UNICEF calls for medical students to take part in the Alma Ata 30th Anniversary Conference

Written by gabriella bidwell, 4 months ago | Permalink

Dearest medical students across the world,

UNICEF has given IFMSA the privilege to make a call and conduct a selection process for medical students from all over the globe. Though IFMSA framework we are calling for motivated medical students who wish to take an active part in the "30th anniversary of the Alma Ata Declaration on Primary Health Care in Almaty".

IFMSA is to conduct a selection that will provide UNICEF with a short list of 6 medical students, after which UNICEF and WHO will finally select 2 or 3 med students who will take part as youth delegates and advocates for a better future of primary healthcare worldwide.

Candidates should:

  1. Be a medical student
  2. Fluent in English and/or Russian (with experience in public speaking)
  3. Between ages 14 and 24
  4. Good knowledge of Primary Healthcare and Child/Adolescent Health Issues on their REGIONAL level
  5. Committeed to take part in both: a) the Preparatory Working Meeting (Sept 17-19 in Geneva, CH) *exact dates were not yet confirmed b) the Almaty Conference & Pre-Conference (Oct 13-16 in Almaty, KZ)

Important notes:

  1. Medical students will be working in the team of 5-8 young people (eg. EYF, Y-PEER,...)
  2. UNICEF will provide techical assistance to selected medical students and cover all associated costs

Please find more info on WHO work in the field of Primary Health Care and Alma Ata Declaration at these web sites: http://www.euro.who.int/AboutWHO/Policy/20010827_1 http://www.who.int/topics/primaryhealthcare/en/

Interested medical students should apply by July 25th 2008 the latest, by sending to both lra@ifmsa.org & lph@ifmsa.org their: a) Detailed CV (not more than 3 pages) b) Motivation Letter (not more that 2 pages) c) Any Reccomodation Letters (organisations, Universities,...) *not a requirement

For any questions please e mail us at above stated e mails. We are looking forward to your applications

Yours truly

Mireia and Silva

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