New Zealand Medical Students' Association (NZMSA)

The NZMSA Annual General Meeting is scheduled for 7:00pm on Friday 29th November! 🩺✨

This is our annual meeting where we review the past year, celebrate NZMSA’s achievements, welcome the new 2025 Executive and share exciting details of next year's Conference. We welcome all medical students across Aotearoa to attend! ☺️

The link for the AGM is as below:
https://otago.zoom.us/j/8247216352?pwd=Nmg2RHppMmdjOW9WZTV4akRtWk9oZz09

If you have any questions or want to add any agenda points, please get in touch with Ann at [email protected]!

Sink your teeth into this thrilling competition between the Auckland and Otago medical schools… which school can rack up the most blood donations to NZ Blood between September 30th and October 18th?? The winner of this ghoulishly good blood drive showdown will take the prized NZMSA Vampire Cup to their home campus for the next year.

Whether it’s whole blood or plasma, we invite you, your whānau, and your friends to become real-life heroes by donating blood - each precious drop goes towards saving lives of our community members and patients. We know that not everyone may be eligible to donate - but you can still get out there and encourage those around you to donate for a good cause!

Make sure to log your contribution so that it counts towards your university's total.

How do you do this?

Just log-in or create an account on www.nzblood.co.nz and click ‘Join Team Red’. Enter either “Vampire Cup 2024: Auckland University” or “Vampire Cup 2024: Otago University”. Your donation should be added automatically (contact your local centre if you are having troubles!).

The winner will be revealed on the spookiest night of the year… Halloween! Who will emerge as the ultimate victor in this battle of medical prowess and compassion? It's time to show your fangs, embrace the spirit of giving, and make a difference that counts.

Let the blood flow and may the most benevolent vampires win!

📣 NZMSA Applications opening TOMORROW📣
It's that time of year where we're looking for the new us, the future of NZMSA ☝🏻🤍💙
Just incase you needed extra encouragement to join the 2025 team, here are some quotes from our current team about how wonderful 2024 has been for them.
Head over to nzmsa.org.nz this time tomorrow and elections will officially be open and ready for you to dust off that CV and get applying.
You can also look out for these friendly faces at your local campus to ask questions!
We look forward to your applications 🎉🤩

NZMSA are very excited to announce our FROG PINS are now live on our site store!! There is a limited number so get in quick knowing that all proceeds go to Doctors Without Boarders ❤
Head over to our website nzmsa.org.nz to visit our store!! (And don't forget to stop by our applications page to think up your conference bid for 2025 😉)

Kia ora Koutou,
NZMSA are proud to be announcing that Conference Bid applications will be opening from next Monday (5th of August) until the 2nd of September!
Are you keen to get amongst the future of medicine? have al of these bright ideas racing around your brain? Or maybe just have an eye for detail a team could really use and love a goos spreadsheet? Well then get your thinking caps on, grab a group of colleagues, and kick start a conference 🎉👯‍♀️
Information around how to submit a bid can be found on our Website under Important Documents 💙🤍
www.nzmsa.org.nz
We look forward to reviewing your applications in due course.

Get Excited for the Future by looking forward to Beyond the Medical School Gates webinar series starting 📆TOMORROW at 7pm 📆 on our Facebook live!!
Here's the breakdown of what we will be chatting about across both days, you'll be able to ask questions in the facebook live, but if you have burning questions beforehand feel free to submit them to the form below!
Link to the facebook Event page below also

Thank you for attending IGNITE 2024! Hope you are all inspired to be agents of change after the conference weekend at Parliament!

Did that spark a change in you, or did the speakers and the team inspire you to share your ideas and passions nationally? Keep an eye out for more information on how you and your team can put in a conference bid — sign ups open in early August!

NZMSA and NZMSJ are proud to present Student Research Forum, an annual event showcasing medical student research and connecting you with your peers, speakers, activities, and the chance to win prizes for presenting your research.

This year, SRF will be held in Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland on 27 July. Speakers and presentations will be held during the day, prizes will be presented, and all attendees are welcome to join us at a BYO. Non-local tickets include flights, accommodation in central Auckland, and transport to and from Auckland Airport.

Medical students who have been involved in research through an Honours project, summer studentships or internships, or other research projects are welcome to apply and present their work. Applications are now open here: forms.gle/hTV2CcEkMnihTJTM8 (or at the link in our bio!)

NZMSA and NZMSJ are proud to present Student Research Forum, an annual event showcasing medical student research and connecting you with your peers, speakers, activities, and the chance to win prizes for presenting your research.

This year, SRF will be held in Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland on 27 July. Speakers and presentations will be held during the day, prizes will be presented, and all attendees are welcome to join us at a BYO. Non-local tickets include flights, accommodation in central Auckland, and transport to and from Auckland Airport.

