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25.01.2022 ~~ GHC MANAGEMENT TEAM APPLICATIONS ~~ We are super excited to announce that applications for GHC22 Management Team open in one week!!! Applications will open on Friday February 12th at 7pm and close on Monday March 1st at 11pm. Find our application guide with everything you need to know about the roles and the application process here: https://drive.google.com//1fqyovGRdQLd2XGC5ey0qH6Ivu/view... We are more than happy to answer any and all questions you may have, so please do not hesitate to send us a message. We are very much looking forward to receiving all your wonderful applications and getting to know you in the near future. If you haven’t already done so, join our Expressions of Interest page to stay up to date with all the application information and get to know our team (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1041042192984131).

25.01.2022 10 DAYS TO GO UNTIL AMSA NATIONAL SURVEY CLOSES! The AMSA national survey is open NOW until November 10th! Having your say on the 2021 priority areas has never been easier - just click on the link below and let us know your thoughts. It’s short, sweet, and puts you in the running for an UberEats voucher! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7YS858J

24.01.2022 There’s still time left to fill in our AMSA National Survey and win UBEREATS vouchers! We really want your input to help shape the future of medical student advocacy TAKE THE SURVEY HERE : www.surveymonkey.com/r/7YS858J

24.01.2022 AMSA Careers Week is starting NOW! Zoom: https://unimelb.zoom.us/j/81803619490 Q&A Submission for speakers: ... http://bit.ly/amsacareersweek See more

22.01.2022 AMSA has been working closely with medical stakeholders to develop a national framework to support the mental health and wellbeing of doctors and medical students. This has been an issue for a long time, and has only been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Through this new framework, we will continue to work to improve the wellbeing of the medical profession at all stages of training. Join Dr Hash Abdeen, Webinar Facilitator and Chair, AMA Council of Doctors in Training, ...the Hon. Greg Hunt MP, Minister for Health, and our Panel for the launch of Every Doctor, Every Setting: A National Framework to guide coordinated action on the mental health of doctors and medical students, developed with the support of medical leaders in Australia. The webinar will discuss how the Every Doctor, Every Setting: A National Framework can support significant reform and change across a range of settings with actions that can be taken at an individual, organisation, service and government level to support and mental health and wellbeing of doctors and medical students over the long term. Register your attendance at: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7TekUnFOSNuzFYHscy6Ljw Find out more about Every Doctor, Every Setting: A National Framework and the webinar program here: https://ama.com.au/every-doctor-every-setting

21.01.2022 This year has undoubtedly been challenging for medical students in Australia. In 2021 we will continue to advocate on your behalf to government bodies, medical schools and external organisations. Fill out our survey to have your say in determining what our National Priorities are. Plus go in the draw to win an UberEats voucher! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7YS858J

18.01.2022 Is Monash the L A R G E S T med school? They sure have dominated our National Survey responses so far! Let’s see which uni can overtake them fill in our National Survey NOW! www.surveymonkey.com/r/7YS858J We really need your help in deciding our advocacy priorities for 2021 - we want to know which issues YOU care about! ... We’re also giving away heaps of UberEats vouchers through the survey - fill out our survey for a chance to win free food! www.surveymonkey.com/r/7YS858J

17.01.2022 AMSA Careers Week speaker release: Dr Nick Coastworth is the current Deputy Chief Medical Officer of Australia. An infectious diseases and respiratory medicine specialist at Canberra Hospital and Australian National University academic, Nick was appointed in late March as one of four deputies to Chief Medical Officer Brendan Murphy, on the front line of the country’s medical response team to the COVID-19 pandemic. Nick also has an extensive background in humanitarian and disa...ster relief medicine, equipping him to manage the Australian COVID-19 response. He attained his undergraduate degree in medicine at the University of Western Australia and has a Masters Degree in International Public Health from the University of Sydney. He is a clinical Senior Lecturer in Medicine at the ANU Medical School. Nick began his humanitarian career with Medecins Sans Frontieres in 2004. He has worked in Congo-Brazzaville, the Republic of Chad, and the Darfur region of Sudan. He was President of MSF Australia in 2010-11 and served on the board of directors for six years. Nick led the second Australian Medical Assistance Team (AusMAT) to Tacloban City in the Philippines following Typhoon Haiyan in 2013, and was Executive Director of Australia’s National Critical Care and Trauma Response Centre from 2014 2016. He has extensive experience in health emergencies and epidemics around the world, including leading Australian Medical Assistance Teams and working in Congo, Chad and Sudan with Médecins Sans Frontières. We are so excited to welcome him as one of our inaugural Careers Week speakers.

