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MSS CLUBS AND COMMITTEES FALL RECRUITMENT

You will find below all the clubs and standing committees that are currently recruiting. You can apply for these positions between September 11th and September 24th 2017.

For more information on a specific club or committee, please visit http://www.mcgillmed.com

"The MSS encourages students with lived experience of discrimination and from

underrepresented groups in medicine to apply"

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CLUBS .............................................................................................................................. 3

Ancestral Health Interest Group ............................................................................................. 3

Anesthesiology and critical care interest group ...................................................................... 3

Association of Women Surgeons .............................................................................................. 4

MSS Caffeinate Us Please ......................................................................................................... 5

Clinical French Club ................................................................................................................. 6

Community Outreach Projects ................................................................................................ 7

CSTAR Project .......................................................................................................................... 8

MSS Dermatology Interest Group ........................................................................................... 8

MSS Emergency Medicine Interest Group ............................................................................. 9

EnviroMED .............................................................................................................................. 10

MSS Medical Ethics Students’ Society .................................................................................. 10

Family Medicine Student Interest Group ............................................................................. 11

The F Word in Medicine ......................................................................................................... 12

Health and Hygiene for Homeless .......................................................................................... 14

High Value Care ...................................................................................................................... 15

MSS Humanities and Arts in Medicine ................................................................................. 15 Art and Writing Publication Committee (a project committee within MSS Humanities and Arts in Medicine) ................................................................................................................................ 16 Journeys Through Health project committee (a project committee within MSS Humanities and Arts in Medicine) ............................................................................................................. 18

Indigenous Health Interest Group ......................................................................................... 19

Integrative Medicine Club ...................................................................................................... 20

MSS Internal Medicine Interest Group ................................................................................ 21

McGill Medical Students for Choice ...................................................................................... 22

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Medicine on the Rocks ............................................................................................................ 22

MSS Obstetrics and Gynecology Interest Group ................................................................. 23

OMEGA .................................................................................................................................... 24

MSS Oncology Interest Group ............................................................................................... 24

MSS Ophthalmology Interest Group ..................................................................................... 25

MSS Palliative Care Interest Group ...................................................................................... 25

MSS Pediatrics Interest Club ................................................................................................. 26

MSS Plant Based Nutrition Group ........................................................................................ 26

MSS Psychiatry Interest Group ............................................................................................. 27

MSS Radiology Interest Group .............................................................................................. 27

MSS Rare Disease Interest Group ......................................................................................... 28

McGill Student Association for Collaborative Mental Healthcare ..................................... 29

McGill Students in Healthcare Professional Alliance .......................................................... 30

MSS Student Interest Group in Neurology and Neurosurgery ........................................... 31

McGill Student Surgical Society ............................................................................................ 31

MSS Whole Person Care Interest Group .............................................................................. 33

MSS Wilderness Medicine Interest Group ........................................................................... 33

STANDING COMMITTEES ............................................................................................. 35

ACE ........................................................................................................................................... 35

Medical Education Committee ............................................................................................... 35

GAAC ....................................................................................................................................... 41

MSS Media Committee ........................................................................................................... 42

M3I Committee (MMI) ........................................................................................................... 43

Provincial and National Global Health Opportunities ........................................................ 45

SPCI .......................................................................................................................................... 45

Wellness Committee ................................................................................................................ 46

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CLUBS

Ancestral Health Interest Group About us: An interest group covering the evolutionary mismatch between modern lifestyles and those we evolved with. Many patients are suffering from living in an obesogenic and pro-inflammatory environment of processed foods and minimized physical activity. These factors appear to underlie many of the chronic non-communicable diseases that cost our health-services so much, and removing them is a key to reducing disease burden and 'de-prescribing' patients. Important aspects of this approach are not covered in medical education, but it is proving to be highly effective in practise as reflected by an expanding body of RCTs and clinical experience. For example, Family Physicians using a high food-quality, reduced carbohydrate approach with type 2 diabetes in the UK have won regional and national NHS awards for reducing drug costs. Join us to learn about what one General Practitioner described as “making Family Medicine fun again” - because it works so well. The group will host presentations from national and international invited speakers, including physicians using nutritional and lifestyle approaches with patients. The group's Facebook page features introductions to the field including links to publications and presentations. Recruitment - Position: Med-1 Rep Eligibility: M1 Role description:

• Make in class announcements to promote upcoming events Application process: Please send an email to [email protected] to apply.

Anesthesiology and critical care interest group About us: The MSS Anesthesiology and Critical Care Interest Group strives to provide McGill medical students with opportunities to explore the field of anesthesiology and its subspecialties, including Critical Care and Pain Medicine. Currently, clerkship does not provide much exposure to anesthesiology beyond the general surgery rotation and students interested in applying to anesthesia residency programs must seek out additional opportunities for training in this specialty. Through various activities, including talks by residents or fellows in anesthesia and hands-on training sessions to learn skills like intubation, the MSS Anesthesiology Interest Group will help students gain knowledge about the specialty of anesthesiology and further prepare interested students for anesthesia residency programs. This club will also serve as a conduit between McGill medical students and physicians practicing anesthesia at McGill by facilitating shadowing opportunities for students in anesthesiology and its various subspecialties. Recruitment

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- Positions : Med-1 Rep, Med-2 Rep, Med-3 Rep, Med-4 Rep Eligibility: M1, M2, M3, M4 Role description:

• Promotes and communicates about club events and other relevant topics within her/his class

• Helps in event organization and logistics • Participates in executive meetings

Application process: Please send an email to [email protected] to apply.

Association of Women Surgeons About us: The mission of the Association of Women Surgeons is to inspire, encourage and enable women surgeons to realize their professional and personal goals. The goal is to introduce female medical students to the dynamic careers within General Surgery and various surgical subspecialties. Our club will aim to foster relationships with female medical students and our women surgeon faculty members through networking events over the course of the year. Recruitment - Position: Med-1 Rep Eligibility: M1 Role description:

• Communicating/Advertising events in class to med 1 class. • Assisting at events • Voting member

Selection Criteria : Motivation/interest in surgery, availability, and a great attitude! Application process: Candidates will be asked to submit a 250 word blurb to describe why they are fit for the position

and any relevant experience that will allow them to contribute to our club. Interviews will then be held with the President and at least one VP (all candidates will be interviewed by the same two interviewers). Candidates will then be ranked (1-5) on relevant experience, motivation and ability to express what they can bring to the club. Total scores between President and VP will be combined and the top scoring candidate will be chosen for the position.

To apply send an email to [email protected]

- Position: VP Communications Eligibility: M1-M2 Role description:

• Responsible for leading 1 event each per year • Includes planning, advertising (e.g., Murmur) and delegating of tasks! • Voting member

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Selection Criteria: Motivation/interest in surgery, availability, and a great attitude! Application process: Candidates will be asked to submit a 250 word blurb to describe why they are fit for the position

and any relevant experience that will allow them to contribute to our club. Interviews will then be held with the President and at least one VP (all candidates will be interviewed by the same two interviewers). Candidates will then be ranked (1-5) on relevant experience, motivation and ability to express what they can bring to the club. Total scores between President and VP will be combined and the top scoring candidate will be chosen for the position.


MSS Caffeinate Us Please About us: MSS Cup is the coming together of students to relax over a cup of coffee and enjoy each other's company. This club will focus on caffeinating yourself wisely as we progress through our medical careers, (also get you away from savaging coffee with milk and sugar), but essentially an excuse to have coffee (Tea and Hot Chocolate are acceptable) on a more frequent basis. The club aims to meet at least 1-2 times month, and events will include learning about different types of coffee and how to make specialty coffees. Treats & Sweets may frequent the premises. Recruitment - Position: VP Operations Eligibility: M1-M4 Role description:

• Help with the planning of events, event logistics, coordination and room booking for events and meetings.

Application process: Please send an email to [email protected] to apply. - Position: VP Finance Eligibility: M1-4 Role description:

• Manage club finances, take care of budgeting and look into possible fundraising opportunities and sponsorships.

Application process: Please send an email to [email protected] to apply. - Position: VP Internal Eligibility: M1-4 Role description:

• Responsible for promotion through murmur, social media and class announcements as well as managing emails, recruiting volunteer for events, and website management.

Application process: Please send an email to [email protected] to apply. - Position: Med-1 Rep Eligibility: M1

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Role description: • Act as primary liaison with his/her respective class, promote club events via class

announcements, help and partake in club meetings, activities and events. Application process: Please send an email to [email protected] to apply.

Clinical French Club About us: The Clinical French Club’s mission is to provide a structured and supportive environment to master the essentials of clinical French, including the language required to: - Take a history, - Conduct a physical exam and describe findings, - Explain the diagnosis and treatment plan, - Answer a patient’s questions about their situation. Our goal is to identify and practice simple, high-yield clinical language that can be put into practice immediately. We will achieve this goal through an iterative process in which members encounter real-life clinical situations they would like to improve in, and we prepare structured meetings in which to practice. By responding to immediate, real-life needs, we will complement existing resources which focus more broadly on formal grammar or conversational French. Our philosophy is that we’re all in this together, so let’s help each other learn faster and better! We welcome French speakers of all levels, from zero to native speakers. Meetings will be structured to emphasize 1-on-1 interview practice and in-depth feedback. A topic will be announced ahead of time and brief preparatory materials will be circulated. During the meeting, each student will have a chance to role-play both the doctor and the patient sides of the interview. Recruitment - Position: Med-1 Reps (x2) Eligibility: M1 Role description:

• Represent the club to your class • Transmit your class's needs and feedback • Potential to later transition into the executive roles of chief tutor, VP education or co-

president. Application process: Please send a short blurb (400 words max) to [email protected] (Knowledge

of French is an asset, but is not necessary.)

