually needs, given the anecdotal evidence in the past from some MedSocs that many copies end up in unopened boxes. This will reduce waste and expenses whilst ensuring AMSA members continue to receive this excellent publication.

“I ThinkTank, therefore I AMSA”

A telling finding of the recent Corporate Governance Review was that a key weakness of our organisation is a lack of engagement with the majority of medical students, the very constituents we aim to represent. Through the development of the AMSA ThinkTank program, we will work to engage and nurture interested students towards mutual benefit for themselves and the Association.

As the Executive, we would work to expand the ThinkTank model by making it easier to develop and run a ThinkTank for AMSA Reps. Importantly, we would bring ThinkTank members more closely into the Association by giving them access to certain documents (Council Agendas, media releases, policy drafts); involving them in Huddle discussions; and providing them with a direct line of communication with the Executive. Not only will this benefit individual students through upskilling and a greater sense of ownership of the organisation, but also, AMSA Reps will benefit by broadening the local opinion base at their MedSoc level when developing and debating policy. Finally, AMSA will benefit by increasing the number of entry–level opportunities for students to get involved, and draw on a larger body of students with unique skills and interests to work towards activities such as policy production, advocacy roles, event promotion and working party participation.

An expansion of the ThinkTank model offers a significant opportunity for mutual benefit for AMSA and individual medical students. As the 2011 Executive we will work with AMSA Reps and the MedSocs towards improving the support, structure and function of this initiative for the benefit of the entire organisation.

Action Items

• National Tour PRN and Opportunistic National Tour

• Leadership Development Workshop presence and support

• Panaceas to suit your requirements

Action Items

• Increase the involvement of ThinkTanks in AMSA’s core function through Huddle invitations, policy creation and training opportunities

• Make resources and information on the AMSA website available which will aid ThinkTanks in their business

• Support AMSA reps in getting the most from their ThinkTanks for the benefit of the students, the MedSoc and for AMSA, whilst retaining the autonomy of AMSA Reps

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MediSCAN Every year at July Council, MedSocs present a variety of successful charity and community initiatives as part of the Community Cup award. The result is a room full of AMSA Reps inspired to replicate such projects in their own states, to raise money and awareness for important causes, or provide their MedSoc members with a unique and interesting opportunity to get involved in a community–based or charitable project. Unfortunately, once Council ends, AMSA Reps return home to busy schedules and follow–up on these initiatives has traditionally been very low.

What we propose is a model for sharing the resources, tools and ideas for running successful Community projects at the MedSoc level, by facilitating the sharing of information through a dedicated network: MediSCAN (Medical Students Community Action Network). This model has been tried and tested by the WAMSS Global Health Group (Interhealth). In 2008, following the first highly successful Red Party in Perth, the Red Party Coordinator created a folder of resources (handover documents, project proposals, practical information, important contact details, graphics and logos) that was disseminated via the GHN to groups wishing to run their own Red Party. As the National Project of the GHN in 2008–09, it saw thirteen Global Heatlh Groups helping to host a Red Party and raise a combined total of over $80,000.

The Community Cup is a great way to hear about projects being run in other states, but for projects to be successfully replicated and for real progress to occur, AMSA must also facilitate the sharing of resources and connect enthusiastic people across MedSocs. Our Community and Wellbeing Officer will coordinate the MediSCAN network, so that MedSocs can make the most of some of these amazing projects.

For AMSABetter Councils

AMSA Council meetings are crucially important. They bring together the Executive, AMSA Reps and MedSoc representatives, providing an incomparable opportunity for policy debate, information sharing, and face–to–face collaboration on projects. As the direct representatives of Australia’s medical students and voting members of Council, the decisions made by AMSA Reps at Council are crucial to guiding the direction of AMSA and the Executive throughout the year. However, the amount that Council meetings can achieve is currently limited by time constraints and financial costs. A key priority of our team would be to improve the efficiency and cost–effectiveness of Council.

Firstly, we believe that the financial cost of Council meetings must be considered and minimised wherever possible, particularly in light of the current financial situation of AMSA. This is why we propose that in 2011 Council is not held in the home–state of the Executive, as is the tradition, but rather that we investigate the most cost–effective and convenient location for Council meetings, taking into account flight costs

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• Create MediSCAN network & resources database

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and time spent travelling. Whilst we would love to host Council in our home city, we believe that the greater priority for AMSA at the moment is to hold its most important meetings in a location that suits the most Council members, and has the smallest impact on the budget.

Secondly, we recognise the importance of efficiency at AMSA Council, and plan to use an Independent Chair for Council proceedings. This will allow for a fair and equal discussion of policies in a timely fashion and improve the relationship between AMSA Reps/MedSoc Presidents and the Executive at Council. Having AMSA’s Training Director as part of our Bid Team, we are confident that an Independent Chair can be sourced from participants in AMSA’s Training New Trainers program. We anticipate that these students would have useful skills, an interest in AMSA, and a willingness to volunteer for the role in order to gain experience in facilitating meetings.

In addition to an Independent Chair, we plan to continue the commitment undertaken by the 2010 Executive to produce high–quality agendas and minutes for Council Meetings. Not only do they improve accountability and transparency, they also improve the efficiency of Council meetings as they can be reviewed later to ensure that action items are followed up and valuable ideas are not lost. We would seek to hire a professional to record the minutes of council meetings, as has been done this year.

Finally, as the Executive, we would promote other opportunities for policy creation and discussion outside of Council. AMSA Council will always remain the chief decision–making body of our organisation, but by highlighting key areas of policy development and providing the resources and information needed to consider them, we plan to encourage MedSoc ThinkTanks and working parties to draft policy and post on Huddle for feedback prior to discussion at Council. This was successfully achieved by the WAMSS ThinkTank with the Medical Student Registration policy at July Council this year, and allowed for a concise and pointed debate at Council, where the final decision and discussion of policy was made by AMSA Reps.

What will AMSA look like in 2021?

One of the recommendations to come out of the Corporate Governance Review was “to engage students in a proactive and comprehensive policy development”. Specifically, the concept of an annual policy conference, to be held in conjunction with NLDS in Canberra, was approved by Council and the first of these conferences will be held in 2011.

We see the inaugural policy conference as the perfect opportunity to purposefully consider AMSA’s future and to take stock of the direction in which we are heading. First of all, we have the benefit of the comprehensive reporting and independent analysis commissioned to examine how AMSA is managed, and how this has worked over several years. Second, the compiled policies of AMSA are also in the process of review, and this will provide insight into the development of AMSA policy over the past decade. Finally, and in consideration of the workforce change

Action Items

• Host Council where it is most cost–effective and convenient

• Introduce an independent chair

• Obtain professional minutes and continue to provide comprehensive electronic Agendas

• Promote and develop pre–Council discussion and formulation of policies to make Council time more efficient

Action Items

• Focus the inaugural policy conference on long-term planning for AMSA

• Initiate forward planning for this event, with the involvement of the 2012 Executive-elect after Second Council

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that is presently occurring, we have access to large amounts of data to illustrate the way that medical education is changing in the medium term.

With this at our disposal, we think that the primary aim of this conference would be to produce a comprehensive statement of purpose which will guide the direction of our Association toward 2021, and to investigate long-term strategies that are rarely considered by 12 or 18-month terms in office as an Executive or Council member.

Understanding that the first of these conferences will necessitate a longer period of planning, our team will take responsibility for initiating this process, as directed by Council.

Exec Report Cards

To be a truly responsible organisation, our Executive needs to be transparent and accountable to the MedSocs of which the Association’s membership is comprised. In 2011, we aim to be an accessible and accountable Executive by introducing Exec Report Cards.

Currently, AMSA Reps only hear about the activities, meetings and projects of the Executive at the triannual Council meetings, and there is a lack of communication between the Executive and AMSA Reps (with the exception of the National Coordinator) between Councils. Exec Report Cards would consist of concise monthly updates from the AMSA Executive direct to AMSA Reps, which would vastly improve the understanding of what the AMSA Executive is working on at a national level. In addition it imposes a reporting requirement that would allow AMSA Reps to ensure that the Executive are keeping on track with their tasks and adhering to the organisation’s priorities and policies as voted on at Council meetings. Finally and most importantly, Exec Report Cards provide a useful summary of the projects and committees that each Executive portfolio is working on and with, so that when you as an AMSA Rep hear about something that resonates with you – for example that the Vice–President External is planning to meet the Education Minister to discuss International Student internships, or that the Rural & Indigenous Officer is planning to develop policy for Rural Clinical Schools – you can contact them directly to find out more, offer to help, or provide feedback.

