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CMSA Meeting Minutes - Nov 26, 2024

Shima Afhami

Meeting Notes - November 26, 2024

Present: Ryan, Michelle, Adibba, Carolyn, Marissa, Jake, Yekta, Oliver, Debbie, Jonah, Michael, Sanam
Absent:
Regrets:

Minutes

Updates

VP Communication - Ryan

VP Academics - Adibba, Marissa

  • UME has ordered GOC designation cards for all three classes. Future orders will be aligned with GOC week.

  • Marissa received a sample of 25 cards from Conversations Matter (AHS).

  • Upcoming accreditors meeting on December 2.

  • Exam 3 feedback was submitted on November 20 during CDW by assessment reps.

  • Formative OSCE scheduled for December 3 during the Clinical Skills Block.

  • Adibba attended the SEC meeting for Co 2027 on November 24.

VP Finance - Jonah

VP Events - Michelle, Oliver

  • Venue visit for the winter formal is planned for tomorrow morning. DJ and budget adjustments will follow venue confirmation.

  • Dodgeball tournament is scheduled for December 7. Collaboration with the athletics rep to ensure smooth execution.

  • Athletics plans to provide food for the event. Budget confirmation is pending.

  • Jersey Rep will share logo details with the class soon. Encouraging classmates to step up with logo designs.

VP Global Health - Sanam

VP External (Provincial) - Jake

  • AMA Survey: Promote among classmates (e.g., in tutorials). Results will inform AMA advocacy materials.

  • Conference Funding Committee: Collaborating with VP National and VP Finance. Adjustments made to the cycle deadline.

VP External (National) - Michael

  • Western Medical Student Summit: Save the date for February 7-9, 2025.

  • SGM 2025, Halifax: Early planning for flights and hotels to manage costs.

  • Collaborating with VP Provincial and VP Finance on Conference Funding Committee.

VP SAW - Yekta

  • Awaiting handover from the 2026 VP SAW.

  • Scheduled meeting with senior and junior We Care Committee members within the next two weeks.

VP EDI - Debbie

President - Carolyn

Agenda

  1. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes (2 min)

    • Mover: Carolyn

    • Seconder: Marissa, Michelle

  2. Voting on Motions (15 min)

    • Facilitator: Carolyn

  3. Finding a Time to Meet with SU Reps (5 min)

    • Facilitator: Ryan

  4. SGM Attendance and Conference Agenda (5-10 min)

    • Facilitators: Yekta, Carolyn, Marissa/Adibba, Michael

    • Attendees: Carolyn, Yekta, Marissa

Action Items

  1. PGME Patient Safety Representative

    • Identify 1-2 students interested in the position.

    • Aim to fill this position promptly.