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Community Outreach Projects About us: The Community Outreach Projects (C.O.P.) is a student-run organization that aims to promote health careers to high school adolescents and educate children under the age of 12 on maintaining a healthy lifestyle. C.O.P organizes interactive presentations, workshops, healthcare immersion days and school visits where medical and dental students can share information about their career paths. Recruitment - Positions: Co-Presidents (x2) Eligibility: M1-M4 Role description:

As co-president you will be responsible for the management of the internal affairs of the organization. Your tasks will include managing team members, ensuring tasks are completed on time, overseeing special projects, communications, and room booking.

Application process: If you are interested in fulfilling any of these roles, please send us a 200-word blurb at

[email protected] - Positions: Med-P VP, Med-1 VP, Med-2 VP Eligibility: Med-P, Med-1, Med-2 Role description:

Your role will include advertising and finding presenters within the McGill Medicine community for the various COP presentations held at schools in Montreal. You will help organize presentations and familiarize the presenters with the content and associated procedures.


[email protected] - Positions: VP External Liaisons (1 French, 1 English) Eligibility: M1-M4 Role description:

Your role will include initiating and maintaining correspondence with selected individuals on the Montreal school board staff at various schools. You will schedule the times and dates for presentations and follow up to make sure the appointments are fulfilled.


[email protected] - Positions: Vice-President Special Projects: Internal Management (x2) Eligibility: M1-M4 Role description:

Your role will include working with the two co-presidents to organize special COP projects, including Explore Careers in health, My Day at McGill, and shadowing opportunities. You will ensure the regular functions of the club are fulfilled, meaning taking minutes when necessary and ensuring effective organization and management within the club.

Application process:

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If you are interested in fulfilling any of these roles, please send us a 200-word blurb at [email protected]

CSTAR Project About us: The MSS Clinical Skills Training and Assessment Room (CSTAR) is a room being developed in the Meredith Annex that will be used as a versatile resource center for all students from M1-M4. The room is modelled after a standard doctor’s office with all the basic medical equipment so that students can access it and practice physical examination skills or standardized patient cases in a stress-free and safe environment. The purpose of the club is to maintain the room over the semester, continue adding resources of interest and to further the academic program by regularly hosting block-based peer teaching sessions. Recruitment - Positions: Med-1 Rep Eligibility: M1 Role description:

Your tasks include : • helping with the organization and event promotion of the peer tutor workshops • looking after and maintaining the CSTAR room in the Annex • providing all communications to the Med1 class • assisting on other executive functions as needed

Application process: Please send an email to [email protected] to apply. - Positions: Med-3 Peer Tutor Eligibility: M3 Role description:

Your tasks include : • spearheading (i.e. organizing, recruiting tutors for and teaching) the workshops over the

course of the academic year • reviewing material to be taught during the workshop (case, history, physical, work-up etc.)

that are created by the Academic Team • helping promote workshop to students • assisting other members of the Academic Team where needed

Application process: Please send an email to [email protected] to apply. MSS Dermatology Interest Group About us: The MSS Dermatology Interest Group's goal is to expose medical students to the field of dermatology through talks and workshops, and to provide information and support to students interested in dermatology. MDIG also seeks to educate students on the importance of sun safety.

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Recruitment - Positions: Med-1 Rep, Med-2 Rep, Med-3 Rep, Med 4 Rep Eligibility: M1, M2, M3, M4 Role description:

• Promotion of all club activities and assisting with recruitment. Minor organization roles for each event.

Application process: Please send an email to [email protected] to apply. MSS Emergency Medicine Interest Group About us: This group is intended for current medical students at McGill who would like to learn more about emergency medicine as a potential career choice. We also aim to host skills sessions and talks that are informative for all medical students. Every year, we generally host a talk with the emergency medicine program director and a talk on the 2+1 family medicine residency program versus the 5 years residency program. We aim to host one skills sessions such as suturing. Our other events may vary from year to year; ACLS, POCUS or Military medicine by example. Recruitment - Position: Med-3 Rep Eligibility: M3 Role description:

• Act as a treasurer (update other members on budget, reimburse other members for expenses at events, and manage the online banking account)

• Advertise events with your respective class and on social media • Present at the event to order food, welcome guest speakers, and take attendance • Support club projects


- Position: Med-1 Reps (x2) Eligibility: M1 Role description:

• Advertise events with your respective class and on social media • Create/add the event on social media, the Murmur, and the MSS calendar • Present at the event to order food, welcome guest speakers, and take attendance • Support club projects


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EnviroMED About us: EnviroMED is a McGill Faculty of Medicine student interest group that aims to improve environmental health learning opportunities for MSS members through extra-curricular workshops, lectures, and activities. Through education about the intersection of medicine and environmental issues, our goal is to advocate for public policy that protects both human health and the planet. Through its affiliation with the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE), EnviroMED strives to promote environmental stewardship among future health professionals. Recruitment - Position: VP Internal (x2) Eligibility: M1-4 Role description:

The VP internal will assist the president with event planning and overall club logistics. Responsibilities include:

• Attendance at executive meetings and club events • Transcribing meeting minutes • Event planning • Room booking • Club development and sustainability


- Position: VP Communications Eligibility: M1-4 Role description:

The VP Communications are the voice of the club within the MSS and the community at large. Responsibilities include:

• Attendance at executive meetings and club events • Creation and maintenance of social media pages • Event advertisement and peer recruitment


MSS Medical Ethics Students’ Society About us: The MSS Medical Ethics Students’ Society (MESS) strives to stimulate student involvement in issues relating to medical ethics and health law. Through panels, lectures and workshops, MESS aims to equip students for ethical decision-making and activism. MESS will also complement the Medical Ethics and Health Law course in UGME. Recruitment - Position: Med-1 Rep

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Eligibility: M1 Role description:

The MSS Medical Ethics Students’ Society (MESS) is searching for a Med-1 Representative to join the 2017-2018 executive committee. The Med-1 Representative will be responsible for promoting events among Med-1s, working with other executive committee members to organize events and other club activities and contributing to new ideas for the club.

Application process: If you are interested or may have any questions, please contact [email protected] .

Family Medicine Student Interest Group About us: FaMSIG is a group of McGill students interested in promoting Family Medicine amongst their peers. Our goals include:

• Exposing medical students to a wide variety of Family Medicine role models • Demonstrating the diversity of Family Medicine • Supporting students who are interested in Family Medicine • Educating medical students about Family Medicine training and careers • Fostering mentorship between family physicians and medical students • Fostering mentorship between upper- and lower-year medical students • Having fun!

Recruitment - Position: FamSIG junior Co-Chair Eligibility: M1-M4 Role description:

• Plan the agenda and prepare minutes of each FamSIG meeting • Schedule meetings and notify all members of the executive of these meetings • Share Chairing and minuting of FamSIG meetings • Attend meetings with the CQMF, CFPC and the department of family medicine • Share summary from each meetings with the CQMF, CFPC and the faculty with FaMSIG • Update transition documents and make sure that the transition to the new executive goes

smoothly each year • Plan a provisional list of events for the year for discussion with VP Exec, VP Events and

FamSIG • Work with VP Finance to ensure adequate funding for planned events and prepare budgets • Work with VP Finance to complete MSS Clubs forms in late August and late December. • Ensure FMOQ is apprised of events and work with VP Finance to prepare event summary

every June • Send a monthly update of events with a summary of upcoming event at the beginning of

every month – see contract FMOQ contract for email contacts. • Check the FaMSIG gmail account regularly • Make sure that each event is well organized

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Application process: Please send an email to [email protected] to apply. - Position: Med-P Rep Eligibility: Med-P Role description:

• Manage club finances, take care of budgeting and look into possible fundraising opportunities and sponsorships. Make sure that Med-Ps are represented and that they receive information from FaMSIG by making class announcements and postings on Class FaceBook group

• Give feedback from the med-Ps for each activity • Help Co-Presidents knowing what are the needs for each specific year • Help organize events • Attend FamSIG meetings according to availability

Application process: Please send an email to [email protected] to apply. - Position: Med-1 Reps (x2) Eligibility: M1 Role description:

• Make sure that Med- 1s are represented and that they receive information from FaMSIG by making class announcements and postings on Class FaceBook group

• Give feedback from the Med-1s for each activity • Help Co-Presidents knowing what are the needs for each specific year • Help organize events • Attend FamSIG meetings according to availability

Application process: Please send an email to [email protected] to apply. - Position: Med-4 Rep Eligibility: M4 Role description:

• Make sure that Med-4s are represented and that they receive information from FaMSIG by making class announcements and postings on Class FaceBook group

• Give feedback from the Med-4s for each activity • Help Co-Presidents knowing what are the needs for each specific year • Help organize events • Attend FamSIG meetings according to availability

Application process: Please send an email to [email protected] to apply. The F Word in Medicine About us: The F Word in Medicine provides a safe, inclusive, and constructive environment to discuss gender-based issues in healthcare professions. The past several decades have seen a

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rise in medical school attendance and matriculation by women, and an increase in sensitivity towards the psychosocial needs of both male and female medical professionals. However, all healthcare professionals, no matter their gender identity, still face specific challenges during their education and practice including gender-based discrimination, micro-aggression and sexual harassment, and unequal opportunities for career development. Facing these everyday challenges alone negatively impacts both our professional and personal lives. The goal of FWM is to shed light on these individual struggles. Using workshops, facilitated discussions, and guest speakers, FWM aims to help healthcare professionals develop strategies to address gender-based problems. These skills will play a role in creating better environments for both learning and clinical practice. Over time, we hope to engage all students in healthcare professions in this dialogue to create a generation of leaders capable of recognizing and addressing gender-based issues. Recruitment - Position: President Eligibility: M1-M3 Role description:

• Liaison with other student groups • Liaison with the MSS • Go to the clubs meet and greet • Organizing the meetings • Following up with actions items

Selection Criteria: Strong belief in the mandate of the club, motivated, dedicated, accountable Application process: Application form: https://goo.gl/forms/UTv3yspnpf3XKIL52 - Position: Executive Vice-President Eligibility: M1-M3 Role description:

• Maintain the google drive • Take meeting minutes • Make Facebook events • Maintenance of Fb groups and listserv

Selection Criteria: Strong belief in the mandate of the club, motivated, dedicated, accountable Application process: Application form: https://goo.gl/forms/UTv3yspnpf3XKIL52 - Position: VP Finance and Administration Eligibility: M1-M3 Role description:

• Liaison with the MSS • Club application • Manage the finances

Selection Criteria: Strong belief in the mandate of the club, motivated, dedicated, accountable

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Application process: Application form: https://goo.gl/forms/UTv3yspnpf3XKIL52 - Positions: Med-1 Rep, Med-2 Rep, Med-3 Rep, Med-4 Rep Eligibility: M1, M2, M3, M4 Role description:

• Advertisement • Roombooking • Support other committee executives in their roles

Selection Criteria: Strong belief in the mandate of the club, motivated, dedicated, accountable Application process: Application form: https://goo.gl/forms/UTv3yspnpf3XKIL52 Health and Hygiene for Homeless About us: HHH is a club that aims at improving and promoting health and hygiene amongst homeless individuals and at exposing medical students to the health care and social problems faced by this vulnerable population. Events : Winter Clothing DriveShadowing Sessions + Workshops at shelters Bagel & Coffee FundraiserFootcare Product Donations Recruitment - Position: VP Events Eligibility: M1-4 Role description:

• Lead in the organization of events and outings • Propose new ideas and initiatives aligned with the mandate of the club • Manage the Facebook page and promote club activities in the respective groups

Application process: . Please fill out the following document:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSei8lzuDsK8-pZDEjjWdb75GmR1XO8m4IrEWzaTHsKJVlarBg/viewform

- Position: Med-1 Reps (x2) Eligibility: M1 Role description:

• Actively participate in the organization of club events • Communicate and promote club related matters to the Med-1 class



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- Position: Med-P Reps (x2) Eligibility: Med-P Role description:

• Actively participate in the organization of club events • Communicate and promote club related matters to the Med-P class



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High Value Care About us: We’re a group of McGill students interested in reducing unnecessary medical tests and treatments, through physician-patient conversations based on evidence. We believe that changing medical education and clinical practice in this area will lead to better patient outcomes and better allocation of limited healthcare resources. Recruitment - Position: Med-1, Med-2, Med-3 and Med-4 Reps (trying out at-large roles, but open to VP roles

if you want one) Eligibility: M1-4 Role description:

. Help with the organization of events

. Advertise events to your class and beyond

. Support special projects, e.g., knowledge platform (Nuclino), survey of medical students and residents

Selection criteria : motivation, interest in the club’s mission, experience with student clubs / advocacy / knowledge curation Application process: Please send a CV (or link to LinkedIn profile) and a blurb of up to 300 words to [email protected] stating why you are interested and describing idea you have for the club and/or skills you can contribute (examples from past experiences are welcome). Reps will be chosen by the executive based on the experience and enthusiasm displayed.

MSS Humanities and Arts in Medicine About us: We are a group of medical students who believe that the arts and humanities portray a side of medicine and the experience of illness, suffering, and healing that is not contained in the medical curriculum. What the arts and humanities can offer is to immerse us in the perspectives of people who we might otherwise find difficult to understand, challenge our assumptions and pre-conceived notions of groups of people and disease, and remind us of the beauty and complexity of human experience. In engaging with the arts and humanities during our time as medical students, our hope is that we will emerge from our current training not only competent, knowledgeable, and technically skilled, but also young doctors who are empathetic, sensitive to diverse perspectives, comfortable with the complexities and ambiguities of the human condition, and better able to connect with people from all walks of life who will be our patients.

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We aim to create a space where medical students can remain in touch with their artistic and creative sides during the busy pace of medical school. This is accomplished by events organized by our team, ranging from monthly check-in discussion groups to book clubs meetings to artistic endeavors. Recruitment - Position: Treasurer Eligibility: M1-4 Role description:

The Treasurer will be responsible for tracking and managing the finances of the club, supporting club members in searching and applying for funding, and working with other executive committee members to organize events and other club activities Application process:

Please contact [email protected] . Art and Writing Publication Committee (a project committee within MSS Humanities and Arts in Medicine) Project Description: Visual arts and writing are important outlets for students and professionals in the health field to express themselves. Dealing with illness is often difficult for our mind and body, and often, there arises a need to channel thoughts, reflect on experiences, or simply distract oneself. This may be accomplished through writing and creating art. After arranging the Health Art Exhibition as well as attending the CCME, we encountered many students and professionals in the health field who have experienced this firsthand, and we would like there to be a space for them to share their work with others. We hope to do this through an online and print publication of visual art and writing submissions from students and professionals in the Faculty of Medicine at McGill. The online publication will be edited and will feature all submissions, whereas the print version will be a collection of both visual and writing pieces, that can be distributed to the McGill medical community. The goal is to create an open space, encourage sharing of and reflection on healthcare experiences, and foster a community for the arts and humanities. Recruitment - Position: Publicity Eligibility: M1-4 Role description:

• Organize and publicize call for submissions • Lead the committee to reach a target number of submissions received • Disseminate the publication amongst medical students, with students from other health

professional programs at McGill, and with medical students from universities across Canada

Selection criteria: Initiative, availability, teamwork, motivation, organization skills Application process: Please answer the following questions (in 400 words or less): (1) Which position(s) are you applying for? (2) What interests you about joining the publication committee? (3) What skills and experiences will you bring to your role? (4) Is there anything else you would like to tell us?

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Please send your response and/or any questions to [email protected] . Thank you for your interest!

- Position: Graphic Design Eligibility: M1-4 Role description:

• Create visual materials advertising the call for submissions • Design the layout of works to be published in print form and/or as a blog or website

Selection criteria: Initiative, availability, teamwork, motivation, previous experience in layout an asset but not necessary Application process: Please answer the following questions (in 400 words or less): (1) Which position(s) are you applying for? (2) What interests you about joining the publication committee? (3) What skills and experiences will you bring to your role? (4) Is there anything else you would like to tell us? Please send your response and/or any questions to [email protected] . Thank you for your interest!

- Position: Finance and Logistics Eligibility: M1-4 Role description:

• Search and apply for funding (e.g. SPCI funds for special projects, funding from other sources)

• Coordinate the printing of the publication in magazine format Selection criteria: Initiative, availability, teamwork, motivation, organizational skills Application process: Please answer the following questions (in 400 words or less): (1) Which position(s) are you applying for? (2) What interests you about joining the publication committee? (3) What skills and experiences will you bring to your role? (4) Is there anything else you would like to tell us? Please send your response and/or any questions to [email protected] . Thank you for your interest!

- Position: Editor Eligibility: M1-4 Role description:

• Edit submissions for content, including with attention to style and grammar • Liaise with authors and artists to make any alterations to fit the publication

Selection criteria: Initiative; availability; teamwork; motivation; interest in the arts, humanities and medicine Application process: Please answer the following questions (in 400 words or less): (1) Which position(s) are you applying for? (2) What interests you about joining the publication committee? (3) What skills and experiences will you bring to your role? (4) Is there anything else you would like to tell us? Please send your response and/or any questions to [email protected] . Thank you for your interest!

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Journeys Through Health project committee (a project committee within MSS Humanities and Arts in Medicine) Project Description: The “Journeys Through Health” art exhibition project arose from a vision of humanizing clinical spaces by creating a long-term exhibition of artworks and narratives on the themes of health and illness, created by patients, family members, healthcare providers, and students, in the newly-built Royal Victoria Hospital. Working with the MUHC Art and Heritage Centre and persons from across Montreal who answered our call for submissions, we created a space for reflection and increased community solidarity by displaying works arising from profound experiences and that reveal personal knowledge of illness and healing. We are currently working on the second cycle of the project to be unveiled to the public in May 2018, and are looking for interested and motivated students to join the team! Photos from the current exhibition can be viewed: https://muhc.ca/muhc-heritage/article/callout-muhc-patients-caregivers-staff-and-students-send-us-your-art Recruitment - Position: Publicity Officer Eligibility: M1-4 Role description:

• Organize and publicize call for submissions (June – December 2017) • Oversee the website, Facebook, and Twitter; integrate communication amongst

publicizing platforms and channels • Publicize the vernissage and send invitations • Publicize the exhibition and invite interested groups to visit it (May-June 2018)

Selection criteria: Initiative, availability, teamwork, motivation, organization skills, supportiveness of others Application process: Please answer the following questions (in 500 words or less): (1) Which position(s) are you applying for? (2) What interests you about joining the Journeys Through Health committee? (3) What skills and experiences will you bring to your role? (4) Is there anything else you would like to tell us? Please send your above responses and/or any questions to [email protected]

- Position: Artists Liaison Officer Eligibility: M1-4 Role description:

• Communicate between artists who have submitted and Journeys Through Health committee

• Work with artists to ensure the completeness of their submissions • Compile submissions into documents needed for jurying and for final display • Have awareness and sensitivity towards artists’ potential concerns (e.g. confidentiality,

ethics) • Represent the committee as a member of the selection jury

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Selection criteria: Initiative, availability, teamwork, motivation, strong organization skills, supportiveness of others Application process: Please answer the following questions (in 500 words or less): (1) Which position(s) are you applying for? (2) What interests you about joining the Journeys Through Health committee? (3) What skills and experiences will you bring to your role? (4) Is there anything else you would like to tell us? Please send your above responses and/or any questions to [email protected]

Indigenous Health Interest Group About us: The Indigenous Health Interest Group aims to enhance the Indigenous health learning experience by understanding the Indigenous world views and philosophies and by promoting student initiatives in Indigenous settings. The club will strive to provide tools for students to practice medicine in a culturally safe way regarding Indigenous patients and communities. Recruitment - Position: Med-1 Rep Eligibility: M1 Role description:

• The student representative will collaborate with group executives to plan/coordinate events, promote activities hosted by IHIG (through class messages or social media), and raise awareness of indigenous health within their cohort.