Improved communication between AMSA Reps and the Executive will also have flow–on effects that improve Council efficiency, as Reps will be more informed and aware of policies and big issues arising from each Exec portfolio. Additionally, a summarised and modified version of the Exec Report Cards titled “AMSA, what have you done for me lately?” will appear on the improved website. With a similar motivation to that for Report Cards, this will increase the accessibility of the Executive and improve understanding about what AMSA does on a day–to–day basis. This will build on the understanding of AMSA’s activities within the medical student community outside of our headline events; and will act as an adjunct to media and policy releases to continue to connect, inform and represent medical students across Australia.

Action Items

• Distribution of Exec Report Cards to AMSA Reps: short activity summaries with clearly presented performance indicators and the current priorities of each Executive portfolio

• AMSA Executive activity summaries to be added to the upgraded website for all students to see

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the team

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President robert marshall

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From my very first experience of AMSA as a delegate to the National Leadership Development Seminar in 2006, I knew that I wanted to be involved in this organisation. Over the following four years, as I continued my involvement in AMSA through MedSoc Subcommittees, Leadership Development Workshops, National Conventions, two Executive Bid Teams and finally my role as the AMSA Representative for WAMSS, I have seen the organisation adapt, expand and develop into the organisation it is today. Although AMSA has gone from strength to strength over the past few years, a capable and conscientious President is essential to ensure the continued success of the Association whilst addressing the immediate issues that face both AMSA and Australia’s medical students.

My experience with AMSA is long and varied, and I have contributed to the organisation over the years directly through AMSA Council and more peripherally through my roles and responsibilities on the Western Australian Medical Students’ Society. In

addition to my commitments to medical student organisations, I have also been an advocate and representative for the wider student population as the Secretary of the University of Western Australia’s Guild of Undergraduates. While studying politics and economics in Australia and France, I’ve been able to engage with the processes of health policy and reform, and the complex interactions between governments and their education and health systems. I believe that the accumulation of my corporate knowledge and experiences in AMSA combined with the qualifications and leadership roles I have held both in the medical student community and beyond, place me in an excellent position to take on the role of AMSA President in 2011.

Whilst the President is the external voice of the organisation, it is crucial that the entire AMSA Executive works together as a team to achieve the goals of the organisation. I have personally worked with every one of our team, and this stable professional relationship leaves me with no doubt of our ability to work constructively together next

year. I feel both proud and privileged to lead such a talented group of medical students towards our shared goal of hosting the AMSA Executive in 2011.

I look forward to working with the Executive Officer and the current Executive and both current and next year’s Council to make AMSA an even better and more wide-reaching organisation than it is right now. I will have completed the majority of barrier examinations at the end of this year, and with the full support of my University and Faculty, I am certain of my ability to dedicate myself in time and efforts to the position of AMSA President next year. The WA team is a hard-working and passionate group that I am proud to lead, and who will build on the existing strength of AMSA to realise our ideas for its future if we are elected.

AMSA is one of the most prominent, well-regarded and successful student organisations in Australia, and has achieved this status owing to the dedication and vision of the hundreds of medical students who have shaped it over the last half-century. With the support of my highly motivated and proficient team, I am confident in our ability to build on the work of the Executives, AMSA Reps and MedSoc Presidents who have come before us, and lead the organisation to achieve positive results for the medical students of Australia.

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Education

2005 – present – Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery / Bachelor of ArtsUniversity of Western Australia

2009 – UWA Student ExchangeInstitut d’Études Politiques (Institute of Political Studies) – Paris, France

Leadership and Representation

2010 – AMSA Representative Australian Medical Students’ Association

2010 – AMA WA Doctors in Training CommitteeAMA (WA)

2010 – Leadership Development Workshop CoordinatorWestern Australian Medical Students’ Society and Medical Students’ Association of Notre Dame

2006, 2007, 2008, 2010 National Convention Delegate Australian Medical Students’ Association

2009 – AMSA Junior Representative Western Australian Medical Students’ Society

2009 – Student Exchange MentorUniversity of Western Australia

2008 – Red Party Coordinator Western Australian Medical Students’ Society

2008 – President UWA Fogarty Scholars’ Association

2007 - 2008 - WA Leadership Development Workshop DelegateWestern Australian Medical Students’ Society and Medical Students’ Association of Notre Dame

2007 - 2009 - AMSA SubcommiteeWestern Australian Medical Students’ Society

2007 – Vice–President WA AMSA Bid Team

2007 – Third Year Representative Western Australian Medical Students’ Society

2007 – WAMSS Foundation Inaugural Member Western Australian Medical Students’ Society

2007 – Year 1–3 Curriculum Committee Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, UWA

2007 – 2010 Fresher Camp LeaderWestern Australian Medical Students’ Society

2006 – UWA Guild Secretary & CouncillorUWA Guild of Undergraduates

2006 – National Leadership Development Seminar DelegateAustralian Medical Students’ Society

2005 – Guest Speaker on Leadership & CommunityYouth Advisory Council, WA

2005 – Australian Delegate – Lions Youth Exchange Programme

2004 – National Winner – Lions Youth of the Year

Awards and Achievement

2007-2011 Rural Australian Medical Undergraduate Scholarship (RAMUS)

2009 – French – Niveau Avancé [C1/C2 Equivalent (CECRL)] Sciences Po

2009 - UWA Student Exchange ScholarshipUniversity of Western Australia

2008 – Kofi Trophy WinnerUnited Nations Youth Association - UWA

2007, 2008, 2010 – AMSA Debating Series Winning Team (2008 Best Speaker) Australian Medical Students’ Association

2005 - present – UWA Fogarty Foundation ScholarshipUniversity of Western Australia

Community Involvement

2010 – UWA Office of Development: Annual Fund Campaign Assistant University of Western Australia

2007 – 2008 Camp LeaderUni Camp For Kids Charity

2007 – Orientation Camp Medical OfficerUniversity of Western Australia

2006 – 2007 Host Day Leader and Uni Mentor ProgramUniversity of Western Australia

2005 – 2008 Rural Health Club Member & VolunteerSPINRPHEX & Rural High School Visits Program

2005 – 2008 Debating AdjudicatorWest Australian Debating League

2005 – 2008 Lookout Volunteer, Lookout, WAMSS Charity

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Vice–President External andrew webster

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In recent times, AMSA has developed into a highly professional and productive organisation which functions effectively in representing its members. This progress has been achieved through numerous changes to the structure and function of the Association, not least of which has been the recent review of policies and the Corporate Governance Review. I have been fortunate to be involved with AMSA in various capacities since 2005, including time on AMSA Council in 2007 and 2008. Over this time the Association has changed significantly but importantly it has also improved in a number of ways: for example we have moved to a dual vice–president model which has proven to be the most effective way to manage both the internal functioning of the Executive and the external representation of AMSA.

One area in which there is significant scope for development within the portfolio of the VP External is in facilitating the involvement of a far wider range of medical students in the development of AMSA’s policy. At the 2010 July Council, we saw a flurry of diverse and

valuable policies tabled. This was the product of involving the wider AMSA community in the process of policy drafting and review. AMSA’s policy documents, which represent the views of our constituent students, should have broad input from the student body. There is tremendous capacity within MSCs, MedSocs and ThinkTanks to draft and critique policy; making better use of this would lead to a far more powerful policy production machine.

With this increased capacity to develop policy, it is hoped that AMSA may move towards a more proactive policy strategy. That is, instead of only producing policy in reaction to various student issues, AMSA may be able to pre–empt future issues and to create policy relevant to it. This will allow for early and effective advocacy on emerging student issues and potentially the mitigation of negative impacts on students.

At present, AMSA is faced by a number of issues that require strong advocacy and firm leadership from the Executive, one example of which is the issue of quality clinical training.

This issue requires liaison with training providers, prevocational representatives and students in each state, and I believe that the team presented to you in this document offers the experience and the motivation to do this with distinction. I particularly look forward to working with Rob and Michelle in leading AMSA’s role in advocating on the issues which affect our students. Additionally, I look forward to supporting fellow Executive members in their roles where possible.

The process of preparing this bid is exciting and valuable for me personally, continuing on from a strong history of contribution and involvement in AMSA. My desire to apply for the position of VP External in 2011 is principally driven by a passion for student advocacy and health policy, and I hope to be able to employ my skills and experience next year to further the interests of Australian medical students. With the personal strengths that I have outlined here, and the strength of our team evidenced by the entirety of this document, I hope that you will elect a WA Executive to lead AMSA in 2011.

Having a well–documented and centralised record of AMSA’s policy is essential both for effective and appropriate advocacy on various issues and for the intelligent development of future policy. This year the current VP External embarked on a process of collating and giving coherence to the compiled policies of AMSA. In 2011, one of my key priorities will be to complete this project, providing a significant asset for AMSA and the incoming Executive.

