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).
Ana Spasojevic
VP External Affairs Sr.
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.
This year my goal is to strengthen the line of communication between national and provincial student governments, and our student body at UofT.
Year Plan and Goals
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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Abdullah Al Sheikh Zein
VP External Affairs Jr.
About Me
Hey everyone, my name is Abdullah and I thrilled to be stepping into the role of being your VP External. I am an out of province student having completed a Bachelor of Health at the University of New Brunswick; however, I am excited to be living and studying in Ontario. In my free time, you can usually find me exploring new experiences, whether that trying a new sport, eating at a new restaurant, or meeting new people! Beyond that, I enjoy spending quality time with friends and trying to get a little better every day.
Year Plans and Goals
This year, my priority is to ensure that U of T MD students have a strong, consistent presence at provincial and national decision-making tables. I will advocate for our needs at CFMS, OMSA, CMA, and other bodies where key discussions about training, funding, and supports take place.
Reasons to Contact Me
• You have concerns or questions you’d like brought to CFMS, OMSA, or CMA.
• You want updates or clarification on external advocacy work.
• You have ideas to improve student supports, services, or bursaries.
• You’re interested in getting involved in advocacy or external committees.
• You want to share feedback to help shape our priorities.
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