Application process: Students should send a short blurb by email indicating which position they are seeking, ideas for potential events, their views on the importance of indigenous health, etc. The applications will be reviewed by remaining executive members and selected applicants will be contacted. [email protected]

- Position: Med-2 Rep Eligibility: M2 Role description:



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Integrative Medicine Club About us: McGill integrative medicine club provides an opportunity for students to learn about complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). We will explore the evidence and hear from other health professionals such as Acupuncturists, Yoga therapists, Osteopaths and Naturopathic Doctors, in order to better understand their approach to healthcare, and how we can work together and learn from one another in order to provide the best possible care for our patients. Recruitment - Positions: Med-1 Rep, Med-2 Rep, Med-3 Rep Eligibility: M1, M2, M3 Role description:

• Responsible for providing students in your year of study who are interested in integrative medicine with opportunities to learn more about how we can provide higher quality and more comprehensive care.

Application process: To apply please send an email to [email protected]

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MSS Internal Medicine Interest Group About us: The Internal Medicine Interest Group aims to increase the awareness of medical students towards internal medicine by fostering interest in its different subspecialties and by guiding students on their steps to a residency match. Internal medicine is the medical specialty devoted to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases in adult patients and encompasses subspecialties such as Cardiology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Infectious Diseases and Critical Care Medicine. Recruitment - Position: Med-1 Rep Eligibility: M1 Role description:

• The role of the M1 rep is to assist in the organization of MSS IMIG events and to promote and advertise planned events. The responsibilities involved in organizing events include attending meetings and actively participating, connecting with guest-speakers, and assisting in the event logistics (booking rooms, preparing food/drinks, budgeting).

Selection criteria: Experience, motivation/interest in internal medicine, availability, and “fun to work with” Application process: • Selection requires the candidate to submit a statement/essay outlining the following:

o Why she/he is interested in the position o Why she/he is interested in internal medicine o Why she/he should be chosen as an executive member and o How she/he can contribute to the club

• Following receipt of member applications, the current presidents will choose a member based on the evaluated submissions. Evaluation of application submissions is based on:

o Interest (/10) o Candidate Experience/Qualifications (/10) o Overall Quality (/10)



• The role of the M2 rep is to assist in the organization of MSS IMIG events and to promote and advertise planned events. The responsibilities involved in organizing events include attending meetings and actively participating, connecting with guest-speakers, and assisting in the event logistics (booking rooms, preparing food/drinks, budgeting).

Selection criteria: Experience, motivation/interest in internal medicine, availability, and “fun to work with” Application process: • Selection requires the candidate to submit a statement/essay outlining the following:

o Why she/he is interested in the position o Why she/he is interested in internal medicine

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o Why she/he should be chosen as an executive member and o How she/he can contribute to the club

• Following receipt of member applications, the current presidents will choose a member based on the evaluated submissions. Evaluation of application submissions is based on:

o Interest (/10) o Candidate Experience/Qualifications (/10) o Overall Quality (/10)


McGill Medical Students for Choice About us: Medical Students for Choice (MSFC) stands up in the face of opposition. We work to destigmatize abortion provision among medical students and residents, and to persuade medical schools and residency programs to include abortion as a part of the reproductive health services curriculum. Today one of the greatest obstacles to safe and legal abortion around the world is the absence of trained providers. Medical schools are simply not addressing the topic; most physicians graduate with little more than circumstantial knowledge of abortion. As medical students and residents, we work to make reproductive health care, including abortion, a part of standard medical education and residency training. Recruitment - Position: Med-1 Rep Eligibility: M1 Role description:

• Organize events • Advertise events • Support club projects

Selection criteria: Motivation, availability, fun to work with Application process:

Students should send a short blurb addressing the following points: • Your interest in reproductive health and abortion • Your experience working in this field/why you would be a good candidate • What events or ideas would you propose for our club

Email: [email protected]

Medicine on the Rocks About us: Medicine on the Rocks aims to promote wellness and foster relationships within the faculty of medicine and medical dentistry through the sport of indoor and outdoor rock climbing.

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We are focused on engaging students in a social and physical activity for beginners and advanced-alike. Recruitment - Position: Med-1 Reps (x2) Eligibility: M1 Role description:

This position will be tasked with: • recruiting members of the class of 2021 to all club events and activities, through the

class of 2021 Facebook group, word-of-mouth, and in-class announcements • attending and actively participating in these club activities • helping organize these activities (i.e. keeping track of attendance, expenses, etc. with

the club co-presidents). Application process: Please send an email to [email protected]

MSS Obstetrics and Gynecology Interest Group About us: The purpose of the McGill Obstetrics and Gynecology Interest Group is to provide McGill Medical Students with a forum in which they can explore many aspects of Women's Health, especially those related to the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology. It will help them gain exposure to discipline's such as Obstetrics and Gynecology, but also explore those of Family Medicine obstetrics, and Global Health with a focus on Women's Health. It will provide skills training which are applicable to the above mentioned specialties. It will also be a resource for information and liaison to the faculty and residents at McGill University, which will help guide students toward a career in OBGYN or other Women's Health related disciplines. Recruitment - Position: Med-1 Rep Eligibility: M1 Role description:

• Responsible for the organization of 1 event related to Women’s Health • Responsible for the promotion of MOGIG events and Facebook page in their cohort • Responsible for attending all MOGIG events • Responsible for participating in all meetings and helping to develop new initiatives • Responsible for staying in touch with other executives of MOGIG

Selection criteria: • Interested in promoting Women’s Health amongst medical students • Available for meetings and reliable • Ready to dedicate time to MOGIG • At ease to organize and promote events

Application process: To apply for these positions, please send a short blurb (100-150 words) describing your interest, your personal experience and your ideas for the coming year that make you the ideal candidate for us! Send it by email to [email protected] . Based on the number of

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applicants, interviews of 10-15 minutes will be conducted to meet the candidates. Interviews will be done by 2 members of MOGIG and 1 external person (member of the MSS).

OMEGA About us: OMEGA organizes educational activities for students in all four medical schools in Quebec in order to offer the province’s future physicians training in management, healthcare, law, leadership, and personal and organisational finances. Recruitment - Position: Vice-President Eligibility: M1-M4 Role description:

• Supports president in her role and responsibilities • Coordinates one to two conferences per year

Application process: Please send your CV to [email protected] with a 200 word (max) letter of intent.

- Position: Senior Representative Role description:

• Is a point of contact for peers interested in OMEGA McGill events • Coordinates one to two conferences per year • Assists in event promotion


- Position: Junior Representative Role description:

• Assists senior representative as needed • Is a point of contact for peers interested in OMEGA McGill events • Coordinates one to two conferences per year • Helps in event promotion


MSS Oncology Interest Group About us: The mission of the MSS Oncology Interest Group (MOncIG) is to provide McGill Medical Students exposure to the various subspecialties of oncology: medical, surgical, radiation oncology and pathology. MOncIG activities include talks focused on oncology specialty by faculty members, career guidance by residents and fellows and advances in the field through journal clubs and seminar series. MOncIG intends to develop a platform for students to conduct an oncology oriented research (clinical & basic science) project. It will allow students to undertake research projects and eventually participate and present at conference(s), which will enrich and shape their academic career path. MOncIG will facilitate, as the only ASCO recognized Canadian interest group, McGill medical students to form contact with residents and fellows from the United States through similar interest groups. MOncIG is keen on organizing joint events with other MSS interests groups in topics related to CaRMS matching, working together with physicians

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from related fields (palliative care, pediatrics, etc.) to achieve common goals and life as a resident/physician in different fields. Many MOncIG members are also volunteers and fundraisers to promote cancer research through various events (Terry Fox Day). MOncIG will represent student interest to “The Faculty of medicine” and continue to push for the incorporation of oncology education in the McGill medical curriculum. Recruitment - Position: Med-1 Rep Eligibility: M1 Role description:

• To communicate events with the Med-1 cohort • To help organize and facilitate events • To attend executive meetings and help plan events

Selection criteria: Motivated, Dedicated, Interested in Oncology Application process:

Applicants should indicate their interest by emailing the group directly: [email protected]). Interested Med-1 students should submit a CV and a short cover letter describing their interest in the position.

MSS Ophthalmology Interest Group About us: The MSS Ophthalmology Interest Group (MOIG) aims to introduce medical students to the world of ophthalmology through various talks and practical sessions. Recruitment - Position: Med-1 Rep Eligibility: M1 Role description: Student will undertake tasks involving:

• Promotion/club strategy • Event planning • Contacting resident/staff ophthalmologists • Financial resource management • Ongoing participation in club in activities with eventual opportunity to manage the club

when in senior medical school years Application process: Please send an email to [email protected] MSS Palliative Care Interest Group About us: The MSS Palliative Care interest group strives to: -promote student interest in palliative care and hospice

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-organize events and provide resources to students interested in pursuing a career in the filed of palliative medicine -promote cohesion and collaboration between McGill medical students and palliative care units and hospices in Montreal Recruitment - Position: Vice-President Eligibility: M1-M4 Role description:

We are looking for an individual to contribute to developing, planning, and organizing events for the Palliative Care Interest Group.

Application process: Please contact [email protected] to apply. MSS Pediatrics Interest Club About us: In this group, you will find medical students from all levels brought together by their interest in pursuing a career in pediatrics as a medical specialty or sub-specialty. Our goal is to help spark an interest for this field by holding regular lectures, sessions and social events hosted by physicians and other health-care workers. These events will cover exciting, pediatric-relevant materials. The group also hopes to advocate for sick children by advertising and promoting fundraiser events in the community. Recruitment - Position: Med-1 Rep Eligibility: M1 Role description:

• Organize events • Advertise events • Support club projects • Attend meetings

Selection criteria: Social media skills, motivation, interest in pediatrics and in helping other students discover the unique field of pediatrics, fun to work with Application process: Please send a short blurb describing your interest in pediatrics, your previous experience with organizing events, why you would want to be part of this group, and what you could bring to our club! Email : [email protected] MSS Plant Based Nutrition Group About us: The MSS Nutrition Group seeks to promote plant based nutrition in the context of lifestyle and preventive medicine. We believe that it is something that is lacking in our medical education and we want to spread awareness of the evidence supporting a plant based nutrition for health benefits.

