Final AMSA/AMA Vic Leadership Development Workshop: 6 September

On Saturday 6 Sepetmber, AMA Victoria and AMSA will be hosting their final Medical Students' Leadership Development Workshop for 2008.

This workshop is an opportunity for medical students to interactively develop their leadership, communication, management and teamwork skills. Participants will also further their understanding of medico-politics, glean insights into dealing with the challenge of the medical profession and be given the opportunity to hear and ask questions of prominent healthcare professionals. The AMA Victoria/AMSA LDW also looks great on your CV!

Registrations close Wednesday 3 September 2008 and numbers are limited. To register contact

Matt Adams,

Training Officer

AMA VICTORIA
9280 8798
matta@amavic.com.au

or

Lachlan Batty
MUMUS AMSA Rep
lachlan.batty@gmail.com

or

http://www.amavic.com.au/page/Courses/Medical_Students/Leadership_Development_Workshop/

21 Aug 2008 by Admin

MUMUS Presents Titanic (Med Ball)

LOCATION
Telstra Dome
Docklands

DATE/ TIME
Saturday September 20‚ 2008, 8:00 pm

Tickets for the Titanic‚s maiden voyage were highly coveted. In hindsight, it was probably better to miss out on that one, but you can't say the same for the MUMUS 2008 Medical Ball on the 20th of September.

Starting at 8:00pm in the Telstra Dome's opulent Victory Room, a stunning harbour view will take your breath away. The classy RMS Titanic theme is reminiscent of a time rich in tradition, and as such the event certainly demands formal dress. Prepare yourself for what will surely be an unforgettable night of entertainment, music and fine dining. Medical Ball 2008 promises to be extravagance at its best, a truly wonderful experience. Indeed, it's the night you've been waiting all year for.

Tickets Available at our Shop

Organise your Table

08 Aug 2008 by Admin

PUGGY HUNTER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME

PUGGY HUNTER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Scholarships

The closing date for the Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme has now been extended to 22 August 2008.

The Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme (PHMSS) is a Scheme aimed at helping address the under-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in health professions and to assist in increasing the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with professional health qualifications.

The Scheme provides financial assistance of up to $7,500 per year for part time study, and up to $15,000 per year for full time study.

Scholarships are available for students who wish to study in 2009 at the undergraduate or TAFE level in the areas of:

    * Aboriginal health worker
    * Allied health (excluding pharmacy)
    * Dentistry/oral health
    * Health service management
    * Health promotion/education
    * Medicine
    * Mental health
    * Midwifery
    * Nursing

Applicants must identify as and be able to prove their Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status.

Selection will be based on criteria including demonstrated interest and experience in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, leadership qualities and financial need. This selection is not based on academic achievement.

Applications close 22 August 2008.

Further information is available by contacting Royal College of Nursing, Australia on free call 1800 688 628 or email at scholarships@rcna.org.au

08 Aug 2008 by Admin

The EAMSC Conference: AIDS in the Asia-Pacific

MUMUS, AMSA and the Asian Medical Students' Association (AsMSA) invites all Australian medical students to apply to attend the: 22nd East Asian Medical Students' Conference (EAMSC) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Theme: "AIDS in the Asia-Pacific". Dates: 7th– 11th January 2009

Please see attached document for further details. This is a great opportunity!! Get involved!!

Questions?

Lachlan Batty (AMSA Rep)

lachlan.batty@gmail.com

19 Jul 2008 by Admin

The AMSA National Leadership Development Seminar (NLDS)

The AMSA NLDS is a prestigious three day seminar held at Parliament House, Canberra. It is attended by medical students from the 19 Australian medical schools and three delegates from Monash will have the opportunity to attend. It will be held from September 1^st to September 3^rd.

