AUMSA - Auckland University Medical Students' Association

11/08/2025

🚨Kia ora everyone, the National Survey closes in 3 weeks! 🚨

A lot of the mahi they do, and advocacy goals they have achieved in the past, are a result of your contribution to this survey - the data helps when negotiating student concerns whether that be with the universities, Te Whatu Ora, the government, Ministry of Health and Ministry of Education, or the CMC and Royal Colleges (to name a few).

Some of the projects we are currently needing data for are: getting paid placements for all clinical students, free lunches for our clinical students at hospital placements, rural palcements + accomdoation support, PGY1 jobs for ALL medical students, retention of our doctors, and of course an increase in the TI grant!

So follow this link, let your voice be heard, and help us champion the interests of medical students across Aotearoa.

⁦https://form.jotform.com/250988651854876⁩

If you have any questions please reach out to Divyashri ( vpadvocacy@nzmsa.org.nz ) 💕

Aroha nui

11/08/2025

Kia ora AUMSA whānau!

ALMA is non-profit organisation which supports le***an, q***r women, and gender diverse doctors and medical students in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.

They offer community, networking, research sponsorship, mentoring and general support for our members. They also host an annual conference where members from across Australia and New Zealand come together for a great weekend of LGBTQIA+ presentations, learning from each other and fun evenings together.

VERY EXCITINGLY - This year it will be held September 12-14 in your very own Rotorua, New Zealand. More information about membership can be found on their website at www.almas.org.au.

01/08/2025

Anki Queens & Kings Leaderboard is LIVE! 👑🏆

Hey hey hey team! 🗣️
Ready to turn your flashcard grind into friendly competition? 😆

We’ve launched the AUMSA Anki Leaderboard so you can see who’s slaying their study goals — and who’s just vibing 📈💥

(Huge shout out to matua Chanwai for this amazing idea 🙏🏼)

🧩 How to join:
1️⃣ Install the Anki Leaderboard Add-on using this code: 175794613
2️⃣ Create your leaderboard username
3️⃣ Join our group: Anki Queens 👑 and Kings 🤴👸
🔐 Password: aumsa

👑 The best part? The top-ranked legend by the end of the series will win a literal Anki crown at the AUMSA AGM. Yes, like an actual crown. Wear it with pride! 👸🤴

Let the flashcard flex begin 💪📚

06/07/2025

📢 AUMSA Advocacy Update – July 2025

Kia ora koutou! 👋

Here’s a quick update on what your AUMSA team has been working on in the advocacy space – all shaped by your feedback and lived experiences. Thank you for continuing to share with us 💙

1️⃣ Summer Studentships – Now Open to Years 3 & 4!
Previously, Years 3 and 4 students weren’t eligible to apply for summer scholarships – even for externally funded ones paid through the university.
Thanks to your advocacy and our ongoing efforts, this has now changed! 🎉
Students in Years 3 and 4 are now eligible to apply for summer research studentships. Applications are open now – get amongst it!

2️⃣ Improving Run Allocations & Long Day Planning
A working group has been established at the University of Auckland to:
🔹 Provide earlier run information
🔹 Share when each doctor on your team is doing long days or weekends
🔹 Develop a live form so you can select long day/weekend shifts that align with your team
This should make rostering more student-friendly and team-focused.

3️⃣ Conference Leave for Medical Students
We’re pushing for dedicated conference leave for students to attend:
🩺 NZMSA Conference
🌿 National Rural Health Conference
🔬 Research conferences where you're presenting
These are important opportunities for professional development – and we believe you should be supported to attend without needing to use annual leave.

4️⃣ Scheduling Concerns – Help Us Help You
We’re working with NZMSA to address issues with extended rosters, like:
🔸 More than 7 consecutive days of work
🔸 Night shifts before progress tests
🔸 Lack of public holidays or breaks
If this has happened to you, please share your experience – the more examples we have, the stronger our case becomes. Please email vpe@aumsa.org.nz with the run sheet.

5️⃣ Login Issues (RCP, HCC, BadgerNet)
If your logins for RCP, HCC, or BadgerNet were delayed or non-functional during your run, let us know. We're compiling reports to advocate for a smoother, more consistent onboarding experience.

6️⃣ HotSpots is Open! 🔥📣
HotSpots is your anonymous feedback tool – and it’s not just for raising issues.
🟢 Had an amazing teaching experience with a clinician?
🔴 Faced an unprofessional or difficult situation on placement?
We want to hear both the good and the bad.
Your feedback helps us highlight great teachers and address concerns – creating a stronger, safer, and more supportive clinical learning environment for everyone.

A survey for University of Auckland MBChB students during their clinical years

26/06/2025

At AUMSA, one of our top priorities is creating a safe, inclusive, and welcoming space where all students can thrive academically, socially, and culturally.

This is a reminder that we have a zero-tolerance policy toward all forms of discrimination, bullying, and harassment. This includes but is not limited to racism, sexism, ableism, ageism, homophobia, and transphobia.

Whether it’s on university grounds, outside of university or on social media, consequences of such actions can result in an FTP (Fitness to Practice).

