AGM Nominations

Kashyapchandra Avadhani 5th Year

Hey y’all, I’m Kash and would love to be your AMSS president in 2026.
As we transition from UofA to Adelaide Uni, I hope to carry on our momentum and work closely with exec + committee to keep the AMSS thriving!

I’ve gained invaluable experience in all aspects of the society from student advocacy as PEO to managing critical logistics as Treasurer. With this knowledge I’ll aim for some key things next year:

Education and Advocacy:
Continue collaborating with faculty in raising student concerns
Maintain our push to keep Deans/Electives for MD 6

Events and Socials:
Strengthen the sustainability of our major calendar events
Build upon event accessibility and safety

Society Outlook:
Review our overall governance to ensure a smooth transition through the university merger process.
Work with AMSF to expand the ways our society gives back to the members.

These goals listed above are all part of my central focus, which is to maintain and nurture the positive culture that makes the AMSS feel so special.

I see being president as a way for me to meaningfully give back to the people and environment that has helped me countless times in the last 5 years.

I appreciate the responsibility associated with this role and would immensely cherish the opportunity to lead the AMSS next year.

Thanks for reading my nomination, I hope to share more of my goals and ambitions for our society with you all at AGM!

Got a question? Get in touch at: a1825614@student.adelaide.edu.au

Annie Fewster 5th Year

Hey everyone. My name is Annie and I would absolutely love to be your VPE!

I've been living it up in Clare, but I’m excited to escape Zoom and be back in person to continue my passion for TeamEd in 2026.

As your current Rural Rep and Fifth Year Ed Rep, and through my experiences as Fourth Year Ed Rep, P2P tutor, and SARHRE Conference Student Rep, I am well equipped to lead TeamEd next year!

So, what is my vision for 2026?
1. Electives!
- Studies of choice are so important. 2026 will be a decisive year in securing their place for the 2027 MD program and future cohorts.
- Through my strong pre-existing relationship with the Faculty, I will hold them accountable to the AMC standard of studies of choice. Overseas and interstate electives are not only beneficial but essential in our final year. I want to see these placements guaranteed for you all in 2026.

2. Strengthening our student-led teaching culture!
- TeamEd has never felt more alive. Next year, I plan to increase Peer2Peer incentives and expand the program to third years in preparation for their first OSCEs.
- I also aim to boost AMSS teaching series engagement through early promotion and targeted sessions aligned with assessments, ensuring students feel confident heading into end-of-semester exams.

3. Delivering meaningful outcomes for the MD.
- As VPE, I will advocate for consistent teaching standards and serve as a steady voice throughout the merger.
- This year, I have worked closely with the Faculty/ARCS on the design and delivery of the fifth- and sixth-year MD programs, giving me a strong understanding of the process.
- I aim to reinstate focused student groups, ensuring current MDs are involved in program development.

TeamEd has been my favourite part of MedSchool. I would be honoured to be your VPE in 2026!
Got a question? Get in touch at: a1795145@student.adelaide.edu.au

Jess Zhang 5th Year

Hey guys! I’m Jess and I’d love to be your VPE for 2026!

Some of you may already know me from TeamEd and AMSS, where I’ve been actively involved as EdRep, EdPrograms Coordinator, ClinPrac Coordinator, and TeamEd Secretary over the past 5 years. Through these roles, I’ve worked to strengthen academics, represent student voices, and make sure our concerns are heard by the faculty.

As VPE, my priorities would be:
1) Continuing to strengthen the education culture of TeamEd
I want to continue to build strong mentorship between older and younger years, both academically and socially. This includes carrying forward the momentum of EdPrograms, especially after its successful revitalisation this year with Peer-to-Peer. I’m also keen to collaborate with our Research Officer to make research more accessible and equitable, such as connecting interested doctors with student seeking research opportunities.

2) Advocating for student initiatives and access
I want to continue the excellent work Lachie has done this year in advocating for better resources and access for all students. Some ideas I’m keen to pursue are greater access to high-yield study resources (e.g. Osmosis, eMedici), more study spaces at the AHMS and RAH, and more resources from the Uni for both written exams and OSCEs.

3) Representing students across the MD program and navigating the Uni merger
With the likely abolition of the Dean’s elective, I’m passionate about pushing the med school to ensure MD students are still able to access opportunities for high-quality international and interstate placements. I also want to ensure clear communication from the Uni about the MD courses still in development – such as the research project in 6th year – and to ensure that all important decisions receive student input.
Got a question? Get in touch at: a1825836@student.adelaide.edu.au

Gina Wang 5th Year

Hello AMSS! My name is Gina and I would love to be your 2026 VP(C).

