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Calling all AMSA International Members, the time has come for you to apply for EC positions for 2010/11!

There is no better way to get involved in AMSA than to serve on the Executive Committee for the upcoming year :)

To view the available positions, click here.

To view the application terms, click here.

To download the application form, click here.

What is the Global Health Conference?

Hosted by the Australian Medical Student’s Association (AMSA), The Global Health Conference responds to a growing demand for focus on topics effecting human-kind on a global scale. From an inaugural cohort of 200 students in Sydney in 2005, the event has almost doubled in size, a testament to the interest among medical students and the ongoing high calibre of the conference.

During the conference delegates will learn about global health issues from internationally renowned keynote speakers.  You will be inspired by the work that is being done all over the world by specialists in their field, and be empowered with practical skills to help bring about real change through interactive workshops. Furthermore you will meet many likeminded people during the exciting Social Programme

Where: Hobart (Tasmania), Australia.

When: 1-4 July 2010. (Pre conference workshops 29-30 June)

Who can apply?

The Global Health Conference team would like to extend an invitation to Medical Students from the Asia-Pacific region, especially AMSA International members, to be a part of the conference.

The Australian Government has a scheme to subsidise all travel and accommodation costs* for delegates located in:

Delegates from countries not in the above list are still eligible to apply, however will have to pay for their own travel, accommodation and registration costs.

How to apply:

· Provide a brief CV: including your Name, Age, Gender, Location, Medical School and year at medical school.

· Write short answers to the following questions:

o Describe a health issue that is prominent in your region.

o What do you aim to gain from GHC 2010 that will help you combat this issue when you are a doctor?

(Note: you will NOT be judged on your English skills.)

Applications need to be emailed to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by March 9^th 2010.

More information can be found at: www.amsa.org.au/ghc2010

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There is more information about conferences in Warsaw, Poland and Porto, Portugal as well!