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AH Editing Webminar

In partnership with the EQUATOR Network at the University of Oxford, AH Editing is hosting a series of 4 webinars to provide health researchers with proven tools to enhance the quality and impact of their research publications. This series is ideal for anyone who focuses on people in health-related research and is applicable to research postgraduate students, doctoral students, postdoctoral researchers, lecturers and assistant professors. If you would like to watch the first webinar and sign up for the remaining webinars, please go to their website at www.ahediting.com/en/events/webinars

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World Antibiotic Awareness Week

Over the past years, it is evident that there is a rise in antibiotic resistance which puts everyone at a risk of untreatable infections. Illnesses that were easy to handle are now becoming difficult (and sometimes impossible!) to cure.
 
Antibiotics are a precious resource, so it is important to get the right advice before taking them. This not only ensures individuals and their surroundings get the best treatment, responsible use of antibiotics will also help reduce the threat of antibiotics resistance.
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Kaplan’s Medical Free Event (Oct)

Don’t miss Kaplan Medical’s FREE event!!
Attend our Biochemistry Lecture with Dr. Sam Turco and learn more about your “Pathway to Residency in the United States.” Get your questions answered during the Q&A Session.
Wednesday, October 18th – 8:00-9:30 AM EST/7PM Jakarta/8PM Kuala Lumpur- Beijing/9PM Tokyo
Wednesday, October 19th – 12AM Jakarta/1AM Kuala Lumpur-Beijing/2AM Tokyo
Wednesday, October 19th – 7AM Jakarta/8AM Kuala Lumpur-Beijing/9AM Tokyo

1) Shane-Japan
https://kaptest.formstack.com/forms/eikohlol

2) Eduxpert-Indonesia
https://kaptest.formstack.com/forms/eduxpertlol

3) Nugrahan-Malaysia, Singapore, Nepal, Philippines, Laos, Cambioda
https://kaptest.formstack.com/forms/nugrahanlol

4) B.U.G.-China
https://kaptest.formstack.com/forms/buglol

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WHO Call for Proposals: Technical Assistance to Strengthen Good Manufacturing Practice Inspection of Vaccine Manufacturers through Coached Inspection

Greetings,

AMSA International members and alumni! Today, we would like to share this unique opportunity from the World Health Organization (WHO):

WHO Philippines is looking for individuals or institutions to provide technical assistance for Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) inspectors in proper assessment of pharmaceutical vaccine manufacturers.

Qualifications:
-Postgraduate degree on pharmaceutical science, public health or any other related fields
-Doctorate degree or undergoing further studies in pharmacy or pharmaceutical sciences or any equivalent is desirable
-At least 10 years of professional experience in GMP assessment and training on vaccine-manufacturing facility
-Expertise on biological production, with years of experience on the field and vast knowledge on the regulatory requirements and international standards
-Fluent in written and spoken English

If you have proven experience in developing training materials and educational tools, this opportunity might be for you! For more information, visit: http://www.wpro.who.int/philippines/good_manufacturing_practice_inspection/en/

Deadline is 20th October 2017. Hope you can spread the word to your networks!

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Job Opening in WHO: Technical Assistance for the Development of Antimicrobial Stewardship Training Package

Hello people of tomorrow!

We are pleased to share this Call for Proposals by WHO Philippines for a contractual partner to develop an antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) training package for allied health professionals.

Requirements:

  • A post-graduate of either nursing, medical technology or public health, medicine, clinical epidemiology, or their equivalent
  • At least 3-5 years projects undertaken with government and academic institutions of similar nature and magnitude in the Philippine setting and/or internationally
  • Expertise in antimicrobial stewardship (AMS), infection control, patient safety, and other related areas
  • Sound knowledge of organization, processes, and challenges in infectious disease management and AMS-related programs in hospitals
  • Fluent in English

The deadline of submission of proposals has been extended to 27 September 2017. For more information, visit: http://www.wpro.who.int/philippines/technical_assistance_antimicrobial_stewardship/en/

Best of luck!

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Call for Delegation – 68th Session of the Regional Committee for the Western Pacific

On behalf of the World Health Organization of the Western Pacific Regional Office, we are delighted to inform you that AMSA members are given the opportunity to attend the 68th Session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Western Pacific with the Observer status. The event is scheduled to take place in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia on 9-13 October. As observers of this event, AMSA delegates would be issued a “public badge” and will be able to view the proceedings from the designated viewing area. Please note that AMSA would be unable to provide allowance for accommodation and travel, hence costs would be shouldered by the participants.

Attached HERE is the information booklet from the WHO website for more details about this event.

