1. University Medical Student Council
Welcome to UMSC
University Medical Student Council
Presentation Created by Yogi Patel, UMSC VP (2005 – 2007)

2. One Voice
A single entity composed of students to represent all four campuses at the University of Illinois College of Medicine (UICOM).

3. Mission
The University Medical Student Council (UMSC) is established with the intent of supporting and promoting the collective interests of the medical students of the University of Illinois College of Medicine. This mission shall be achieved through fostering communication and cooperation among the four campuses of the University of Illinois College of Medicine.

4. Membership UMSC is made up of: Executive Board General Representatives
President, VP, Secretary, Treasurer, Historian, OSR (Organization of Student Representatives to AAMC) Rep.
General Representatives
9 from Chicago, 3 from Rockford, 3 from Peoria, 5 from Urbana.
Special Representatives
College Committee Student Reps
HPSC (Health Professions Student Council) Reps
Faculty Advisor

5. Membership in Detail UMSC Executive Board Special Representatives
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Historian
OSR Representative
Special Representatives
College Committee (CC) Reps
CCSP (Student Promotions)
4 members (one from each site)
CCIA (Instruction + Appraisal)
1 alternate (from any site)
CCA (Admission)
CCR (Research)
CCSAS (Student Awards + Scholarship)
General Representatives
9 from Chicago
Student Govt President or delegate.
2 reps from each class
3 from Rockford
2 reps from student body.
3 from Peoria
5 from Urbana
2 reps from Medical Scholars Program Advisory Council.
HPSC Reps
2 reps (only have one vote at UMSC meetings).
Faculty Advisor

6. Meetings UMSC meets four times a year.
Each meeting is held at a different campus at UICOM.
First meeting
Held in Chicago (to facilitate attendance by Dean of the College of Medicine)
Attended by ALL UMSC members.
Traditionally held before or on Oct 1st.

7. More Meeting Info Other 3 meetings (Rockford, Peoria, Urbana)
Mandatory attendance
UMSC Exec Board.
General Representatives to UMSC.
College Committee Reps (from campus where mtg is held).
At least one HPSC rep.
Faculty Advisor
Voluntary attendance
Dean of student affairs at campus where meeting is held.
Guest speakers.
Any student who wishes to attend.

8. College Committees (CC)
There are five College Committees at UICOM covering:
Admissions
Student Promotions
Instruction and Appraisal
Research
Student Awards and Scholarship
Each CC makes critical policy decisions pertaining to their area of focus.

9. College Committee Chain of Command
Each campus has its own local committee that reports to its equivalent CC.
Each CC reports to the CEC (College Executive Committee) which makes the final decision on policy changes.
UMSC President has one vote at the CEC meeting.

10. Representation on CC’s.
Each college committee has student representation from all four campuses which is provided through UMSC.
Students representatives play a critical role in their committee and each student has a vote.

11. Becoming a CC Student Representative
Representatives are selected midway through the fall semester for the following academic year.
Keep your eyes peeled on s regarding CC positions during the fall semester.

12. The Grand Scheme Each campus has its own local student government.
UMSC represents all four campuses.
Representatives to UMSC and College Committees are selected through an application (+/- interview) process.
HPSC represents all health profession schools at the University of Illinois.

13. Organizational Chart

14. College Executive Committee
U of I Health Professions Student Council [HPSC]
College of Medicine
College Committees
University Medical Student Council [UMSC]
U of I Student Fee Committee
Chicago Medical Student Council [CMSC]
Peoria Medical Student Council [PMSC]
Rockford Medical Student Council [RMSC]
Urbana Medical Student Government [UMSG]
Representatives
Funding
(ideal scenario)

15. Need more info Visit the UMSC web-site
Contains information regarding:
UMSC Constitution
Members
Meetings
Minutes + Agendas (old and new)
Policies + position documents
College Committees
Historical Match Lists (for all four campuses)

16. Abbreviations OSR Organization of Student Representatives to AAMC.
CCSP
College Committee on Student Promotions
CCA
College Committee on Admissions
CCIA
College Committee on Instruction and Appraisal
CCR
College Committee on Research
CCSAS
College Committee on Student Awards and Scholarships
HPSC
Health Professions Student Council
UICOM
University of Illinois College of Medicine CC
College Committee
UMSC
University Medical Student Council
CEC
College Executive Committee