My parents think that I have been spending the past 5 years studying to become a doctor. Little do they know I’ve been spending more time at AUMO, MedRevue, Convention, AMSS events, Philanthropy, and ‘Rem events, working hard towards my PhD in Yapanomics.

But I wouldn’t have it any other way. It’s no surprise that the AMSS is one of, if not the best, medical student society in Australia, with our unparalleled culture, values, and people. Keeping med school culture thriving is something I am very passionate about, and I would be honoured to represent us, both within the AMSS family, and to the wider community.

As VPC, I would love to continue the incredible work set-up by Maddie this year, with cohesive and organised marketing/advocacy on AMSS social media, streamlined announcements in year level chats, and the What’s On This Week initiative.

Further ideas I have for 2026 include:

1. Fostering inter-year connection
A privilege of being VPC includes developing great relationships with year level reps. I want to extend this by introducing group catch-ups with reps from across the years and facilitating better inter-year communication (and maybe some friendly rivalry).

2. Helping you communicate your feedback
With the AMSS calendar filled with events, I want to hear more about experiences and feedback from every year level, either directly or communicated via year level reps (hoping for many coffee debriefs!).

3. Supporting event convenors with multimedia
I aim to better support event convenors with creating visually cohesive marketing, working more alongside our multimedia officer to help bring visions to life.

Thank you very much for considering me as your VPC – looking forward to seeing you all at the AGM!
Got a question? Get in touch at: a1813593@student.adelaide.edu.au

Stewart Anderson 2nd Year

Hello, I’m Stewart and I’m actually running for Treasurer in 2026. I believe I bring the skills and attitude to deliver in this role, as well as a vision for the future.

It’s no secret that money is what enables the AMSS to run so many events at such a high standard. As someone who has attended and loved many of these events, my priority as Treasurer will be to ensure the society’s financials remain strong and sustainable for years to come to continue upholding this tradition. To achieve this, I will:

- Prioritise long-term stability – keeping a close eye on how money is spent to make sure it benefits the society, without cutting back on what makes our events great.

- Keep finances organised and transparent – using my knowledge of spreadsheets and digital systems to track budgets across the AMSS’ many endeavours.

- Work closely with fellow exec - especially the Social and Sponsorship Officers. My priorities are high-quality events within sensible budgets, strong funding, and affordable pricing. With experience as an event convenor, and with AMSA sponsorship, I’m well-placed to offer meaningful support to these roles to do so.

Beyond managing the finances, being an exec member also means shaping the culture and direction of the AMSS. Well run events contribute hugely to our culture; I want to ensure that this continues going into next year and beyond. I believe I would be a valuable addition to the team, having been involved in many different aspects of the society and super passionate to continue contributing.

I pride myself on being detail-oriented, proactive, and organised. With these skills, and a future-focused approach, I’ll ensure the AMSS not only thrives now but is set up for long-term success.

Got a question? Get in touch at: a1928308@adelaide.edu.au

Ellen Thomas 4th Year

Hi everyone, my name is Ellen and I would be honoured to be your Socials Officer for 2026. During my time as an Adelaide Medical Student, I have been privileged enough to convene Medcamp, Jazz Night and Medball. These events have enabled me to use and improve my skills of interpersonal communication, time management and organisational skills. More importantly, each event has taught me invaluable lessons regarding the essentials and nuances of making the AMSS social calendar thrive for its members.

FUN, FRESH and FLAWLESS………these are the flavours that I aim to curate for the AMSS social calendar in 2026.

FUN
The experience of our event convenors should not only be memorable, but enjoyable. I would aim to do this by:
- Collaborating with convenors to delegate roles within their portfolio early based on their strengths and preferences.
- Support and encourage social meetings for event organisation.
- In 2026 I would endeavour to work closely with the VPC and to fuel the hype and anticipation for our events, ensuring that all events are inclusive and desirable.

FRESH
My number one priority for the AMSS social events in 2026 is to nurture ongoing innovation in the creative license of each event. I will aim to do this by:
- Asking members what they would like to see added, improved or retained in the 2026 events calendar.
- Aiming to facilitate as much of an event’s “wishlist” as the AMSS can support in collaboration with the Treasurer. .

FLAWLESS
The accountability and adaptability of our event convening teams directly impacts the experience of our members, and will be another major focus for me in 2026. To encourage this I will aim to:
- Foster a team environment that facilitates direct and clear communication, such as closed loop communication.

Thankyou and see you at the AGM!

Got a question? Get in touch at: a1829689@adelaide.edu.au

Allegra Kleinig 2nd Year

Hey AMSS! I’m Allegra, seeking to engage you, with the idea of me, being your 2026 Engagement Officer.

