The Committee forms the most important body within the James Cook University Medical Students’ Association. It is a diverse group of approximately 50 Officers from all six year levels of the undergraduate Medical Program at James Cook University. The general role of the Committee is to represent the voice of the wider membership of the Society.
The Committee meets regularly during the Academic Year to decide upon important directives regarding all aspects of the JCUMSA, from the location of Med Ball to our official standpoint on a specific educational matter and everything in between. Decisions made at Committee meetings are then acted upon by the Executive and other Committee members in the time between meetings.
Executive Committee Members 2023
The Executive Committee is made up of nine members and is critical to the functioning of the JCUMSA. They coordinate the non-executive Committee, oversee the Yearly elected Academics and Events teams, and are the face of the association. Their full list of roles and responsibilities can be accessed here.
Non-Executive Committee Members 2023
The Non-Executive Committee have a range of responsibilities that extend beyond the reach of the core Executive and exercise independent roles stretching from website maintenance to sport events coordination that require additional support outside the JCUMSA executive. Most core Executive members have spent some time on the Non-Exec team, as a vital part of the JCUMSA.
Year Level Academic and Event Representatives 2023
Academic Reps
The Academic Reps act as a voice for curriculum-related issues that pertain to their year. They regularly seek to improve the JCU course structure, academic support programs and assessment procedures. They liaise frequently with the JCUMSA Academic VP.
Event Reps
The Events Reps work tirelessly throughout the year to ensure year participation in all of JCUMSA’s events and ensure that there are ample activities at such events to cater for different cohort interests. They liaise directly with the JCUMSA Events VP.
Academic Reps: TBA
Event Reps: TBA
Academic Reps: Matthew Shearer and Elijah Martins
Event Reps: Lily Brown and Aaditya Meda
Academic Reps: Thulani Arachchige and Arnav Jawale
Event Reps: Siret Malhi
Academic Reps: Eunah Joo and Chathmal Desilva
Event Reps: Lavieen Uthayakumar and Noemie Da Costa
Academic Reps: Neha Ramesh and Jenna Gagnon
Event Reps: Daisy O’Connor
Academic Rep: Alena Adams
Event Reps: Julia Jacob and Jessica Storrar
Academic Rep: Sophie Reynolds
Event Rep: Annabel Flockhart
Academic Rep: Lily Conrad
Event Rep: Zachary Hunt
Academic Rep: Celine Lee
Event Rep: Kieran Govender and Vishwa Pakeerthan
Academic Rep: Tanish John
Event Reps: Lisa Pankhurst and Luke Milkota
Academic Rep: Raj Vaidya
Event Reps: Callum Jones and Raj Vaiya