Medical students who have been involved in research through an Honours project, summer studentships or internships, or other research projects are welcome to apply and present their work. Applications are now open at the link in our bio!

☀️ Medical Leadership Forum 2024 🌳

This weekend, we welcomed delegates to Whakatū/Nelson for MLF. With an amazing lineup of speakers, a walk to the centre of Aotearoa, a classic NZMSA BYO, and volunteering in the sunny hills of Nelson, this was an event like no other.

A massive thank you to our delegates for embracing the spirit of this event and being open to learn and connect, to our speakers for giving us wisdom and honesty, and to everyone who helped put MLF together behind the scenes. Thanks as well to our sponsors who helped to make this event happen, , , and .

NZMSA are proud to announce this years ACE Digital Roadshow, an Employer Webinar series kicking off this coming Tuesday the 16th of April with Whakatānae. Sign up via the ace website below!

https://rmo.acenz.net.nz/content/ACE%20RMO%20Digital%20Roadshow%202024%20Webinars

Dates are as follows:
16th April - Whakatāne
17th April - Tauranga
18th April - Palmerston North
24th April - Waikato
30th April - Southland
1st May - Hastings
2nd May - Rotorua
3rd May - Wairau
6th May - Auckland region
7th May - Christhcruch
8th May - Wellington
9th May - Dunedin
10th May - Nelson
13th May - New Plymouth
14th May - Whanganui
15th May - Whangārei
16th May - Timaru
17th May - Gisborne

Applications are now open for Medical Leadership Forum, NZMSA's first major event of the year! Based in Nelson on Friday 26- Sunday 28 April, this is a weekend-long, all-inclusive event for medical students interested in being leaders and advocates in their communities and their clinical practice. This year's theme is 'Manawa Whenua, Manawa Tangata' - join us as we explore the links between human health and the health of our environment, with a focus on regional health and hauora Māori. Alongside our fantastic speakers and workshops we will also have social events, local volunteering, and the opportunity to explore Nelson, the heart of Aotearoa.

Tickets also include accomodation, food, and travel to Nelson (including flights from major centres).

Earlier applications will be prioritised, so get in quick to secure your spot!

Sign up now at the link below or at the link in our bio.

forms.gle/1wmhg3A1bDgoLFy29

NZMSA is proud to present the first of the three-part series of Guide to Graduation - 'Guide to 'Employment.'

In this document you will find information about the transition from TI to PGY, with respect to the ACE system, where you can work, and general information that we find useful.

If you feel uncertain about the transition from a student to entering the workforce, this document contains high-yield information that will help you with the process.

We do note that some links may no longer be available as ACE updates their resources throughout the year. We will endeavour to post updated links in the comments, however we recommend that you check out the ACE website for updated resources and information when they become available.

NZMSA also wishes to clarify that sponsored whole-page advertisements on behalf of external organisations are not reflective of NZMSA’s views or endorsements. For any queries regarding sponsored content please contact the parties directly.

Link to Guide to Graduation:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1N3Ub_tWzRUfOJ5cxEozBuCli5Qmj_D9D/view?usp=sharing

Keep your eyes peeled for Guide to Employment Part II coming later this year.

Guide to Graduation - Guide to Employment I .pdf

NZMSA are pleased to release a statement today alongside Health New Zealand/Te Whatu Ora regarding the improved matching of medical students to graduate jobs. For this year's intake, there were enough positions available for all graduates to be offered jobs.

Read our full statement with Health New Zealand/Te Whatu Ora at the link in our bio or via the attached images.

Please get in touch for comment or if you have any questions about our mahi in this area.

Additional comment:
NZMSA is aware that students were placed in the talent pool in 2024, which we have repeatedly communicated to TWO. We will continue to work to ensure no students are overlooked when applying to work in Aotearoa.

Thank you e te whānau for your spectacular support! We have had hundreds of signups for the conference come through and have been amazed at the quality of your applications.

Due to strong demand and to enable students from a variety of sites and backgrounds to apply, we have decided to reopen our applications from Wednesday till Friday 22nd March 11:59PM, particularly reaching out to applicants from Christchurch, Hamilton, Tauranga, Rotorua and Taranaki, so everyone across the motu can IGNITE change at this once-in-a-lifetime conference!

Come and see our lineup of fantastic medical and political speakers, and take part in our gala dinner at the banquet hall of Parliament itself!
Clinical students only need to apply for leave for Friday 14 June to experience a weekend of thought-provoking and exciting events.

Sign up form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeguvV32X7d130NaoIAjPXCAbkIwresNt1v4kxUYvMe93uQIw/viewform?usp=sf_link

Kia ora e te whānau,

Join us at Parliament on June 14-16, and take part in policy discussions on hot topics affecting EVERY medical student: paid placements, AI in medicine, and the new medical school. Enjoy hands-on experience in our clinical skills workshops and numerous networking opportunities.