If elected engagement officer, I would push against restrictive definitions of what a med student is. Academic weapons and party animals are common phrases thrown about, but I know there is much more to our faculty. Ranging from athletes to actors to small-business owners, there is a wide array of activities that define our lives. We are bound by the title of med-students, but connected by our differences that make us interesting and unique.

Therefore, to truly seek engagement for ALL students, I would focus on ensuring every medical student feels excited, validated and supported.

THE SOCIAL SIDE
- CONTINUING: Keeping the new engaging style of O-week introductions with fast-paced videos.
- EXPANDING: Aiming to include a wider range of mixer events in O-week, to allow people to establish broad friendships.
- EXCITING: For pre-clin and clin years, expect well-thought-out mixing events, with fun party challenges to keep things interesting and maximise bonding.
- SUPPORTING: Creating links between portfolios within team equity, which forms events with a wide-scale reach targeting all audiences.

THE DRIPPY SIDE
- I will collaborate with the merch team and keen, creative students to design fashionable, interesting merch.
- I aim to expand our merch range to include socks, beanies, totes, and more!

THE PERKS SIDE
- I will work alongside the sponsorship officer to ensure exclusive member perks.
- Expect opportunities for an open discussion surrounding the discounts YOU want added for a tailored AMSS experience.

With the experience of being a MedCamp Co-Convenor and an absolute AMSS fein, I can bring unique perspectives to deliver my promises and more in this role. I appreciate your consideration, and see you at the AGM!
Got a question? Get in touch at: allegra.kleinig@student.adelaide.edu.au

Shanta Holloway 1st Year

Hello! My name is Shanta and it would be my privilege to be your Engagement Officer for 2026.

What I’d like to do:

On a day to day level, my vision would be to continue to enable the AMSS improve the experience of every single member in some way - even if that’s as simple as having access to discounts when buying lunch. Something I’m particularly passionate about is encouraging greater involvement within the events and societies provided by the university more broadly. I’d also love to put on more casual, daytime events throughout the year for everyone to take breaks and connect with others.

Why I’d be good at it:

I’m someone who will say hi to anyone and give everything a go. More practically, I have leadership and organisational experience through my role as an AMSS Year Rep, having five younger siblings and various work/high school roles.

Why I want to do it:

On a personal level, I feel that the role of Engagement Officer would not only allow me to meaningfully serve my community, but to grow as a person and challenge myself outside of the academic aspects of medical school. I’ve had so much fun getting involved in the AMSS this year and can’t wait to continue this.
Got a question? Get in touch at: a1966504@student.adelaide.edu.au

Bella Gallomarino 2nd Year

NOMINATION AGREEMENT

This Agreement is made between the Members of AMSS and myself, Bella Gallomarino, regarding the position of Sponsorship Officer for 2026.

Whereas:
-I will draw on previous leadership experience and skills including 2nd Year Representative (record Pub Crawl attendance!), MedReview Sponsorship Subcommittee, and Publications Officer (mastering the art of replying to a never-empty inbox)
-I will fully dedicate my focus to this role, with no other major commitments in 2026
-I will utilise excellent communication skills to proactively seek new sponsors while maintaining current ones to build long-term partnerships that protect the future of the AMSS
-I am a passionate and active member of the AMSS through events (PEAR patch incoming!), leadership, and MedRevue.

Thus, the Parties agree to the following Deliverables:

Deliverable #1: Exploration of New Opportunities
-Utilising my working relationships to partner with small businesses and specialty clinics, building mutually-beneficial relationships with future employers and colleagues
-Securing a new bank to fill the gap left by BOQ’s departure

Deliverable #2: All-In-One Sponsorship Record
-Creating a spreadsheet detailing past and present sponsors to keep an up-to-date record, allowing for targeted and efficient sponsorship seeking

Deliverable #3: Securing AMSS’ Future
-Ensuring sustainability of the APY Land School Holiday Program by expanding current partnerships with RACGP and RGPSA into multi-year contracts
-Protecting long-term partners: halting the decline of Miga’s contribution and ending my term by renewing Perks’ contract
-Strengthening current relationships with other MDOs including Avant and MIPS

It would truly be an honour to put my heart and soul into a role where I can support the incredible work done by the rest of the Exec and Committee by providing the means for the AMSS to be the best version of itself. See you at the AGM!

Signed and agreed:
Your eager Sponsorship Officer nominee,
Bella Gallomarino :)
Got a question? Get in touch at: a1901778@adelaide.edu.au

Emma Jorgensen 4th Year

Hey everyone, I’m Emma! I bring strong organisational skills, event experience, and passion to the role of AMSS Secretary for 2026. This role is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the amazing work the AMSS does, but how exactly do I aim to do that?

