We have the pleasure to announce that ANUMSS and NSWMSC have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which will see both organisations working closely together for the rest of 2015 and beyond. 

NSWMSC will now be representing over 5,000 medical students in NSW and ACT on issues common to both States. ANU Representatives will contribute to improving the advocacy and leadership work of NSWMSC by joining our Council meetings as an Official Observer, as well as participate in negotiations with key stakeholders.

ANU medical students will also be able to access all NSWMSC events and initiatives (wellbeing, leadership, social and academic events), as well as discounts and special offers at partner stores.

For further information please contact:
Chris Lemon ([email protected])
Chris Wilder ([email protected])

The NSWMSC 3rd Council Meeting and Annual General Meeting took place on Sunday 27th September at AMA House.

We asked universities to present their ideas for the future of NSWMSC and some of these suggestions included increasing our media presence, improving emphasis on advocacy, organising smaller events such as workshops and policy working groups, creating a centralised calendar with all NSW medical society events throughout the year, NSWMSC Executive visits to universities and presence during O-week, increased engagement with AMSA and development of stronger relationships between universities.

Other discussions at the meeting included the survey results regarding NSW priorities for internship and whether international students should be ranked higher than interstate domestic students. From completed responses, the majority voted in support of this priority listing change. Other issues discussed included the Murray Darling Medical School, quality internships for all students and increased training positions and the possibility of ANU medical school joining NSWMSC as an affiliate.

We also had the opportunity to hear from guest presenters: Dr Deborah Kuchler and Dr James Edwards. 

​As the year comes to a close we reflected on the many highlights from the year and look forward to seeing the new Executive take NSWMSC to new heights in 2016!

Sarah Lewis
​NSWMSC Secretary 2015