Medsin Autumn Weekend 2010 Exeter Medsin-UK Annual Report 2009/2010

Overview Introduction Priorities & Strategic Plan for 2009/2010 Summary of achievements Challenges & reflections Further information

Introduction

Strategic Plan 09/10 Medsin-UK will …be fully fit for purpose in Autumn of 2010 to fight the injustices and inequalities it was intended to address. Our vision of a new Medsin will be fulfilled through the work of the Medsin-UK National Committee, consultation with the entire network of Branches, Activities and Alumni, and partnership, or advice from our External Partners in global public health. Priority areas:- 1. Membership 2. Identity 3. Accessibility 4. Long-term development

Achievements Membership Membership group created plan for online registration system that collates our members onto a database outlining their demographics. Identity Medsin Competition Students invited to create an image, a piece of music, or poetry that they felt explained what Medsin was, to a) increase accessibility to a wider student network, b) create a dynamic identity for Medsin, Medsin Branch Tour 2010 New Vision & Mission

Achievements Identity Medsin Magazines Merchandise Communication Accessibility Medsin.org Newsletter Medsin events Long-term development Board of Trustees Network structure Development Plan Professional office

Other successes Global Health Hustings Branch empowerment Branch Tour! Conferences and events Activities, Advocacy, Training See s/reports! s/reports

Challenges & Reflections 1. Representation & Communication 2. Network and National Committee capacity 3. Purpose of Medsin?

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