2020 Executive Committee
President - Megan Foo (WSU)
What I'm achieving for NSW medical students in 2019:
My vision for NSWMSC is to consolidate and strengthen our organisation, in order to create sustainable and positive changes for our members. Specifically:
Events
- Focus on quality, relevant events
- Increased focus on equity and accessibility, so that all our students have the opportunity to participate
Advocacy
- Collaboration with AMSA to maximise the utility of their policy base whilst being representative of our members
- Strengthen stakeholder status: establish and formalise liaison with relevant external organisations, so we can more effectively advocate for our members
- Support our member medsocs with their university-level advocacy, facilitating communication and direct change
To contact our President, please email [email protected]
What I'm achieving for NSW medical students in 2019:
My vision for NSWMSC is to consolidate and strengthen our organisation, in order to create sustainable and positive changes for our members. Specifically:
Events
- Focus on quality, relevant events
- Increased focus on equity and accessibility, so that all our students have the opportunity to participate
Advocacy
- Collaboration with AMSA to maximise the utility of their policy base whilst being representative of our members
- Strengthen stakeholder status: establish and formalise liaison with relevant external organisations, so we can more effectively advocate for our members
- Support our member medsocs with their university-level advocacy, facilitating communication and direct change
To contact our President, please email [email protected]
Secretary – Krithika Rajashekar (WSU)
What I'm achieving for NSW medical students in 2019:
In 2019, I'd like to help medical students engage in events that are useful and relevant to their personal and professional development. I’m passionate about advocating for the mental health and wellbeing of medical students as well as graduates. I also aim to provide students with ample and easy to access pathways to fully utilise the support and upskilling opportunities NSWMSC offers.
To contact our Secretary, please email [email protected]
Events Directors - Asanka Wijetunga (USYD) & Alice Shen (WSU)
What we're achieving for NSW medical students in 2019:
We went into this role as friends, and with the belief that NSWMSC has the potential to both enlighten and connect medical students in universities across the state through amazing social and academic events. With a keen interest respectively in research and global health, we hope to bring innovative events that will inspire, imbue a sense of connection, as well as instigate action amongst our peers!
To contact our Event Directors, please email [email protected]
Advocacy Officer – Phoebe Machintosh-Evans (UNSW)
What I'm achieving for NSW medical students in 2019:
My goals for the year are about representing our NSW medical students as best we can. That means finding out what you think, and being transparent with the decisions we make.
Secondly, we are working to build relationships with stakeholders like the AMA, Ministry of Health and HETI to get our foot in the door for conversations affecting you.
Finally, we’re here to connect our 9 medical societies in NSW and ACT, and facilitate sharing of knowledge and ideas between each MedSocs to help them best fight for you!
Ultimately, everything NSWMSC does is for the medical students of NSW/ACT. If there’s anything that’s concerning you, you’re passionate about or you want to talk to us about, we’re always happy to hear from you!
To contact our Vice-president, please email [email protected]
Publications Officer – Rachel Wong (UNSW)
What I'm achieving for NSW medical students in 2019:
- Giving medical students a voice on issues that impact them through social media and publications!
- Connecting students to the NSWMSC Council from a local to global scale
- Delivering high quality information and ensuring engagement from different university cohort
To contact our Publications Officer, please email [email protected]
Treasurer – Kabilan Mahesan (USYD)
What I'm achieving for NSW medical students in 2019:
- Managing funding to provide new, interesting opportunities and events for medical students. This is to help increase engagement so that we may better represent the NSW medical student community as a whole.
- Being open to input from representatives of each NSW medical school in order to better understand how to tailor funding more accurately to the needs of NSW medical students.
- Ensuring the long-term financial health and stability of the NSWMSC so that we remain functional and able to carry on representing the wider NSW medical student body.
To contact our Treasurer, please email [email protected]
Sponsorship Officer – Ben Xie (UNSW)
What I'm achieving for NSW medical students in 2019:
This year I’m working to lift our sponsorship game and make sure every event is well funded and supported by relevant companies and organisations. I’m also looking into membership deals on event days and general perks to support medical students in our state. Ultimately, I want prospective sponsors to realise the untapped potential of thousands of future meddies and get behind our cause!
To contact our Sponsorship Officer, please email [email protected]
International Students Officer – Lucy Yeung (USYD)
What I'm achieving for NSW medical students in 2019:
- Connect international students in NSW and foster a supportive community through the international mentorship program.
- Update students with any changes in policy and provide clear information on education, internships and training pathways.
- Continue to advocate on behalf of international students.
To contact our International Students Officer, please email [email protected]
Indigenous Officer – Aidan Sullivan (WSU)
What I'm achieving for NSW medical students in 2019:
I'm aiming to help continue supporting Indigenous medical students throughout NSW, whilst trying to create better ties between the Indigenous communities at the various medical schools.
I'll endeavour to keep advocating on behalf of the NSWMSC for Indigenous related issues and helping to create more awareness of said issues.
Finally I want to help further recognise and acknowledge the efforts of our Indigenous Medical Students, throughout all of the NSW medical community.
To contact our Indigenous Officer, please email [email protected]
IT Officer - James Gatenby (UNDS)
What I am doing for NSW medical students in 2019:
I’m revitalising our website this year, so that we have an amazing platform to connect with and help advocate for medical students all across NSW. We have an amazing team and I can’t wait to start working with them to bring together all the events, resources and opportunities that the NSWMSC makes possible!
To contact our IT officer, please email [email protected]
I’m revitalising our website this year, so that we have an amazing platform to connect with and help advocate for medical students all across NSW. We have an amazing team and I can’t wait to start working with them to bring together all the events, resources and opportunities that the NSWMSC makes possible!
To contact our IT officer, please email [email protected]