The AMSA NLDS is proudly supported by the Minister for Health and Ageing, The Hon. Nicola Roxon MP. Delegates are provided with an opportunity to question parliamentarians about issues facing medical students and Australia's health system today. Attendees also participate in workshops designed to improve skills in advocacy, media and negotiation. This seminar is an opportunity for medical students to spend three days exploring the concept of leadership with prominent figures in Australian health and politics.

Applications are open to all medical students with leadership aspirations. Applications will close at midnight on 1 August 2008. Successful applicants will be notified on 11 August 2008. The application form can be accessed at http://amsa.org.au/form/nlds.php Students can only attend the NLDS once.

Questions:

Lach Batty (MUMUS AMSA Rep)

lachlan.batty@gmail.com

NB: The cost of each delegate attending has not been finalised, but AMSA anticipate it will be around $450 which includes flights, accommodation and catering. MUMUS will be subsidising part of this cost and will also be working hard to source alternative funds to help reduce costs. Keep tuned for updates on this issue or please contact me if you have any queries.

18 Jul 2008 by Admin

Ticket Sales Close Soon!!

Hey Guys!

MDM is fast approaching and with the help of Avant, it's promising to be an exciting night! Just a reminder to buy your tickets THIS WEEK as ticket sales will close next Tuesday, the 22nd. A number of tickets are still available so get in quick as it's shaping up to be a slamming and jamming good night

- Yours truly
The MDM Team

16 Jul 2008 by Admin

AMSA CONVENTION SOCIAL TICKETS CLOSE 5pm TOMORROW!!!

AMSA CONVENTION PARTIAL REGISTRATION SALES ARE CLOSING ON FRIDAY AT 5PM
This us your last chance to get a ticket to the individual nights of the social program of AMSA Convention Melbourne08.
Don't miss out, head to amsa.org.au/convention08 now!

04 Jul 2008 by Admin

DOCTORS WELLBEING WORKSHOP: FREE FOR STUDENTS!!!!

This is a fascinating wellbeing workshop based on strategies that have undergone scientific verification at the UNSW's Faculty of Medicine.

It free of charge for med students. They must however fax in their name and details to 02 97470049 in order to register

Please see attached pdf!

Questions?

Lachlan Batty (AMSA Rep)

lachlan.batty@gmail.com

03 Jul 2008 by Admin

Free Tax Return

Got to fill in a tax return this year? Don't know how? Just having a bit of trouble? Don't worry. Bongiorno will do it for free for any medical student!
See attachment for details

26 Jun 2008 by Admin

AMSA Convention '08 social partials!

AMSA Convention Melbourne 08 is only 3 weeks away! Its not too late to buy tickets to the academic and social program, Convention won't be back in Victoria for another 7 years, so make sure you don't miss out!

Social partial regos are still available for Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Friday. Thursday's 'Victoria's Secret' night has SOLD OUT. Tickets cos $48 per night, and include your dinner and beer, wine and champagne on the tab.

For more info on how to buy partials for the academic and social programs, and the themes and costume ideas for each night, please head to amsa.org.au/convention08.

16 Jun 2008 by Admin

AMSA/AMA Vic Leadership Development Workshop (LDW) Saturday 28 June 2008

The second AMSA/AMA Vic LDW will be on the 28th June. This is an amazing day of presentations and workshops from a variety of leading doctors and health professionals. It aims to empower medical students to be involved in change within education, medical training, and health care. A fantastic opportunity that looks great on the CV!

See attached to register.

09.30am        Registration / Morning Tea
10.05am        Medicine and Work life Balance: How to have it all? - Dr Stephen Parnis (followed by a 10 minute break)
11.15am        Public Speaking and Powerful Presentations - Dr Paul Niselle
12.30pm        Lunch
1.30pm          What is Leadership? – Dr Mukesh Haikerwal (Ex Federal AMA President!- Wow!!!)
2.30pm          Negotiation and Conflict Resolution Skills - Dr Joseph Sgroi
3.30pm          Afternoon Tea
3.45pm          AMSA Forum: Getting involved in the issues that affect you the most - AMSA Public Relations, Carly Fox
4.30pm          Close

16 Jun 2008 by Admin

Open Day

Hi there

I would to call all those who would like to volunteer (Your Faculty needs YOU!!!!) to help on Open day on Sunday August 3rd 2008.

