Council of 2019/2020

Meet & Greet

7 March 2020 - Meet and greet is a yearly social event organised by MMI Australia to kick-start the year. Coogee Beach was chosen as the location of the event owing to its close proximity and excellent accessibility. Attendees met at the BBQ pit in Coogee to socialise while enjoying some hot grilled food. This was followed by a stroll to the beach and some interactive games.

Intership Pathways

26 March 2020 - Internship Pathways was targeted towards international medical students in Australia planning to complete their internship in the country. MMI Australia invited Dr Nadira Razif, a Malaysian medical alumni currently serving in Manning Hospital to share tips and tricks regarding internship application. This online event was attended by approximately 200 students.

MMI Mental Health Initiative Survey

An online survey was conducted to understand the psychological well-being of medical students in Australia during the COVID19 pandemic. The responses received from the survey was utilised to consolidate coping tips and tricks as well as to organise relevant events targeting the mental well-being of students.

Online Games Night

25 April 2020 - This event was conducted as a part of the Mental Health Initiative to reconnect fellow students and lift their moods. Drawful 2 was the game of choice for this event. Players had fun sketching comical drawings and guessing what fellow contestants drew.

Online Workout Session

14 May 2020 - An online workout session was conducted using Zoom as the second event under the Mental Health initiative for students to stay connected while exercising to improve their mental and physical health. Participants were able to practise yoga from the comfort of their own homes.

Timeline

March
Meet & Greet
Internship Pathways

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April

MMI Mental Health Initiative Survey
Online Games Night

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May

Online Workout Session