If you ever have the chance to attend an IFMSA meeting, just do it. Life-changing ✓Creative energy ✓Inspirational ✓Discussing global health ✓Giving great workshops ✓Discovering new cultures ✓Mentoring new IFMSAians ✓Learning from others ✓Creating long-lasting friendships ✓ Taking the time to meet new NMOs, learning about their country’s strengths and weaknesses, and starting conversations on…
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They say third time’s a charm Going to another RM, there’s no harm Colombia – Uruguay – Peru Who knew? Oh how the time flew! From SCOPH participant to SCOPH RA In the RDTeam this year, hooray! External Representation is fun, you’ll see And trainings on how to create policy Let’s talk about climate change…
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After the whirlwind that was the 2016 Regional Meeting of the Americas, I finally have a moment to write my final blog post. Just a moment, because I still have to make my final RA report and start working on outcomes. I am very satisfied with the entire RM! I wouldn’t have done anything differently.…
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I am having a great time in Uruguay. We arrived in sunny Montevideo yesterday, and had the day to explore the city and the boardwalk. It feels different coming to the preRM as SCOPH Regional Assistant. I already know all the logistics and agendas; the element of surprise has diminished. Nonetheless, I feel like I…
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From sunrise to sunset ☀. I’ve noticed an odd pattern of travelling to countries with suns on their flags. Uruguay, host of the Regional Meeting 2016, has a bright sun symbolizing freedom and independence. Macedonia, host of the August Meeting 2015, is infamous for its sunsets. I had the chance to witness many on Lake…
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This is it. The SCOPH sessions are over, my bags are packed and there is one more plenary left. I feel like I have been in Macedonia for so long, and that it’s normal to hang out with my friends from around the world. If I had to explain IFMSA I would say that it’s…
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The GA so far has been a great experience. Being a part of the SCOPH Sessions Team has been greater than expected. I have learned so much from the SCOPH-D, the RAs and the other active SCOPH members in the Sessions Team. Watching them work, delegate tasks and keep the SCOPHians happy, from behind the…
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I chose to attend the external representation (ER) preGA at the AM2015. I was actually very excited that these sessions were offered to us. ER is one of my newest interests as I hope to promote health on a higher platform. As a local public health officer for almost 2 years, I have always organized…
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Le AM2015 va être mon premier GA. J’ai hâte à cette nouvelle expérience et j’ai plusieurs objectifs à atteindre. Espérant que je suis douée au tire à l’arc. 😉 1. Apprendre de mes collègues du SCOPH Sessions Team 2. Améliorer mon leadership et mes habiletés de présentations orales 3. M’informer sur divers sujets concernant la…
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To add to the previous introduction I had made for the 2015 Regional Meeting in Colombia, here are some more fun facts about me. Always looking to learn new things Loves Public Health related issues Integrates the skills learned during her TNT in her everyday life Never gives up on project ideas Especially loves meeting…
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After attending the SRT in León, México, I decided to continue my adventure in Puerto Vallarta. My expectations: Beach ✓ Hot weather ✓ Delicious tacos ✓ The local IFMSA Committee, AME PV, was there to greet Frida and I (see previous post about the SRT) at the bus station. They made us feel at home!…
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Hey everyone, Long time no see! So much has changed since I last posted about the IFMSA Regional Meeting (RM) in Colombia. I was so inspired by this international event that united medical students that I now strive to better my skills in Public Health and become an exceptional advocate. « Think Globally, Act Locally. » I…
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Avant de partir en Colombie, j’ai rédigé une liste d’objectifs que je voulais atteindre lors de mon pré-RM et de mon RM. Maintenant que je suis de retour au Québec, je peux prendre le temps de réfléchir sur ces objectifs. 1. Rencontrer au moins 10 personnes de 5 pays différents. – Je crois que j’ai…
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Tic..toc…tic..toc…The time has come to leave. On the last day of the RM, we had a blast! It was a bittersweet moment; we were sad that we would no longer see each other but happy that we were going back to our normal lives. I would like to bring forth two highlights of my last…
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I’m getting used to the great culture of Colombia! Well, everything except for the arepas. This tasteless flatbread has been the subject to most of the jokes here in Cali. This city is so beautiful and vibrant! Today I had the chance to take a stroll outside with some of the other delegates, and we…
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Hi everyone, I hope that you are enjoying your winter as much as I am enjoying this Colombian summer. I would like to take the time to reflect on the Pre-Regional Meeting I attended in Armenia. What did I do? Everyday, I assisted presentations from IFMSA trainers about public health because I am a LOPH…
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Bonjour à tous, J’espère que vous passez un merveilleux temps des fêtes. En ce qui me concerne, j’ai hâte à faire mes valises pour la Colombie. Ressortir mes robes d’été, mes chandails à manches courtes et mes shorts, ça fait du bien en ces temps frileux. Avant de prendre l’avion le 2 janvier, j’aimerais partager avec vous mes…
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Je suis très fière d’être parmi les étudiants qui vont participer à la Rencontre régionale des Amériques en Colombie ce janvier. Je suis en 2e année de préclinique à l’Université Laval. L’hiver dernier, j’ai débuté mon implication dans l’IFMSA en tant que coordonnatrice locale de santé publique. D’ailleurs, j’occupe encore ce poste cette année. À…
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