From 9.30am-1pm or 12.30pm-4 pm or BOTH!!! :-) :-) :-)

We will feed, sugar fix & hydrate you for your time....and you'll get to have FUN & wear your white LAB coats and a stethoscope!!! :-P

Thanks, email Me with your session preference, ID, mobile phone number, the year you are in and if you have worked before on Open day.

Gina
Building 15
Ph: 9902 0025
gina.cox@med.monash.edu.au

29 May 2008 by Admin

Mythbusters- Everything you need to know about choosing a hospital for internship

This CLOSED DOOR panel Question & Answer
session for all final year Melbourne and Monash
students provides the opportunity for frank discussion about
considerations in choosing your Victorian hospital placement -
including internship & beyond.
Panel members are Doctors in Training at various stages of their careers. NO senior doctors, hospital,
medical school or college administration will be attending. For more information go to www.amavic.com.au
Register NOW as places are limited! FREE for AMA Victoria Student Members. $55 for non members

29 May 2008 by Admin

MDM Ball 2008- Operation Animation

Saving the world getting you down? Want to meet the princess of your dreams? Run out of pokeballs?

Then head on over to MDM Ball 2008- Operation Animation!

Set to be one of the biggest events on the social calendar for Melbourne med students, MDM Ball will be a night of dancing, prancing and romancing the night away! Situated in the beautiful and historical St Kilda Town Hall, the night will feature a DJ, unlimited cocktails, beer, wine, soft drinks and yummy finger food. Creative costumes are highly encouraged!

So get your tickets NOW- before they sell out!!

Presented to you by
MUMUS Inc.

28 May 2008 by Admin

MDM Ball

MDM Ball is coming!

28 May 2008 by Admin

The Littmann Photo + Image Competition 08

The Elective Photo this year has been expanded into two categories, and revitalised by the generous involvement of Littmann Stethoscopes, who are providing the amazing prizes. Photos will be displayed at AMSA Convention Melbourne 08. For the first time, two categories will be offered.

Photographic Competition is for any photo with medical subject matter (from an elective, etc) that has not been digitally altered.

Digital Composition/Media Competition is for photos which have been digitally altered, or any other digital composition with medical subject material. Could be a diagram for a research assignment, a poster for a med ball, an elective photo….

For information, visit amsa.org.au/convention08

26 May 2008 by Admin

The NHMRC Research Poster Competition

Do you want the chance to present your research at the largest gathering of medical students in Australasia? Do you want the chance to win some amazing prizes? Melbourne08 is excited to host the 2nd National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Research Poster Competition. The competition is designed to encourage and showcase research by medical students around Australia and New Zealand, as well as to demonstrate the opportunities available to other budding researchers. Abstracts are invited from interested students who have done a substantial portion of research during the course of their medical degree.

Prizes:

1st Prize: $1,000 in cash and publication of the abstract in Panacea.

2nd Prize: 1 year subscription to the New England Journal of Medicine

For information, visit amsa.org.au/convention08

26 May 2008 by Admin

Preclinical Careers Night

Thursday May 29
6:30-8:30
Cinque Lira (building 75 aka 'The STRIP')
Tickets $5 each

There will be great speakers telling you about their adventures in medicine both here and around the globe as well as free finger food and drinks! There is no alcohol at this event so all of you who are underage are welcome too! The speakers this year are better then ever before so if you aren't there you are sure to miss out!

Tickets at the door or from our online shop

This event is proudly brought to you in conjunction with IGNITE and WILDFIRE.

22 May 2008 by Admin

Peggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme

ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER HEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS

PUGGY HUNTER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME

The Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing, and administered by Royal College of Nursing, Australia (RCNA).