Committee Meetings
Meetings should be enjoyable and efficient. By providing clearer pre-reading guidelines and chasing up incomplete pre-reading, meetings can focus on topics of discussion shortening the run time of meetings. Minutes would feature a concise summary at the top for those who could not attend, ensuring everyone stays informed of important discussions. And of course, ensuring that we have delicious dinners!

Organisation + Updates
With a committee full of busy medical students, organisation to ensure efficiency is crucial. I will create a live storeroom inventory so convenors can quickly find available resources and overhaul the Google Drive to archive outdated files and make folders easier to navigate. I will ensure official documents are promptly updated to reflect SGM changes and remove out of date information. These improvements would save time and reduce confusion for the whole team.

Culture
Beyond administration, Secretary has scope to support the AMSS across all areas. I would contribute to the incredible events run each year, continue to support ventures like the AMSS Wellbeing Project, and strive to uphold traditio, spiritus, and gaudium. My experience fostering community as Adeladies Deputy Head of Culture and gaining massive engagement in EMC this year highlights my ability to build an inclusive and welcoming environment.

Through my experience as ASSCC Secretary, MedRevue Convenor, and a variety of other roles, I have developed strong skills in organisation, minuting, and event delivery. I bring both experience and passion to what I do and would love the opportunity to serve as AMSS Secretary in 2026.
Got a question? Get in touch at: a1849000@student.adelaide.edu.au

Jacob Sweet 1st Year

Hey everyone, I’m Jacob and I’d be super excited to be your secretary this year!

I was lucky enough to be first year rep this year and got to meet so many wonderful people in the AMSS. I’ve never seen a group as kind and committed who are so welcoming to new members, so I'm super stoked to continue being part of this community, and nominating for secretary seemed like the perfect next step. Here are a few things you can expect from me:

Food – I love food, I love democracy, why not put them together? I’ll make AMSS meeting dinners more interactive by letting members vote on options.

Attendance – Committee meetings often have the same (lovely) faces, but I’d love to see more new ones. Since med students, like magpies, enjoy shiny things, I propose an attendance patch (like the PEAR patch) to encourage turnout.

Storerooms – The storerooms are a (well-organised - thanks 2025 exec!) dark pit of mystery. No one knows what goes in, no one knows what comes out. I’ll keep a clear record of stored items so event organisers know what the AMSS actually owns.

Meeting minutes – Respectfully, I ain’t reading all that. I’ll create TLDRs for meeting minutes so my fellow short attention spanners can keep up.

Flexibility – As a second year next year, I’ve been told I will have endless(??) free time. I’ll use that to support not just my exec team but all of you, adapting the role to help with any of the great ideas you dream up.

TLDR: While I can't promise to fix all the problems, I'm sure I can write them down really neatly :)
Got a question? Get in touch at: a1965852@adelaide.edu.au

Nivedita Gawarikar 2nd Year

Hello dearest AMSS!

I’m Nivedita and I would be delighted to be your Secretary in 2026. With my experience as AMSS Publications Officer, ADL26 AMSA Convention Risk & Welfare Officer, and leadership / secretarial roles during my final years of school, I am well-equipped and prepared for this role!

My vision is as follows:

New initiatives for committee meetings
- Introducing a presentation structure for each presenter to keep meetings smooth, to the point, and efficient.
- Making the meeting summaries more concise, presenting information in a new way such as visually with infographics, having a page on the AMSS website where these are all accessible, so all who could not attend and the wider AMSS community knows what is going on.
- Streamlining the preparation (such as the pre-readings and slides prep) for meetings, through cutting down the steps to prepare, creating a “how-to” guide for speakers, and the aforementioned presentation structure.
- Linking up with the International Officers to provide a more diverse and enticing range of yummy committee dinners!
- Increasing meeting attendance by communicating clearer guidelines and expectations of who should attend.

Continuity and Community
As Secretary being the primary point of contact, I would love to use this position to further develop our AMSS culture and continue fostering the great environment we have. This includes:

- Furthering the equity projects, and working towards more non-alcoholic and daytime activities for the AMSS.
- Creating and implementing a storeroom catalogue and labelling system, allowing for easier accessibility
- Improving the digital storage and collection of AMSS documents by removing old documents and creating a guide for the massive Google Drive too, which will help all members of the AMSS.