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Education

2005 – present – Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of SurgeryEligible for the Rural and Remote Medicine Specialisation of the UWA Medical degreeUniversity of Western Australia

2009 – Bachelor of Medical Science, Honours (1st Class), University of Western Australia and University of Cambridge

2009 – Methods for research synthesis, MSc single unit Institute of Education, University of London

2009 – Qualitative research methods short–course, School of Primary Care, University of Western Australia


2007, 2008, 2010 – Convention DelegateAustralian Medical Students’ Association

2010 – Global Health Conference, DelegateAustralian Medical Students’ Association

2007, 2008, 2010 – WA Leadership Development WorkshopWestern Australian Medical Students’ Society and Medical Students’ Association of Notre Dame

2007, 2008, 2010 – WAMSS AMSA Sub-Committee Member

2008 – WAMSS AMSA RepresentativeAustralian Medical Students’ Association

2008 – Inaugural Ambassador (GPSA)General Practice Students’ Network (Western Australia)

2008 – Mentor/LeaderUWA FMDHS International–Student Support Program

2008 – Student Representative, Community Residency Steering CommitteeDepartment of Health (Western Australia)

2007 – National Leadership Development Seminar, DelegateAustralian Medical Students’ Association

2007 – Community Engagement OfficerSPINRPHEX Rural Health Club Executive

Awards and Achievements

2010 – John Snow Public Health Scholarship, Australian Finalist

2009 – RW Gibbon Scholarship for Honors in Medical Science

2009 – Visiting ResearcherDepartment of Public Health and Primary Care, University of Cambridge

2009 – 2014 – Associate InvestigatorNational Health and Medical Research Council of Australia. Partnership Project

2009 – Recipient Primary Health Care Research Evaluation and Development (PHCRED) Rural Development Fellowship for BMedSci Hons research

2009 – World Congress of Internal Medicine (WCIM) annual Conference, Melbourne, Australia

2009 – State–wide Primary Care Conference, Perth, Western Australia

2008 – Rural Clinical School, Annual Scientific Conference, Geraldton Western Australia

2008 – Westpac/Rural Doctors Association of Australia, Australian Medical Student of the Year

2008 – Royal Perth Hospital Clinical Association Prize in Surgery

2006 – 2011 – Rural Australian Medical Undergraduate Scholarship (RAMUS)

2007 – 2011 – John Flynn Placement Program Scholarship, Northern Territory

2006 – 2011 – Country Medical Foundation Scholarship

2004 – Citizenship Award, Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School


2010 – Current Chorister (bass)West Australian Symphony Orchestra Chorus

2010 – Academic Tutor in ResidenceSt Georges College

2008 – Leader, NTGPE Northern Territory Rural High School Visits Program

2006, 2007 – MentorUWA Mentor Scheme

2006 – Present – Participant, ‘Choose Medicine’ Rural High School visits Faculty of Medicine Dentistry and Health Sciences, UWA

2006 – Present – Leader, UWA Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences (FMDHS) Rural Student Recruitment Program

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Vice–President Internal michelle mcmullen

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As a past WAMSS Executive member and as co-chair of UWA’s global health group, I have gained excellent skills in teamwork, running meetings and project management. I offer a positive approach, excellent organisation and personal integrity to the role of VPI. From past experience, I believe that working with a team that functions well is one of the most exciting and rewarding things we can be a part of, and I see my role as VPI as helping the team to work together, so that our day-to-day activities can bring us closer to our long term goals. Following from this, I’ll be looking to ensure that our Executive team stays on task with both their specific portfolios and our overall agenda. The implementation of the Exec Report Card system will act as an objective measurement of this.

I believe that it is important for the Executive to be transparent to the MedSoc Representatives on Council. Working with our National Coordinator, we will actively update and communicate with these individuals, and be easy to approach and ready to accept feedback, suggestions or queries. My goal for

2011 is to ensure that the AMSA Executive and Council work together with local MedSocs as an efficient, effective and functional team.

Finally, as the Vice-President Internal of AMSA, I would seek to consolidate the existing projects, initiatives and events of our organisation whilst helping to implement sustainable and effective new approaches such as those we have outlined in the platform section of this document. The VPI plays a crucial role in overseeing the internal governance of the Association and maintaining the strength and stability of our operations whilst always looking for new and innovative ways to tackle the problems that we face.

I am proud and excited to be part of this Executive bid team from WA. Having worked closely with Rob and many other members of the team before, I couldn’t wish for a more talented, committed, and lovely group of people to work intensely with over the next year. The opportunity to coordinate the activities of Australia’s peak representative

body for medical students would be a privilege and a challenge. I look forward to increasing my involvement in AMSA, forming new friendships and helping to shape the medical education and health landscape for the future.

The VPI plays an important role in coordinating the day-to-day activities of the AMSA Executive: organising Council meetings, and ensuring regular evaluation and follow-up of all of AMSA’s activities and projects. My key priorities for 2011 would include improving the efficiency of Council meetings, promoting wider opportunities for involvement with AMSA, ensuring transparency of the activities of the Executive, and evaluation and consolidation of existing initiatives.

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Education

2006 – present – Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery University of Western Australia

Leadership and Representation 2010 – Co–Chair WAMSS Global Health Group – InterhealthWestern Australian Medical Students’ Society

2010 – Director, Fresher Camp Western Australian Medical Students’ Society

2010 – UWA Social Justice Collaboration CommitteeUWA Guild of Undergraduates

2010 – National Rural Leadership Development Seminar DelegateAustralian Medical Students’ Association

2010 – AMSA Global Health Conference DelegateAustralian Medical Students’ Association

2010 – AMSA Think Global Conference DelegateAustralian Medical Students’ Association

2009 – TreasurerWestern Australian Medical Students’ Society

2009 – Social Justice and Global Health Liaison Western Australian Medical Students’ Society

2009 – Personal and Professional Development working partyUWA Faculty of Medicine

2009 – UWA Guild Education Council UWA Guild of Undergraduates

2009 – AMSA National Leadership Development Seminar DelegateAustralian Medical Students’ Association

2009 – Health and Inter–professional Learning ConferenceCurtin University

2008 – Allied Health RepresentativeWestern Australian Medical Students’ Society

2008 – Red Party Committee (Party Organiser)Western Australian Medical Students’ Society

2007 – Public Affairs Council SecretaryUWA Guild of Undergraduates

2006 – First Year RepresentativeWestern Australian Medical Students’ Society

2006 - Year 1–3 Curriculum Committee Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, UWA

2006 – 2010 – National Convention DelegateAustralian Medical Students’ Association

2006 – 2009 – Leadership Development Workshop (WA)Western Australian Medical Students’ Society and Medical Students’ Association of Notre Dame


2009 – RPH Clinical Association Prize for MedicineUWA Faculty of Medicine

2006 – Present UWA Fogarty Foundation ScholarshipUniversity of Western Australia

2006, 2008, 2009 – AMSA Debating Series Australian Medical Students’ Association

2006 – Excellence AwardUniversity of Western Australia

2005 – General Exhibition, Australian Students’ Prize, Certificate of Excellence, Subject Exhibition and Certificate of Distinction: Beliefs and ValuesCurriculum Council of Western Australia

2005 – Monsignor Kennedy Cup – DuxNewman College

2005 – A.B Cronin Shield for Conduct, Study and Co–Curricular activitiesNewman College

2005 – Christine Staunton Award for DebatingNewman College

2005 – Lions Youth of the Year – WA Runner–up. Lions Club of Australia


2009 – 2010 – Student Grand Rounds TutorWestern Australian Medical Students’ Society

2010 – Volunteer Work – Intellectual DisabilityActiv Foundation

2006 – 2009 – Lookout Charity VolunteerWestern Australian Medical Students’ Society

2007 – 2008 – Lab DemonstratorSchool of Anatomy and Human Biology, UWA

2006 – 2007 – AdjudicatorWestern Australian Debating League

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Treasurer jeremy hill

Significant structural and procedural changes to AMSA have taken shape this year. Along with the Corporate Governance Review, 2010 has seen an audit of taxation liabilities and procedures and a changing financial relationship with Convention. In 2011, I see great opportunity for the treasury to enact changes which will contribute to the financial stability of AMSA in the future. This requires diligent planning and collaboration, thoughtful communication and leadership; all areas in which my experiences in student organisations, project management, and the public service will serve me well.

My approach to treasury focuses on good communication. Given that this portfolio has a role in all aspects of AMSA, clear and responsive communication is the way to ensure that financial security is a priority in all that AMSA does. This involves the input and concerted effort of many different people to ensure that income sources are diverse and reliable, that this money is used as efficiently as possible, and that AMSA works within the limits of a tight budget to achieve its goals. I

have strong skills and testing experiences in this area, ranging from formal communication training with the AMA(WA) for the DrYES program, to campaigning on doorsteps in the US. As WAMSS Treasurer, I saw the results that good communication can deliver in this portfolio, achieving a large surplus from a situation of considerable debt. Working closely with all members of the Executive, along with the Executive Officer, Convention and GHC convenors, AMSA representatives and others, I will ensure that my enthusiasm for sound financial management is shared throughout AMSA.