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Everyone is welcome to join our events, vegans, vegetarians, or just curious people! We host presentations, cooking workshops and more! Recruitment - Positions: Med-P Rep, Med-1 Rep, Med-2 Rep, Med-3 Rep, Med-4 Rep Eligibility: Med-P, M1, M2, M3, M4 Role description:

• Help organize and brainstorm events • Advertise events • Support club projects

Selection criteria: Motivation, availability, passion! Application process: Please send an email to [email protected], with the subject line “MSS Plant Based Nutrition Group Rep application”, with a short blurb indicating which position you are applying for and why you would like to be a rep for our club. No length requirements or limitations. Just let us know who you are and why you want to join us!

MSS Psychiatry Interest Group About us: Our group seeks not only to nourish the interests of medical students towards psychiatry, but also to present the scene of mental illness as a inevitable entity of medical practice in all fields. Our activities are meant to create, exchange and transfer ideas amongst students, residents, psychiatrists and patients. Recruitment - Positions: Med-P Rep, Med-1 Rep, Med-2 Rep, Med-3 Rep, Med-4 Rep Eligibility: Med-P, M1, M2, M3, M4 Role description:

At McPIG we try to keep our organization structure as horizontal as possible; as a rep you will be able to join our executive team, organize activities and add your unique input on the direction of the club! Application process: Please send an email to [email protected]

MSS Radiology Interest Group About us: The MRIG is a student run organization that aims to promote interest in radiology and other sub-disciplines of radiology. The MRIG also aims to teach medical imaging basics to students through the organization of lectures, workshops and various radiology-related activities. - Position: VP Education and Research Eligibility: M1-M4 Role description:

• To facilitate teaching events and workshops organized by MRIG.

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• Responsible for the advertisement and communication of research opportunities related to radiology.

• Responsible for the advertisement and communication of bursary and scholarship opportunities related to radiology.

Application process: Applicants are required to submit or complete the following items in order to have their

application considered by MRIG: • A very honest letter of interest that describes one’s greatest weakness (be honest!)

without trying to transform it into some redeeming personality trait (in this case we value honesty). Also to be included is a description of an experience where working with others in a group/team setting went terribly wrong and what lesson(s) were learned from that experience. If applicants choose they may also describe why they are interested in radiology and how they intend to contribute to the field (a good opportunity to get creative!). (minimum of 250 words).

• An abridged CV outlining the skills, experiences and education most relevant to the position being applied for.

• If further selection methods are necessary, a possible interview with applicants may be arranged.


• Responsible for the organization of club events and activities. • Responsible for the advertisement and promotion of club events. • Responsible for scheduling club events and booking rooms at McGill, the Annex or the

Thompson House. • Support club projects that are under development. • Assist other club members with other miscellaneous tasks.

Application process: Applicants are required to submit or complete the following items in order to have their

application considered by MRIG: • A very honest letter of interest that describes one’s greatest weakness (be honest!)

without trying to transform it into some redeeming personality trait (in this case we value honesty). Also to be included is a description of an experience where working with others in a group/team setting went terribly wrong and what lesson(s) were learned from that experience. If applicants choose they may also describe why they are interested in radiology and how they intend to contribute to the field (a good opportunity to get creative!). (minimum of 250 words).

• An abridged CV outlining the skills, experiences and education most relevant to the position being applied for.

• If further selection methods are necessary, a possible interview with applicants may be arranged.

MSS Rare Disease Interest Group About us: Equipping future physicians for the reality of rare diseases.

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One in 12 Canadians are affected by a rare disorder (Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders), thus a physician is likely to encounter patients with rare diseases. The MSS Rare Disease Interest Group (rareDIG) aims to bring rare diseases to the attention of medical students. Whereas a physician cannot possibly know all 7000 rare diseases (National Institutes of Health), this group aims to encourage medical students to develop an awareness and appreciation of the challenges patients with rare diseases and their families face. As part of this group, medical students will be afforded the opportunity to learn how to care for and advocate on behalf of their patients with a rare disease, how to connect patients and their families to support groups and how to critically consider the often-scarce literature regarding rare disease. Recruitment - Position: Executive PV Eligibility: M1-4 Role description: The executive VP is a color-coding machine and resident problem solver, with excellent skills in

organization, forethought and dedication. Loves sending emails, making phone calls and coordinating events. Collaborates easily with other committee members to makes our shared goals a reality. • Event logistics and coordination • Room booking for meetings and events • Committee meetings: scheduling, minute taking

Application process: Please send an email to [email protected]

- Position: VP Communications (2) Eligibility: M1-4 Role description: The Kardashians of rareDIG, the VP communications will develop click-bait for a good cause. These two creative and self-driven execs love learning new skills and tinkering with graphic design software (YouTube be thy teacher). They are not afraid of wires and will fill all of our technical needs.

• Creation of infographics (bimonthly) • Social media and website management • IT for skype sessions • E-mails to membership listserv

Application process: Please send an email to [email protected]

McGill Student Association for Collaborative Mental Healthcare About us: The McGill Student Association for Collaborative Mental Healthcare (CMH) offers a space for future mental healthcare workers and researchers to come together. We are currently recruiting new members for our core group that meets every other week on Thursday evenings. Collaborative learning occurs through interdisciplinary case-study work, popular media & journal article discussions and workshops led by guest partners and students. CMH topics include: efficacy and development of interdisciplinary professional networks, current collaborative

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care models, cultural competency, and integration of mental health interventions from various fields. CMH serves a non-hierarchal space in which McGill students and community members gather to generate future research questions, develop clinical skills and establish long-lasting interprofessional networks. CMH provides educational, community networking and mental health advocacy experiences for students from both graduate and undergraduate programs with interests in clinical and research aspects of mental healthcare. Last year we hosted six events on campus, as well as a conference for over 90 participants. Recruitment - Position: President Eligibility: M1-M4

Application process: Please apply for our core membership via our website or by directly emailing us your application to [email protected]; include your name, program, year of study and a paragraph highlighting your related experiences and interests in CMH.

- Position: VP Finance Eligibility: M1-M4

Application process: Please apply for our core membership via our website or by directly emailing us your application to [email protected]; include your name, program, year of study and a paragraph highlighting your related experiences and interests in CMH.

McGill Students in Healthcare Professional Alliance About us: The McGill Students in Healthcare Professional Alliance is student-led association, created in 2011, that promotes interprofessional collaboration among students within the Faculty of Medicine, including students in Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Occupation therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech language pathology, Dietetics, and Social work (Faculty of Arts). Our mission is to encourage understanding, respect, and interaction among future healthcare professionals that will be working hand in hand in complex clinical environments. Recruitment - Positions: Med-1 Rep, Med-2 Rep, Med-3 Rep Eligibility: M1, M2, M3 Role description:

The role of the student representative is to participate in the organization and promotion of social as well as educational events related to interprofessional collaboration, for students from different schools within the Faculty of Medicine. The rep will take part in monthly meetings with the msHPA team. The rep is encouraged to bring forward new and innovative ideas/projects, and to collect/share the feedback from their respective class in regards to interprofessional activities.

Selection criteria: • Motivation (demonstration of interest towards interprofessionalism) • Availability (1 meeting per month)

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• Reliability Application process: To apply: Please send your CV and 2-3 sentences explaining why you would like to be part of msHPA to: [email protected]

MSS Student Interest Group in Neurology and Neurosurgery About us: The Student Interest Group in Neurology & Neurosurgery (SIGN) of McGill University aims to bring together students who are fascinated by the workings of the nervous system and the various clinical applications of the neurosciences. We strive to spark interest in Neurology and Neurosurgery within the student body and to provide opportunities for interested students to further explore the many aspects of the field through guest lectures, panels, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities. We are also the co-founders and the 2016-2017 hosts of the Student Neurology Symposium, a yearly event bringing together the four medical schools of Quebec and schools of Ontario. Recruitment - Position: Med-1 Rep Eligibility: M1 Role description: Communicate information and promote SIGN events within their respective cohorts, providing

input on specific needs of each cohort. Application process: Please fill out the following form: https://goo.gl/forms/Qw9l4eQ8ClaflNiI2

McGill Student Surgical Society About us: The MS3 mission is to stimulate interest in surgery and to provide medical students of all years with opportunities that will help them to further their surgical careers. This year, we’re rebooting the club so that students can explore various surgical specialties or focus their efforts on specific interests. To this end, we’ve created sub-committees that will explore all the following surgical specialties: general surgery, vascular surgery, plastics, otolaryngology and orthopedic surgery. To keep things interesting, we will host a variety of different events including, suturing sessions, a PostCARMS talk and research talks. We will also have residents and staff from various specialties come talk about the lifestyles in their specialty, how to build a strong residency application, innovations in their field and much more. After events, students are welcome to interact and ask questions to the guests. Ultimately, MS3 is here to help you learn and network! We’re also working on various special projects this year that aim to provide students with updated information on research opportunities, shadowing and conferences.

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Recruitment - Position: VP Finance Eligibility: M1-M4 Role description: Manage society finances. Budget, forecast and ensure that the different members have

sufficient funds to organize their events. Seek fundraising and sponsorship opportunities for different events.

Application process: Interested students are asked to submit their resume and a 250 words essay outlining/highlighting their interest in the specific position, their commitment and relevant experience to [email protected] by September 24th.

- Position: VP Communications Eligibility: M1-M4 Role description: Manage all internal and external communications related to the society. Oversee social media

presence, email communications, event promotion, and gather feedback from the different classes. Look for ways to collaborate with different interest groups at McGill and other schools.