It would be an honour to be your 2026 Secretary; to delve deeper into our beloved AMSS and refine my skills further as this role was designed for!
Got a question? Get in touch at: a1927997@adelaide.edu.au

Raener Miller 4th Year

Hi everyone! My name is Raener and I am the current Vice President External for the Australian Medical Students' Association, and previous Disability Advocacy Officer for AMSA in 2024 - a role I founded.
I would love to represent the AMSS on the national stage within AMSA. From my tenure as VP(E) for AMSA this year, I have a wealth of institutional knowledge relevant to medical student advocacy and would ensure that the voices of the AMSS are heard.
If I were to be elected, I would endeavour to strengthen the relationship between AMSA and the AMSS, to ensure that our medical students are being properly represented and for collaborative advocacy outcomes. I can achieve this by establishing a productive relationship with the National Coordinator elect for 2026 and utilising my previous institutional knowledge of AMSA.

Thank you and I hope to represent you in this prestigious role!
Got a question? Get in touch at: raener.miller@amsa.org.au

Kyan Reimers 3rd Year

Hi AMSS!

I’d be honoured to serve as your AMSA Rep for 2026. Having attended convention every year, competed in EMC twice, and been a part of the GHC24 Inception management team, I’ve developed a deep passion for connecting our AMSS community with the wider AMSA family. My vision is clear: lead the biggest delegation to convention, win the EMC final and bring home the convention cup (along with other shenanigans :rowboat emoji::lion_face emoji:). I look forward to getting people excited about AMSA advocacy and sharing my love for convention with all of you in 2026.

Yours truly, in orange :tangerine emoji:
Got a question? Get in touch at: a1870972@adelaide.edu.au

Shawn Mbewe 2nd Year

Hi everyone, my name is Shawn and I’d love to be your Pre-Clinical Education Officer for 2026!

As a Year 1, 2 Ed Rep, I’ve built strong relationships with coordinators to ensure student feedback is actioned. My priorities include protecting resources like AMBOSS, supporting Peer to Peer, and strengthening mentorship between year levels that makes our med-culture thrive! I also hope to deliver initiatives like the AMSS-Flinders careers night + more.

I’m excited to be your Pre-Clinical Ed Officer! Feel free to reach out in person or @a1892294.adelaide.edu.au :)
Got a question? Get in touch at: a1892294@adelaide.edu.au

Vijay Selva 5th Year

My name is Vijay Selva and I am a fifth-year medical student passionate about leadership, mentoring and student advocacy. I served as the founding Vice-Chair of the Adelaide University Cardiovascular Society (AUCVS) in 2023 and am now coordinating logistics for the upcoming ADL26 National Convention. As AMA (SA) Student Representative, I would focus on strengthening the student experience by pushing for placement payments, improving consultant understanding of the new MD course, advocating for more targeted consultant teaching, and supporting better working conditions for TMOs. I want to be a strong, approachable voice for our cohort.
Got a question? Get in touch at: a1825588@student.adelaide.edu.au

Arunya Eila Movva 3rd Year

I’m Arunya Movva, a third-year medical student (MD) and the founding Co-Chair of the Adelaide University Neurological Society. I’ve built initiatives from the ground up as Co-Chair, developed clinical content as AUCVS Education Officer, connected students with research as AURHA’s Research Officer, and coordinated across teams like ASSCC to strengthen the medical student experience. I understand the gap between policy and practice because I’ve seen firsthand how the system underserves students, from unpaid placements to unsustainable junior doctor workloads. As AMA(SA) Representative, I’ll advocate for paid placements, fairer internship transparency and access, and stronger protections for those starting their careers.
Got a question? Get in touch at: eila.movva@gmail.com

Jasmyn Lloyd 5th Year

Hey Everyone,
I’m a country girl who has a passion for rural medicine and rural generalism. Rural medicine is all about giving back to community and getting involved. I’ve loved my rural year getting involved in so many things. Next year; I would love to bring back care packages, and design scrubs for the students going rural. For the fifth years I would encourage feedback to rural sites on experiences and how we can make the rural experience even more amazing. Additionally, I would love to start a 6th year guide to rural rotations and rural internship options.
Got a question? Get in touch at: a1225549@student.adelaide.edu.au

Doha Khan 5th Year

I’m a Hills girly who’s spent this year in Mount Barker, and I’ve completely fallen in love with rural medicine - the teaching culture, the variety, and the work-life balance are unbeatable. As Rural Rep, I’d make sure rural students feel heard and supported, and that getting the full breadth of exposure is made easier. I’d keep resources like the Guide to Going Rural fresh, expanding it to include tips like finding employment in rural sites and the best ways to get involved in the community! Most importantly, I’d create more ways for rural students to connect socially and stay in touch - AMSS @ the Rodeo anyone??!
Got a question? Get in touch at: a1831225@student.adelaide.edu.au

