COMMUNICATION

The VPM, in collaboration with the International Team, will work to improve the communication and branding of the IFMSA. The following tasks will be carried out:

Develop a consistent visual identity for the VPM and its related-work, including the use of the official logo and color scheme in all communications and materials.

Create visually appealing templates for all official documents and reports, including cover pages, headers, and footers;

Encouraging the use of multimedia and visuals in communication, such as infographics, and images, to make information more engaging and easy to understand.

Keep the IT and TO updated about the number of NMOs, countries and medical students represented by the IFMSA, to update it on current documents, webpage, etc

With the VPPRC, create a library of visual assets happening during Presidents and Regional Sessions, such as photos, illustrations, and graphics, that can be used in official IFMSA communications.

Add a shared workspot, with the TO, in the NMO Master Board., where the IFMSA opportunities will be shared with the NMOs (with each deadline and brief description), so NMOs can be always updated about the current opportunities of the Federation.

Create a visual representation of the membership tracking of the NMOs, in the form of dashboards, charts and graphs, to make it more accessible and understandable for the NMOs and the VPM.

By implementing these tasks, we will be able to improve the communication and branding of the IFMSA, and increase the sense of belonging and connection to the organization. Additionally, the use of visuals will make the information more accessible and understandable for the NMOs, and the historical data will help the IFMSA to keep track of its progress and to set goals for the future.

Accesibility

SWG on Language Barrier and Accessibility

The SWG to ensure that all members of the IFMSA, regardless of their language background, have equal access to information and opportunities within the organization. The group will work to identify language barriers that may prevent members from fully participating in IFMSA activities and decision-making processes.

The SWG will:

Gather information on the primary languages spoken among IFMSA members and which languages are most commonly spoken

Use this data to create a language map of the IFMSA

Create a list of recommendations to address and overcome the challenges posed by language barriers within the IFMSA

Updating and translating our IFMSA

Updated information is key for NMO engagement and accessibility of information for our members Develop multilingual resources and materials for members, increase the accessibility and understanding of IFMSA policies and programs.

At least two IFMSA manuals will be updated, with TO members and IT members (until Feb 2024):

IFMSA Manual for NMOs

Presidents GA Preparation Manual (or Involvement Manual)

After updating these manuals, a SWG will be opened to translate the How to IFMSA? Manual to at least 4 of the IFMSA’s official languages (July 2024)

Previous experience: I have created and translated other resources in the IFMSA, like the IFMSA Americas 101.