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Meet The Team of 2024 - 2025
President
The President’s role is to safeguard the statute and policy of MMSA whilst being the main organ of prosperity in professionalism, representation and efficacy. As the front person and main representative of MMSA, the President must collaborate with various external entities, working hard to maintain good relationships and ensuring that the student body is at the centre of all decisions made. It is also the responsibility of the President to ensure the smooth functioning of the entire Board of Directors, and MMSA as a whole!
Martha Schembri
President
Vice President for External Affairs
The Vice President for External Affairs is responsible for liaising with external entities with the aim of improving the organisation’s professional relations and bringing forward new opportunities for the association's members. Together with the policy team, she also oversees the development and implementation to MMSA’s policies. She is the main point of contact for international organisations that MMSA forms part of including IFMSA (International Federation of Medical Students’ Associations) and EMSA (European Medical Students’ Association), as well as managing several events, including Freshers’ Week and Science in the City.
Krysta Cutajar
Vice President for External Affairs
Vice President for Internal Affairs
The Vice President for Internal Affairs is tasked with coordinating the smooth operation of the Board of Directors from within the organisation. Their responsibilities include overseeing office management, guiding the heads of each Standing Committees and their activities, scheduling MMSA events, and compiling KSU’s RAR Report—an extensive document due to the organisation's size, typically exceeding two and a half thousand pages.
Maia Fsadni
Vice President for Internal Affairs
Secretary General
The Secretary General oversees organisational operations and fosters collaboration and inclusion to achieve the vision and mission of MMSA. The main roles are to organise the board meetings, act as a legal representative and maintain transparency within MMSA which is of utmost importance with our members and external relationships. This office is also involved with the organisation of the ‘Training and Resource Development Weekend’. It is one of the main events where many MMSA active members come together, make new friendships, strengthen their bonds, while also working to develop their skills as medical students through the various sessions and workshops that are organised during the TRD weekend.
Clara Ann Formosa
Secretary General
Treasurer
The Treasurer is responsible for overseeing all of MMSA’s finances, sponsorships, grants, and merchandise distribution, as well as carrying out financial planning and budgeting for the term. Like all other offices and standing committees, the treasurer’s office has its own duties, such as arranging discounts and special offers for medical students and handing out grants for international opportunities and conferences. The team also organises various fundraising events for members and the general public to invest in our future events and in our members.
Daniele Formosa
Treasurer
Public Relations Officer
The Public Relations Officer oversees the operations of the Public Relations office. This office is responsible for enhancing MMSA's image and brand. Additionally, this team is responsible for the publication of MMSA's annual report and other significant yearly publications, ensuring adherence to the Corporate Identity Protocol.
Keith Calleja
Public Relations Officer
Peer Eduction and Training Officer
SCOPET, The Standing Committee on Peer Education and Training, is the division of the Malta Medical Students’ Association that addresses the transmission of knowledge and skills to fellow students of all ages. It aims to promote and emphasise the importance of improving the soft skills of medical students, as well as enhancing children's education. Medical students educate children on various health-related themes, with the goal of establishing a sense of appreciation and awareness of scientific matters within the community. Our peer education sessions are delivered voluntarily by well-prepared medical students who share a common passion for spreading knowledge. All events organised by SCOPET aim to provide a platform for our students to improve their soft skills, such as public speaking, teamwork and time management skills, which are of utmost importance in the medical course. SCOPET also aims to provide opportunities for medical students to improve their skills even further by attending training sessions both locally and internationally.
Claire Ellul
Peer Eduction and Training Officer
Sexual and Reproductive Health Officer
The Standing Committee on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights including HIV and AIDS (SCORA) organises a wide range of campaigns and initiatives targeting comprehensive sexual education, maternal health, sexuality & gender identity, gender-based violence and HIV & other STIs. Our events strive to equip medical students with the pivotal medical knowledge and clinical skills relating to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), whilst also improving SRHR knowledge and eradicating SRHR-related stigma amongst the general public.
Martine Grech
Sexual and Reproductive Health Officer
Medical Education Officer
The Standing Committee on Medical Education (SCOME) works to implement an optimal learning environment for medical students. As a team we work to improve our medical education through clinical skills training, specialised courses, an official scientific publication, informative talks by professionals and the preparation of academic guides and documents to supplement our learning. SCOME educates students by equipping them with the right skill set to act as active mediators for change as part of their personal and professional development. SCOME centres around the needs of our students especially through our feedback collection, class representatives and advocacy campaigns. This is done through our joint efforts to bridge the gap between the student cohorts, faculty and administration.