Following from the Corporate Governance Review that has been ongoing during 2010, AMSA has an opportunity to implement reforms in the way that treasury is managed at a broader level. The proposed structure of the AMSA Board of Directors, which would include the Treasurer, poses an opportunity to review how financial information is scrutinised, distributed, and approved; advice from past Executives indicates that there is margin for considerable efficiency gain in this

area. The 2010 Executive has also worked to meet existing taxation liabilities and create an ongoing structure for the Board to employ. Working with the Executive Officer and with the AMA, ensuring that treasury benefits from transparent and efficient processes contributes to our vision for financial stability.

I would relish the opportunity to contribute to the AMSA Executive in 2011. Stemming from a shared commitment to AMSA and the broader ideals of student advocacy, our team offers creativity and vision and is one that I am proud to be part of. I have complete confidence in our capacity to pursue the specific goals of each portfolio within the limits of the budget. Considering the policies and people that are introduced in this document, and my own background and approach to treasury, I hope that you will vote for a WA AMSA Executive for 2011.

Financial security is essential to the ongoing success of AMSA. As the activities of the Association change and grow, it’s the responsibility of the Treasurer to make sure that this fact is considered at all levels, from scrutiny of individual transac-tions, through financial accountability and transparent record keeping, to compre-hensive budgeting and planning for the future of the organisation. Vital to this is an experienced Treasurer who will consider the financial concerns of AMSA with vision and confidence.

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Education

2003 – present – Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery & Bachelor of Arts University of Western Australia

2008 – 2009 - UWA Student Exchange – Critical LiteratureUniversity of California (Irvine)

2007 – Primary Ambulance Care (PAC) AccreditationSt John’s Ambulance Service

2006 – Teaching on the Run (TOTR) ProgramUWA Faculty of Medicine

2004 – Dr Yes Peer Group Facilitation, 2006 Youth Friendly Doctor AccreditationAustralian Medical Association (WA)

2002 – AFS Cultural Exchange – Slovakia


2009 – 2010 – Healthlink BC GP Liaison / Data StewardMinistry of Health Services British Columbia

2005–2008 – Convention DelegateAustralian Medical Students’ Association

2008 – WA Leadership Development Workshop DelegateWestern Australian Medical Students’ Society and Medical Students’ Association of Notre Dame

2008 – National Leadership Development Seminar DelegateAustralian Medical Students’ Association

2006 – Faculty Society RepresentativeUWA Student Guild Education Council

2006 – DrYES Project OfficerAustralian Medical Association (WA)


2008 – Study Abroad ScholarshipUniversity of Western Australia

2008 – Kofi Trophy WinnerUnited Nations Youth Association - UWA

2007 – TreasurerWA AMSA Bid Team

2007 – Present – WAMSS Foundation MemberWestern Australian Medical Students’ Society


2006 – Student Grand Rounds TutorWestern Australian Medical Students’ Society

2006 – Assistant Treasurer, AMSA ConventionAustralian Medical Students’ Association

2006 - Poster Presentation ‘DrYES – A Peer-Based Youth Health Promotion Program’Australia and New Zealand Adolescent Health Conference

2006 – Person of the YearWestern Australian Medical Students’ Society

2005 - Male Champion - TrampolineWA Gymnastics Association

2001 – Austin Robertson Memorial Prize for All–Round ExcellenceScotch College

2001 - Subject Prizes (Applicable Mathematics, Chemistry, English Literature)Curriculum Council of Western Australia


2010 – Intermediate Wine and Spirits, VancouverWine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET) International

2008 – Obama for America VolunteerCalifornia Young Democrats (Irvine)

2008 – 2009 – No on Proposition 8 VolunteerOrange County Equality Coalition

2007 – Volunteer Ambulance Officer, BroomeSt John’s Ambulance Service

2004 – 2008 – DrYES VolunteerAustralian Medical Association (WA)

2003 – 2006 – Trampoline Coach and JudgeSpirit Gymsports and Gymnastics WA

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National Coordinator chantelle ruoss

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The role of National Coordinator (NC) is one that requires great dedication to communication and organisation. I feel it is most important as NC to be understanding of the additional demands AMSA places on AMSA Reps and to not only provide good communication and organisation, but also ongoing support.

Communication is paramount to the smooth operation of AMSA. With the realisation of Corporate Governance Review recommendations, the role of NC is set to alter substantially to involve additional communication with the incoming AMSA Executive. While email can be the most convenient means of communication it can often result in information overload. In order to prevent this, I will aim to communicate via a weekly memo containing all necessary information in a clear, succinct and engaging approach. Whilst this may not always be appropriate for items which require immediate attention and action, I will do my utmost to ensure that communication between the

Executive and AMSA Council are as clear and concise as possible.

There is no doubt council can induce sheer terror and confusion to those that have not yet experienced AMSA’s wonder. Being made to feel welcome and informed from the outset can easily overcome such daunting feelings and as such an updated version of the ‘AMSA Almanac’ or how–to guide will be distributed to ensure everyone is in the loop and ready to hit the ground running come February Council. Pre–Council training will once again feature as a component of February Council in addition to the AMSA Rep and President’s sessions that have worked well in previous years to ensure pertinent issues individual to each role are addressed.

AMSA is what we make it. It would be an absolute privilege to work alongside some of the most intelligent, charismatic and fun–loving people that continually make up AMSA Council. I look forward to the opportunity and will be sure to embrace it, working hard

with the AMSA Executive to ensure we make AMSA a strong and unified force that is not only fun to be a part of, but also effective in achieving its core mandate of representing Australian medical students.

From the very basic mandate of AMSA to connect, inform and represent, to its policies, advocacy, events and projects, the NC needs to be acutely aware and up to date on all levels of AMSA. With this in mind I feel my previous involvement with AMSA as past AMSA representative, in addition to my role as current President of the Medical Students’ Association of Notre Dame (MSAND) places me in a position of great understanding in relation to the operation of AMSA and the inner workings of a MedSoc. These experiences and perspective make me an outstanding candidate for the position of AMSA National Coordinator.

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Education

2008 – present – Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of SurgeryThe University of Notre Dame Fremantle

2005 – 2007 – Bachelor of Science (Human Biology) (Honours)Curtin University of Technology

2001 – 2004 – Bachelor of Science (Medical Science)Curtin University of Technology

1996 – 2000 – Santa Maria College


2010 – PresidentMedical Students’ Association of Notre Dame

2008 – 2010 – Convention DelegateAustralian Medical Students’ Association

2009 – MSAND AMSA Representative Australian Medical Students’ Association

2009 – Co–Convenor WA Leadership Development WorkshopMedical Students’ Association of Notre Dame and Western Australian Medical Students’ Society

2009 – National Conference DelegateNew Zealand Medical Students’ Association

2009 – GPSN Schwartz First Wave Scholarship Seminar ParticipantGPSN

2008 – Social Sub-Committee Medical Students’ Association of Notre Dame

2008 - 2010 – WA Leadership Development Workshop ParticipantMedical Students’ Association of Notre Dame and Western Australian Medical Students’ Society


2006 – 2008 – Secretary, State Representative on the Australian BoardW.A. Soo Bahk Do Martial Arts

2003 – 2005 – TreasurerW.A. Soo Bahk Do Martial Arts

2003 – 2005 – Co–ConvenorNational Soo Bahk Do Martial Arts Seminar

2003 – 2005 – Camp Co–ordinatorCamps for Kids

2002 – W.A. Representative South East Asian Leadership SeminarSoo Bahk Do Martial Arts


2009 – GPSN Schwartz First Wave Scholarship

2000 – Subject Award – Beliefs and Values, music colours Santa Maria College

1999 – Subject Award – MusicSanta Maria College


2008 – Leeuwin Ultimate Challenge Voyage

2008 – Spinrphex Rural Health Club Member

2008 – 2010 – GPSN Student Member

2001 – 2008 – Volunteer leader and Camp Co–ordinatorCamps for Kids

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Public Relations Officer lee fairhead

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Through my past studies and experiences, I have developed a thorough understanding of the complexities of working with the media as well as the need to articulate your message in a way that gains the most impact. Having worked as the Interhealth (WAMSS global health group) secretary and on the Red Party Publicity Sub-Committee, I have experience in the practical aspects of public relations such as the compilation of press releases and newsletters. As an active member of AMSA UWA ThinkTank I have also gained an extensive understanding of AMSA issues, both big and small, and have contributed to policy development; I am well poised to represent AMSA wherever and whenever required.

As the peak representative body of Australia’s medical students, AMSA holds a unique position within and beyond the medical community. AMSA has a strong public record and is consistently able to achieve its goals to connect, inform and represent medical students. As such, effective public relations lie at the very centre of AMSA’s

core business. Effective and well–directed public representation is important to raise awareness not just among the wider public, but within the medical student cohort itself. As Public Relations Officer (PRO) in 2011, I will be absolutely responsible and committed to ensuring that the views of medical students are not just heard, but understood by the public, government and universities; as well as the student community.

