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Ian Chan

Asian Medical Students Association: Secretary

Hi there! I’m Ian and I’m running for Secretary.

TL;DR: Promote career building, strengthen ties with alumni

Throughout my 2 years at AMSA, I’ve experienced firsthand why we’re known as a home away from home. As our community continues to grow, so will our logistical challenges. Serving as secretary, the organizational backbone of AMSA, will allow me to facilitate a cohesive and meaningful AMSA experience for all.

Aims:

  1. Promote Career-building
    1. Launch designated Academic Calendar for research conference dates, ticket sales, and abstract submission in London 2025-26
    2. Introduce AMSA Career Guidebook for navigating medicine from Y1-postgrad taking into account input from older students, alumni, and clinicians
  2. Strengthen Ties with Alumni
    1. Help alumni stay connected by creating an AMSA Alumni Network page on Facebook/Linkedin
    2. Adding Alumni Section in newsletter with success stories, career tips and advice
  3. Make AMSA Accessible to New Members
    1. Launch digital Welcome Guide with resources, roles, and events
    2. Introduce FAQ page on AMSA England website
  4. Policies I’ll Continue
    1. Notifying members of upcoming academic and social events through the AMSA newsletter to retain engagement
    2. Documenting previous events on AMSA-wrapped and the AMSA website to showcase impact and growth to prospective members

Qualifications:

  1. UROP - developed proficiency in precise documentation and organizational skills managing literature review project at National Heart and Lung Institute
  2. AMSEP Officer - exhibited writing proficiency by creating the first ever AMSEP UK brochure for hosting inbound exchanges
  3. EU Hi-Prix Internship Team Leader - organized digital meetings and coordinated intern team members to complete data collection tasks on pharmaceutical public policy