Summary – Call for IFMSA Delegation to the 16th European AIDS Conference in Milan:
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When: 25th to 27th October 2017
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What: 10 registration spots with reduced fee (250€)
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Deadline to apply: August 3rd 2017 23:59 GMT
Dear IFMSA members,
It’s with great pleasure that we are opening the call for the IFMSA Delegation that will participate in the 16th European AIDS Conference in Milan. Having been present in the EAC before, we believe this is a great opportunity for the European region to engage in the discussions to advance the HIV response.
Please find below some summarized information on the congress:
About EAC 2017:
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When: 25th to 27th October 2017 Where: Milan, Italy What: The EAC 2017 offers an exciting scientific programme, composed of plenary lectures, including Face-to-Face Workshops and abstract-driven sessions presenting the latest research in the field of HIV medicine. The Conference will provide the platform to present the bi-annual review of the European AIDS Clinical Society Guidelines. Furthermore, in line with EACS educational goals, it hopes to provide an opportunity for younger investigators to actively participate and present their research. More Information: www.eacs-conference2017.com |
General Remarks:
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Delegates are requested to actively participate in the delegation’s preparation process for the meeting and contribute to working on IFMSA’s strategy for this meeting as well as being involved in the reporting process after the conference.
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After months of negotiations, IFMSA got offered 10 reduced-fee spots for the conference. Therefore, instead of the regular registration fee (between 480-830€) the 10 selected IFMSA members will count with a special fee of just 250€.
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Unfortunately, IFMSA won’t be able to financially support neither travel nor accommodation for the meeting. We will issue letters of support that will help you in your fundraising efforts, if needed.
Selection Criteria: The preliminary selection criteria used is the one that can be found below. Individual scores and comments will be shared to the applicant upon request after the selection.
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Experience in IFMSA (local, national or international) and preferably in the European Region.
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Experience in the topic of the meeting and work done at local, national and international levels.
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Potential individual empowerment and expected outcomes at a local, national or international level.
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Gender balance will also be taken into account.
Call for input: If you are interested in providing input regarding the activity of IFMSA before and during EAC 2017, please provide it through the input for external meetings form.
How can you apply?
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Fill in the Application Form
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Candidature Form signed and stamped by the NMO President which needs to be sent to Lra@ifmsa.org and ra.scora.europe@ifmsa.org with [EAC-APPL] and the name of the applicant in the email subject.
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Both things need to be completed and sent before August 3rd 23:59 GMT
Should you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us via ra.scora.europe@ifmsa.org and Lra@ifmsa.org .
We’re really looking forward to read all your applications!