Scholarships will be available for the start of the 2009 academic year and are worth up to $7,500 per year for part time study and up $15,000 per year for full time study. Applications will be available to download from Royal College of Nursing, Australia 28 June 2008.

Scholarships will be available for students who wish to study in 2009 at the undergraduate level in the areas of:

Aboriginal health worker
allied health (excluding pharmacy)
dentistry/oral health
health service management
health promotion/education
medicine
mental health
midwifery
nursing.

Applicants must identify as and be able to prove their Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status.

Selection will be based on criteria including demonstrated interest and experience in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, leadership qualities and financial need. This selection is not based on academic achievement.

This scheme will open 28 June 2008 applications will be available from our website. Applications close 8 August 2008.

Further information is available by contacting RCNA on free call 1800 688 628 or email at scholarships@rcna.org.au.

20 May 2008 by Admin

Med Ball Date

Just a note to let everyone know that the proposed date for Med Ball 2008 is Saturday the 20th September. Please keep this date free!

If there are any cultural or religious objections to this date please e-mail me at dethi1@student.monash.edu.au so that we make sure Med Ball 2008 accommodates as many people as it possibly can.

Thank you!

19 May 2008 by Admin

Vector Magazine Call for Applications!

AMSA's global health network magazine (Vector) currently has some openings for an editor and a layout designer. To find out more see the attached letter.

18 May 2008 by Admin

Student Support Sub Committee

MUMUS is pleased to announce that the MUMUS Community and Wellbeing Officer in 2008 is Jenna Mahony (MED V). Her email is jmmah1@student.monash.edu and feel free to email her with ideas, concerns, issues or just to say hello! It was a highly contested position with lots of interest from students, so watch this space to hear from Jenna about a Community and Wellbeing Subcommittee - coming soon!

MUMUS is also pleased to announce the results for the MBBS Student Support Subcommittee representatives in clinical years. The are: Jessica Green (MED III), Raffaela Armiento (MED IV), Jonathan Kam (BMedSc) and Amy Feng (MED V). They will be in touch prior to SSSC meetings to collate your concerns and accurately represent them on this committee. Alternatively, check the MUMUS website for their details and contact them with any issues regarding the MBBS course.

17 May 2008 by Admin

MUMUS '08 Polos

The M*U*M*U*S Polo Tops are out!

For only $15 you will receive THIS

(or nearly this...please note that they are slightly different to this picture – this is just an example!)

The shirts range from sizes 8-18 in female and XS-XL in male. (Please note that the male sizes are about a size larger than normal so please order a size smaller or come and come and try one on when we do cash sales)

Online sales are up now on the MUMUS shop and cash sales will be on Wednesday from 11am - 12pm, Thursday from 12.30pm – 1pm and Friday 12pm - 1pm at the MUMUS office

For everyone going to convention these tops are a must! Show your pride and be part of the Monash team.

15 May 2008 by Admin

AMSA EMERGENCY CHALLENGE

AMSA is looking for student volunteers to help out with the 2008 Emergency Medicine Challenge. This event is held each year in conjunction with AMSA's National Convention. All university medical schools submit a team to the competition, who each complete eight 10-minute emergency scenarios. Every scenario is assessed and the team that scores highest overall is the recipient of the AMSA Emergency Challenge Cup. In 2008 the event is sponsored by Welch Allyn.

If you are interested in being an ACTOR or a STATION COORDINATOR, then we would love to hear from you! The time commitment is minimal and your assistance would be greatly appreciated. Delegates and not-delegates of Convention are equally welcome to help out. It'll be fun, we promise!

More information can be found at: www.amsa.org.au/convention08/emcrecruitment2.pdf or emailemc.convention08@amsa.org.au

15 May 2008 by Admin

AMSA Convention Social Tickets

Missed out on a spot at AMSA?
Don't dispair, individual social tickets go on sale starting Sunday May 18th!
See the poster or the website for details!

