15 September 2006
Three medical students studying at Monash University's Bendigo Regional Clinical School have secured executive positions on the Australian Medical Students' Association, the nation's largest medical student organisation.
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| From left, Mr Rob Mitchell, Ms Claire Wise, Mr Michael Galvin and Dr George Somers. |
Bendigo Regional Clinical School students Mr Rob Mitchell, Ms Claire Wise and Mr Michael Galvin will join 10 other students from Monash University and the University of Melbourne to make up the association's executive team for 2007.
Mr Mitchell will head the association as President, Mr Galvin has been appointed Treasurer and Ms Wise has been appointed Public Relations Officer.
Mr Mitchell said it would be a privilege to provide a national voice for the 11,800 medical students who belong to the association.
He said the association would focus on a range of community-basedinitiatives to strengthen national links between students and the broader community, during his time as leader.
It is paramount that we, as an organisation, provide effective representation for the future doctors of Australia. It is also an excellent opportunity for Monash University to play a leading role," Mr Mitchell said.
Dr George Somers, a Monash University senior lecturer in general practice and rural medicine, said the election of the group of rural-based medical students to the national executive of association represented a great opportunity for them, and for rural medicine.
"This gives them the chance not only to lead Australia's medical students forward, but also to address the imbalance between rural and urban career choice," he said.
"Their positive experiences in Bendigo and other rural placements will bring greater depth to their leadership."
Next March, the association will host the General Assembly of the International Federation of Medical Student Associations -- an event that will bring 500 medical students from 70 countries around the world to Australia to discuss international health.
For further information contact Ms Robyn Anns, Media Communications, on 9905 9317 or 0417 568 781.
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