International Federation of Medical Students’ Associations
Team of Officials 2014/15
Team of Officials Meeting 1 (TOM1)
Summary & Outcomes
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Summary & Outcomes Report
Presented by IFMSA Team of Officials 2014/15
Dates: October 1st-6th 2014
Location: Kenitra, Morocco
Participants Agostinho Sousa, President
Jason Van Genderen, VP for Internal Affairs
Claudel P-Desrosiers, VP for External Affairs
Wael Nasri, Treasurer
Karim Abu Zied, Secretary General
Ahmed Badr Mesbah, SCOME Director
Omar Cherkaoui, SCOPE Director
Luiza Alonso, SCORE Director
Skander Essafi, SCOPH Director
Matthew Valentino, SCORP Director
Alberto Silva, RC Europe
Meggie Mwoka, RC Africa
Ahmed Reda, Training SDD
Ljiljana Lukic, Projects SDD
Mustafa Ozan Alpay, New Technologies SDD
Jonathan Schutze, Alumni SDD
Pedro Correira de Miranda, LO to WHO
Kornelija Macevičiūtė, LO to Students Organizations
Diogo Martins, LO to UNESCO
Kelly Thompson, LO for Reproductive Health Issues
Moa Herrgard, LO for Human Rights & Peace Issues
Stijntje Dijk, LO for Medical Education Issues
Arthur Mello, LO for Public Health Issues
Ivana Di Salvo, LO Research & Medical Associations
Observers Karim Mohamed Abdeltawab, Projects Regional
Assistant for EMR (IFMSA-Egypt)
Amr Diaa Ajlan, SCOPE Assistant for Information and
Technology (IFMSA-Egypt)
Onur Küçükerdogan, March Meeting 2015 OC
Representative (TurkMSIC-Turkey)
Salim Chajaii, NMO President (IFMSA-Morocco)
*Note: Officials who were not present during TOM 1 were able to actively input the discussions, through
virtual participation (live-streaming, daily updates). This way we ensure all opinions were considered.
Find more pictures of TOM 1 on Facebook!
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Inauguration Ceremony
On October 1st 2014, IFMSA held its first Inauguration Ceremony to officially mark the beginning of the
term of 2014-2015. The ceremony took place at “Siège de la Région Gharb-Chrarda-Bni-Hssen” in
Kenitra, under the patronage of the regional Wali Ms Zineb El Adaoui. Several other honorable guests
attended the Ceremony, such as: Mr Lahcen Daoudi, the Minister for Higher Education of Morocco; Mr
Yves Souteyrand, the WHO Representative in Morocco; Mekki Zizi, president of the regional council of
Gharb-Chrarda-Bni-Hssen; S.E.M. Frederic Salomao Duque Estrada Meyer, ambassador of Brazil in
Morocco; and S.E. M. Zvonimir Frka Petesic, ambassador of Croatia in Morocco.
The Officials signed the Inauguration Ceremony Minutes, swearing they will fulfill with zeal, dedication
and assiduity the tasks that are being trusted in them.
M. Agostinho Sousa also took the opportunity to present the Federation to the Honorable Guests. See the
presentation used online right here.
Group picture at the Inauguration Ceremony of the Team of Officials 2014/15
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Plan of Action 2014/15
The Officials are extremely proud to have completed their joint Plan of Action for 2014/15. This is the first
time in IFMSA recent history that such a document is produced! It will guide the Federation work for the
year and it is based on IFMSA Strategy 2014/17, which was adopted during August Meeting (AM) 2014 in
Taiwan, and on the Executive Board Pursued Goals, which were also presented during AM 2014. It
incorporates the ideas and objectives of all Officials: the Executive Board, the Support Divisions, the
Standing Committees, the Liaison Officers and the Regional Coordinators. It also leads the way to a
smooth and effective transition to IFMSA new leadership structure. It will be continuously updated, so you
will be able to track and follow the Officials work in a timely manner. Contact the person in charge of
liaising with IFMSA from your National Member Organization to see the Plan of Action!
Summary of the Main Agenda Points
Values / Ground rules / Terms of Reference
The Officials reviewed the values and principles they agreed upon during the TOM 0, and reaffirmed their
agreement. They also discussed the terms of reference and actively commit to embrace them.
Introduction to the Plan of Action, Review of the 2014/17 Strategy and Pursued Goals 2014/15
The EB presented the template for the annual work plan, which was filled by Officials during the TOM
(see the section about the Plan of Action of 2014/15). The Officials also reviewed the Strategy of 2014/17
which was adopted at August Meeting 2014 and Pursued Goals of the Executive Board for 2014/15.
March Meeting 2015
A presentation was given by Onur Küçükerdogan on behalf of the March Meeting 2015 Organizing
Committee. Officials were able to raise their questions. Plus, the EB had another meeting with Onur and
has expressed its commitment to make MM15 a real success.
Procedures and Requirements
The Officials had a moment to review, discuss and present the sections in the bylaws which correspond
to their tasks, so that they are well aware of what is expected from them during the term, as per the bylaw
requirements.
IFMSA.org
The Officials brainstormed on new possible designs and functionalities for IFMSA website
(www.ifmsa.org) to have something more up to date, appealing and responding to our needs. Input was
collected and will be used for further discussions.
EB Updates
Each EB members presented a summary of their work since August Meeting 2014. Officials were able to
ask questions on their work.
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Programs & New Leadership Structure
The EB presented an update on the transition from projects to programs and answered the Officials
questions. The EB also gave a short presentation on the new leadership structure and highlight the major
changes that are to come, especially in the removal of some positions and the redefinition of others. The
Officials will discuss in length the transition process during the Team of Officials Meeting 2.
Regional Meetings
The EB gave a short informative update on the five regional meetings of 2014/15 (locations, proposed
dates, challenges). There will be a discussion with RC’s in the coming weeks to set down the priorities of
the RM, which will be used as a guide for Officials’ attendance.
IFMSA Finances
The EB presented the IFMSA Budget of 2014/15 and explained the different items. A presentation was
given on reimbursement claim and officials received an update on IFMSA registration. Officials also
discussed the distribution of the funds for external meetings.
TO Group Time
The Team of Officials group time has allowed the Officials to meet and discuss common challenges and
issues, such as the annual plan of action and strategies.
Visibility Strategy
The EB presented the Visibility Strategy 2014/15 and welcomed questions and input from the Officials.
Hence, an Instagram account (@youifmsa) was created. The Officials approved the Strategy.
Team of Officials Meeting 2
The Officials reviewed and discussed the application received for TOM 2. It was decided that the final
decision would be taken via online voting after TOM 1.
IFMSA Social Media Guidelines and Corporate Identity
The EB presented the Social Media Guidelines to the Officials. Some points were briefly discussed in
more details, such as the Official presence on Facebook and the distinction to be made between
professional and personal lives. An update was also provided on the IFMSA corporate identity as the
latest version of the CI is outdated in various aspects. This will be followed upon in the next weeks.
NMO Support
The EB presented small changes to the NMO Buddy System. Feedback and input was collected from the
previous vice-president for internal affairs (VPI) and from the Officials during the TOM.
External Update
Officials were given a brief update on the post-2015 process and our work with The PACT and the Major
Group on Children and Youth. A more detailed training session shall be on the TOM 2 Agenda Draft.
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We look forward connecting with you throughout the year!
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