- Position: Med-2 Reps (x2) Eligibility: M2 Role description: Promote and represent the society within the second year medical class. Help advertise and

offer support at events for the all the different specialities. Organize suturing sessions. Application process:

Interested students are asked to submit their resume and a 250 words essay outlining/highlighting their interest in the specific position, their commitment and relevant experience to [email protected] by September 24th.

- Position: Med-1 Reps (x2) Eligibility: M1 Role description: Promote and represent the society within the first year medical class. Help advertise and offer

support at events for the all the different specialities. Organize suturing sessions. Application process:

Interested students are asked to submit their resume and a 250 words essay outlining/highlighting their interest in the specific position, their commitment and relevant experience to [email protected] by September 24th.

- Position: Specialty Reps Eligibility: M1 Role description:

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Oversee all promotion and extra-curricular events related to their speciality. Organize two events pertaining to their speciality per semester. Work with the other speciality reps and other groups on collaborative events.

● General Surgery Rep x 2 ● Orthopaedics ● Plastics ● Urology ● ENT ● Vascular


MSS Whole Person Care Interest Group About us: The MSS Whole Person Care interest group provides a forum for medical students to engage in and develop activities that promote the values of whole person care and help to familiarize themselves with their role as healers. Recruitment - Position: Med-1 Rep, Med-3 Rep, Med-4 Rep Eligibility: M1, M3, M4 Role description: Serve as liaison between your class and the WPCIG. Introduce ideas to the club that would be

of interest to your class. Assist in event planning. Selection criteria : A passion for the philosophy of Whole Person Care and an interest in

developing the Healer aspect of physicianship through dialogue with classmates and profs. Application process:

Applicants will send in their CV to [email protected] then meet in person to discuss Whole Person Care and how they hope to deepen this interest through the club.

MSS Wilderness Medicine Interest Group About us: The Wilderness Medicine Interest Group seeks to cultivate a better understanding and awareness of medicine in a wilderness context, a sub-set of medicine that is not included in the formal medical curriculum at McGill. The club's activities will be geared towards learning about medicine outside of the controlled clinical environment, as well as establishing basic outdoors and wilderness skills that are necessary in wilderness medicine. Furthermore, the club will promote outdoor activities as part of a healthy and active lifestyle. Recruitment - Position: Med-1 Rep Eligibility: M1 Role description:

• Advertise events to class • Support club projects

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Application process: Please send an email to [email protected].

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STANDING COMMITTEES ACE About us: The Student Interest Group in Neurology & Neurosurgery (SIGN) of McGill University aims to bring together students who are fascinated by the workings of the nervous system and the various clinical applications of the neurosciences. We strive to spark interest in Neurology and Neurosurgery within the student body and to provide opportunities for interested students to further explore the many aspects of the field through guest lectures, panels, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities. We are also the co-founders and the 2016-2017 hosts of the Student Neurology Symposium, a yearly event bringing together the four medical schools of Quebec and schools of Ontario. Recruitment - Positions: Med-1 Reps (x2) Eligibility: M1 Role description:

• Orientation week – Summary presentation • Distribution of the calendar for the year and study tips • Help with the organization of the Buddy Lunch • Update and advertise Block A review document • Advertise and help with the organization of the Anatomy mock exam • Organize R&E review session • Advertise Osler Notes • Organize presentation of summer opportunities • Buddy Matching for the upcoming year over the summer • Help organize academic workshop for Med 1s (ECG, CXR, …) • Participate in the organization and advertisement of caffeinate a resident • Participate in all ACE Program meetings and help develop new academic initiatives

Selection Criteria: • Motivated to facilitate his/her classmates academic experience in Medical School • Available for meetings and reliable • Ready to dedicate 1-4 hours per week to the Program and organized • At ease to promote events, review sessions, posts on Facebook for their classmates

Application process: To apply for these positions, please send a short blurb (100-150 words) describing your interest, your personal experience and your ideas for the coming year that make you the ideal candidate for us! Send it by email to [email protected] . Based on the number of applicants, interviews of 10-15 minutes will be conducted to meet the candidates. Interviews will be done by 2 members of the ACE Pogram (usually chairs) and 1 external person (member of the MSS).

Medical Education Committee About us: The MSS Medical Education Committee (MedEd) aims to formalize medical student representation and feedback to the Undergraduate Medical Education Office and the Faculty of

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Medicine, thereby allowing students to speak in a more efficient and coherent voice. To do so, the MedEd is recruiting and nominating student representatives for many UGME committees and subcommittees. The MedEd committee is also holding monthly meetings where the various student reps discuss together about the plans of their committees, issues they might be faced with, and plan accordingly to bring back the students’ perspective to their respective tables in a useful way to improve the current state of things. Here is a list of some of the student representative positions currently open for recruitment for you to have a look at. If you have any questions about these positions, feel free to email Maxim Bastarache, MSS VP Education, at [email protected] MDCM PROGRAM COMMITTEE & SUBCOMMITTEES Student Assessment Committee: What? The Student Assessment Committee (SAC) is looking for a student representative to participate in its meetings, share the students’ perspective, and provide input. The mandate of SAC is to evaluate the quality of the assessment program within the UGME curriculum, including but not limited to all types of written examinations, and clinical evaluations at the Sim Center or during clinical rotations. You can review the terms of references on the Medical Undergraduate Education website: https://www.mcgill.ca/ugme/files/ugme/ugme_committee_subcommittees_tor.pdf#student_assessment When? 1.5 hour meetings approximately every 6 weeks during the academic year with the committee + monthly meetings with other student reps of the Medical Education Committee For who?

• One junior student rep (med-2) for a 2 year commitment • One senior student rep (med-3 or med-4) for a 1 year commitment

How to apply? Please write a brief paragraph of 250 words maximum describing your interest in SAC and in representing your peers on the Committee. Please e-mail your application along with your CV to the MSS VP Education at [email protected] The student reps will be selected amongst the applicants by the MedEd committee of the MSS Program Evaluation and Curricular Outcomes: What? The Program Evaluation and Curricular Outcomes Subcommittee (PECO) invites you to apply to become a member and represent the student body at its upcoming meetings. PECO is responsible for analyzing and interpreting multiple sources of data, all measures of undergraduate medical education curriculum effectiveness. PECO reports to the MDCM Program Committee, providing recommendations that support continuous quality improvement of the undergraduate medicine curriculum. You can review the terms of references on the Medical Undergraduate Education website: https://www.mcgill.ca/ugme/files/ugme/ugme_committee_subcommittees_tor.pdf#evaluation When? 10 meetings of 2hr duration on average over the course of the academic year with the committee + monthly meetings with other student reps of the Medical Education Committee *Note that the meetings are often scheduled during the daytime. Student reps are expected to be present, and can use flex half-days if required for mandatory academic activities. Special accommodations can be made. For who?

• One junior student rep (med-2) for a 2 year commitment • One senior student rep (med-3 or med-4) for a 1 year commitment

How to apply? Please write a brief paragraph of 250 words maximum describing your interest in PECO and in representing your peers on the Committee. Please e-mail your application along

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with your CV to the MSS VP Education at [email protected] The student reps will be selected amongst the applicants by the MedEd committee of the MSS Physicianship Component: What? The Physicianship Component Committee invites you to apply to become a member and represent the students at its monthly meetings, handling the Professional Identity and Practice theme and related courses. Student participation is fundamentally necessary to the continuing development of Physicianship. Two students are required to sit on the Committee. You can review the terms of references on the Medical Undergraduate Education website: https://www.mcgill.ca/ugme/files/ugme/ugme_committee_subcommittees_tor.pdf#physicianship When? 1 meeting every month over the academic year with the committee + monthly meetings with other student reps of the Medical Education Committee For who?

• One student representative from the class of 2021 (med-1), 4 year commitment • Student reps for med-2, med-3, and med-4 are already in place

How to apply? Please write a brief paragraph of 250 words maximum describing your interest in the Physicianship Component and in representing your peers on the Committee. Please e-mail your application along with your CV to the MSS VP Education at [email protected] The student rep will be selected amongst the applicants by the MedEd committee of the MSS Admissions: What? The MDCM Admissions Committee is mandated to oversee, implement and have final responsibility for the selection and admission of students to the Faculty’s undergraduate medical education program. It fulfills its mandate directly and through 4 admissions sub-committees: MDCM Multiple Mini-Interviews (M3I) Subcommittee, MDCM Qualifying Year (MQY) Subcommittee (Med-P & Non-Traditional Pathway), Admissions Best Practices Subcommittee, and Admissions Professionalism Standards Subcommittee. A student representative is required to give the students’ perspective on decisions being made. You can review the terms of references on the Medical Undergraduate Education website: https://www.mcgill.ca/ugme/files/ugme/ugme_committee_subcommittees_tor.pdf#admissions When? 1.5 hour meetings at least 4 times/year with the committee + monthly meetings with other student reps of the Medical Education Committee *Note that the meetings are often scheduled during the daytime. Student reps are expected to be present, and can use flex half-days if required for mandatory academic activities. Special accommodations can be made. For who?

