JAMSA GA report

The Jamaica Medical Students’ Association (JAMSA) welcomes you to its 1st General Assembly 2013

Global and National Development: MDG’s post 2015

JAMSA Report JAMSA General Assembly September 12, 2013

Internal Affairs

Internal Affairs • Relay for Life 2013 – JAMSA & UWISTAT

Internal Affairs • Introduction to Clinical Years Session – Class of 2K16

• Possible Collaborations – SCOPH: MOH

Internal Affairs

External Affairs • Major External events for the year 2013-2014 – Internationally:

– In January of next year a Delegation from JAMSA will travel to the Regional Meeting of the Americas in Panama City. The Conference will address Healthy

Post 2015 Agenda.

Development in the

March G.A

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In March of next year another delegation will be sent to Hammamet, Tunisia in Northern Africa to attend the IFMSA’s March General Assembly. This Conference will address

Health Equality

External Affairs • Locally: – Continue to develop JAMSA’s dialogue with the Ministry of Health to have the IFMSA’s Policy Statement on Environmentally Sustainable Health Care Facilities presented to our National Parliament.

Accomplishments • Student Guide 2013 Edition- JAMSA Facebook page • Improvements to Anatomy tutorials including use of additional television screens • Upkeep of the Medical Students’ Lounge-UHWI • Medical Students’ Lounge-CRH • Regional and International representation- PAMSA Regional Meetings, IFMSA General Assemblies, PAHO General Meeting

• Meetings with external parties: – Jamaicans for Justice – Bureau of Women’s Affairs – Minister of Health – CEO of the UHWI

Giving Back • SCORP- Open Arms Drop in Centre

SCORA • PAPKIT Educational Sessions • Sexual Health Promotion- Valentines Day, World AIDS Day, Safer Sex Week

Work in Progress/Plans • Make JAMSA more visible • Continue development of SCORA WJC with hopes of introducing other SC in near future • Greater involvement in JAMSA General Assemblies and other activities Documents • Improve reporting and documentation • Create Internal Operating Guidelines • JAMSA History Manual

Issues currently being addressed • Bus • Library opening hours during summer • Clinical experience with large numbers of students • What to expect after medical school- hoping to have a session with Jamaica Medical Doctors Association (JMDA)

Contacting JAMSA • Class President- first line of contact • JAMSA Exec/ Council (depends on level of confidentiality needed) • Contact JAMSA directly: askjamsa@yahoo.com Or Contact individual Council members- contact list currently on website: http://ifmsajamsa.org/