As medical students our words and actions must reflect empathy, inclusion, and respect for all, especially our colleagues.
If you see or hear any forms of discrimination please feel free to get in touch with us, or use the resources below.

AUMSA ❤

Student Health and Counselling Service:
https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/on-campus/student-support/personal-support/student-health-counselling.html

Pathways for Dealing with Bullying, Harrassment and Discrimination:
https://wiki.auckland.ac.nz/download/attachments/48562213/Proposed%20Support%20for%20Bullying%2C%20Harrassment%20and%20Discrimination%20-%20final%20option.pdf?version=3&modificationDate=1622421046000&api=v2

We offer health, medical and counselling services. Enrol now for low cost, high quality, student focussed healthcare.

30/04/2025

Introducing our Medical Student Impact Medalist for the MWI Auckland 2025 Scholarship!

https://institute.medworld.com/voting-locations/auckland

“We were blown away by the calibre of hundreds of entries, and selecting our Medical Student Impact Medalists was no easy task. Now it’s over to you - vote for the student you believe should receive the scholarship, because this is a scholarship for your peers, by your peers.”

We were blown away by the calibre of hundreds of entries, and selecting our Medical Student Impact Medalists was no easy task. Now it’s over to you — vote for the student you believe should receive the scholarship, because this is a scholarship for your peers, by your peers.

30/04/2025

Early-career biopharmaceutical researchers, this one’s for you!

Applications for the Medicines New Zealand's Innovation Jump Start Award 2025 open on 1 May 2025, and close on 20 June 2025.

This year's winner will be recognised at Parliament this August!
Learn more and apply: https://www.medicinesnz.co.nz/value-of-medicines

11/03/2025

The LIONZ pride is gathering in June for another roaring event! 🦁

The LIONZ Forum 7-8 June 2025 in Dunedin at the Fable Hotel follows a similar format to previous years:

- On Saturday morning, some great speaker presentations by Nick Petrie & Fiona Moir focussed on wellbeing and resilience. Professor Carrie Newlands beams in from the UK, speaking on harassment & well-being of trainees. All students are welcome to register for the morning session

- After lunch is the dynamic hands-on workshop tailored for our female delegates

- That evening, there’s a glam dinner at Lanarch Castle.

- On Sunday morning, there’s a research and mentoring session, with the forum ending at midday.

As with previous years, the workshop & Sunday session is only for those identifying as female. LIONZ welcome everyone to register for the morning speaker session & dinner. 🎀

Registration site: https://nzoa.eventsair.com/lionz-2025/

Check out how previous LIONZ meetings looked here:
https://www.nzoa.org.nz/lionz-ladies-orthopaedics-new-zealand-0

Read blog posts from peers who have previously attended LIONZ:
https://www.nzoa.org.nz/lionz-2024-juliette-newman

https://www.nzoa.org.nz/lionz-2024-sam-summerfield

https://www.nzoa.org.nz/lionz-2024-libby-holdaway

https://medium.com/.clairema/3-things-i-learnt-from-going-to-a-female-orthopaedics-conference-20ff376fa8b5

11/03/2025

Want to protect your stuff and grow your money whilst going in the draw to win cool prizes? 💵 🚗

MAS is a New Zealand-owned insurance and investment company who is offering students special deals during the orientation period 🤝

Chat to a MAS Adviser to find out how and learn more at mas.co.nz/students ‼️

Medical Funds Management Limited is the issuer of the MAS KiwiSaver Scheme. The PDS is available at MAS KiwiSaver Scheme

09/03/2025

Thank you Class of 2029! Your votes are in, and… 🥁

Your newly elected class reps are Kyle Hanlon & Megan Nadi! 🎉 Congratulations, and welcome to the team! 🥳

A huge thank you to our five amazing candidates for all your mahi over the past two weeks—both for nominating yourselves and for smashing your campaigns! 👏🏼 We’ve loved being part of such a successful election! 🗳️

05/03/2025

⭐️ Grafton Clubs Expo! ⭐️

Come visit our team at the Grafton Campus Clubs Expo tomorrow from 10am - 3pm! 🎀

We’ve got krispy kreme donuts on offer 😋 and some other goodies you don’t want to miss! 🤗

AND if you guess the correct amount of lollipops in the jar you will win an EXCITING MYSTERY PRIZE 🍭

We can’t wait to see you all tomorrow!! 💃

03/03/2025

⭐️ Happy Class Rep Campaign Week ⭐️

We have FIVE amazing candidates for your Class Representative elections:

💌 Abby Campbell

💌 Kyle Hanlon

💌 Megan Nadi

💌 Shana Singh-Anderson

💌 Andy Tao

Get ready to see your future class reps face off in a thrilling Q&A session this Thursday at 7PM on Zoom. Got burning questions for them? We know you do. Drop them here: https://forms.gle/f6G6rrueLZjmt7Ne7 🎀

Voting will open once campaign week has ended this Friday 7 March (6pm), and will close Sunday 9 March (6pm) 🌸