National Convention.

AMSA's premier annual event.

AMSA National Convention began in 1960 to bring medical students together. Since then it has grown from 60 to 800 delegates annually, and is core to the Australian medical student experience.

AMSA National Convention is the largest student-run conference in the world and brings together over 800+ medical students from across Australia and New Zealand. AMSA National Convention began in 1960 to bring medical students together. Convention embodies the core values of AMSA and continues to be the highlight of the Association’s calendar every year.

National Convention is a five-day event compassing academics, socials, and convention games. The Emergency Medical Challenge (EMC) is the largest emergency medicine simulation in the country, and is held at the National Convention. The National Convention also features research presentations, poster competitions, debating and sports challenges, and unparalleled networking with the future of the health profession.

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AMSA's 65th National Convention

Melbourne

In 2024, AMSA’s 65th National Convention is heading to Melbourne. M24 will be the arena for relentless innovation, where you will be inspired to embark upon an expedition into the multitude of opportunities awaiting you right outside the doors of medical school. Our theme for M24 is The Future is Now. Our mission is to

  • Inspire a new you: to nurture a new generation of leaders that recognise their capabilities and challenge their boundaries;
  • Inspire a new future: to empower delegates to find their passion and goals with future-focused academic sessions;
  • Inspire a new Convention: to create a career-oriented event with diverse, tangible, and meaningful outcomes for all.

Learn more at https://m24convention.org.au

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