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History of NZMSA

The New Zealand Medical Students’ Association (NZMSA) is a student-led association established in 1972. We have a proud history of representing medical students, with many highlights along the way. Our vision is to represent, unite, and empower medical students in Aotearoa on the views, issues and concerns relevant to them. The overall goal of our work is to improve the health of New Zealanders.

NZMSA history

NZMSA Meet Our Team

Executive Directors

The NZMSA President and Vice Presidents of Advocacy, Engagement, and Workforce lead and oversee all projects run by the organisation, as well as act as the primary spokespersons for our initiatives. If there is a student issue of national concern, these individuals are the best persons to reach out to!

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Divyashri Thakkar

President

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Sujean In

VP Advocacy

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Ali Dohan

VP Engagement

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Emily Gossen

VP Workforce

Executive Officers

The Secretary, Treasurer, Partnerships Officer and Communications Officer are key players in the day-to-day operations of NZMSA in terms of managing the organisation's internal administration, finances and external communications with stakeholders, collaborators and the national student body.

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Matthew Brooks

Secretary

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Emily Jin

Treasurer

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Scott Zhou

Partnerships Officer

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Ann Anson

Communications Officer

Executive Representatives

Our Representatives are elected via their respective student organisations, liaising between them and NZMSA. Scattered across Aotearoa's campuses and clinical sites, they are friendly faces who advocate on your behalf and contribute to our Advocacy, Engagement and Workforce Working Groups.

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Macy Curtis

Te Oranga Rep

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Grace Carston

Te Oranga Rep

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Manutai Wi Rutene-Pomare

Te Oranga Rep

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Cindy Kim

Auckland (Pre-Clinical) Rep

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Daniel Quach

Auckland (Pre-Clinical) Rep

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Sylvia McDougall

Auckland (Clinical) Rep

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Hitesh Malhotra

Auckland (Clinical) Rep

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Sungyun Kim

Dunedin (ELM) Rep

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Emma Hollingworth

Dunedin (ALM) Rep

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Benjamin Prendergast

Wellington Rep

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Zaimel Saeed

Christchurch Rep

Steering Committee

The Steering Committee gathers leaders from student organisations across Aotearoa, including Te Oranga, AUMSA, OUMSA ELM, DSMAA, WHPSA and CMSA. Chaired by NZMSA's Directors, this Committee sets the direction for our advocacy work, directing our organisation's vision, goals and culture.

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Tanira Kingi

Te Oranga Tumuaki

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Noah Appleby

Te Oranga Tumuaki Tuarua

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Simone Ada

Te Oranga Kaituhi

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Paepa Tohaia

Te Oranga Mangai

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Neave Burgess

AUMSA President

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Amisha Sadani

AUMSA VP Administration

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Samantha Samaniego

AUMSA VP Education

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Kuukua Eshun

AUMSA VP Equity

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Cameron Dickey

OUMSA President

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Kate Hannay

DSMAA President

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Sophie Saweirs

WHPSA President

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Eva Elliott

CMSA President

Our Wonderful Partners Across Aotearoa

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