Be The Change

Be the Change - Think Global, Act Local

Saturday, 06 February 2010 17:04

‘Be the change you wish to see in the world.’ – Mahatma Ghandi

EDUCATE, ENGAGE, EMPOWER

Global health is an immensely broad and exciting area. The extent that people suffer poor health and wellbeing can at times feel overwhelming. The 2010 Global Health Conference theme ‘Small Steps, Big Picture’ is an important reminder of our power as individuals to effect change on a global scale. As Nobel Prize winner Desmond Tutu dares us:

"Do your little bit of good where you are: It's those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world."

The following is a practical guide to transform your energy into effective action and realise the vision of social justice and health for all. This guide describes practical strategies...

Asian Medical Students' Conference

Friday, 12 September 2008 17:06

AMSA is now calling for applications to attend the Asian Medical Students Association's East Asian Medical Students Conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from the 7th - 11th of January, 2009.

For further information, please visit the AMSA website.

MDA National Elective Essay Competition 2007

Friday, 12 September 2008 17:00

In order to assist you with funding your elective term MDA National is pleased to once again run the Elective Essay Competition.

Entrants have a chance of winning a bursary of up to $2,000.

"Part of your journey as a medical student in Australia involves undertaking a medical elective. With regard to your chosen location, tell us in 500 words how your medical elective will be a valuable experience in the course of becoming a medical practitioner."

Your essay must address the topic shown...

57th March General Assembly for the IMFSA

Friday, 12 September 2008 16:57

"...Our group, with representatives from Monash, Flinders, University of NSW, Griffith, Sydney and Queensland Universities had the opportunity to meet with 600 delegates from over 70 different countries in amidst an action packed academic program and, of course, exciting social events."

The March General Assembly is an event held once a year in which medical students get the unique opportunity to network with bright, enthusiastic and creative medical students from over 70 countries around...

Australian Medical School Students Shape Government Health Policy

Friday, 12 September 2008 16:53

Seven medical students (from Perth [UWA], Hobart [UTAS], Brisbane [UQ] and Melbourne [Monash]) participated in the recent Youth 2020 Summit. They discussed topics such as mental health education in schools, rural workforce issues, Indigenous health inequalities as well as developing ideas such as development of a National Preventative Health Agency and the automatic distribution of Medicare cards to 13 year olds.

If you are interested in the outcomes of the conference, check out the Youth...