In an increasingly globalised and diverse society, AMSA faces a unique challenge to stay relevant. In 2011, we will continue to respond rapidly to issues as they arise. However, I will also ensure that we take a proactive approach and stay across the broader issues which may affect medical students into the future. With the support of local MedSocs, I will continue to monitor state–based issues to ensure AMSA maintains its relevance in a diverse student community. Effective public relations will be achieved by maintaining productive relationships with the media as well as establishing new networks. I intend to build on the work done by past

Executives and continue to spread the AMSA message using every available tool. As well as traditional press releases and print media, I will work closely with our ICO, Andrew Swarbrick, to utilise social networking sites, podcasts and expand the ‘AMSA in the Media’ section of the website. We will also provide MedSoc representatives with information about AMSA’s public message to ensure they are kept up to date with our activities.

I have an excellent working relationship with Rob and I look forward to working closely with him and our fantastic Executive Team in 2011. I am both excited and humbled at this opportunity and look forward to maintaining AMSA’s role as the key body representing and supporting the interests of medical students well into the future.

The PRO functions to act as a link between students, key stakeholders, the media and the wider community. A major responsibility of this role is ensuring that the AMSA message is not just heard, but understood. As PRO, I will be approachable, accessible and informed; delivering well–constructed and timely press releases, maintaining professional relationships and most of all, being proactive to ensure AMSA maintains a unique and relevant public presence.

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Education

2008 – present – Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery & Bachelor of ArtsUniversity of Western Australia

2005 – 2006 – Bachelor of Laws (deferred)/Bachelor of ArtsUniversity of Western Australia

2000 – 2004 – Lake Joondalup Baptist CollegeWestern Australian Certificate of Education


2010 – National Leadership Development Seminar Delegate Australian Medical Students’ Association

2010 – 2011 – UWA Delegation coordinator Indian Institute for Mother and Child, Kolkata, India

2009 – 2010 – WAMSS Leadership Development Workshop Participant Western Australian Medical Students’ Society

2010 – Global Health Conference DelegateAustralian Medical Students’ Association

2010 – Secretary Interhealth (WAMSS Global Health Group) Western Australian Medical Students’ Society

2010 – WAMSS AMSA ThinkTank Communications Officer Western Australian Medical Students’ Society

2009 – AMSA Sub-CommitteeWestern Australian Medical Students’ Society

2008 – Red Party Publicity Sub-Committee Western Australian Medical Students’ Society

2006 – Women in the Law UWA Blackstone Law Society

2004 – Head Girl Lake Joondalup Baptist College

2003 – Sir Charles Court Young Leaders Program Curtin University

2003 – YMCA Youth Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting

2003 – State Constitutional Convention

2000 – 2003 – WA State Regional Hockey Player

Achievements and Awards

2008 – 2011 – John Flynn Placement Program Australian College f Rural and Remote Medicine

2005 – UWA Undergraduate Arts Scholarship

2005 – Robert Schumann EU Award for European Studies

2008 – UWA Commonwealth Education Scholarship

2009 – Customer Service Excellence Award (Myer Perth City)Myer Perth City

2004 – College Dux Lake Joondalup Baptist College

2004 – WA Curriculum Council Certificate of Excellence

2004 – Western Australian Young Historian of the Year

2004 – National Winner National History Challenge

2003 – National WinnerNational History Challenge

2004 – Caltex Best All-RounderLake Joondalup Baptist College


2009 – 2010 – Medical Volunteer Indian Institute for Mother and Child, Kolkata, India

2008 – 2009 – Host Day Leader and UniMentor Programme University of Western Australia

2009 – 2010 – Teddy Doctor Community Outreach Program Teddy Bear Hospital (WAMSS)

2009 – 2010 – Senior First Aid Officer Myer Perth City

2008 – 2010 – Rural Health Club Member

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2009 – 2010 – Student Member GPSN

2005 – 2006 Student volunteer Uni Camp For Kids

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Internal Communications Officer andrew swarbrick

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As Led Zeppelin sings:

“Communication Breakdown, It’s always the same,

I’m having a nervous breakdown, Drive me insane”.

These lyrics refer to an issue each of us have felt at some point in our lives: frustration and pain as a result of poor or ineffective communication.

Successful communication within a large and disparate organisation such as AMSA is absolutely crucial for its success. The role of the Internal Communication Officer has become an integral part of the AMSA Executive team in recent times as it plays a critical role as liaison between the AMSA Executive and the numerous event sub-committees.

The realisation of the Corporate Governance Review will change the role of the Internal Communications Officer as a significant proportion of the oversight responsibilities

that were previously the domain of the ICO will be referred to the Board of Directors. With the Convention and GHC Convenors both voting members of the newly–formed Board, the role of the ICO must change to focus on other areas within the portfolio. A key area of the ICO portfolio which will experience a significant make–over during my tenure will be the website.

In 2010, the AMSA website underwent a dramatic change for the better, thanks largely to the work of the current ICO and other members of the Executive. I believe that this progress can be driven even further, towards a faster, more efficient and user–friendly forum in which medical students can find valuable and interesting information. Having recently overseen a significant overhaul of the WAMSS website in 2009, I can assure Council of my skills and motivation in this area. In 2011, I aim to implement a migration of the website and its sub–domains to local, dedicated servers which we believe is an important step for safety and speed of the website.

I look forward to working with the WA Executive team and AMSA Council in 2011 towards more efficient and functional communications within our fantastic organisation. Through my efforts, I will endeavour to ensure that 2011 is an outstanding year for AMSA and its members.

I will use my technical skills and experience to develop the communication systems of our organisation. There is significant room for improvement in the way in which the Executive communicates with the Council and similarly, the way in which it communicates with students. I will dedicate my considerable energy and effort towards achieving these goals as ICO in 2011.

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Education


2005 – Year 12 GraduateChrist Church Grammar School



2010 – Academic, Communications, And Publications LiaisonWestern Australian Medical Students’ Society

2009 – 2010 – IT Tech and Software AssistantPresbyterian Ladies College and Scotch College

2006 – 2008, 2010 – Convention DelegateAustralian Medical Students’ Association

2009 – Website and IT OfficerWestern Australian Medical Students’ Society

2009 – Red Party IT OfficerWestern Australian Medical Students’ Society

2009 – Communications ChairWestern Australian Medical Students’ Society

2009 – Dr YES Project OfficerAustralian Medical Association of WA

2006 – Fresher RepresentativeUWA Solid Gold Club

2005 – House PrefectChrist Church Grammar School


2005 – Certificate of Excellence Curriculum Council of Western Australia

2005 – Economic Prize Christ Church Grammar School

2005 – Merit Prize Christ Church Grammar School


2007 – 2010 – Dr YES VolunteerAustralian Medical Association of WA

2006 – 2007 – Camp LeaderUWA Uni Camp For Kids Charity

2006 – 2010 Lookout Charity VolunteerWestern Australian Medical Students’ Society

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Community & Wellbeing Officer falk reinholz

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The Community portfolio in AMSA’s Executive has been well established over the past few years and we will be looking to build on the great work of those predecessors. The national calendar of Community events is increasingly congested as the expanding medical student body explores diverse extra–curricular and philanthropic outlets. While we will ensure continuity with nationally run events, it has also become impractical for the Executive to attempt to fill all Community demand. We want to develop AMSA into becoming the ‘go–to’ information resource to connect MedSocs, and interested individual students, with our proposed Medical Students Community Action Network (MediSCAN) being at the heart of this.

The wellbeing of those in the medical community is receiving increasing attention as its importance becomes recognised. In tune with this, we are raising the profile of wellbeing within AMSA by creating an Executive position that is named and significantly dedicated to

our efforts in wellbeing. Taking on this new role presents both an immense challenge and opportunity. Building on the successful work of this year’s Wellbeing Guidebook and the concomitant survey, we will be increasing the focus on wellbeing even further and addressing the needs of our membership in this domain. The hallmark of our efforts will be the implementation of a Wellbeing Network that facilitates sharing of ideas, events and initiatives amongst all MedSocs. We will aim to become a pivotal resource of information and support, which facilitates increasing the presence of new or existing Wellbeing Officers within each MedSoc and empowering them to take charge of caring for their constituents.

It is a privilege to be part of this outstanding team. I have previously worked closely with most team members, and I have absolute faith that we can deliver an outstanding year for AMSA. Personally, I see the Community and Wellbeing Officer role as an important

opportunity to develop a facet of the Association which I am most interested in: our individual members. It will be a role that requires good communication, organisation, enthusiasm and vision, all of which I believe I have. I look forward to an exciting and productive year for AMSA in 2011.

