Opportunities

The AMSS is often sent opportunities to pass along  to our members. So, we have collated these for you below!

Check back periodically for updated opportunities.

• Health Professionals' Health Conference

With the theme of Caring for you; caring for others, this conference offers you the opportunity to engage in a positive and proactive way in an international forum that focuses on enhancing the health of the health professional.Clinicians at the coalface, leaders in health and researchers will meet to share their knowledge, using the evidence to guide the development of innovative and pragmatic solutions for a healthier workforce.

Registrations now open!

• AFPHM John Snow Scholarship

  Kick Start Your Career with AFPHM John Snow Scholarship

  Win one of nine scholarships to present your work at the Royal Australasian College of Physicians Congress in May 2014
  Scholarship includes full conference registration (A$600) and travel assistance (up to A$600)
  Visit http://www.racp.edu.au/page/johnsnow for more information Closing date for applications – Friday 4 October 2013
  Medical students of Australian and New Zealand medical schools are eligible to apply.

• International Summer School 'Oncology for Medical Students'

  Every year the World Health Organisation-Collaborating Centre for Cancer Education runs The International Summer School on Oncology for Medical Students. The winning student will attend the International Summer School on Oncology for Medical Students in Vienna (10 - 19 July 2013). Cancer Council Australia will pay for registration, an economy class airfare, two weeks accommodation and living allowance (to a total of A$8,000). Information about the Summer School can be found at http://www.meduniwien.ac.at/vsso/.
  
  Click here to see the flyer.

• Vaughan Scholarships
  
  Click here for information about the Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences’ Vaughan scholarships.

  This scholarship opportunity may be of interest to some current Honours-level Biomedical Science students. Applications close Monday September 3.

• Adelaide Uni's newest student club....

  Vision Generation

  We are the youth volunteers of World Vision.

  Our mission is to educate and empower people about global poverty and injustice.  We also have a particular focus on Child and Maternal Health in the developing world.

  We have many opportunities for leadership so if you've ever thought about getting involved in the campaign against poverty, then this is your chance!

  Please contact: hiranya.ekanayake@vgen.org

• You're invited to a fantastic training opportunity with the Australian Youth Climate Coalition (AYCC)!
  
  Build your skills in promotion and recruitment and help us get thousands of people to our rally for our Pt Augusta Campaign in September. You may have seen on the news that the old coal-fired power stations at Pt Augusta are due to be closed in the next couple of years. We, as well as Alinta Energy (who own the power stations), the local government, the local community and businesses would like to see them replaced with concentrated solar thermal technology.

  To build the solar plant, we need the Federal Government to chip in some funds. This means we now need to make Port Augusta a national issue. That's why 100 of us are walking 325km from Port Augusta to Adelaide in September, culminating in a huge rally on the steps of Parliament. To make this rally big enough to get national media attention - we need your help.

  Can you volunteer 4 hours/week to organise the biggest solar rally in Australia's history?

  On August 18-19, AYCC's amazing trainers (Leo and Kelly) are running a free training weekend in Adelaide for people who want to help make this rally a huge success.

  Volunteer Training
  When: 18-19 August, from 9:30am to 5:00pm each day.
  Where: University of South Australia, Lecture C3-16 on East Campus
  What: A free training to meet others, gain skills and plan the huge rally
  RSVP: Register for the volunteer training here
  

  Getting thousands of people on the streets in 8 weeks is a huge undertaking -- but it's easy if we have a hundred people sign up to help. Join us as a rally volunteer 

• Medical Deans MedEd12 Conference - supported student flights!
  
  Are you interested in Medical Education?
  
  The Medical Deans of Australia and New Zealand (MDANZ) are hosting the 4th MedEd Conference in Sydney, 21-22 September. The Faculty of Health Sciences has kindly offered to support 2 students' return flights to Sydney. Information about the conference can be found at http://www.meded12.com.au/.
  
  Please note that you will be responsible for the cost of registration and accommodation.
  
  If you are attending or will attend and wish to apply for the flights, please e-mail president@amss.org.au with your name, year level and up to 200 words about why your flights should be funded by 5pm 24 August.

• University Experience Survey (UES)

  The University Experience Survey (UES) is happening now in your University.  This is an important survey for first and third year medical students as all feedback is provided to the Australian Government, Department of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education (DIISRTE) and your own University.
  The UES provides first and third year students with a chance to express their unique views and opinions on their university experience. All feedback is confidential and will be used by universities and government to improve student experiences by:
  - Enhancing lectures, labs and tutorials
  - Recognising and rewarding good quality teaching
  - Providing information to students about university study
  - Improving libraries, computer labs and student spaces
  
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PS2D5eFh5x0&feature=plcp
  
  Should you require further information, please visit www.acer.edu.au/ues/students

• Looking for placements overseas?
  
  Gap Medics offers a unique opportunity for pre-clinical undergraduate students and 1st year medical students to gain relevant hospital work experience on a academically enriching and fully supported trip to Tanzania or India.
  