There is no better way to IGNITE change than with the health leaders of Aotearoa – the current and previous Ministers of health, other politicians, thought leaders (and more!). You just have to apply for one Friday’s leave for an unforgettable weekend you can’t miss, so come and together!

Get your applications in before Sunday!

Sign up link here (and in Bio): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeguvV32X7d130NaoIAjPXCAbkIwresNt1v4kxUYvMe93uQIw/viewform?usp=sf_link

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SIGN-UPS OPEN NOW!

Don’t miss out on this ONE week for sign-ups! Tickets go fast and they ALWAYS sell out. We also have equity funds available, which provides limited sponsored tickets. For more information, please scroll to the end of the application form for details.

We have so much more EXCITEMENT planned for this year's special conference: panel discussions (Politics at the Parliament), breakout clinical skills sessions, and a chance to meet EVERYONE from both the University of Auckland and Otago. You won't want to miss out!

Join us in the Parliament and




Application Form Link: https://forms.gle/PxMS7P5NoP3CSvs9A

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Event Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa. Nau mai, haere mai. Your NZMSA Conference Team is proud to announce... IGNITE 2024! Medical students from all around Aotearoa will enter a once-in-a-lifetime experience to IGNITE change in the heart of Aotearoa New Zealand, where policies and laws

Interested in surgery? How about medicine? Or are you still unsure and just want to learn about all of them?

Join us at IGNITE to interact with our very special trade stands. We’ll have representatives from RACP, RANZCOG, Health New Zealand, the Burnett Foundation (and more!) that would love to meet you and have a chat. Who knows – you might even meet your future boss!

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Sign-ups open on 9th March.

Unwind, connect, and have a boogie in a classy yet relaxed semi-formal setting at our Cocktail party at Dockside. Capture memories and build lifelong bonds with your peers while conversing over canapes and saying “CHEERS to CHANGE” with our subsidised drinks.

Then live it up in the Banquet Hall at the Parliament with our Gala dinner. Experience the life of an MP over a formal dinner with drinks, a dance floor and good music, giving you the perfect opportunity to connect and kanikani, making it a “Night to IGNITE”!

See more information on our website and Facebook event at the links in our bio!

Sign-ups open on 9th March.

Big changes can be overwhelming. With a focus on health in global conflicts, in refugee communities, and in an era of infodemics, our lightning talk speakers will discuss how we can manage these big issues as medical students, especially if the solution appears to be complicated and beyond any individual's reach.

Go to the link in our bio for more information and to follow our Facebook event!

Sign ups start from 9 March.

Everyone can be a changemaker – and that includes us students. Learn more about IGNITING change from one of our keynotes, Dr Elizabeth Berryman. Originally trained as a nurse, she returned to university to pursue medicine and became the president of OUMSA and NZMSA. She led the incredible movement to increase the loan caps for medical students, opening the door to more post-graduate tauira. She continues to advocate for clinician well-being with an aim to eliminate bullying in the clinical field through the “Chnnl” app she founded.

It’s equally important that suitable communities are EMPOWERED to make changes: join our lighting talk speakers to discuss how we can do that in the context of climate change, the rainbow space and rural health!

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Website: https://sites.google.com/nzmsa.org.nz/ignite2024

Sign-ups open on 9th March.

IGNITE at THE PARLIAMENT!

For the first-time in history, the most popular and biggest event of the student calendar will be held in the Parliament. Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime experience to IGNITE change in the heart of Aotearoa New Zealand, where policies and laws that affect the health of MILLIONS across this country are made.

We guarantee everyone that IGNITE will renew your sense of confidence to empower yourself and your communities, and prompt you to be the change you want to see as you navigate the ever-changing medical world!

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Sign-ups open 9th March.

🏆 Vampire Cup: A Spine-Tingling Success! 🏆

A huge round of applause to all the extraordinary participants from both the University of Auckland and the University of Otago Medical School! 🙌 Your collective effort has turned the Vampire Cup into a resounding success, and we couldn't be prouder.

🥁 And now, the moment you've been waiting for... 🥁

🏅 The victor of this epic showdown is the University of Auckland Medical School, amassing a jaw-dropping 319 donations! 🏅

Auckland students, be on the lookout, because the Vampire Cup Trophy is on its way to grace the halls of the University of Auckland. 🏆🦇 Congratulations, Auckland!

Well done Otago with your solid effort of 161 donations, I look forward to the comeback story next year 😉

A heartfelt thanks to every donor, supporter, and organizer who made this event truly special. Your unwavering dedication to a noble cause is truly inspiring, and your contributions will continue to make a lasting impact on those in need.

If you missed out this time, keep your eyes peeled for next year's epic showdown! 🦇💉