This new role within the National Executive for 2011 would intuitively marry two portfolios that are both focused on strengthening the core of AMSA: its members. The Community and Wellbeing Officer will serve to highlight AMSA’s increased recognition of the importance of the holistic wellbeing of medical students. Additionally, it will be concerned with supporting and empowering members in their desires to contribute in the medical community and beyond. As a dynamic, communicative and experienced individual, I would serve as an effective link between the Executive and relevant MedSoc stakeholder to maximise success in these domains for 2011.

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Education

2010 – present – Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) University of Western Australia & University Hospital of Muenster, Germany

2005 – present – Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia

2009 – Rural Clinical School of WA, Kalgoorlie


2010 – National Leadership Development Seminar Delegate, Australian Medical Students’ Association

2007 – 2010 – AMSA Sub-CommitteeWestern Australian Medical Students’ Society

2006 – 2010 – National Convention Delegate, AMSAAustralian Medical Students’ Association

2008 – Chairperson, Social CommitteeWestern Australian Medical Students’ Society

2008 – Director, Fresher CampWestern Australian Medical Students’ Society

2007 – 2008, 2010 – WA Leadership Development Workshop participantWestern Australian Medical Students’ Society & Medical Students Association of Notre Dame


2010 – John & Rosemary Pearman BMedSc Scholarship, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, University of Western Australia

2009 – 3rd Place, Emergency Medical ChallengeAustralian Medical Students’ Association (AMSA) National Convention

2007 – 2011 – SWANS ScholarshipUniversity of Western Australia

2004 – Australian Students Prize for Excellence Department of Education, Science and Training Australian Government

2004 – General Exhibition (TEE)Curriculum Council of Western Australia

2004 – Certificate of ExcellenceCurriculum Council of Western Australia

2004 – Certificate of Outstanding Achievement Engineers Australia

2004 – Physics PrizeShenton College

2001, 2002, 2004 – High DistinctionDAS Competition The German–Australian Language Association

2001, 2004 – High DistinctionAustralian National Chemistry QuizRoyal Australian Chemical Institute


2007 – 2010 – VolunteerUni Camp For Kids (a student–run charity)

2010 – VolunteerCity to Surf (fun run)

2009 – TrainerKalgoorlie Disabled Sports Association

2009 – Project AssistantWestern Deserts Kidney Health ProjectMount Margaret

2009 – TutorThe Kalgoorlie Partnership for SuccessGraham (Polly) Farmer Foundation

2009 – Project AssistantTrachoma ScreeningGoldfields Public Health Unit

2007 – 2009 – Rural Health Club Member & High School Visits ProgramSPINRPHEX

2008 – Project AssistantQuality Improvement in Postoperative Pain Management (QUIPS), Royal Perth Hospital

2007 – 2008 – Students in Health & Medical Research Conference DelegateWAMSS

2002, 2004 – Gold, Community and College Participation AwardsShenton College

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Sponsorship Officers tracy mccosh and alex cox

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Over the past few years, the AMSA sponsorship portfolio has expanded rapidly as AMSA has grown to accommodate the large increase in student numbers. We believe that in order to continue to grow, we need to evaluate and learn from our current and past corporate partnerships. Multi–year sponsorship contracts have not yet been realised to their full potential, and we feel that a close examination of our past partnerships is the key to moving toward a goal of financial stability for AMSA.

In the current financial situation, gaining and retaining sponsorship is a difficult task. As sponsorship officers we must market AMSA as an attractive opportunity to our potential partners. We recognise that companies are different, and as a result their objectives and expectations are also different. This is why we propose that we generate agreements that are tailored to our partners, ensuring we provide them with unique marketing opportunities. We believe our personalised approach to partners will further assist us in creating long term partnerships which are beneficial to both AMSA and its partners.

Strengthening AMSA partnerships relies not only on outstanding communication between the sponsorship officers and the partners, but also between the executive sponsorship officers and the sponsorship officers of AMSA events. As a team we plan to develop a strong working relationship with the sponsorship officers of AMSA events, to assist them in their tasks so their event runs smoothly and together we present a united front to our partners.

We aim to undertake an evaluation of all current and past AMSA sponsorship partnership (as was done with the 2010 convention sponsors) in order to determine what areas we can build on. The evaluation system we would like to put into place would allow us to develop a better understanding of what our sponsors want from AMSA. This information not only allows us to improve on our partnerships, but it would provide the opportunity to determine how effective the partnerships are for AMSA and its members as well.

Together, we make an effective, efficient and experienced team who are capable of maintaining strong working relationships with our partners. We aim to deliver partners packages which will suit their needs whilst simultaneously providing benefit to our members. We are are organised, professional and fun and we look forward to the challenges of being a part of AMSA Executive as the Sponsorship Officers for 2011.

As Sponsorship Officers in 2011 we aim to build on current sponsorship partnerships and to establish new links that will help ensure the financial future of AMSA. We believe that developing and refining this portfolio is the key to the success of AMSA in 2011 and beyond.

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cvTracy McCoshEducation

2009 – present – Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery University of Notre Dame Fremantle

2005 – 2008 – Bachelor of Medical Science Australian National University

2007, 2008 – Bachelor of Medical Science Study Abroad University of Leeds, United Kingdom.

2004 – Victorian Certificate of EducationWarrnambool College


2010 – Vice–PresidentMedical Student’s Association of Notre Dame

2009 – Social Justice Sub-CommitteeMedical Student’s Association of Notre Dame

2009 – AMSA Sub-CommitteeMedical Student’s Association of Notre Dame


2009 – 2010 – Convention DelegateAustralian Medical Students’ Association

2009 – WA Leadership Development Workshop DelegateMedical Student’s Association of Notre Dame and Western Australian Medical Students’Society

2008 – Faculty of Medical Science Student RepresentativeAustralian National University

2007 – Faculty of Medical Science Student RepresentativeAustralian National University

2007, 2008 – Fundraising Committee Leeds University Boat Club

2006 – Social Justice CommitteeJohn XXIII College, ANU

2005 – Horse Riding Camp LeaderCamp Lindermere, USA

2004 – Victorian Youth Parliament

2004 – Vice–PresidentWarrnambool and District Hockey Association

2004 – Rotary National Adventure in Citizenship Delegate

2004 – Victorian State Constitutional Convention Delegate

2004 – Warrnambool College Cultural Exchange Delegate to Indonesia


2009 – John Flynn Placement Program Scholar

2008 – United States Return Serviceman Award for International Development

2004 – Lions Youth of the YearRegional Winner

2004 – Youth Achiever of the YearWarrnambool City Council

2003, 2004 – Rostrum Voice of Youth State Runner Up

2005 – Distinction Grade 6 AMEB Piano

2005 – High Distinction Grade 4 AMEB Musical Theory

2004 – Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award


2010 – Camp Quality Volunteer

2009 – 2010 Social NetballNotre Dame

2005 – 2010 Starlight Foundation Volunteer

2008 – Vaughn Town English Speaking Volunteer

2008 – ANU Hockey

2007 – 2008 Novice Girls SquadLeeds University Boat Club

2006 – Inward Bound Independent Team NavigatorJohnXXIII College

1995 – 2005 – Royal Children’s Hospital Volunteer

2002 – 2004 – Warrnambool and District Junior Hockey Coach

2002 – 2004 – Fun For Kids Volunteer

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cvAlex CoxEducation

2009 – present – Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of SurgeryUniversity of Notre Dame Fremantle

2008 – 2009 – Bachelor of Health Science – ParamedicQueensland University of Technology

2003 – 2006 – Bachelor of Science (Human Biology)University Of Southern Queensland

2002 – Toowoomba Grammar School


2010 – First Year AMSA RepresentativeMedical Students’ Association of Notre Dame

2010 – National Rural Leadership Development Seminar, DelegateAustralian Medical Students’ Association

2010 – National University Rural Health Conference, PresenterNational Rural Health Students’ Network

2010 – Annual Rural Health Conference, PresenterSPINRPHEX

2010 – WA Leadership Development WorkshopWestern Australian Medical Students’ Society and Medical Students’ Association of Notre Dame

2010 – Convention DelegateAustralian Medical Students’ Association

2009 – Laerdal Emergency Management Conference Delegate


2010 – Most Outstanding First Year Medical Students’ Association of Notre Dame

2010 – Bursary Recipient for Leadership and Involvement in ConferencesMedical Students’ Association of Notre Dame

2007 – PADI Open Water Diver’s LicencePADI Dive School

2006 – Qld U21’s Men’s Volleyball Team – Gold medalNational Junior Volleyball Championships

2006 – Half Blue for outstanding achievement in sport – VolleyballUniversity of Southern Queensland

2005 – Merit award for sportUniversity of Southern Queensland

2005 – Qld U21’s Men’s Volleyball Team – Bronze medal National Junior Volleyball Championships


2009 – Advanced Care ParamedicQueensland Ambulance Service

2009 – Mentor of Student ParamedicsQueensland Ambulance Service

2008 – 2009 – Academic Tutor – paramedic management of emergencies, physiology and pharmacologyQueensland University of Technology

2004 – 2009 – EmployeeSports Medicine Australia

2003 – 2009 – Fundraising and volunteer work Leukaemia Foundation, Breast Cancer Foundation and Red Cross Blood Bank

2003 – 2008 – Volleyball CoachToowoomba Grammar School

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Publications Officer andrew dunn

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I have extensive industry experience in both publication design and production, as well as Information Technology. I have previously worked as a Graphics Designer and IT Specialist at a successful Digital Media Company in Sydney for almost 9 years. In addition to these skills and experiences, I am passionate about medical student issues and am motivated to provide the most effective means by which AMSA can ensure its voice is heard.