16.01.2022 Round 2 Applications to join the 2021 National Council team have now re-opened! Are you passionate about AMSA’s future? Are you motivated to be a part of AMSA? Would you like to be a face of AMSA 2021 National Councils? We want you! We are now accepting applications for National Council Team for the following roles:... National Council Chair (x1) National Council 1 Scribe (Melbourne) (x1) National Council 2 Scribe (Adelaide) (x1) National Council 3 Scribe (Online) (x1) Graphics and Promotions Officer (x1) Please read the callout guide containing position descriptions using this link: https://drive.google.com//1myQb7vwN9bHcbJuPpAwBupYph/view Apply for the roles using this link: https://amsaorgau.wufoo.com/forms/w1a42rxo1mn5rf5/ Applications open on 4th February 2021 and close at 11:59 pm AEDT on 18th February 2021! Any questions? Feel free to reach out to Upasana Pathak (National Council Convenor) at [email protected]

12.01.2022 With just TWO days left before callouts close for the following roles, we can't wait to receive your applications and for you to join the AMSA family for 2021! Apply now for: Deputy Treasurer Deputy Sponsorship Officers National Council Convenor... Initiatives Officers AMSA Queer National Coordinator AMSA Vampire Cup National Coordinator AMSA Gender Equity National Coordinator AMSA Mental Health National Coordinator Applications close 11:59pm AEDT Sunday 11th October. Check out our callout guide for more information: https://drive.google.com//1cgufkfLGt9OGJ3V-FvTh8Q7Zn/view

12.01.2022 Tonight at AMSA Careers Week we will hear from AMSA alumnus Dr James Lawler. Dr James Lawler is a Psychiatry Registrar in Western Sydney, and the current Co-Chair of the AMA NSW Doctors-in-Training Committee (DITC). For as long as we can remember, James has been a giant in the world of medical leadership. He completed his MBBS at University of Newcastle, during which he became the 2015 President and Executive Board Director of the Australian Medical Students’ Association (AMS...A). During this time James also worked for AMA NSW as a Policy Writer, and interned at the World Health Organisation. He returned to AMSA and Board Directorship in 2016, as an Independent Non-Executive Director of our Board for 2 years. He is currently a Psychiatry Registrar at Westmead Hospital, and has recently completed a Master of Public Health (MPH). He is a staunch advocate for junior doctors and the medical profession, and the current Co-Chair of the AMA NSW Doctors-in-Training Committee (DITC). DITC is the leading voice for DiTs in NSW, providing a forum for collaboration and communication between doctors, and lobbying for safe training conditions. We are so excited to welcome Dr James Lawler tonight to speak on his career in psychiatry and medical leadership.

11.01.2022 Register for FREE and join the virtual launch of the 2020 report of the MJA-Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change How have the summer bushfires affected our health? How are we tracking on our climate goals? What should we learn from COVID-19? ... Register here: https://bit.ly/35f3jfv

11.01.2022 AMSA Careers Week program: AMSA's inaugural Careers Week begins TODAY! This event is free to Australian medical students and you may attend as many or as few sessions as you would like. We are so excited to bring you some of Australia's most accomplished and highly regarded doctors, to discuss their career and how to get there. We're kicking off tonight at 6.30pm AEDT with Dr Janelle Brennan, Dr Neela Janakiramanan, and Dr Asiel Adan Sanchez. You'll also be given the opportun...ity to ask any and all questions of our speakers. See you there. https://unimelb.zoom.us/j/81803619490 Password: 683020

11.01.2022 AMSA Careers Week speaker release: Dr Neela Janakiramanan is a leading Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon. She has a specific interest in conditions affecting the hand and wrist, nerve conditions of the upper limb and minimal access intervention including wrist and hand arthroscopy, and endoscopic carpal tunnel release. Outside of her clinical practice, she is a fierce advocate for both patients and the health profession. Neela was an active driving force behind the Medical Eva...cuation Response (Medevac) Group. In this role she partnered with specialist refugee support organisations to lobby for the safe, orderly and effective implementation of Medevac laws, to transfer patients from offshore detention to Australia for treatment of chronic and complex conditions. Neela is also passionate about gender equity within medicine, and is the curator of Inspiring Doctors, a campaign which profiles leading female doctors.

