Following the election held on the 26th of March, the new executive board for MMSA has been elected.
MMSA held its 2nd ever online AGM which took place over two days; 22nd and 23rd March. Both days had an attendance of over 100 members. On the 24th of March, MMSA held the candidates’ debate, where the contested candidates had three questions to answer that were set by the EC followed by two questions from the audience. This event had an attendance of 103 members.
The fresh faces of the team are as follows:
- President: Matthew Buttigieg
- Vice-President for External Affairs: Michaela Abela
- Vice-President for Internal Affairs: Mick Zammit
- Secretary General: Daniel Agius
- Treasurer: Timothy Borda
- Public Relations Officer: Martina Formosa
- Exchanges-In Officer: Mark Farrugia
- Exchanges-Out Officer: Martina Chetcuti
- Public Health Officer: Diana Gauci
- Medical Education Officer: Nicholas Galea
- Sexual and Reproductive Health Officer: Owen Cachia
- Peer Education and Training Officer: Leanne Fava
- Human Rights and Peace Officer: Cristina Sollami
- Electives Officer: Suhrid Roy
- Leisure Officer: David Cuschieri
- Supervising Council with BD Experience: Andrea Bugeja
- Supervising Council without BD Experience: Abigail Micallef
The Third Eye got in touch with newly elected President, Matthew Buttigieg, and current President, Gloria Montebello, to get their comments on the new and previous term.
Buttigieg is extremely proud of what the previous board has done for the organisation and is honoured to have been entrusted with such a wonderful team!
MMSA is one of the most active student organisations on campus, representing over 700 medical students. Our student engagement has remained at an astonishing high, even in the midst of a pandemic, and this is something to be proud of.
Thank you to all MMSA members for entrusting me to lead our organisation throughout the upcoming term! We have achieved so much throughout the past term and I can only see our work getting better. Our members have elected a highly motivated and hard-working Board of Directors, who I have no doubt will take MMSA to new lengths.
Montebello talked about the challenges they faced throughout the term due to the pandemic.
Every Board has its own challenges and for us, this meant that we had to deal with a Global Health Emergency – this allowed our officers and coordinators to show their proficient ability to tackle this COVID crisis and help our communities. The team worked on relevant material, an active voice, student engagement, internal restructuring, external relations and a new capacity-building strategy.
But despite it all, Montebello took the time to praise their successes.
MMSA also finalised two policy papers and the strategic plan for the 3 years to come. Above all, most importantly we kept our members’ health and safety as a priority. Continuity is the key to keep this strong momentum going.
To the next Board, I am so excited to see your ideas materialise and continue to celebrate our 70th year anniversary! All the very best!
The Third Eye wishes all the best to the new executive board!