14 May 2008 by Admin

Want AMSA to take you to The Philippines?

The Australian Medical Students' Association (AMSA) is proud to open applications for the

Australian delegation to the 5th annual meeting of the Asian Collaborative Training on Infectious

Disease, Outbreak, Natural Disaster and Refugee Management (ACTION) Project of the International

Federation of Medical Students' Association (IFMSA). This year's meeting will be held in Manila,

The Philippines from the 17th to the 23rd of August, 2008.

This is a fantastic opportunity, everyone should apply! Please read the attachment for more details.

Questions?

Lach Batty (MUMUS AMSA Rep)

lachlan.batty@gmail.com

01 May 2008 by Admin

2008 MUMUS Clinical Cocktail Party

Dear students,

The 2008 MUMUS Clinical Cocktail Party that was due to be held on Saturday May 3 at the Docklands has been cancelled.

Due to contractual difficulties with Fixx Jam that could not be overcome, the decision has been made not to run the event for this year.

All people who have purchased tickets will be refunded in full. This will be done by the MUMUS Treasurer, Minjae Lee, within the next week.

If you have questions or queries regarding the cancellation, refund policy or anything else in relation to the Clinical Cocktail Party please contact mumus@med.monash.edu.au.

We thank you for your understanding and apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Kind Regards,

MUMUS

27 Apr 2008 by Admin

MUMUS Clinical Cocktail

MUMUS Clinical Cocktail is coming up! Perfect oppurtunity to catch up
with all your friends, have a few drinks and dance the night away! At the
incredible venue Fix in Docklands, the night will be filled with good
music and a spectucular Waterfront night view. Details are as follows:

Sales have now closed
-Date: 3rd May, Saturday
-Time: 7-11pm
-Venue: FIX Docklands, Suite 119/439 Docklands Drive 
Waterfront City,
Docklands
-Costs: $50 including GST
-Covers: beers, wine, champagne, soft drinks and finger food
-Band: jazz band
-Afterparty- TBC

Sales have now closed

Check out venue website at http://www.fixjamm.com.au/index2.asp

Get in fast and tell all your friends- will be a fabulous night!

If you have any questions, feel free to email evelyne_cheng@hotmail.com

22 Apr 2008 by Admin

Brightest Young Minds

If we brought together 100 of the most creative, energetic young minds in the country, do you think they could solve some of Australia's pressing problems?

Each year they do!

Not just another talkfest, Brightest Young Minds is a 5 day life-changing event that provides 18-25 year-olds with a platform to launch their own social initiatives and affect issues that they are personally passionate about- e.g. www.bipolarexpedition.org as an example from 2007

Facilitated by Hugh Evans, Young Australian of the year 2004, and including a sparkling line up of inspirational speakers, the summit to be held 6-10 July 2008 (university holidays) in Sydney, which includes fun social outings with great people, is not to be missed.

We want the very best emerging leaders from each discipline- from science to the arts, from politics to community service. If you think you have what it takes to make an impact on the future of Australia then apply; visit www.bym.com.au

Or email info@bym.com.au for more information.

BYM truly broke down so many mental barriers for me and showed me that I can make my life exactly what I want it to be - significant, not just successful."

- 2007 delegate, Laura Perusco

22 Apr 2008 by Admin

O&G Training Programme at The Women’s

Looking for a dynamic and exciting career in one of the top training hospitals in Australia -

Come along to find out more about the

O&G Training Programme at The Women’s”

An informal get together has been organised to meet with Obstetricians and Gynaecologists about the O&G Training Programme

Guest speakers:

Nicola Bryan, Kirsten Connan & Tania Hingston

Date: Tuesday 13 May 2008

Time: 5.30 – 7.30 pm

Venue: KSEC1

If you are interested in attending this programme and for catering purposes, could you please contact Sonia Moore on 9344 2175 or email sonia.moore@rwh.org.au

