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The Students in Health and Medical Research (SHMRC) is the only research conference exclusively for undergraduate health students in Australia.  Supported by WAMSS, this event brings together clinicians, student researchers and the WA health community for presentation and recognition of the fantastic research being done by these students.

SHMRC 2010 aims to uphold the high standards of previous years and to be bigger than ever, with the aim to continue expanding the number of students from different backgrounds applying and presenting.

Being part of the SHMRC committee will give you the opportunity to be part of the growing research community in WA, interact with the avid student and clinical researchers who are renowned in their field.

Sound like something you’d like to be a part of?  Read on to find out more about what positions are available and how to apply!  Applications will close on Fri 9th April 2010.

Attachments:

Subcommittee Application Form 2010.doc

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Interested in Global Health Education?...

Following on from the highly successful Global Health Short Course in 2009, we are pleased to announce that it will be continuing in 2010!

Last year saw the introduction of our eight-week course and this year hopes to be bigger and better! To do this we are looking to have an enthusiastic Sub-Committee to help with the running of the course. If you have an interest in Global Health- particularly with regards to education or you would simply love to get involved but don't know the best way to go about it- READ ON.

Too often does the question "How do I get involved?" go unanswered. Sub-committee positions are a fantastic way to participate and invest in a project! The GHSC concerns itself with the educational side of Global Health- and aims to raise awareness on key issues on Global Health. We saw so much support in 2009 and it would be great to see the same energy in 2010!

WHEN: The Deadline for applications is the 8th of April.

For More Information about the short course and to explore what was on offer in 2009 check out the ilecutures, pre-readings, presentations and speaker information listed under Global Health Short Course Section of the website.

Want to apply? Have some Queries? send any questions or applications to Lydia and Alesha This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

If you are interested to know more about the role you would play as a GHSC sub-committee member click below and read more!

Attachments:

Application for GHSC Sub-Committee

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Most people now know that climate change is a serious issue, and have some understanding of the effects that it will wreak. Few, however, are aware of the extraordinary impacts that climate change will have specifically on health.

Recently, The Lancet labelled climate change as the "greatest global health threat of the 21st century". The World Health Organisation predicts that climate change is already responsible for over 150 000 deaths annually from climate-related natural disasters and conditions such as malaria, malnutrition and diarrhoea.

In July 2009, for the first time, the Australian Medical Student Association (AMSA) adopted formal policy on climate change. In doing so AMSA recognised the threat of climate change and the huge ramifications it holds for health. This policy calls on the Australian Government to take meaningful and decisive action on climate change, calls on the medical profession to adequately prepare for the health impacts of climate change, and encourages all medical students and practitioners to become well informed about the issue.

iDEA - the inaugural gathering of the student division of Doctors for the Environment Australia - will be held in Melbourne December 5-7 (info: http://www.dea.org.au/node/337), just before COP15.

Participants not only will learn a lot about the nexus between environment and health - they'll have a lot of fun.

* Green drinks at 'council house 2'

* Talks with a greens politician, Mike Sewell (Nossal Institute for Global Health, and Al Gore's 'The climate project'), Dr Merryn Redenbach on her experiences on the Sea Shepherd and Forbes McGain (Physician and involved with Green Hospitals project)

* Workshops with the 'Australian Youth Climate Coalition' and 'Beyond Zero Emissions' crew,

* Screening of a movie, and

* A direct action on the town to coincide with the start of COP15.

Early bird rego finishes this Friday. People can register please either send a cheque payment of $55 (sent to Treasurer, DEA, 6 Reginald Street Cottesloe 6011 WA) or make an electronic transfer to "Doctors for the Environment (Aust) Inc"

BSB: 105108 Account # : 025060640 (please follow it up with an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to alert us