NSWMSC REPORT FOR AMSA COUNCIL 1, 2015

Correct as of 28 February 2015

The 2015 Executive:

Chair: Neel Gobin, University of Western Sydney Secretary: Sarah Lewis, University of Wollongong Treasurer: Sam Ng, University of New South Wales Sponsorship Officer: Jessica Tay, University of New England Director of Events: Esther Zhou, University of New South Wales Public Relations Officer: Chris Lemon, University of Notre Dame IT Officer: Rafael Ekmejian, University of New South Wales

The 2015 Council:

NSWMSC Representatives and MedSoc Presidents from the 7 medical schools in NSW

1. NSW State Election Priorities

Our team is committed to representing the interests of medical students across NSW. In consultation with the NSW Medical Societies, the NSWMSC produced the following list of priorities for the upcoming NSW State Election 2015:

A guaranteed internship position for every NSW-trained medical graduate

Reviewing the NSW priority ranking system for internship applications

Improved financial support for medical students during prevocational training

Greater funding for mental health support during all aspects of a doctors training

Improving the quality of medical education across all medical schools in New South Wales

Our Council was in strong support of this document and a detailed version of the priorities above can be accessed via our website www.nswmsc.org.au

2. Advocacy

In order to better represent the NSW medical students both on a state and national level, we held our first Council meeting in February this year (traditionally held in April). Together with the Medical Societies, we are regularly surveying medical students and inviting them to comment on issues are currently affecting them. We will be meeting the NSW Shadow Health Minister (together with AMSA) and the NSW Health Ministers Chief of Staff to discuss our 2015 State Election Priorities. We will also be meeting with other key stakeholders throughout the year, including the NSW Medical Deans.

3. Medical Internship Training Review

We are participating in the NSW consultation forums regarding examination of the current internship model and potential ways to improve the provision of career information. Students have been invited to comment and share their thoughts ahead of the forums.

4. Student Engagement & Events

In order to better engage with students, we are currently working on:

Upskilling opportunities we have recently offered scholarships to the 3rd International Tick Borne Diseases Conference (worth $450 each) and the iDEA15 Conference (worth $100 each)

Setting up a mailing list, for regular updates and opportunities Ensuring our website remains an information hub, where

students can find details of relevant acadmic events, conferences, MedSoc events open to all NSW medical students

Mental Health First Aid Training NSWMSC will work with NSWMSC Reps in organising small group courses locally

Revamping our annual publication, RUBIX

5. Other goals for this year Incorporation of the organisation

Not-for-profit status Strengthen relationships with key stakeholders in NSW