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MotivationLetter 2

MotivationLetter 2

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ThiscandidaturecontainsmyvisionandideasforSLEMSA.It wasdraftedconsideringtheSLEMSAConstitutionandBylaws, andmyownexperienceasaSLEMSian.

There are ideas past EBs have already introduced but are often not continued to be worked on when another executive takes the leadership stage. My executive will be different. I will make sure our executive continues to work on these beautiful ideas that are of importance to the Association. You will see continuity throughout POA Highlighted below are ideas of major benefits for the Association :

1. MSHCV Programme: Introduced in 2022, the MSHCV Programme was a platform for us to have access to different health facilities in the country to acquire clinical skills during our holidays. I will ensure this programme continues in a bigger form by creating more space for more participants to benefit. With great hope, the district government hospitals/CHCs will be included in the list of centers for the next holiday. This means any SLEMSian visiting his/her district during the holidays will have access to the health facilities there

2. Go Green: Introduced in 2021, the idea is taking us to the modern way of life which I believe is needful for us as young minds. To continue with this, the website will be improved and up to date for all of to use. The website will be an all-in-one platform for all SLEMSA registrations to be done, the recently launched online library to be accessed, notices to be posted and any information about the Association will be available there.

3 Capacity Building: This, if not the most important, should be one of the most important aspects to consider greatly every executive term. My executive will first work on equipping the general membership with the required knowledge about the Association and Federation by organizing exciting workshops I will call "Know SLEMSA and IFMSA" . The name says it all as these workshops will serve the purpose of bridging the gap of knowledge about both the Association and Federation. Another approach is by increasing the participation of SLEMSians at TNT sessions will help more SLEMSians become IFMSA trainers. These trainers will in turn train other SLEMSians and this will help build the capacities of more SLEMSians. In addition to all highlighted above, over SCs CB activities will be fully supported as well. In addition to all these, I make sure to create the office of the Vice President for Capacity Building (VPCB) to work on all the plans set for CB.

4. Provision of Human Skeleton and Cadaver Dissection: This was the 2022 project that won the Dr Willoughby Award I believe the Association should continue to give a helping hand on this for its sustainability. That is exactly what my executive will do because this is very important for the appreciation of

Charity begins at home they always say. Our home here is SLEMSA-Sierra Leone! It is about time we started to organize the general house, the executive board, other TOs, and our events in a more proper order.

1 The General House: The General House is composed of all the members of the Association. It is the highest authority and decision-making body of the association. (SLEMSA Constitution 7.1). It is, for this reason, I deliberately start by addressing matters relating to the general membership. The dedication, passion, and hard work put in by members are what have made this Association what it is. That is what makes us as members the center the Association and of my candidature. It is very important to make available a longlasting database of all members. This will help the EB and the rest of the TOs to know about their members and how to work on their engagement. Each and every member will be registered at the start of the term for this data to be available. Each and every member will be considered of great importance hence, equal opportunities will be made available to all of us according to the set criteria for those opportunities. Everyone will have a place in SLEMSA No one will be left behind. A reecho of the Radical Inclusion dream.

To achieve this, the general house meetings (which I plan for us to have at least quarterly) will provide a platform for members to voice out their thoughts.

2. The Executive: For every EB member to achieve their plans, a successful, well-organized, and proper handing-over will be done All EB members' work is well supervised in a flexible manner. A friendly working environment will be created for the EB. There will be routine EB meetings with productive outcomes. The mental health of every EB member will be greatly considered.

Vice President:

Support this office by assigning some responsibilities of my office to him/her

Work with him/her to bring new members on board.

Secretary General: In addition to his/her constitutional role,

Work with this office to make sure our association has well organized PowerPoint, certificates, and ID card templates which will be unique for every TO to use when necessary. Assist him or to review the constitution and bylaws.

Work with him/her to produce ID cards for every fully paid up SLEMSian.

Treasurer:

Assist him/her to create a budget for the entire term. Assist him/her to create a database of sponsors (with their contacts) not only for the use of our EB term but also for the use of subsequent EBs. Work with him/her to ensure credible bookkeeping. Work with him/her to provide merchandise of interest to members.

Public Relations Officer:

As the face of the association, I will work with him/her to produce quality content.

Work with him/her to introduce short videos to send out notices or any message to our handles.

3. The Standing Committees: The SCs are the pillars of the Association. Therefore,

they require as maximum support as possible.

Make sure all SCs National Officers work with the VPCB to focus on the IFMSA Regional and Global priorities.

At the beginning of the term, a training session will be conducted for SCs National Officers to be more knowledgeable about their respective SCs This in turn will help the general membership get more knowledge of their respective SCs.

SCs National Officers are to submit a quarterly work plan and report. Include all SCs' annual budgets in the Association's annual budget. Fundraising Assistants for each SC to work with the treasurer on their finances.

To increase the participation of members in SC activities, end-of-term awards will be given to "The SLEMSians of the Term".

Conduct training for them to understand the basic structure of the Association so they can relay the correct information to members in their respective classes.

Teach them about and give them access to the dues payment spreadsheet so they keep it updated on a regular basis

Ensure a cordial working relationship between them and their respective TOs so they can properly learn about those offices. This will help prepare them for those offices in offices.

This event is very significant to us because it can help motivate new members to participate in our activities.

For the first time, the location of organizing this event will be changed. New ideas will be brought in to make the event more exciting.

11.2.5. of the SLEMSA Bylaws says that: "The budget shall include: a. Income from: I. Membership fees. II. Interest and other income. b. Expenses for: I. Administration. II. Communication. III. Printing. IV. Executive. V. Other expenses. " For this reason, we can bring in innovative ways of solving members' daily challenges Below, I highlighted things that will be looked into if elected.

1. The Dream for A SLEMSA Bus: It is no secret that transportation is a big issue in the capital of our nation. Securing a SLEMSA bus can be a way of buffering that issue. This project might not be accomplished during my tenure as President if elected but can at least be started. If we are also capable to seek funds to organize ARM 2022, we can seek funds to secure a bus for the benefit of our members. Further steps on achieving this will be discussed in the EB.

2. The Dr. Willoughby Award: This has the potential to bring bigger projects to life if we work on the challenge brought up by members who have won this award before. The main challenge all of them are bringing up is a set price of the award. I will make sure to work closely with the rest of the EB to address this challenge to the potential of subsequent projects.

3. SLEMSA Outing, Hiking, and Picnic:

To relax our minds, I plan to form an OCs to organize these events for us all. I consider all these events to accommodate everyone's liking.

1. The Vice President of External Affairs:

To work on our external affairs, I plan to work with our EB to establish the office of the VPE. All the tasks of the office will be stated in the reviewed constitution.

2. Increase Our Representation at IFMSA Meetings: it.

Plan to establish the TAFs for members who are financially challenged. Seek additional funds to cover expenses needed that the TAF cannot cover.

Giving the chance to those who have not yet had the experience to have

3. Sharing of IFMSA Email Servers and Opportunities to the General Membership:

All IFMSA email servers will be shared with the general membership and educate them on how to access them. This will bring the IFMSA opportunities to the doorstep of members.

4. Other Student Organization: Establish fruitful partnerships with these organizations

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