22 Apr 2008 by Admin

IFMSA August Meeting - Call for Applications

The Australian Medical Students' Association (AMSA) is proud to open applications for the Australian delegation to attend the 57^th August General Assembly (GA) of the International Federation of Medical Students' Association (IFMSA). This year's August Meeting will be held in Ocho Rios, Jamaica from the 7^th to the 13^th of August, 2008. In Jamaica, the theme for this March Meeting will be "Nutrition and Health", a topic that affects all areas of the world in different contexts. Academia at the conference will address a broad array of aspects exploring how nutrition may negatively influence the health of communities, and aims to develop student-led practical solution, such as initiatives, advocacy pathways, and awareness campaigns, to combat such challenges. Applications can be sent via email to the AMSA Global Health Officer before 5pm AEDST, 2^nd May 2008. Applications received after this time will not meet the eligibility criteria. Please refer to the attached document for further information.

Learn More

19 Apr 2008 by Admin

AMSA National Exchange Officer - Call for Applications

The Australian Medical Students Association (AMSA) is opening applications for the position of National Exchange Officer (NEO) to lead the Australian exchange program as part of the Standing Committee of Professional Exchange (SCOPE) in the International Federation of Medical Students Associations' (IFMSA). AMSA is looking for an enthusiastic medical student to take on the role of National Exchange Officer, and coordinate this exchange program throughout Australia. As part of the role, the NEO will liaise with the five universities in Australia that currently have a local exchange committee, which is run by Local Exchange Officers (LEOs). Furthermore, the NEO should aim to promote and expand the exchange program within Australia to maximise its beneficial effect. To fulfill their role, the NEO will be invited to attend the General Assemblies of the IFMSA, held every August and March in different parts of the world. Applications can be sent via email to the AMSA Global Health Officer before 5pm AEDST, Sunday 27^th April 2008. Applications received after this time will not meet the eligibility criteria. Please refer to the attached document for further information.

Learn More

19 Apr 2008 by Admin

AMSA Issues for the 2020 summit

AMSA have been contacted by a number of medical students who will be attending the Australia 2020 summit this weekend. AMSA will put in a submission to the Summit (attached) which has been discussed with these representatives. Monash has been asked for contributions to this submission and thoughts about what we would like discussed in the health forum of the 2020 summit. Please read the AMSA submission and let me know if you would like anything added! This is a great chance to have your voice heard!

Lachlan Batty

Monash AMSA Rep

lachlan.batty@gmail.com

0401 215 787

2020 Submission

17 Apr 2008 by Admin

International Food Festival

Learn more by viewing the POSTER.

Buy tickets from our shop!

15 Apr 2008 by Admin

AMSA Training New Trainers applications

The Australian Medical Students' Association (AMSA) is proud to open applications for the
inaugural Training New Trainers (TNT) Program to be held in Australia. Based on the
highly successful Training Division of the International Federation of Medical Students'
Association (IFMSA), the TNT program aims to equip Australian medical students from across
the country with the skills required to research, prepare and deliver a focused training session
on a wide range of topics that are acutely pertinent to the nation's medical student body. By
up-skilling its members, AMSA aims to create an environment where the medical student
community is willing and capable of passing on the wealth of knowledge and skills that they
possess to their colleagues. As a result, medical students will be further empowered to
contribute to the variety of challenges that they will face in the future global healthcare
environment.

This is a great opportunity get involved with AMSA, meet new people and looks fantastic on a CV!

Please see attached for details. Further questions?

Lachlan Batty

Monash AMSA Rep

lachlan.batty@gmail.com

0401 215 787

14 Apr 2008 by Admin

AMSA Convention 08 Rego update!

Check out the website now for the latest update.

http://www.amsa.org.au/convention2008

10 Apr 2008 by Admin

International Food Festival

A MUMUS and Ignite initiative

A fun-filled night of feasting, song and dance to celebrate cultural diversity and international relations. Come along for a laid back evening of sharing your best recipes with friends!!!