Rachel Hay 4th Year

hey everyone! my name’s rachel and i would love to be your 2026 rural rep! i’m looking forward to spending my 5th year in whyalla/cummins and would love to use my experience as ed rep to advocate for students on rural placements. my goals are to encourage students to share my passion for rural health by ensuring that students feel safe, supported and capable on rural placements, particularly with the ongoing progression through the MD. i also want to foster a sense of community and wellbeing among the students. finally, my surname is literally hay, what could get more rural
Got a question? Get in touch at: a1830803@student.adelaide.edu.au

Darshi Pandithage 1st Year

Hey AMSS,
I would love to represent you and your interests nationally with AMSA!
Qualifications:
- Passion for advocacy
- Various leadership experience, including first-year AURHA rep
- Commitment to YOU ;)
Promises:
- Collaborate with the Senior Representative
- Organise the Tri-Society Cup, Suits Scrubs & Spanners, and perhaps new, inter-society events
- Boost participation in the Vampire Cup, ensuring AMSS takes the win!
- Attend national convention & rural health summit to increase engagement with other medical societies and promote Adelaide medicine.
- Spy on other med societies to enrich the AMSS :D
I’m excited to be your bridge to AMSA!

Got a question? Get in touch at: a1967918@adelaide.edu.au

Annabel Ryan 1st Year

Hi AMSS, I would love to be your Junior AMSA Rep for 2026!
I would embrace the opportunity to give back to the AMSA community into which I was warmly welcomed as a first year.
I am eager to be part of the team behind the highly-anticipated AMSS events, upholding tradition and implementing fresh ideas to the Tri-Society Blood Drive and Scrubs, Suits & Spanners, utilising my scheduling and creative skills outside of the realm of Anki.
Out from haematology in MS1, you can count on me to raise the stakes for a successful Vampire Cup. While we won’t accept Taylor Swift’s donation, perhaps we recruit Olivia Rodrigo instead?
Got a question? Get in touch at: a1901929@adelaide.edu.au

Arunya Eila Movva 3rd Year

I’m Arunya Movva, a third-year medical student (MD) and the founding Co-Chair of the Adelaide University Neurological Society. I’ve built initiatives from the ground up, developed educational content as AUCVS Education Officer, connected students with research through AURHA, and coordinated across teams like ASSCC to strengthen the student experience. These roles have given me skills in organisation, collaboration, and representation, which I’d bring to supporting Adelaide’s involvement with AMSA. As Junior AMSA Representative, I’ll work closely with the Senior Rep to coordinate Convention delegation, welfare, and advocacy, help drive our efforts in the National and Tri-Society Blood Drives, and ensure pre-clinical voices are heard in AMSA’s work.
Got a question? Get in touch at: eila.movva@gmail.com

Idhika Mahajan 2nd Year

Hi AMSS!

I’d love to be your junior AMSA representative for 2026! Using my experience as a GHC24 attendee, PVOGS Preclin-Rep, Sponsorship/Secretary forAUCVS, Sponsorship for AUNS and Education officer for Adeladies, I want to carry out the following visions:

- Lead the BEST delegation in ADL2026 to ensure we win the Convention Cup (especially our forte :rowboat:)
- Beat flinders in Vampire Cup (no more losing by 1 point!)
- Supporting the senior representative to put Adelaide on map at AMSA

I’m excited to get everyone involved, especially fellow preclins, and reach our rightful position as winners of the Vampire Cup!

Got a question? Get in touch at: a1901883@student.adelaide.edu.au

Shanta Holloway 1st Year

Hey everyone!! As Junior AMSA rep, I aim to be a voice for my peers within AMSA. While I wasn't at SYD25 (#toobroke), at ADL26 I'm committed to helping as many people as possible get involved, have an amazing time and, obviously, secure the AMSA Convention Cup. I will also work to increase Vampire Cup and Tri-Society Blood Drive participation through incentives, effective advertising, group donation initiatives and of course applying peer pressure (ethically ofc). I'm excited to support, contribute to and broadcast AMSA’s advocacy and philanthropy efforts, as well as working towards stronger collaboration between AMSA and the AMSS.
Got a question? Get in touch at: a1966504@student.adelaide.edu.au

Yuna Kim 3rd Year

Hello my dearest AMSS,

It would be my pleasure to be your 2026 multimedia officer :)

Skills: editing instagram photos, being chronically online and being able to recite TikTok sounds in everyday conversation and freakishly big fan of canva

Past experience: AMSA GHC Media and Marketing Management Team, 2025 AMSS H&W officer and about to go for a cheeky scroll

Talk soon (via an AMSS post) x
Got a question? Get in touch at: yuna.kim@student.adelaide.edu.au

Jethro Edullantes 1st Year

Kamusta AMSS,

It’s been a privilege to be welcomed so warmly into this community, and I’d love the opportunity to give back through something I enjoy - visual storytelling. I believe good design can capture and communicate the values of AMSS across our platforms. Whether it’s presets, typefaces, or colour palettes, I’d love to help shape our visual identity and support AMSS in creating cohesive, engaging content.