• Any student interested in discussing MDCM program admissions policies for a 1 year commitment

How to apply? Please write a brief paragraph of 250 words maximum describing your interest in this committee and in representing your peers. Please e-mail your application along with your CV to the MSS VP Education at [email protected] The student rep will be selected amongst the applicants by the MedEd committee of the MSS Social Accountability and Health Advocacy Theme: What? Good clinical practice is rooted in advocating for the needs of patients and society. The best physicians and surgeons are responsible not only to individual patients but also the communities in which they live and capitalize on opportunities to address societal needs. The Social Accountability and Health Advocacy Theme committee guides the teaching of these important concepts and skills in a coordinated, progressive and meaningful way throughout the

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four years of the MDCM Program. It contributes to the quality-improvement for theme-related content, and requires the contribution of a student representative to do so. You can review the terms of references on the Medical Undergraduate Education website: https://www.mcgill.ca/ugme/files/ugme/social_accountability_health_advocacy_theme_tor.pdf When? 3-4 meetings per academic year with the committee + monthly meetings with other student reps of the Medical Education Committee For who? *** Applications not accepted for this committee at the moment. The MSS will notify the student body once the position becomes available. How to apply? Please write a brief paragraph of 250 words maximum describing your interest in this committee and in representing your peers. Please e-mail your application along with your CV to the MSS VP Education at [email protected] The student rep will be selected amongst the applicants by the MedEd committee of the MSS Primary Health Care and Population Health Theme: What? The Primary Health Care and Population Health Subcommittee, chaired by Dr Anne Andermann, is looking to invite a student representative to become a member. This committee is responsible to advise the MDCM Program Committee on matters related to content and integration of the Primary Health Care and Population Health curricular theme within the MDCM Program. You can review the terms of references on the Medical Undergraduate Education website: https://www.mcgill.ca/ugme/files/ugme/primary_health_care_population_health_theme_tor.pdf When? 3-4 meetings/year with the committee + monthly meetings with other student reps of the Medical Education Committee For who?

• Open to any student demonstrating interest and/or experience in Primary Care & Population Health, 1 year commitment.

How to apply? Please write a brief paragraph of 250 words maximum describing your interest in this committee and in representing your peers. Please e-mail your application along with your CV to the MSS VP Education at [email protected] The student rep will be selected amongst the applicants by the MedEd committee of the MSS Scholarship, Critical Thinking, and Knowledge Translation Theme: What? Science forms the foundation of good clinical practice. The best physicians and surgeons have strong databases, think critically, incorporate evidence into practice and ask scholarly questions. The Scholarship, Critical Thinking and Knowledge Translation curricular theme guides the teaching of these important concepts and skills in a coordinated, progressive and meaningful way throughout the four years of the MDCM Program. This curricular theme includes knowledge, skills and attitudes related to Basic Sciences, Social Studies of Medicine, Research fundamentals, Evidence-based medicine (EBM), and Critical appraisal. A student representative will help provide the student perspective on the evolution of this theme in UGME. You can review the terms of references on the Medical Undergraduate Education website: https://www.mcgill.ca/ugme/files/ugme/ugme_committee_subcommittees_tor.pdf#scholarship When? 1-2h long meetings around 4X/year with the committee + monthly meetings with other student reps of the Medical Education Committee For who?

• Open to any student, while experience in research and/or grad studies is a big advantage. 1 year commitment.

How to apply? Please write a brief paragraph of 250 words maximum describing your interest in this committee and in representing your peers. Please e-mail your application along with your CV

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to the MSS VP Education at [email protected] The student rep will be selected amongst the applicants by the MedEd committee of the MSS COURSE COMMITTEES LFME - Longitudinal Family Medicine Experience: What? The Longitudinal Family Medicine Experience (LFME) Committee is presently in search for a 1styear student (Class 2021) that would be interested in participating as a student representative at the LFME Committee Meetings. The student representative would meet with the committee on a regular basis to discuss issues pertinent to LFME. The student representative’s participation and input will be highly valued and appreciated. When? about 4 meetings/year either at 12:30 pm or 3:30 pm at the Department of Family Medicine (5858 Cote-des-Neiges, suite 300) + meetings with other student reps from the Medical Education Committee as necessary For who?

• Looking for a 1styear student (class 2021) for a 1 year term

How to apply? Please write a brief paragraph of 250 words maximum describing your interest in this committee and in representing your peers. Please e-mail your application along with your CV to the MSS VP Education at [email protected] The student rep will be selected amongst the applicants by the MedEd committee of the MSS CHAP - Community Health Alliance Project: What? The CHAP committee is currently looking for a student representative. The role of this representative will be to gather student feedback and actively engage with the CHAP committee. We are looking for a motivated student in Med-2 to help shape the future of the CHAP course, a unique opportunity to help the faculty improve this course for future years. When? 4-5 meetings/year with the committee + meetings with other student reps from the Medical Education Committee when necessary For who?

• Looking for a 2nd year student (class of 2020) • [One 3rd year student rep (class of 2019) is already on the committee]

How to apply? Please write a brief paragraph of 250 words maximum describing your interest in this committee and in representing your peers. Please e-mail your application along with your CV to the MSS VP Education at [email protected] The student rep will be selected amongst the applicants by the MedEd committee of the MSS PIAT - Putting It All Together: What? The PIAT committee oversees this important course at the end of clerkship strengthening the relationship between basic science and clinical medicine by revisiting the connections between key scientific discoveries and the practice of clinical medicine, and discussing issues important for the practice of translational research. This course also includes key issues in the social studies of medicine, reinforcing and extending what they have learned in FMD and TCP. A student representative will help provide the student perspective on the evolution of this course. When? A few meetings over the year with the course committee + meetings with other student reps from the Medical Education Committee as necessary For who?

• Looking for a 4th year student (class of 2018) for a 1 year commitment • [One 3rd year student rep (class of 2019) is already on the committee]

How to apply? Please write a brief paragraph of 250 words maximum describing your interest in this committee and in representing your peers. Please e-mail your application along with your CV

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to the MSS VP Education at [email protected]. The student rep will be selected amongst the applicants by the MedEd committee of the MSS TTR - Transition To Residency: What? The Transition to Residency Course is 6 week Clerkship block aimed at bridging the clerkship experience with the start of residency. The objectives for this block are based on the MDCM Program Learning Objectives, Clerkship Component Educational Objectives, Physicianship Component Educational Objectives and Medical Council of Canada (MCC) Clinical Presentations assigned to these courses. The student on the committee provides information on the topics relevant to such transition and gives input on which topics might have already been discussed at length in prior chunks of curriculum. When? A few meetings over the year with the course committee + meetings with other student reps from the Medical Education Committee as necessary For who?

• Looking for a 3rd year student (class of 2019) for a 2 year commitment • Looking for a 4th year student (class of 2018) for a 1 year commitment

How to apply? Please write a brief paragraph of 250 words maximum describing your interest in this committee and in representing your peers. Please e-mail your application along with your CV to the MSS VP Education at [email protected] The student rep will be selected amongst the applicants by the MedEd committee of the MSS. Equity Committee Recruitment - Positions: Equity Committee member (number of positions up to the discretion of the selection

committee) Eligibility: M1-M4 Role description: ● Work collaboratively with other members of the Equity Committee to host educational

events, develop advocacy strategies and advance equity in the faculty of medicine. ● Be an active member of the committee by contributing at meetings and listening well to others ● Share organizational tasks with other members of the committee including scheduling meetings, room bookings, minute taking, and managing the finances.

Selection criteria : ● Have an interest in improving equity in medicine. ● Have a willingness to work collaboratively and a desire to achieve consensus when making decisions as a committee. ● Have a willingness to share organizational tasks with other members of the committee ● Can commit to coming to 6-8 meetings per year in the evenings plus about 2-4 hours per month outside of meetings

Application process: All applicants are invited to send a short blurb (max 250 words) describing why they would like to be part of the committee to [email protected] and which position they are applying for. A selection committee consisting of at least one outgoing Equity Commissioner and two other equity committee members will interview and select students based on the selection criteria described above. The Equity Committee encourages students with lived experience of discrimination and from underrepresented groups in medicine to apply, including Indigenous students, Black, Filipino

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and Latin American students, students of lower socioeconomic status, students from rural areas, students of minority gender identities, students of minority sexual orientations, students with disabilities, racialized students and women. The Equity Committee encourages students with varying levels of experience speaking and thinking about equity to apply. Equity Committee members do not need to be able to speak in buzzwords and academic language to make a meaningful contribution to the Equity Committee.

- Positions: Faculty of Medicine Widening Participation Committee Representative (1 student) Eligibility: M1-M4 Role description: ● Attend the meetings of the Faculty of Medicine Widening Participation Committee

● Be a strong advocate for improving equity in the Faculty of Medicine at committee meetings ● Liaise with the MSS Equity Committee by attending Equity Committee meetings

Selection criteria : ● Be willing to use half flex days to attend daytime meetings of the FoM WPC ● Ideally would not be sitting on other Faculty committees.

. ● Demonstrates an excellent ability to communicate the importance of working to advance equity in the Faculty of Medicine including in admissions, in curriculum development, in the learning environment and in employment.

Application process: All applicants are invited to send a short blurb (max 250 words) describing why they would like to be part of the committee to [email protected] and which position they are applying for. A selection committee consisting of at least one outgoing Equity Commissioner and two other equity committee members will interview and select students based on the selection criteria described above. The Equity Committee encourages students with lived experience of discrimination and from underrepresented groups in medicine to apply, including Indigenous students, Black, Filipino and Latin American students, students of lower socioeconomic status, students from rural areas, students of minority gender identities, students of minority sexual orientations, students with disabilities, racialized students and women. The Equity Committee encourages students with varying levels of experience speaking and thinking about equity to apply. Equity Committee members do not need to be able to speak in buzzwords and academic language to make a meaningful contribution to the Equity Committee.