When: 24^th April (The day b4 ANZAC day)

Where: Banquet Room, Campus Centre, Building 10, Clayton Campus

Time: 6-9pm

Bring: Your gorgeous self in traditional dress and a plate of food for 10 people

Price: $5

So dust off your favourite wife-beaters and thongs, saris, kimonos, letlalo, baju kurrung, cheongsam, ao dai, kilts, berets, għonnella or whatever you desire

And whip up your best pavlova, meat pie, sushi, mee goreng, briyani, paella, dumplings, seswaa, samosa, masala, korma, chakalaka, chow mein, rendAng or anything else that will get our mouths watering.

See you there!!!!

Contact:

Amy Jo (contact about music)

ajjoh10@student.monash.edu

Pallu (contact about performing on the night)

pallup@gmail.com

Nisha

nshr3@student.monash.edu

Danika

dethi1@student.monash.edu

Tamishta

tamishta@gmail.com

Marang Makepe

mkmak4@student.monash.edu

07 Apr 2008 by Admin

Embolus

Embolus is AMSA's Official Newsletter and has something for every medical student in Australia. Released every month, make sure you check out the latest edition to find out what's going on in the wonderful world of AMSA! Navigate below to get all the latest news, events, competitions, and more!

http://www.amsa.org.au/publications-embolus-march08.php

07 Apr 2008 by Admin

MUMUS Clinical Cocktail

MUMUS Clinical Cocktail is coming up! Perfect oppurtunity to catch up
with all your friends, have a few drinks and dance the night away! At the
incredible venue Fix in Docklands, the night will be filled with good
music and a spectucular Waterfront night view. Details are as follows:

-Date: 3rd May, Saturday
-Time: 7-11pm
-Venue: FIX Docklands, Suite 119/439 Docklands Drive Waterfront City,
Docklands
-Costs: $50 including GST
-Covers: beers, wine, champagne, soft drinks and finger food
-Band: jazz band
-Afterparty- TBC

Tickets will now be on sale on the MUMUS website
http://mumus.med.monash.edu/shop2. Limited tickets- ticket sales will close on
23rd April, Wednesday night or when sold out

Check out venue website at http://www.fixjamm.com.au/index2.asp

Get in fast and tell all your friends- will be a fabulous night!

If you have any questions, feel free to email evelyne_cheng@hotmail.com

04 Apr 2008 by Admin

Convention Registration

Sorry about the registration system. The server really can't cope with your enthusiasm.

If you would like, you can register your interest. These will be taken in chronological order. If you are not sure whether you're registration was processed, fill it in again.
Copy, Paste, Email to:
registration.convention08@amsa.org.au

Melbourne 08 Full Rego Costs: ( add 1.4-1.6 % processing fee)
Full registration + Alcohol: $ 350

Full registration + No Alcohol: $ 295

Accommodation: add $ 360

ALCOHOL (Y/N): ___________________
Accommodation (Y/N): __________

Name: _____________________________
Email: _____________________________
University: ___________________________
Preferred Name (for ID Card): _________________________
Street Address: ________________________
Suburb: ______________
Post Code: ____
Dietary Requirements: ____________
Allergies/Medical Conditions: ________________________
Emergency Contact Name: __________________
Emergency Contact Number: __________________

Preferred Room mate 1 (Full Name): ________________
Preferred Room mate 2 (Full Name): __________

We will email you a payment link. You have 48 hours to pay, once you receive this link.
Partially completed registrations will be deemed invalid.

02 Apr 2008 by Admin

The Vector is the Official magazine of the AMSA Global Health Network

If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go, and what would you do? Would you cross the Indian Ocean and head to Africa? Or would you stay local and tackle the issues on home soil? What about going north to Asia?

