WELCOME TO OUMSA
NAU MAI HAERE MAI KI OUMSA
TE RŌPŪ ĀKONGA RONGOĀ O ŌTĀKOU
OTAGO UNIVERSITY MEDICAL STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION
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WHAT we do
STUDENT WELFARE
We are here to support all Otago medical students with a students helping students approach. Our emergency hardship fund provides support for students who need financial support.
ADVOCACY
OUMSA advocates on behalf of medical students at a local and national level. In collaboration with NZMSA we managed to lift the 7EFTS student loan cap and continue to work on submissions on further changes to student loan policy.
CURRICULUM
Our education reps work with the University of Otago to provide input on curriculum changes and assessments.
SOCIAL
OUMSA runs many social events throughout the year, including Med O-Week, the annual Med Ball and social sports teams.
MEMBERSHIP
BENEFITS
Membership is open to all University of Otago Medical students.
Reason one
At $90 for your entire two years at ELM Otago Medical School, an OUMSA subscription is definitely value for money!
Reason two
Your subscription allows OUMSA to provide support and assistance to it’s members.
Reason three
Receive awesome discounts on equipment, textbooks, clothing and event tickets. OUMSA members get priority access to event tickets – you wont want to miss out on getting tickets to our sell-out events.