AUMSA

You are going to be surrounded by a community of love and support as you will inevitably face emotional, intellectual and professional challenges on your journey of becoming a doctor. There will be times where you may feel overwhelmed, but it is in these times I urge you to turn to your peers and remember that you are in this together. You will be amazed at your personal growth over the forthcoming years and I can guarantee that New Zealand is lucky to have you as future doctors.

Now, it is about time I explain to you what AUMSA actually is – something I promise you will become extremely familiar with over the next five years. Auckland University Medical Students’ Association is a student run organisation that aims to provide entertainment, support and advocacy for all medical students, a group that you have now become a part of! Behind the scenes, AUMSA is working tirelessly to ensure your time in medical school is the best it could be. Expect a year full of social events,  educational tutorials, sporting tournaments and welfare initiatives just to name a few. None of this would be possible without the hard-working, extremely talented AUMSA council who cannot wait to meet you in person at the upcoming Freshers! By signing up and becoming an AUMSA member, you automatically become a member of NZMSA (New Zealand Medical Student Association) which provides a platform for all medical students to voice their passions and advocate on a national level in addition to providing networking opportunities with other medical schools. AUMSA and NZMSA will be there for you every step of the way through medical school and we cannot wait to welcome you into the family.

Another huge congratulations on your achievement, you should be very proud! Brace yourself for the year ahead as 2020 is going to be unforgettable. I cannot wait to meet you all very soon at Freshers but until then enjoy a well-deserved holiday.