What is McWHO?
The International Federation of Medical Students Association Quebec Chapter, in conjunction with the International Relations Students' Association of McGill are proud to host the second annual World Health Organization Simulation (McWHO), from February 15th–17th, 2008 in Montréal, Quebec. Attracting students from the fields of health care, political science and international development from universities and colleges all over North America, the aim of McWHO is to raise political awareness and involvement around issues of global health. Furthermore, the conference hopes to:
- Promote interprofessional relations amongst future health care professionals.
- Develop interprofessional relations between students of health care professions and students in the fields of political science and international development.
- Provide a means for students to gain awareness of the proactive role they can have in international health policy.
- Provide exposure to the political and economic forces at play in the decision making process of the WHO.
- Acquaint students with the role of the WHO in global health issues.
The International Relations Student Association of McGill is one of the largest and oldest clubs at McGill University. With approximately 200 members, IRSAM has earned recognition as club of the year, president of the year, and event of the year. IRSAM provides students from a wide variety of academic backgrounds with the opportunity to engage in various components of the UN and various aspects in the field of International Relations. Hosting two world class model United Nations conferences, IRSAM is proud to be a leader in sponsoring professional, educational and innovative conferences on a wide variety of subjects. For more information, please click here. |
The International Federation of Medical Students Association is an independent federation of medical students' associations, with over one hundred national member organizations throughout the world. The IFMSA-Québec chapter was founded in August 2004 and is a member of the IFMSA. IFMSA-Québec is committed to introducing medical students to pertinent issues in global health as well as promoting awareness on social inequality and cultural diversity. To this end, IFMSA-Québec organizes local initiatives as well as national projects in coordination with its associate member, IFMSA-Canada. For more information, please click here. |