10.01.2022 AMSA would like to sincerely thank the AMSA Mental Health Team for running an incredible Blue Month Campaign. Blue Month aims to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health, so that medical students may seek support more promptly. If you haven't already, we encourage you to head on over to AMSA Mental Health to read stories from our Humans of Medicine Campaign. As many students head into a busy exam period it is important to look after yourself and your friends. Below are som...e Australian support services that may be of assistance: If you or anyone you know is in immediate threat please call 000. LIFELINE on 13 11 14 KIDS HELPLINE on 1800 551 800 MENSLINE AUSTRALIA on 1300 789 978 SUICIDE CALLBACK SERVICE on 1300 659 467 BEYOND BLUE on 1300 224 636 HEADSPACE on 1800 650 890 REACHOUT at au.reachout.com DRS4DRS www.drs4drs.com.au

09.01.2022 A reminder to fill out our National Advocacy Priorities survey to help determine our advocacy goals in the coming year! Your opinion is important to us, as we liaise with stakeholders that impact your education. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7YS858J

07.01.2022 Embarking on your career as a doctor is an exciting time! As a doctor owned organisation, MDA National are committed to supporting you to get the best start to your internship, by providing complimentary Membership and Professional Indemnity cover until June 2022, including a complimentary copy of the On Call: Principles & Protocols book OR Junior Doctor Survival Guide. If you’re already a Member, or to join MDA National and receive details on how to take up this offer, go to: https://www.mdanational.com.au/intern MDA National Medical Students

06.01.2022 Callouts are STILL open for AMSA Queer, AMSA Gender Equity and AMSA Mental Health! From advocacy, to policy, to events, to engagement - there are over 20 positions up for grabs! If you have an interest or passion in any of these groups please read our position descriptions and fill out an application form (links in callout materials). Prior AMSA experience is not required! You may apply for multiple positions. ... Applications are open from Monday January 25th to Sunday February 7th at 11:59PM AEDT. Callout materials including position descriptions: https://docs.google.com//1f--IkP9lp4u8yH-nUn6lx5zTfg/edit Any questions email the National Projects Officer at [email protected] or contact the National Coordinator of the group you are applying to (see their details in the callout materials).

05.01.2022 AMSA Careers Week speaker release: Dr Dan Wilson is a Rural Generalist Trainee and GP Obstetrics Registrar training in the Grampians region in Victoria. He was Victoria’s 2019 Junior Doctor of the Year, and Finalist for Australia and New Zealand’s 2019 Junior Doctor of the Year. He is deeply passionate about improving the delivery of healthcare for rural Australians and is currently working at the Ararat Hospital in Victoria, where he became the first and only full time docto...r in January 2019. Dan's clinical interests include Women's Health & Obstetrics, LGBTIQ+ & Sexual Health, Medical Education, Medical Management & Leadership, Rural Health. Dan is a Board member of the Rural Doctor’s Association of Victoria (RDAV), Chair of AMA Victoria GP Registrar Subdivision, and Non-Executive Director of Future Connect. Dan is passionate about providing access to healthcare for rural Australians and the Queer community. In the LGBTQIA+ community, those individuals are more likely to experience ill health in terms of their mental wellbeing and increased risk of suicide due to a lack of access. For myself, as a gay man, it’s really difficult to come forward when you’re experiencing a health condition and bring with you a baggage of wondering if you are going to be judged for the way I live my life or the way that I am and it can be really hard to find a close connection with a practitioner that you feel safe with. We are beyond thrilled to welcome Dr Dan Wilson as one of our AMSA Careers Week speakers.

05.01.2022 AMSA Careers Week speaker release: Dr Natalie Thurtle is an Emergency Physician, humanitarian and conflict medicine worker, MSF Coordinator, and medical toxicology fellow. She completed medical school in the UK, before moving to Australia. She has worked with Médecins Sans Frontières as a field doctor, medical team leader and health advisor since 2008. She will be speaking to us on Wednesday night from Palestine, where she is currently on mission with MSF. In 2019, she worked... with a large team of volunteer doctors and others to provide assessments and an access pathway to the so-called Medevac legislation in Australia, which aimed to medicalize the access to healthcare for refugees and asylum seekers in Australia’s offshore processing system. In her spare time, she writes fantastic and moving articles capturing the intricacies of humanity, and tells stories from the frontlines of Médecins Sans Frontières. We are so thrilled to welcome Nat to our AMSA Careers Week speaker line-up!

04.01.2022 MED ED TEAM CALLOUTS! Want to make a difference in Australia's Medical Education? Do you want to be involved in research and developing resources for medical students all around Australia? Then this is a fantastic opportunity for you!... AMSA Med Ed is now recruiting for our 2021 team. There are roles for everyone with all different skillsets and interests! Follow the links to apply for a role in AMSA's medical education special interest group: Resource Team: https://amsaorgau.wufoo.com/forms/wrj14nz0ejcn84/ Research Team: https://amsaorgau.wufoo.com/forms/w1tsebnv1w2hewy/ Position Descriptions: https://docs.google.com//1AUtWQVAW-UQWgXXF3snnKcGPvbR/edit Applications close 22nd February! Good luck! The 2021 AMSA Med Ed Team