From Leprosy to AIDS, to providing the basics, our students have travelled far and wide; globetrotting their way through the issues facing global health today. There is so much to do, and in the life of a medical student, it seems not much time. However, we hope to show you in this issue, what is possible, and what a few dedicated students have done to make the time, and make a difference. We hope to inspire you and advise you, as to what you can do to make your mark on global health. No effort is too small, and as you will see as you turn these pages – every effort counts.

6th Edition of Vector

31 Mar 2008 by Admin

AMA elective night

AMA elective night is coming up and will give all an opportunity to
get more information on picking and organizing your upcoming 5th year
elective. The night will have some faculty members and previous 5th
year students who will give some insight on the good, and bad points
and some advice on electives.

-Date 4th april, Friday
-Time: 6-8:30pm
-Venue: Monash Uni, Clayton, Blding 64

28 Mar 2008 by Admin

AMSA Convention Melbourne 08

Seven nights of social mayhem, Five days of academic wonderment: AMSA Convention is on the horizon, and this year takes place in Melbourne, the culmination of over two year of work by Monash and Melbourne Uni med students.. Registration opens on the 30^th March at 10 pm, and is likely to sell out in a number of days. Where will you be? Register as a user at amsa.org.au/convention08.

desire, enquire. inspire

15 Mar 2008 by Admin

The AMA Vic/AMSA Leadership Development Workshop -proudly presented by RACGP and sponsored by Avant

This Leadership Development Workshop developed by AMA Victoria and AMSA is an opportunity for medical students to interactively develop their leadership, communication, management and teamwork skills. Participants will also further their understanding of medico-politics, glean insights into dealing with the challenge of the medical profession and be given the opportunity to hear and ask questions of prominent healthcare professionals.

Date:	Saturday 29 March 2008
Time:	10.00am – 4.30pm
Registration:	9.30am
Venue:	AMA Victoria 293 Royal Parade Parkville, 3052
Price:	AMA members: $22 Non members: $55 (prices include GST)

More Information or for an application form

04 Mar 2008 by Admin

Medcamp '08

Tickets have now sold out!
Attention all first years! Australia's one and only co-ed fraternity/sorority "Mu Delta" is now taking application for new pledges (ie. you)! Induction to the greatest frat/sorority in human history will take place on the weekend of March 14-16 up in the secluded location of Lake Eppalock, and tickets for this incredible event are NOW ON SALE!

WHAT: Medcamp '08 - "Frats and Sororities"
WHEN: March 14-16 (we leave straight after uni finishes)
WHERE: Lake Eppalock
WHO: YOU!
HOW MUCH: $120 (food, accommodation and alcohol for the weekend included)

On the first night we'll be finding out who amongst you has what it takes to become the new brothers and sisters of Mu Delta through a host of awesome INITIATION games. The second night will be homage to the frattest of all frats, the Deltas of National Lampoon's Animal House, with a huge TOGA PARTY!

Tickets have now sold out!

25 Feb 2008 by Admin

O-WEEK '08

Welcome first years. Welcome to the most amazing O-Week in the history of MUMUS. We have a whole bunch of events for you so check out your O-Week Guide now!

M

edfest

WHEN: 10am-3pm, Tuesday 19^th February

WHERE: Anatomy Lawn, outside Building 13
Medfest is a fun medical carnival with stalls galore and plenty of prizes to be won!

Traffic Light Night- at the Station Hotel

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HEN: Tuesday 19^th February, from 7pm

WHERE: The Station Hotel, Prahran (opposite Prahran station, 96 Greville Street)

Mannix and Halls students meet at Mannix and Halls respectively at 6:00pm to be guided to the station hotel.

MUSIC, FOOD/SNACKS AVAILABLE AND FANTASTIC DRINK SPECIALS

Futures Forum

WHEN: Wednesday 20^th February, TIME: 10am to 1pm

WHERE: M3/13A (theater M3 in the anatomy building)

After listening to some incredible speakers, you will get a chance to hang out and chat while enjoying food that's both delicious and free! Come on down or you are sure to miss out!

Pub Crawl: The 80’s in ‘08