Dear EMSA-Ethiopia family,

We will continue our 2nd week NMO/LC management sessions with our ninth topic of the series which is Public Relation and Branding tonight, June 14th, 2023 at 1:30 local time.

✨ The session will be delivered by none other than our very own 2023/24 EMSA-ETHIOPIA National Vice President for Public Relations and Communication, Heran Tesfaye.✨

During this session, you can expect to learn about effective organizational branding and the do's and dont's of public relations.

📌 By the end of this session, you'll asses your LCs strength and weakness in organizational branding and methods of public relation to develop an effective engagement strategy.

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We look forward to seeing you all tonight!❤️

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It is tonight!!
Ask the USMLE and Residency guru, Dr. Kirubel Tesfaye, anything that has confused you on your journey on a one to one.

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Struggling with your fundraising efforts?🤔

We will continue our 2nd week NMO/LC management sessions with our tenth topic of the series which is Fundraising and Bookkeeping tonight, June 15th, 2023 at 1:30 local time.

✨ The session will be delivered by none other than our beloved IFMSA TNT Trainer and 2022/23 EMSA-ETHIOPIA Capacity Building Assistant Team Leader, Ruth Feyisa.✨

During this session, you can expect to learn what fundraising and Bookkeeping is and understand how to implement the tools effectively.

📌 By the end of this session, you'll maximize your LC fundraising efforts and install proper bookkeeping standards!

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Hello everyone.
Africa Public Health Student Network Initiative (AfricaPHSN) is pleased to invite you to the Webinar
Research Ethics and Human Subjects Protection/GCP Training

The webinar will begin on the time zones as below via ZOOM which is 30 minutes earlier than previously indicated (install zoom on your device in advance if you have not done that already)

SPEAKER: Dr. Ngere Isaac, Ass Professor at Washington State University, USA.

TIME:
USA: 10.30am – 11:30 am EDT (Baltimore, Maryland)

EAST AFRICA: 4:30 pm - 5.30pm EAT /GMT +3 (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia …)

NIGERIA: 2:30pm – 3:30pm WAT/GMT +1 (Nigeria and Ghana)

WEBINAR LINK (ZOOM):
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CERTIFICATION:

You will receive a certificate for attending this training. (Join ZOOM using the name you would like to appear on your certificate)

Most importantly we will share some links with you to guide those who may want to access training materials for the FREE GCP course and certification recognized by international research organizations.

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We are at the very last session!😱😱😱

After two weeks of back to back content,🥵, tonight, we will conclude our NMO/LC management sessions with our eleventh topic of the series which is Financial Management delivered on, June 16th, 2023 at 1:30 local time.

✨ The session will be delivered by none other than our very own 2022/24 national supervising council member, Tsinat Mulugeta.✨

During this session, you can expect to have an introduction to financial management, accounting and learn about the three financial statements.

📌 By the end of this session, you'll be able to understand the financial management system of the country and implement that in your LC level, personal life or buisness endeavors.

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We look forward to seeing you all tonight for one last time!❤️❤️❤️

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Subject: Official Statement and Update from EMSA-Ethiopia on the Upcoming Medical Students' Exit Exam

The Ethiopian Medical Students Association (EMSA-Ethiopia) would like to provide an update and a statement on the upcoming exit exam for medical students.

During our 8th National General Assembly held in Jimma (April 23-29, 2023), representatives from nearly 25 local chapters (branch offices in medical schools) identified the need for a task force to address medical students' concerns and requirements regarding the exit exam. As per the decisions made on the general assembly, the EMSA-Ethiopia Executive Board facilitated the appointment of task force members, consisting solely of interns, and provided support for their initiatives.

Unfortunately, the task force encountered unforeseen challenges in leading communication and advocacy efforts for the exit exam. Consequently, the Executive Board assumed this responsibility
and engaged in discussions with the relevant Ministry of Health (MoH) and Ministry of Education (MoE) bodies. As of June 16, 2023, we would like to share the following updates:

1. General Information:
- A single exam will be administered, awarding both a degree and a license to medical students.
- The MoH requested the MoE to administer all health field exams earlier. This request was accepted by the MoE, therefore, all health exams will take place on Friday, July 07, 2023 (ዓርብ, ሰኔ 30, 2015)

2. Examinees:
- Schools administering the exam this year are those whose university deans have informed the MOE of medicine graduates from January 2023 (ጥር 2015) onwards. Graduates from these institutions must return to take the exam, or their degrees will not be authenticated by the Ethiopian training authority.

3. Contents
- The exit exam will be case based using the MoH (COC) framework but modified to assess for clinical competency.

4. Grading System:
- The MoE and MoH will grade the exit exam separately to issue the degree and license, respectively. The MoE will have a pass rate of 50%, while the MoH will use its own criteria, similar to previous licensure exams. Results will be Pass or Fail, with the number of attempts indicated on the final results.

5. Graduation:
- Although not yet confirmed, officials have stated that grading will be finalized by the end of July, 2023 (ሐምሌ 2015), with students graduating by then.

6. Frequency:
- The MoE is open to administering the exam multiple times per year. EMSA – Ethiopia will be advocating to the MOE for the exams to be held in regular cycles similar as to how the MoH does for the COC.

Moving forward, EMSA-Ethiopia is actively communicating with relevant officials to obtain more detailed information about the exam content. We have been informed that the blueprint has been distributed to school deans, and we encourage students to contact their deans for further information and to request mock exams. EMSA – Ethiopia will be sharing the mock exam administered in other campuses for Interns to get prepared on it. We also urge medical school deans to consider the adequacy of preparation time and provide time off from internship duties.

Please note that this information is subject to change, as discussions are ongoing. A joint official statement from the MoE and MoH is expected to be released within the coming week. We urge the ministry to address this matter promptly, as the exam date is fast approaching and students need clear guidance for adequate preparation.

We also request media outlets to investigate and evaluate the circumstances surrounding the exit exam implementation and advocate for our future doctors.

In conclusion, EMSA-Ethiopia remains committed to the rights of all medical students and will support them during this period.

For further discussion on this matter, please contact us using the contact addresses listed below!

Email: emsa-ethiopia@ifmsa.org
Phone: +251989999055
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Sincerely,
Ethiopian Medical Students Association
Executive Board

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