Experience
Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, CapCut, short-form content creation, event/travel photography.

Roles
Media & Marketing Subcommittee - AMSA National Convention SYD25
Media & Marketing Officer - AMSA National Convention ADL26

Reach out @ jethro.edullantes@student.adelaide.edu.au
Got a question? Get in touch at: a1853862@adelaide.edu.au

Emma Jorgensen 4th Year

Hey everyone, I’m Emma and my idea of a good use of study time is trawling through the AMSS committee drive to read documents for the early 2010’s.
I aim to digitise every old [stimulus] I can get my hands on and make these available through the AMSS website, so everyone can see how the AMSS has grown. I will tidy up the archived documents in the committee drive and outline the history of each event to support the convenors.
I’ll bring to light past traditions, and ensure current traditions are well documented for future years to look back on.
Got a question? Get in touch at: a1849000@student.adelaide.edu.au

Deepshika Adhinarayanan 1st Year

Hey everyone! I'm Deepshika and I'd love to be your historian for the AMSS!
There's so much behind the past of the elusive AMSS, unbeknownst to people. I'm super keen to document our medical school's superhero origin story using the skills I’ve got from my mega-impressive background of having written for my high school paper (and generally just by being a book nerd). I’ll ensure it's available for people to access - anything for that odd trivia question that comes around! :nerd_face:
I'd also be super stoked to work on a time-capsule - I think we all have something we’d look back fondly upon.
Got a question? Get in touch at: a1973921@adelaide.edu.au

Shanta Holloway 1st Year

Hey everyone, I'm Shanta! When I got into med earlier this year, I immediately tried to find out everything I could about the AMSS (don't worry I probably haven't stalked you specifically). Unfortunately once I’d read through the website, all I could find was a singular copy of [stimulus] in the National Library. As Historian, I would aim to make more of our lore digitally accessible to everyone (who wants to fly to Canberra?). I'd also love to work with other committee members such as Multimedia Officer to incorporate former traditions and old media into the present-day AMSS!
Got a question? Get in touch at: a1966504@student.adelaide.edu.au

Julie Mackinlay & Sebastian Pole 2nd Year

Hello AMSS! We're Julie and Seb, and we’d love to be your Queer Officers in 2026!

As your Queer Officers, our role would revolve around representing the LGBTQI+ community here within medicine. We’d ensure that the AMSS committee handles the LGBTQI+ community’s needs with respect; and, we’d be involved in the organising of various events throughout the year (queer catch-ups, quiz night, etc.).

As members of the LGBTQI+ community ourselves—and previous beneficiaries of this role and the community it fosters—we believe we’d be the perfect candidates for this role!

We’re so excited to have this opportunity! If you have a question, get in touch at: julie.mackinlay@student.adelaide.edu.au
sebastian.pole@student.adelaide.edu.au
Got a question? Get in touch at: sebastian.pole@student.adelaide.edu.au

Max Whittle, Dion Patsouris, James Wallwork, Will McCready 1st Year

Hey everyone,
We would love the opportunity to be your Sports Officers for 2026. Having participated in both Med Footy and Med Soccer this year, we saw firsthand the importance of these events in building our Med community, but also with other societies.
So much hard work was put into making these events possible, and it would be amazing to be able to continue this effort – aiming to build on all the progress this year by expanding the events and hopefully making 2026 an exciting year for Med sport.
Any questions, feel free to reach out to any of us.

Got a question? Get in touch at: a1944689@adelaide.edu.au

Chomilka Hattotuwa, Kavya Sharma, Isabelle Chen 1st Year

Hi AMSS!

As publication officers, we are committed to providing a written medium for students of the AMSS. We are especially excited to create the first-year guide, ushering new students into our vibrant community. Our experience in starting @bestdressedinmed and producing content for the MedRevue marketing sub-committee has equipped us with the creativity, organisation and communication skills to excel in this role. It would be a privilege to be your publication officers and contribute to the AMSS community.