  Placements are available throughout year, however, from the 6th January 2013 we are inviting along Australian Students for a special program of 2 to 4 week placements where weekdays are spent immersed in a working hospital environment shadowing Doctors, Specialist’s and Mentoring staff as they go about their usual rounds, treatments and surgeries; this practical experience is supplemented with a series of fascinating clinical tuition seminars.
  
  Evenings and weekends are time for students to relax, get to know their fellow students and enjoy the outstanding facilities at the Gap medics house, weekends are also spent experiencing the local culture and seeing the sites, for example a Safari in some of Tanzania’s most breathtaking national parks or maybe a short trip to take in the splendour of the Taj Mahal in India!
  
  Not only will a Gap medics placement give pre-clinical students real world experience of life as a medical professional giving them a great advantage in their studies but it will also provide an amazing opportunity for personal and professional development while increasing a young students confidence and independence!
  
  Please view http://www.gapmedics.co.uk to learn more about our programs and why they will be such a massive benefit to all pre-clinical students at your institution.

• Interested in a PhD? ANU are offering travel scholarships to people considering such a future
  
  Science, Medicine & Health at the Australian National University (ANU) are offering 10 travel grants of up to $1000 to allow potential PhD students to experience first-hand life and study at ANU. This is an opportunity to visit the ANU, meet potential PhD supervisors, talk to current PhD students and tour the campus and facilities available to higher degree research students at ANU.
  
  The travel grant program is open to final year undergraduate and recent graduate domestic students (& New Zealand citizens) and covers return travel to Canberra and up to two nights accommodation on campus.
  
  For terms and conditions and more information about the program or to download an application form please visit http://cmbe-cpms.anu.edu.au
  
  Check out the flyer by clicking here.
   

• Student Representative required for Australian Institute of Medical Education
  
  The Australian Institute of Medical Education (AIME) is a not for profit incorporated association dedicated to further the education of medical and allied health professionals, and for promoting health research. To accomplish these aims, we use the latest in online technology, including video and Powerpoint Presentations on a wide variety of topics, Master Classes, online courses and peer discussion groups. All of which can be accessed online at any convenient time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  
  AIME is now seeking student representatives from all Australian medical schools. Representatives will be working collaboratively to promote AIME’s objectives to create a national educational platform whereby students and health professional share knowledge and expertise. The application process involves preparing an up-to-date CV with a cover letter in which the applicant explains why he or she wants to represent AIME. The CV and cover letter can then be emailed to manda@aime.org.au.

• Reduced rates for accredited trianing programs through the AUU
  
  Interested in a course in Applied First Aid, White Card, Job Hunting via Social Media, Barista Training or obtain your RSA? Check out the reduced rates available through the AUU by clicking here.
   
• Business Icon 48-hour Individual Challenge
  
  Do you want to challenge your skills in business and leadership? Do you stand out enough to win a place in the Business Icon Final 2012 – with travel and accommodation covered? Business Icon® is a premiere business and leadership competition for motivated current university students between the ages of 18 and 25. Click here to read more.

• Developing World Experience – Placements with Projects Abroad
  
  Elective and pre-clinical placements are available in 20 developing countries through Projects Abroad. Students will get a first-hand insight into global health issues while working alongside local professionals and students from around the world. It is possible to select rotations of particular interest and in many countries work in outreach programmes. You can find more information on their website here http://www.projects-abroad.com.au/projects/medicine-and-healthcare/medicine/and might want to tune into an online presentation being given on 19^thJuly, details also available on the website. For elective students these placements can reduce the uncertainty and of arranging your own placement while for pre-clinical students it is the possibility of an early experience in developing world medicine

• Apartment for rent - opposite RAH
  
  An Executive Studio Apartment for rent directly opposite the Royal Adelaide Hospital. It is furnished (only the
  basics) plus has near new appliances and is $340 per week. It's modern and spacious and could suit a couple or single, plus its on the second floor where there's no traffic noise. For more information, please contact: mowen@aapt.net.au

• Medical Schools Outcome Database and Longitudinal Tracking (MSOD) Project - Research grants up for grabs!

MSOD have on offer grants of up to $2500 for proposed research. Check out the flyer by clicking here.

• Design the new Clubs Association Logo!

The Clubs Association is looking for a new logo, and there are some cash prizes up for grabs. All the info can be found by clicking here.

• Homework Clubs

The Australian Refugee Association are seeking volunteers to provide tutoring assistance. Read more here.

• 3rd University Scholars Leadership Symposium, Bali

Four hundred Student Leaders will attend the 3rd University Scholars Leadership Symposium in Bali. Indonesia. Interested? Click here to find out more.

• PHAA and Colgate: Oral Health Essay Competition for University Students

             All the info here!

• OSCEs: The Unofficial Guide - book link and chance to contribute

FREE 27 PAGE PREVIEW: WWW.OSCEGUIDE.CO.UK. They are looking for Australian students to contrbite to history writing for 'an anaemic patient'.

• Adelaide to Outback GP Training Program: Choose your own adventure!

Click here to find out about this amazing no-strings-attached opportunity to win a holiday!