GAAC About us: The GAAC is hiring! We are looking for enthusiastic, energetic students, who believe in the importance of advocacy and its role in physicianship. If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and a a statement of 250 words or more, detailing why you are interested in applying to the GAAC, and what you hope to accomplish in the committee. Applicants wishing to apply to multiple positions should list them in order of preference. Applications should be sent [email protected] Recruitment - Positions: VP Campaigns Junior

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Role description: The junior will assist the VP in carrying out their duties, and shall be trained in the roles this position entails. These duties include • Help organize the National Lobby Day in Ottawa • Design and execute national political campaigns spearheaded by the CFMS • Organize events relevant to those campaigns

- Positions: VP Internal Affairs Junior Role description:

The junior will assist the VP in carrying out their duties, and shall be trained in the roles this position entails. The primary duty will be collecting grassroots initiatives/projects from the student body and helping bring them to fruition. Others include • Being responsible for the GAAc’s internet and social media presence • Planning, organizing and executing successful events • Helping in recruitment and management of volunteers

- Positions: Med-1 Reps (x2) Role description:

Reps will act as the primarily liaisons between the medical classes and the GAAC, and help to promote GAAC events to their classes. They will also be expected to • Gather opinions and ideas about issues from their class • Take on projects in conjunction with the appropriate VPs

MSS Media Committee About us: The mandate of the MSS Media Committee is to direct the brand of the MSS and assist with all media-related tasks and responsibilities. This includes, but is not limited to, creating ad-campaigns for the MSS to the student body, continuing innovation of the MSS website, generating activity on social media platforms (Facebook page, Twitter, Instagram), graphic design, videography, photography, etc. The overall aim of this committee is to, with help of creative and motivated students, increase and improve the visibility of the MSS to the student body, make innovative use of media and technology, and create a cohesive brand and image for the MSS. The MSS media committee has 3 project for this year:

1) Create video reports to distribute important information and increase MSS visibility 2) Revamp our communications, for instance by writing articles for the “recent news” new

MSS website (http://www.mcgillmed.com), creating innovative content to showcase the MSS and its members, and by making better use of our social media platforms.

3) Create a more cohesive brand for the MSS through all of its different ways of reaching out to students, be it through the murmur, the website, or social media.

**The Media Committee is a great way for creative students to lead project that they can truly

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- Positions: Creative Director (1) Role description:

The creative director will lead and oversee the media committee with the help of the MSS VP Internal. This position specializes in the image of the MSS, and is a perfect job for someone who enjoys design and brand management. Experience in photography, videography and/or graphic design is recommended. You will collaborate with the Executive VP Internal to ensure cohesion between written and visual representations of the MSS. Application process: Interested applicants must submit a 250 word letter of motivation to [email protected]. In addition, if you want to show us what you can do, please send along a portfolio of your work, be it pictures, videos, articles, etc. The MSS encourages students with lived experience of discrimination and from underrepresented groups in medicine to apply

- Positions: VP Graphics (multiple positions available) Role description:

These positions are perfect if you have an interest in photography, videography and/or graphic design! You can get involved in many projects, from finding photographers for events, to directing MSS video reports, to choosing the pictures that will appear on the website, to revamping the murmur’s layout and more! Application process: Interested applicants must submit a 250 word letter of motivation to [email protected]. In addition, if you want to show us what you can do, please send along a portfolio of your work, be it pictures, videos, articles, etc. The MSS encourages students with lived experience of discrimination and from underrepresented groups in medicine to apply

- Positions: - VP Communications (multiple positions available) Role description:

If you have a way with words, this position is for you! We are looking for students to write articles for the new MSS website and/or generate written content on social media platforms. The subject of articles can range from student social life to academic affairs to current issues. A great opportunity to leave your mark! Application process: Interested applicants must submit a 250 word letter of motivation to [email protected]. In addition, if you want to show us what you can do, please send along a portfolio of your work, be it pictures, videos, articles, etc. The MSS encourages students with lived experience of discrimination and from underrepresented groups in medicine to apply

M3I Committee About us: Have you ever wanted to get involved with the Interviews at McGill? Do you think it would be cool to get to meet students applying to medicine at McGill, share your experiences with them, and get them excited about potentially coming to McGill? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you're a perfect fit for our MMI Organizing Committee!

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This committee is going to work closely with The Office of Admissions to organize a set of activities for students interviewing at McGill Medicine during their MMIs.

Last year, we organized:

- Dinner with Medical Students - A wine and cheese with the Faculty and Students - A campus tour of all the parts of McGill most relevant to medicals students - A promotional video to highlight the best parts of coming to McGill

In addition, we also organized a student panel that we present during the MMIs themselves to hang out with the students, answer any questions they may have, organizing billeting for prospective candidates, and just generally have a great time!

To apply for any of the positions described bellow : https://goo.gl/forms/KTpVvXOSXeuj6kBA2 Recruitment - Positions: MMI Event Coordinators (4-5 positions) Role description:

Each event coordinator will be responsible for organizing and overseeing one event on the weekend preceding the M3I. This includes recruitment and selection of participating students.

- Positions: Student Pannel Coordinators (2-3 positions) Role description:

Equitable selection of a diverse and professional group of students to be present at the panels to represent the faculty, talk to candidates on the day of their interviews, and show the video. Organizing which students are present on which day Coordinating this information with the faculty.

- Positions: Campus Tour Coordinators (2 positions) Role description:

Organize campus tour on the weekend preceding the MMI and lead campus tour on the weekend preceding the MMI

- Positions: Video Script Writer (1 position) Role description:

Responsible for writing the details of the script, the content of which will have been previously agreed upon prior by the video planning committee. Will work closely with choreographers and videographer prior to filming.

- Positions: Video Choreographers (2 positions) Role description:

Responsible for determining the choreography of the video, including choosing appropriate actors for roles. The general content of choreography, and actors will have been previously agreed upon prior by the video planning committee Will work closely with scriptwriter and videographer prior to filming.

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- Positions: Videographer (1 position) Role description:

Responsible for all cinematography for the video. Will work closely with scriptwriter and choreographers prior to filming.

- Positions: Video Editor (1 position) Role description: Will be responsible for all final editing of video. Previous skills in editing required.

Provincial and National Global Health Opportunities Hi everyone, Apologies for the incoming acronym salad. McGill is both a part of IFMSA Quebec (the QC branch of the International Federation of Medical Students) as well as CFMS Global Health (the Canadian branch of IFMSA). Both groups have similar (but subtly different) provincial and national committees (respectively) which focus on different areas of global health. Under common leadership (one “national officer”), individual campuses have “local officers” which act as representatives for each portfolio on different campuses. Together, they collaborate on a number of advocacy events and campaigns on different themes in global health. Acting as a Local Officer is a solid opportunity to be involved with global health on a provincial or national scale without taking on the responsibilities of a high-level leadership role. For CFMS (NATIONAL PROJECTS) – Med Ps NOT eligible (sorry): ) For more information and contact people please consult: https://www.cfms.org/what-we-do/global-health/ One Global Health Advocate (GHA) One Local Officer of Indigenous Health (LOIH) One Local Officer of Global Health Education (LOGHE) One Local Officer of Sexual and Reproductive Health (LORSH) One Local Exchange Officers (LEO) For IFMSA QC (PROVINCIAL PROJECTS) – Med Ps ELIGIBLE DIFFERENT DEADLINE FOR IFMSA QC - SEPTEMBER 16 2017 For more information on each position and portfolio please consult: https://ifmsa.qc.ca/campus/universite-mcgill/ Two Local Officers of Human Rights and Peace (LORP) Two Local Officers of Reproductive Health (LORA) Two Local Officers for Public Health (LOPH) Two Local Officers of Global Health (LOGH) Two Local Exchange Officers (RESEARCH EXCHANGES) Two Local Exchange Officers (CLINICAL EXCHANGES) If you are interested in a given position please e-mail [email protected] with: 1. Your CV and; 2. A brief letter (no restrictions on word count but brevity encouraged given high volume of

applications) describing your vision for the portfolio this year.

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About us: The Special Projects and Community Involvement (SPCI) Committee is a standing committee of the MSS whose mission is to empower medical students/groups looking to initiate and/or consolidate innovative community-based projects by providing them with access to funding and other resources. Each year, the SPCI runs two applications cycles in which they collect funding applications for community-based projects initiated by an MSS member. Members are responsible for reviewing each application and interviewing the appropriate candidates before awarding the appropriate projects funds. Thus, members of the SPCI commit to 2-3 meetings at the beginning of each semester to plan the application process, and then several hours reading and evaluating applications before conducting interviews over 1-2 days. Further meetings may be required to debrief each application cycles and make improvements for following years. Time commitment depends on the number of applications, but is roughly 20-25 hours per semester. Candidates with a keen interest in learning how to conduct interviews, evaluating funding applications and coordinating outreach programs are best suited to the SPCI committee. Recruitment - Positions: Med-1 Reps (x3) Eligibility: M1 Role description:

• participates in delegated tasks and interviewing process for each funding cycle • may lead subcommittees created to attain a goal listed in the annual plan • may work on the website content • may co-manage the bank account with the chair • may be the responder of all messages on gmail account

Selection Criteria: • Selection on the basis of motivation, past experience in community work and committee

management/leadership Application process: Interested candidates should send a short (250 word) letter of intent, outlining their interest and past experience in community work and committee management and leadership. Candidates may choose to upload their CV only if desired. Eligible candidates may be asked to participate in an interview. New members will be selected by majority vote of the current SPCI Committee members. Please send your pdf application to the current chair at [email protected]

Wellness Committee About us: The goal of the Medical Student Wellness Committee (MSW) is to promote mental, physical, nutritional and overall health for all medical students of McGill's Faculty of Medicine. Recruitment - Position: VP Finance Role description:

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The VP Finance’s role is to establish an approximate budget in Fall according to the projects that are planned for the year, to be get it approved by the rest of the committee and to submit this budget to the Student Affairs Office for final approval. They must handle the banking and keep financial records for the committee throughout the year. They can also be asked to participate in activities to raise funds for the committee. They are responsible of providing an end-of-year report to the Student Affairs Office that includes a detailed description of all activities that have taken place thanks to the funding granted. Application process: To apply, the applicants have to send a short blurb of 200 words to [email protected] specifying which position they would like

- Position: Med-1 Rep (x2) Role description:

The Class Reps inform their cohort about the activities of the MSW, plan activities that suit their class preferences and schedule, and are receptive to their needs and requests. They advocate for the interests of the class and can non-formally act as a confidential, non-judgmental resource for any classmate in distress. Class Reps should also be aware of the mental health resources available to students inside and outside of campus. If the number of applications deemed strong and uniquely relevant to the MSW’s mandate, an extra Class Rep position may be opened to this applicant. In addition, they will help to manage the anonymous posts on the Pulse Tracker online. Application process: To apply, the applicants have to send a short blurb of 200 words to [email protected] specifying which position they would like

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