Stay blessed and follow best dressed :)
Got a question? Get in touch at: a1923965@student.adelaide.edu.au

Edward Mickan 1st Year

Hi Everyone,
I would love to be your 2026 Research officer!
As the research officer I will be committed to assisting everyone in finding opportunities to get involved in research, whether you’re in first or sixth year!
In this role I hope to
• Host research seminars connecting medical professionals and students for networking and teaching valuable skills
• Keep an updated list of all research projects to match students with research projects
• Create a research-buddy system for students seeking to get involved in research
• Advertise current projects that AMSS students are involved in
I look forward to working with you all :)

Got a question? Get in touch at: a1944779@student.adelaide.edu.au

Rushan, Zaina, Chirath & Rachel 4th Year

It’s time the AMSS stands for something! In 2026, we want to help Medical Students give back to our community in more meaningful ways!
This involves:
1. Teaching how to Advocate – Organising seminars with professionals speaking on various topics such as war & child psychology.
2. ACTION! – More opportunities to volunteer, whether it be through charities or directly sending an AMSS delegation to rallies!
With our skills from Exec and Zaina & Rachel’s community advocacy experience, we hope to show that it’s more than fundraising; it’s about learning how to use your voice as medical professionals!
Got a question? Get in touch at: a1824256@student.adelaide.edu.au

Rashi Gupta, Idhika Mahajan, Jasreet Mavi 2nd Year

Dear AMSS,
If you are searching for out-of-the-box ideas to grow philanthropy within the AMSS, look no further! We are Rashi, Idhika, and Jas, and we’d love to be your 2026 Philanthropy Officers.

This role is a unique chance to not just raise money, but raise the vibe of the WHOLE society! Whether this is through fresh initiatives, working with a greater range of charities, or adding a fun twist on established fundraising events, we are eager to make philanthropy more engaging and memorable.

With teamwork and flair, we’ll raise every dollar
and make the AMSS’s heart grow even taller.
Got a question? Get in touch at: a1926165@student.adelaide.edu.au

Chirath Lekamge, Jerry Zhang, Ramona Bhattacharya & Justyna Dutka 3rd Year

AMSS! We’re excited to create a healthier, happier community as your H&W Officers. Having worked on developing the ’25 AMSS Wellbeing Project, we’ll look to finalise an AMSS wellbeing survey and report, work with the Faculty to embed wellbeing practices into course structures, and strengthen mentorship and peer support. We’ll also look to bring back engaging wellbeing activities like the AMSS Book Club to foster connection, balance, and a lasting positive culture!
Got a question? Get in touch at: chirath.lekamge@student.adelaide.edu.au

Alana Helbig, Farnaz Jalili, Gigi Varley, Rajitha Raamkummar 5th Year

Hi AMSS! We’re Alana, Farnaz, Gigi, and Rajitha, and we’re excited to apply as EdPrograms Coordinators next year! Having held a wide variety of AMSS/society roles, we’d love to help continue AMSS traditions of mentorship and teaching between year levels. As your 2026 EdPrograms Coordinators, we will build on this year’s fantastic work with a focus on Peer2Peer, efficient and high-yield mock OSCEs, and getting first-years involved in the amazing programs and teaching the AMSS offers. We’ll closely liaise with the exec and faculty to stay up-to-date with syllabus changes and effectively help first years transition into medical school!
Got a question? Get in touch at: a1826079@student.adelaide.edu.au

Fariha Ahsan and Sophia Chai 2nd Year

Hey AMSS, Fariha and Sophia here!

We'd like to be your international officers for 2026 to be the voice for all the international AMSS members! Going to medical school so far away from home is no easy feat (trust us we know), and we'd love to work on bringing the international students closer to the larger AMSS community to foster that feeling of home away from home. We're excited to organise some great initiatives next year like the International Student Welcome and IFF, and we hope you'll support our passion and vote us to be your international officers!
Got a question? Get in touch at: a1913313@student.adelaide.edu.au

Raener Miller 4th Year

Hi everyone! My name is Raener and I am the current Vice President External for the Australian Medical Students' Association, and previous Disability Advocacy Officer for AMSA and the AMSS in 2024.
The disability advocacy officer role is a role I founded within the AMSS and AMSA in 2024 and I would love to continue the work I commenced during this tenure This includes an inclusive events guideline for AMSS events and advocacy towards a Disability Entry Pathway into medicine.
To the role in 2026, I can bring institutional knowledge and resources from my roles in the Australian Medical Students' Association, including key contacts to further advocacy relevant to medical students with disabilities and chronic illnesses.

Thank you and I hope to represent you in this important role!
Got a question? Get in touch at: raener.miller@amsa.org.au

Amber Barlow 3rd Year

My name is Amber Barlow and I joined AMSS as Disability Officer this year. I bring nine years of experience in the disability sector, including tutoring and supervising placements at Flinders University, in Disability Policy and Counselling. As a person with a disability, I understand the importance of inclusive education and have worked with students and faculty this year to ensure Access Plans are implemented appropriately. If elected, I will continue advocating for students, hosting events such as lived-experience panels, and offering one-on-one support, ensuring our university is safe, equitable, and inclusive for all students with disabilities and chronic conditions
Got a question? Get in touch at: amber.barlow@student.adelaide.edu.au