Mission Statement

Vision: 

Sustainable, universal and equitable health.

Mission Statement

To connect, inspire and empower students of health to effect change towards the realisation of global health equity, justice and health in our lifetimes through unified responsible and sustainable action.

Values

We value sustainability, empowerment and integrity in projects and process and aim to work in a cost-effective way to achieve our objectives

We will take an informed approach and operate with humility and cultural, gender and religious awareness and sensitivity.

Objectives

The primary objectives of the AMSA Global Heath Committee are:

• To pursue the advancement of 'health for all'
• To serve the global health pursuits of Australian medical students
• To consult and represent the views of the Global Health Groups and AMSA members of global health issues
• To support the activities of Global Health Groups in pursuit of global health equity
• To foster collaboration between Global Health Groups

The secondary objectives of the AMSA Global Health Committee are:

• To promote global health education amongst Australian medical students
• To enhance the opportunities for students to engage in the IFMSA and international global health arena
• To commit to sustained advocacy on issues of global health importance
• To create and distribute global health publications
• To work collaboratively with the AMSA executive and other elements of AMSA, within and beyond the global portfolio
• To form partnerships with organisations sharing similar goals and values
• To promote environmental and developmental sustainability