EB/TO WORK

IT/PC/OC/CoCC Call coordination

I commit to addressing concerns raised by NMOs, related to the feedback delivery after consecutive calls are closed. While it is a significant piece of work for Officials-elect, every applicant deserves to receive a timely response so that they can improve and apply again this or next year, and to preserve their mental health in what is a very draining process. I will work with the EBE to develop a tracking mechanism to ensure a 100% feedback provision rate On top of that, I will work to revise the feedback system to safeguard its constructiveness, polite tone and focus The introduction os a similar measure for Activity acceptance and rejection in the Programs Team this year is already bringing great results in the form of re-applications or improvements delivered following a nonrejection. A similar approach will be ensured in the allocation of all Programs-related opportunities, whenever applicable.

Reports of IFMSA Officials

Accountability achieved through rigorous and regular reporting is the means to ensure that IFMSA NMOs can have continued trust in the elected Officials of IFMSA. Starting in the term 2024/25, all IFMSA Reports are set to follow the standards set by currently ongoing deliberations (IFMSA Strategy P1/G3/O2, Year 1-2), with the ultimate goal of increasing individual accountability. I believe that reports should serve the needs of both those reporting and those that are being reported to, namely all IFMSA members During my term, I intend to lead the process of finalizing the creation of the mentioned system by using data being gathered now from NMOs, Officials and their ITs

Candidature guidelines since 2024

A discussion on the length and content of the EB/TO candidatures was restarted in recent weeks, with voices calling the prospective MM23 EB candidates to limit the length to 10 pages/5000 words. With this candidature comprising 10 pages of content and 4147 words in total, I stand ready to work with the NMOs to develop the way forward on this issue. I intend to remain neutral in this process, giving the NMOs the chance to develop ideas beyond the current guidelines and the other idea of having a IT/PC-like template without graphic elements. What I will voice my opinion on, however, is ules in my view should be codified in the IFMSA Bylaws to leave doubt about the mode they should use when submitting their

Conclusion

In writing this candidature, I focused on the proposed improvements for the VPA position that I intend to consult upon and implement during my term. Sensible modifications to this vision will be made throughout the handover process in order to create a realistic and priority-based Annual Working Plan, one that remains fully in line with the working objectives of the entire EB/TO 23/24.

I welcome all questions and suggestions that you might have throughout February and during the March Meeting itself Please contact me at patalongmikolaj@gmail.com

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LANGUAGES

ENGLISH SWEDISH GERMAN RUSSIAN

Ifmsa Programs Experience

IFMSA Programs General Assistant

(Oct 2022 - now)

IFMSA Program Coordinator for Environment and Health

(Oct 2021 - Sep 2022)

SDG Alignment SWG Stream Coordinator

(Dec 2021 - Apr 2022)

Leadership Experience

IFMSA-Poland Supervising Council

(Oct 2022 - now)

National Public Health Officer

(Oct 2021 - Sep 2022)

National Project Coordinator on Climate Change and Health

(Jan 2021 - Sep 2021)

Local Public Health Officer

(Oct 2020 - Sep 2021)

Sustainability in IFMSA SWG Coordinator

(May 2022 - Aug 2022)

SCOPH Strategy 2022-2025 SWG Member

(Feb 2022 - Aug 2022)

Plenary Experience

Plenary Chairperson - AM22 European Regional Plenary

Plenary Secretary - EuRegMe22 Plenary

Plenary Secretary - AM21 European Regional Plenary

Plenary Secretary Assistant - EuRegMe21 Plenary

Plenary Chairperson

IFMSA-Poland NGA49

7 extraordinary online NGAs: Jul'21, Sep'21, Nov'21, Jan'22, Mar'22, Nov'22, Dec'22

Plenary Vice-chairperson

2 extraordinary IFMSA-Poland NGAs: Oct'21, Mar'22

Activities Experience

International:

Programs Week (co-coordination, 2023)

World Environment Day Campaign (SCOPH, 2022)

Health under Control (biannual NCD health screening Activity coordinated by me and a Project Coordinator during my term as NPO 21/22)

The Health Impact of Climate Change (Peer Education Activity aimed at filling the gap in the school curriculum)

Health under Control - first led locally as LPO 20/21 as a Peer Educator (60+ hrs):

Mental Health for secondary school students

Cancer Prophylaxis Activity

(2020, participant)

Ernal Affairs

e to the 72nd WHO Regional Committee for 22) e to the UNFCCC COP27 (Nov 2022) view Committee sion - Non-Communicable Diseases (MM23) sion - Alcohol Consumption (AM22) sion - Neglected Tropical Diseases (AM22) sion - Non-Communicable Diseases (MM22) ssion - Control of Emerging Infectious e Policy SWG Coordinator (MM23) cy SWG Coordinator (AM22) th and Sustainability SWG Coordinator agement SWG Member (AM21) essions Team (as part of the SCOPH IT)

OPH Sessions Team (as part of the SCOPH essions Team (as part of the SCOPH IT) essions Team (general member) th Forum on Health and Climate Change MSA) - session facilitator

NGA49 Sessions - "Secretaries & IFMSA"

SCOPH Workshop (III 2022), NGA48 SCOPH 022), NGA47 SCOPH Workshop (XII 2021)

Etings

ions Team eam (Chairperson)

SCOPH Sessions Team

SCOPH Sessions Team

EU Plenary Team

SCOPH Sessions

SCOPH

ACILITATION NON-IFMSA EXPERIENCE

Commission for Ecological and Climate Education, including Environmental Living Conditions - Member (Dec 2021 - May 2021; Ministry of Climate and Environment of the Republic of Poland)

Electoral Committee of the Medical University of Silesia Member (term expires 2024 or at graduation)

Abbreviations

AM - (General Assembly) August Meeting

BCP - Bylaws Change Proposal

CB - Capacity Building

CCP - Constitution Change Proposal

GA - General Assembly or General Assistant, e g VPA GA

GS - (IFMSA) General Secretariat

IOGs - Internal Operating Guidelines

IPA - International Phonetic Alphabet

IT - International Team (in IFMSA)

LO - Liaison Officer

MM - (General Assembly) March Meeting

NPO/LPO - National/Local Public Health Officer

PAR - Programs Annual Impact Report

PCA - Programs Community Assistant

PDA - Programs Development Assistant

PGA - Programs General Assistant

PH - Public Health

PT - Programs Team or Plenary Team

RD - IFMSA Regional Director

SupCo - Supervising Council

SWG - Small Working Group

TO(M) - Team of Officials (Meeting)

UNFCCC COP - United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference of Parties

VPCB - IFMSA Vice-President for Capacity Building

VPM - IFMSA Vice-President for Members

WHO RC - World Health Organization Regional Committee (for Europe in this context)