VP External Affairs
The VP External serves as a liaison between the U of T and organizations outside of the school/Faculty of Medicine, mainly the Canadian Federation of Medical Students (CFMS) and the Ontario Medical Students’ Association (OMSA). I attend regular meetings with VP Externals from across the province and the country. In doing so, I facilitate communication between the U of T student body, the OMSA and the CFMS. I am also the primary point of contact for external organizations that hope to share information and events with the U of T student body (e.g., OMA Insurance).
Ragav Chona
VP External Affairs Sr.
About Me
Hey everyone, I'm thrilled to be your VP External! Advocacy and representation have always been at the core of my journey and I am so excited to have this opportunity to represent you all this year. With my past experiences in non-profit leadership, I've become adept at networking and partnership-building, equipping me to foster productive external relationships which ultimately allows me to support you guys. Being active in the community is important to me, and my inbox is always open! Feel free to reach out anytime :)
1. Share relevant information from the CFMS and the OMSA with U of T medical students
2. Engage with U of T medical students and student organizations to hear about issues they would like me to discuss at a provincial/national level
3. Coordinate province– and nation-wide advocacy initiatives with other VP Externals across Canada especially related to research, EDID, and mental health
4. Increase UofT's engagement in provincial/national contexts
5. Work on ensuring longevity of MedSoc and developing strategic plans
Year Plan and Goals
Reasons to Contact Me
1. Inquire about OMSA/CFMS initiatives or portfolios.
2. Seek information about/contact other medical societies.
3. Propose collaboration on advocacy/equity initiatives.
4. Share concerns related to MedSoc or voice any questions about CFMS or OMSA
5. You'd like to be defeated in Connect 4
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Ana Spasojevic
VP External Affairs Jr.
About Me
My name is Ana and I'm so excited to be the VP External Junior! I completed my Bachelors in Translational and Molecular Medicine at the University of Ottawa, and I've been enjoying exploring Toronto since moving here this Fall. In my spare time, I enjoy doing Serbian folk dance, learning new recipes to cook and playing the piano.
Year Plans and Goals
This year my goal is to strengthen the line of communication between national and provincial student governments, and our student body at UofT.
Reasons to Contact Me
Come to me if you have any questions about how to get involved with OMSA or CMSA, if you're curious about any changes to policy, or if you have any concerns you would like me to bring to the national and provincial councils during our roundtable meetings.
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