For interested AMSA members, please send our Liaison Officer to WHO an e-mail at lowho@amsa-international.org containing your name and home chapter and kindly register HERE BEFORE September 20, 2017, 3 PM GMT+8:00 We are looking forward to meeting you there! Thank you very much!

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Pathway to Residency and How to Increase your Chances by Kaplan

Kaplan Medical is the world leader in USMLE® preparation and have helped thousands of medical students and doctors on their pathway to successfully Matching in the United States!

Kaplan Medical is holding a FREE Event regarding the “Pathway to Residency and How to Increase your Chances”

In addition, there is a Q&A Session with Dr. Ricardo Correa and a Kaplan Academic Advisor!

Dr. Ricardo Correa

Dr. Ricardo Correa is a former Kaplan Medical Alumni. He graduated from the Universidad de Panama Medical School. He completed a residency in internal medicine at Jackson Memorial Hospital (Miami, Fl) and a fellowship in Endocrinology at National Institute of Health (Bethesda, Md). Currently, he works in East Providence, RI, and specializes in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism. Dr. Correa Marquez is affiliated with Rhode Island Hospital and The Miriam Hospital.

If you are interested in joining, do choose the best time that meets your schedule.

1) Malaysia, Phillipines, Singapore-Nugrahan
a) Wednesday, September 6th – 8PM Kuala Lumpur
b) Thursday, September 7th – 1AM Kuala Lumpur
c) Thursday, September 7th – 8AM Kuala Lumpur
https://kaptest.formstack.com/forms/nugrahanlol

2) Indonesia-Eduxpert
a) Wednesday, September 6th – 7PM Jakarta
b) Thursday, September 7th – 12AM Jakarta
c) Thursday, September 7th – 7AM Jakarta
https://kaptest.formstack.com/forms/eduxpertlol

3) Japan-Shane
a) Wednesday, September 6th – 9PM Tokyo
b) Thursday, September 7th – 2AM Tokyo
c) Thursday, September 7th – 9AM Tokyo
https://kaptest.formstack.com/forms/eikohlol

4) China-B.U.G
a) Wednesday, September 6th – 8PM Beijing
b) Thursday, September 7th – 1AM Beijing
c) Thursday, September 7th – 8AM Beijing
https://kaptest.formstack.com/forms/buglol

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AMSA International Newsletter Editorial Board is recruiting!

Hello people of tomorrow !

Now, your chance to taste the atmosphere in AMSA International is widely open ! 

The AMSA International eNewsletter is a regular publication designed to keep our members informed about activities and programs at local chapters and throughout the organisation. It serves as a platform to provide regular updates regarding our events at different chapters. All members are also encouraged to submit articles and other AMSA-related material.

With AMSA International’s global presence, a enthusiastic and diligent editorial board is required. The eNewsletter Editorial Board will assist the Chief Editor of The Newsletter in collecting information, articles, and illustrations from various sources to be publish in the newsletter.
Here are some key positions that are available in this recruitment period:

  1. Chapter Representatives (all chapters must elect 1 member to represent each chapter)
    • In charge of collecting articles and other materials from the local chapter and contacting the other chapter members and Regional Chairperson to publish in AMSA International’s Newsletter.
    • Responsible for engaging more people from the local chapter to write for AMSA International’s Newsletter.
    • Increase publicity of AMSA International’s Newsletter in the local chapter. 
  1. Layout Designers (2 slots)
    • Create the layout and other illustrations to make AMSA International’s Newsletter more appealing to our readers.


Required Documents:

  1. Curriculum Vitae 
  2. Motivation Letter (max 200 words)
  3. Photo (most recent)
  4. Recommendation Letter from the Regional Chairperson/Representative of each University
  5. For those applying as the Layout Designer, you may send me your portfolio (include your publication / art works, for instance, posters, logos, photography, drawings, etc.). The portfolio can be attached, or just give the link if the size is too big.

 

For members who are highly passionated about journalism, mass communication, and writing, this might be the perfect fit for you to showcase your talent! For those interested, you can download the required documents HERE. Please submit your required documents to your RC before the 7th of September 2017.

For any questions or clarifications, feel free to email us at cen@amsainternational.org

There will be an online meeting on the 10th of September 2017 for those who are selected.

 

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J-AMSA Call for Submissions

J-AMSA is opening submissions for the upcoming issue of JAMSA. Paper may be related to any topic in medicine. Potential paper may include original research, review articles, reports, conference reports, letter to editor and a short communications section. Papers will be subjected to rigorous editorial evaluation and peer-review to ensure that high quality and professional standards are attained.

Submission Guidelines:
Please refer to the journal’s ‘Guide for Authors’ available on our website for specific advice on how to prepare a paper. Papers should be submitted electronically through our website j-amsa.amsa-international.org