It is the responsibility of the Publications Officer to work in conjunction with AMSA Council to facilitate communications between the almost 15,000 medical students dotted around Australia. This is of particular importance when considering that some of our medical schools have over four thousand kilometres separating them. Of great credit to AMSA is the close–knit bond that has been formed between these medical schools despite this enormous geographical obstacle, my aim is to continue to strengthen these ties through effective and attractive publications and communications.

Documents such as Panacea represent a conduit between medical students, their peers and other bodies. It is the aspirational target of the Publications Officer to ensure that each edition of Panacea or Embolus outshines the previous, both through presentation as well as relevance. By doing so, we engage our members, encourage involvement and market ourselves effectively to external organisations.

In 2011, I plan to recruit a wider range of students to contribute to AMSA’s publications, enabling them to voice their concerns and opinions through the national body. AMSA exists to represent students’ interests and viewpoints and official publications are an essential part of this for any serious organisation. I believe that I have the technical skills and finesse to produce top–quality publications which maximise the impact of their content. Not only will these publications convey information and perspectives effectively, they will serve as a valuable historic record of the activities and opinions of our members. These publications

should be a legacy which AMSA can be proud of.

As Publications Officer, I aim to build on the popularity of AMSA’s publications by producing high quality, interesting publications which appeal to a wide range of our members. I will engage an expanded number of students in producing these publications either through written contributions or via suggestions for content which can be flagged on the AMSA website. I will utilise my knowledge and qualifications to drive the improvement of all AMSA’s official communications to its students and external bodies.

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Education

2008 – present – Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of SurgeryUniversity of Notre Dame Fremantle

2007 - Lifeline Crisis Counsellor TrainingLifeline Australia

2003 – 2006 – Bachelor of Applied Sciences (Medical Radiation Sciences) – Nuclear Medicine University of Sydney, Australia

2002 – High School CertificateKnox Grammar School, Sydney, Australia

2001 – Microsoft Certified Professional Microsoft® .NET Framework 2.0 – Windows®–based Client DevelopmentDesigning, Deploying and Managing a Network Solution for the Small and Medium–sized BusinessInstalling, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional


2009 – IT Representative Medical Students’ Association of Notre Dame

2009 – Graphics Designer for ‘Notre Damus’ University Magazine Medical Students’ Association of Notre Dame

2009 – Sub-Committee Member for Family Fun Day EventsMedical Students’ Association of Notre Dame

2002 – School House PrefectKnox Grammar School, Sydney

2001 – School MonitorKnox Grammar School, Sydney


2002 – Blue Academic Colours (Software Design & Physics)Knox Grammar School, Sydney

2001 – Blue Academic Colours (Software Design)Knox Grammar School, Sydney

2001 – Software Design Merit AwardKnox Grammar School, Sydney

1998, 1999, 2000 – Distinction in Australian Schools Mathematics Competition and Australian Schools Science Competition


2007 – 2008 – Lifeline Crisis Telephone Counsellor Lifeline Australia

2007 – Clean Up Australia Day Volunteer

2003 – Splash for Cash Swimathon Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children

1996 – 2001 – Volunteer DistributorNeighbourhood Watch Newsletters

Graphics Design Experience

2002 - 2008 - Graphics DesignerMedia Movers Pty Ltd, Sydney

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Global Health Officer nick watts

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We will maintain and build on our relationships with the International Federation of Medical Students’ Associations (IFMSA) and the Asian Medical Students’ Association (AsMSA). In 2011, we need to ensure continuity by building on the great work of past executives in supporting our members to raise the global health profile of AMSA.

With my experience in the GHN, the director of the Training Committee, and having attended the last three Global Health Conferences (GHC), I have a firm grasp of the Global Portfolio and its enormous potential for growth. Through AMSA and the IFMSA’s networks and contacts, we can support our Global Health Group’s (GHG) and their members, providing opportunities to attend regional and international conferences. Having coordinated our pre–GHC workshops in 2008 and 2009, I plan to support our members by expanding the programme to include a ‘President’s Workshop’ for GHG presidents alongside the Training New Trainers and Think Global workshops. A fully equipped pre–GHC, a goals–oriented GHC,

and increased ‘face–time’ for the GHN will help raise the profile and strength of our members.

At an international level we plan to facilitate a stronger integration with our international partner, the IFMSA, providing new experiences networks, and professional opportunities for AMSA’s members. As the Projects Director for the IFMSA and a member of the Team of Officials, I have an intimate understanding of how AMSA and the IFMSA can interact. We can do this in three key areas – our projects, our training division, and our exchanges. By using AMSA as a central coordination body, projects such as the ‘Red Party’ and the ‘Code Green’ campaign become eligible as official IFMSA Endorsed projects. Our growing Training Division is a valuable resource that can be used by AMSA and the MedSocs at a number of opportunities throughout the year to up–skill and engage our members. Finally, we believe that the potential for IFMSA exchanges can be unlocked with strong, unified effort and promotion, sending Australian medical students on exciting

international Research and Clinical exchanges.

Central to the development of the portfolio is an understanding of our policy and the development of a culture of responsible advocacy. Through our Training Committee, we should provide effective training on campaigning and advocacy, drawing on the knowledge of our experienced members. Combined with concrete communication networks between AMSA Council, the GHN, and external organisations, these steps will allow us to accurately represent our GHGs and their members. Knowing that myself and the Global Portfolio have the full support of Rob and the rest of the team, I look forward to 2011 with great anticipation!

Moving into the next decade and on the brink of reform, AMSA Global is set to flourish as one of AMSA’s most exciting and dynamic branches. With heavy representation at the UN–DPI summit this September, three IFMSA officials, a heavy demand for education at our Global Health Conference, and an invigorated Global Health Network (GHN), Global is ready to represent medical students in the Asia–Pacific region and at the international level.

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2008 – present - Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery & Diploma of Modern Languages (French)University of Western Australia


2010 – IFMSA Projects Support Division Director – Team of OfficialsInternational Federation of Medical Students’ Associations

2009 – 2010 – IFMSA Think Global Initiative Project Coordinator International Federation of Medical Students’ Associations

2009 – 2010 – AMSA National Training DirectorAustralian Medical Students’ Association

2009 – 2010 – AMSA Pre–Global Health Conference Coordinator Australian Medical Students’ Association

2009 – 2010 – AMSA Global Health Network Representative Australian Medical Students’ Association

2010 – AM10 IFMSA General Assembly – Think Global pre–GA, CanadaInternational Federation of Medical Students’ Associations

2010 – Red Party Coordinator Western Australian Medical Students’ Society

2010 – IFMSA Campaign on Climate Change and Health CoordinatorInternational Federation of Medical Students’ Associations

2010 – 63rd World Health Assembly, SwitzerlandWorld Health Organisation

2010 – Annual Meeting: World Federation of Public Health Associations, Switzerland

2010 – UN–DPI Global Health Conference, Melbourne

2010 – MM10 IFMSA General Assembly - TOM3 Pre–GA, Thailand

2009 – West Australian Global Health Group Chair – Interhealth Western Australian Medical Students’ Society

2009 – UWA Global Health Short Course CoordinatorWestern Australian Medical Students’ Society

2009 – UWA Social Justice ChairUWA Guild of Undergraduates

2009 – UNFCCC COP15 Climate Change Summit, Copenhagen, Denmark

2009 – AM09 IFMSA General Assembly – Think Global pre–GA, Macedonia

2008 – 2010 – AMSA Global Health Conference (Melbourne, Brisbane, Tasmania)

2008 – AMSA National Convention, Melbourne

2008 – Australasian HIV/AIDS Conference, Australia


2009 – UWA Medicine Convocation Award

2008 – present – UWA Fogarty Foundation Scholarship (2008–2013)

2008 – Lord Florey Australian Student Award:

2008 – Federal Government–AUSAID Conference scholarship: ASHMC


2008 – present – Delivered over 200 hours of trainingInternational Federation of Medical Students’ Associations, Western Australian Medical Students’ Society, Australian Medical Students’ Society

2007 – 2009 – Volunteer and Member of Australian Disabled Surfers Association

2009 – Unite for Sight – Accra, Ghana

2008 – 2009 – UWA ‘Uni Role Model’

2008 – 2009 PMH children’s hospital ‘Radio Lollipop’ volunteer

2008 – Peace Village orphanage – Hanoi, Vietnam

2008 – 2009 Dr YES (Youth Education Sessions) Trainer

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Rural & Indigenous Officer trent little

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Much of my passion for rural health has stemmed from my rural upbringing and the many positive experiences this entailed. Upon completion of my Physiotherapy degree, I returned to work as a health professional in rural Australia. These experiences have increased my understanding of the difficulties in assessing health care faced by rural Australians. It also highlighted to me the personal rewards and benefits of working in rural health care. I believe AMSA has a significant role in advocating rural health issues in areas of education and workforce. As someone who has worked in a rural area as a health professional and a current medical student, I am exceptionally well qualified to coordinate AMSA’s message on this critical area of health.