04.01.2022 Why get medical indemnity? Because it’s important. Even to students, as: accidents can happen during your medical studies or aiding a person in an emergency (Good Samaritan Act)... legal expenses can be high in medicine, your reputation is critical for a successful career. And, your university may not cover you in all circumstances. Sign up for @AvantMutual's FREE student membership today and you could win 1 of 10 $200 Visa gift cards www.avant.org.au/students

03.01.2022 Our 2021 National Advocacy Priorities survey closes soon! Do not miss out on influencing our direction in the coming year. Plus go in the draw to win an UberEats voucher! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7YS858J

03.01.2022 We’re looking for YOU to run NLDS 2021! The AMSA National Leadership Development Seminar is our premier annual academic event. With an enviable array of speakers, thought provoking discussions, and unparalleled networking opportunities, NLDS is more than a great conference, it is the transformative experience of your medical degree. Applications are currently open to join our 2021 NLDS Executive team. Apply now for the roles of: Treasurer, Academic Officer, Logistics Officer,... Engagement Officer, Sponsorship & Social Officer, and Promotions Officer. Callout info can be found here: https://drive.google.com//1ETwy6CrubMPx-MKWjNWP3Al49/view

03.01.2022 Our incredible AMSA Careers Week speaker line up continues with Dr Asiel Adan Sanchez, a non-binary general practitioner, and passionate advocate for LGBTIQ health. Outside of their clinical roles, Asiel is an academic at The University of Melbourne and holds teaching positions at Monash University and Deakin University. They also work for the Department of Health LGBTI Working Group, Minus18 Board of Directors, Monash School of Medicine and Deakin School of Medicine. Born a...nd raised in Mexico, their work explores the intricacies of race, culture, gender and sexuality. Asiel is a member of Australasian Society for HIV, Viral Hepatitis and Sexual Health Medicine and has a special interest in HIV medicine, reproductive health, PrEP, mental health, trans and gender diverse health. Asiel is a passionate advocate whose work has been profiled at multiple medical congresses, conferences and lectures. Asiel’s writing has appeared in Archer Magazine, Voiceworks Magazine, Rabbit Poetry Journal and The Age.

02.01.2022 You might have seen that the government announced a $50.3 million investment to expand the Rural Health Multidisciplinary Training (RHMT) Program but what does this mean for medical students? What is the RHMT? The Rural Health Multidisciplinary Training Program aims to improve the recruitment and retention of the rural health workforce through rural training opportunities. It funds rural clinical schools (RCSs) and the allied-health counterparts (UDRHs), along with 26 Region...al Training Hubs (RTHs). Why is the RHMT important to medical students and training? In 2018, approximately 2,500 graduating students had completed a placement at an RCS. RHMT funding covers many facets of the rural student experience, including education, community engagement, research, financial support and rural selection (to name a few!). The approach and use of RHMT funding currently varies between universities, with some RCSs providing accommodation for students, some RTHs providing career mentoring and advocating for more specialty training, and others involved in supporting junior doctors. What does the Budget say about RHMT funding? This week the government announced a $50.3 million investment to expand the Rural Health Multidisciplinary Training (RHMT) Program, which supports medical and allied health students to undertake rural training. This funding also supports the 26 Regional Training Hubs tasked with building specialty training pathways rurally, and supporting students and trainees to pursue these. Where to from here? AMSA recently provided feedback following the RHMT evaluation and will continue to be involved in the stakeholder consultation process. Our key priorities are ensuring that this exciting investment will allow greater availability and clarity around rural training programs through Regional Training Hubs, support international students to complete rural placements, and ensure that students aren’t just placed rurally, but are supported throughout their experience. The RHMT evaluation provides a great summary of the program and where it’s strengths and weaknesses lie at this stage https://www1.health.gov.au//C/rural-health-rhmt-evaluation

02.01.2022 Dr Rhiannon Browne is an Emergency Physician from the South Coast of NSW, and the Deputy Director of Emergency Medicine at Campbelltown Hospital. After completing their undergraduate studies at the University of NSW, Rhiannon’s career began in South West Sydney, entering Emergency Medicine training at the earliest opportunity. Training across a range of practice settings including central Australia and London, Rhiannon returned to South West Sydney to attain Fellowship, and a... Diploma of Leadership and Management. Rhiannon is the co-founder of the Network of Women in Emergency Medicine (NoWEM), an organisation that aims to address barriers to gender equality in medicine. Today NoWEM creates opportunities to support professional collaboration, networking and mentoring, and facilitates the discussion of the systemic issues preventing gender equity in Emergency Medicine. In their spare time, Rhiannon co-directs a media production company with their partner, creating films that promote progressive social change. We are so excited to hear Rhiannon speak on their career at our inaugural AMSA Careers Week.