Elisa Psaila
Medical Education Officer
Public Health Officer
The Standing Committee on Public Health organises a variety of public events all aimed at promoting, educating and raising awareness about all aspects of health among the general public and medical students alike. Events range from small-scale health checks, educational sessions for children and fitness sessions for medical students to large-scale outreaching events such as World Diabetes Day. The team works tirelessly all year round to address most of the pressing public health issues both locally and internationally, be it through social media or physical campaigns throughout the year.
Charisse Vassallo
Public Health Officer
Human Rights and Peace Officer
SCORP, the Standing Committee on Human Rights and Peace focuses on advocating for the defence of human rights, peace and strength in inclusion. We organize activities related to mental health, human rights, the environment as well as volunteering opportunities with vulnerable groups on both a local and international level. These topics form an important part of the medical field as they bridge the gap in medical students' education, teaching them essential soft skills. This helps to give them the confidence to interact with different patients in the future as medical doctors and bring a smile to the faces of the people that they help. Events planned for SCORP this year include peer education sessions; local volunteering opportunities, Walk and cleans, Aware in cares on new topics such as Cosmetics, DYR day etc. Be sure to stay tuned for these upcoming events and more 💚
Timothy Borg
Human Rights and Peace Officer
Exchanges-Out Officer
The Standing Committee on Professional and Research Exchanges (SCOPRE) within MMSA is the ultimate gateway to global adventures for medical students. Our Outgoings branch is dedicated to local students, opening doors to explore cutting-edge healthcare systems and participate in groundbreaking research projects across the world (in 5 of 7 continents!). With SCOPRE, you get the opportunity to dive into diverse cultures, forge lifelong friendships, and make your summer unforgettable with unique professional experiences that set you apart. Join us for an exhilarating journey that combines education, adventure, and personal growth!
Maya Abela
Exchanges-Out Officer
Exchanges-in Officer
The Standing Committee on Professional and Research Exchanges for Incoming Students (SCOPRE-In) welcomes foreign colleagues from all over the world through the IFMSA exchange programme. Besides organising the hospital clerkships and research projects, the Exchanges-In Office also organises a jam-packed social progamme, from beach days and trips to Gozo and Comino, to pub crawls and the famous National Food and Drinks Party, whilst also organising academic workshops to increase the Academic Quality of our exchanges.
Emma Theuma
Exchanges-in Officer
Electives Officer
Electives are excellent opportunities for medical students to experience a clinical placement in a hospital of their choice. These Electives are organised by the students themselves and thus can be more flexible when it comes to specialities, duration, and location! The Electives office aims to assist students who wish to attend the elective programme in Malta by processing their application, organising an exciting Social Programme and also being there to answer any questions they might have. In addition to this, this office aims to provide useful resources for local students to plan and embark on their own Electives abroad. When it comes to Electives, the possibilities are bound only by the extent of one’s imagination and initiative! For more information we invite you to visit https://www.um.edu.mt/ms/medicalelectives where you will be able to find the application form and lots of useful information about the Malta Electives Program. If you have any further questions do not hesitate to contact us on on electives@mmsa.org.mt
Kay Mifsud
Electives Officer
Leisure Officer
The Leisure Office is in charge of organising all of MMSA's leisure and entertainment events, to help medical students and all other university students alike to let lose and have fun together every once in a while at parties, quiz nights, and other team building activities. It also forms many collaborations with other MMSA standing committees, and student organisations, such as forming part of the Faculty of Sound to bring about the best and biggest events on campus!
Juan Borg Sapiano
Leisure Officer
Supervising Council
The Supervising Council is made up of 3 individuals, working together as one to ensure the smooth running of the organisation. Our role is a supportive one, prioritising mental health and checking-in on our members. We are here to help out should any problem arise, to gather a holistic view of each situation and keep in mind MMSA’s best interest. We also anonymise all applications, aligning with our three pillars throughout: transparency, impartiality and fairness.
Martina Debono
Supervising Council
Supervising Council
The Supervising Council is made up of 3 individuals, working together as one to ensure the smooth running of the organisation. Our role is a supportive one, prioritising mental health and checking-in on our members. We are here to help out should any problem arise, to gather a holistic view of each situation and keep in mind MMSA’s best interest. We also anonymise all applications, aligning with our three pillars throughout: transparency, impartiality and fairness.
Leah Micallef
Supervising Council
Supervising Council
The Supervising Council is made up of 3 individuals, working together as one to ensure the smooth running of the organisation. Our role is a supportive one, prioritising mental health and checking-in on our members. We are here to help out should any problem arise, to gather a holistic view of each situation and keep in mind MMSA’s best interest. We also anonymise all applications, aligning with our three pillars throughout: transparency, impartiality and fairness.
Elisa Miceli
Supervising Council
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