Medical students across Australia recognise a need to continue to improve the quality of Aboriginal health and teaching. The great work of previous AMSA RIOs have placed AMSA in a central position for discussions on rural and Indigenous health. It is important that AMSA continues to engage with external

organisations such as AIDA to ensure the educational needs of Australian medical students are met. I will endeavour to continue the great work of previous AMSA RIOs in advocating for these groups, so that rural and Indigenous student recruitment continues to approach a level that is reflective of their representation within society.

As a bonded medical student, I am well aware of the potential for the bonded placement scheme to exploit prospective medical students and will continue to strive for improvements in the scheme, particularly in the areas of educational support and professional incentives. There is a great need to promote rural health and up skill the next generation of rural practitioners. I commend this years AMSA Executive for their initiative in developing and running the inaugural National Rural Leadership Development Workshop in conjunction with NHRSN. I am passionate about continuing to expand this event in 2011, and recognise the potential for this event to promote rural health careers and develop leaders of tomorrow.

As the RIO in 2011, I will not only continue to advocate with the guidance of existing AMSA policy, but also recognise the potential for continued development of rural and Indigenous AMSA policy. I will be proactive in working with students, AMSA and the appropriate stakeholders to produce policy which can serve as a strong standpoint on which to advocate for rural and Indigenous issues. My experience as Vice–President External of WAMSS has prepared me well for advocacy on a larger scale as AMSA RIO in 2011.

The opportunity to advocate on these rural and Indigenous health issues I hold close to my heart, instils me with great excitement. I look forward to working with such a talented team whose commitment to AMSA, as well as their credentials and achievements, have placed them in excellent stead to continue to effectively represent the collective medical students of Australia.

My passion for rural and Indigenous health, my rural upbringing and personal experience as a rural health professional make me a strong candidate for the 2011 AMSA RIO. I am committed to advocate on rural and Indigenous health issues with guidance from AMSA’s existing policies. I believe it is hugely important to continue to promote rural health careers amongst medical students and will aim to implement practical strategies to achieve this goal.

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Education

2008 – present – Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of SurgeryUniversity of Western Australia

2002 – 2005 – Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy) Curtin University

1997 – 2001 – Collie Senior High School


2010 – Vice–President ExternalWestern Australian Medical Students’ Society

2010 – AMA WA Doctors in Training Committee Member

2010 – PMCJMO WA Forum Committee Member

2009 – Sports portfolio chairWestern Australian Medical Students’ Society

2005 – Vice–President St Georges College

2004 – UWA Inter College Sports secretary


2010, 2008 – Country Medical Foundation Scholarship

2008–2011 – John Flynn Placement Program Scholarship, QLD

2004 – Golden Key Academic Certificate

2000 – Best All rounder Award, CSHS

2000 – Curriculum Council Certificate of Excellence


2010 – Forum Delegate: National Rural Leadership Development SeminarAustralian Medical Students’ Association

2009 – 2010 – Volunteer for Outer Metropolitan and Rural Outreach Schools Program

2009 – Mentor for Graduate Entry Medical Students at UWA

2009 – National Rural Health Conference DelegateNRHSN

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Membership & Promotions Officer jamie kuzich

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AMSA prides itself on being the peak representative body of over 14,000 students. The strength of AMSA’s ability to act as an advocacy body and lobby group is intrinsically linked to the assumption that it’s actions and policy reflect the opinions and interests of the students it represents. In the absence of an active, comprehensive and wide–reaching engagement with Australia’s medical students, AMSA loses its integrity and legitimacy as a representative body. I see the role of the Membership & Promotions officer as acting to facilitate and encourage such an engagement with AMSA’s constituents – making AMSA more accessible and relevant to students on an individual level. This yields benefits for both the individual student, and AMSA as an organisation.

The Evidence Based AMSA project of this years’ Executive will provide us with excellent information about the barriers students face in engaging with AMSA. We will continue to improve feedback channels, and use this

information to tailor AMSA’s message to address and hopefully overcome these barriers, using it as the basis for our membership drive and promotional campaigns. Continuing to use technology as a medium for engagement, we intend to deliver AMSA’s message to students in more easily accessible and more palatable fashions. We intend to build on the work of the 2010 executive and continue to develop AMSAtv, revamping the format and delivering via podcast. RSS feeds and the like will also distribute concise summaries of AMSA’s activity direct to its members.

During my time as the first Marketing & Membership officer of WAMSS I developed knowledge of some of the issues that prevent students from engaging with MedSocs, and obtained the skills required to overcome such barriers through effective promotion and the development of new initiatives for student engagement. My work in this position was extremely effective in making WAMSS more accessible to students and improving

communication between the organisation and its members. I am ready to apply these skills on a national level and am excited at the prospect of working with the team presented here towards increasing the level of engagement between AMSA and its students.

As the Membership and Promotions Officer I hope to utilise the feedback obtained from the 2010 Evidence Based AMSA initiative to develop a membership drive and promotions campaign which encourages a greater level of engagement between AMSA and medical students. This, coupled with improved methods of message delivery (eg. podcasts, RSS feeds) and incentives for involvement, will make AMSA more accessible, and therefore relevant, to all students. Enhanced engagement ensures that not only does AMSA inform students, but that students inform AMSA – such two–way flow of communication strengthens AMSA’s ability to effectively advocate for the students it represents.

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2010 – Rural Clinical School of Western Australia

2000 – 2004 – Certificate of EducationWesley College, South Perth

Leadership & Representation

2010 – Student Site Representative (Broome)Rural Clinical School of WA

2010 – Rural Health Conference DelegateRural Health West/RCSWA

2009 – Red Party Co–ordinatorWestern Australian Medical Students’ Society

2009 – Global Health Conference, DelegateAustralian Medical Students’ Association

2007, 2009 – WA Leadership Development Workshop DelegateWestern Australian Medical Students’ Society and Medical Students’ Association of Notre Dame

2005 – 2007 Convention DelegateAustralian Medical Students’ Association

2007 – Marketing & Membership OfficerWestern Australian Medical Students’ Society

2007 – WAMSS AMSA Sub-CommitteeAustralian Medical Students’ Association

2004 – Vice Captain of SchoolWesley College

2004 – 1st XV Rugby Vice–CaptainWesley College

2000 – 2003 – Students Representative CouncilWesley College

Awards & Achievements

2008 – Spanish Language Qualification (Intermediate)

2004 – WA Curriculum Council Certificate of Excellence

2004 – Caltex Best All-Rounder Wesley College

2004 – Prize for Best MusicianWesley College

2003 – Dux of Year 11Wesley College

2003 – Introductory Calculus Prize Wesley College


2010 – FinalistWA Music Industry Song of the Year Contestcurrently recording a record for independent 2011 release

2009 – Anatomy Lab Demonstrator and Tutor, School of Anatomy & Human Biology, UWA

2009 – Gold Coast Half Marathon, participant

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Robert Marshall President0439 690 [email protected]

Andrew WebsterVice–President External0419 854 [email protected]

Michelle McMullenVice–President Internal0400 375 [email protected]

Jeremy HillTreasurer0402 544 [email protected]

Chantelle RuossNational Coordinator0408 097 [email protected]

Lee FairheadPublic Relations Officer0439 040 333 [email protected]

Andrew SwarbrickInternal Communications Officer0438 989 [email protected]

Falk ReinholzCommunity and Wellbeing Officer0424 418 [email protected]

Alex CoxSponsorship Officer0439 866 [email protected]

Tracey McCoshSponsorship Officer0435 287 [email protected]

Andrew DunnPublications Officer0402 132 [email protected]

Nick WattsGlobal Health Officer0421 528 [email protected]

Trent LittleRural and Indigenous Officer0401 864 [email protected]

Jamie KuzichMembership and Promotions Officer0421 669 [email protected]

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