Proposed changes to the AMSS Constitution - August 2010

The Secretary of the AMSS has called a Special General Meeting to be held on
Monday 6th of September, at 5:15pm,
in Eleanor Harrald Building - Room 1.23.

Please "Read More" to read about the proposed changes, and then download the attached document which outlines the specific constitutional changes that have been proposed.

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Committee structure changes

September 6th, 2010

As the AMSS continues to grow, we need to ensure that the Society and committee is set up to facilitate change and new direction. The Strategic planning process has given us a unique opportunity to look at the way the AMSS runs on a day-to- day and year-by-year basis. It has become clear that there is the need for significant structural changes to the Society to better reflect the important role education and representation play within the AMSS. While Team Education provides excellent representation in all year levels across an enormous range of educational issues, the external perception is that Team Ed may be becoming separated from AMSS “core business”. As a result of this, many members believe that the AMSS could, and should, be doing more in terms of representation and advocacy, both to the medical school and on an external level.

The Secretary of the Adelaide Medical Students’ Society hereby calls a Special General Meeting to be held on:
Monday 16th of September 5:15pm
Eleanor Harrald Building Room 1.23

The purpose of this meeting is to propose Constitutional changes to the Society including the introduction of a new position to the Executive – the Vice President (Education).
The details of the proposed changes to the AMSS Constitution and Regulations and Bylaws will be available under About / Constitution. If you would like any further information regarding the Special General Meeting please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

AMSS/AURHA/IMVS Present

An Indigenous Health Forum

August 11 - Stirling Lecture Theatre, 5:00 for food, 5:30 lecture starts.

Prof Justin Beilby - Indigenous Health Teachings
An MDANZ Representative

Dr Kali Heywood - What The Australian Indigenous Doctors Association Has To Say

Rus Nasir - Views From The University of Adelaide Indigenous Health Unit

+ A Student Forum: Your chance to voice your thoughts

Purchase your Australian Medical Placements MedBall 2010 tickets online!

http://www.amss.org.au/payments2

Is your elective coming up? The MIGA Elective Grants Program may be able to assist you!

 

What is the MIGA Elective Grants Program?

The MIGA Elective Grants Program provides financial assistance to students undertaking their elective in developing communities.

The Grants

In 2010 MIGA is offering up to five Grants of $3,500, each consisting of:

• An Elective Grant of $2,000 to assist in funding your elective
• A Medical Support Grant of $1,500 to assist in the purchase of medical or other aid for the community you visit.

Who can apply?

The 2010 Elective Grants Program is open to current Medical Students in Australia who are student members of MIGA and wish to undertake an elective program in a developing community and/or country between March 2010 and February 2011.

Student Membership and Insurance with MIGA is free. To join, simply complete our online Application Form.

Want to know more?

For more information and further details on how to apply, read the Program brochure and Application Form, or visit the Elective Grants Program page on MIGA’s website.

Applications close 5.00pm (CST) Friday, 27 August 2010.

First Year Exam Forum 2010 Information

The AMSS is proud to invite First Year students to attend the First Year Exam Forum, this Friday at 3pm in Florey Lecture Theatre.
Please download and print the saved attachment with sample exam questions which will be discussed at the Forum.

Hope to see you there,

Karthik Venkataraman Team Education