LIZZY

MOTIVATION LETTER

“The ancestor of every Action is a thought.”

⁃ Ralph Waldo Emerson.

As I stepped out of the flight and into Lahore, the brush of warm breeze on my face and the smell of the moist mud filled me with a satisfying sense of security. I was back in Pakistan. I had been away for a month working in a hospital in Washington DC. The pristine white flooring of the hospital, the scent of sanitiser infused in the chilled corridors and the immaculate health care protocols took me by complete turmoil and envy. I must say it wasn’t a pleasant time. I recalled my county’s wards, the helpless cries of patients, and the lack of proper protocols, which kept me disturbed at all hours. I had gone for an elective to help strengthen my skills and determination to give USMLE. But my plans took a completely unexpected turn. I was cognizant, more than ever, of how much I was needed back in Pakistan and how my efforts and work could change the course of Health care over the years.

Since that day, I have never been more grateful for the emotions I experienced and I haven’t let go of them since. They help me realise the gaps and loopholes in our systems and since that day I started looking for ways and opportunities where I could be useful. IFMSA-Pakistan had started to rekindle at that time in CMH-LC and it seemed like a ray of hope at a time when I was emotionally struggling given the dilapidated state of Pakistans’ healthcare system. This organisation was my chance at making the difference my heart yearned for. In the capacity of a medical student, I was brought in a basket of great like-minded people. By digging deeper into the organisation I realised how far I could reach. I soon realised IFMSA-Pakistan has exponential Potential, power, and capacity as a national Youth Force only if realised.

MOTIVATION LETTER

“The ancestor of every Action is a thought.”

⁃ Ralph Waldo Emerson.

My motivation was directed towards helping other like- minded people into the organisation by being a team member of the VPI. And Allah was grateful enough to grant me the position of VPI myself. As I transitioned from one role to another I cherished experiences like MM,19, and MM’20 only to realise at the end of the day how much room I still had back in my country and NMO.

Moving from various workshop to trainings to different meetings, I grasped all the knowledge and skills I could—those that were needed for me to hone my abilities me as a Healthcare professional and a Leader for my NMO. Working with different people from unique backgrounds and common goals have fostered in me the set of ethics and values that I did not possess previously. And being a VPI further gave me the opportunity to attract and assist like-minded people into the NMO in hope that these will be our change maker of today and tomorrow.

I have innumerous plans for the NMO and I will work well in my power for this Association to achieve my utopia. I shall work to achieve the Vision I have for IFMSA-Pakistan. “A Pakistan in which all medical students are mobilised and unite to spread and gain knowledge and skills and in the process work for the development of Pakistan.“ We are in the middle of unprecedented difficulty and unparalleled suffering. We have been through dark days of apprehension and anguish but I can say with confidence, courage, and self-reliance and by the grace of God we will surely emerge Triumphantly. Thus, I, Aliezeh Fatima Rai, one of IFMSA-Pakistan's Presidential Candidates shall always attempt to do justice to the countless humans that shed their Blood to bring us all in this Pure Land for a better tomorrow.

I am one of you. I am not in front of you and I am not behind you instead I will walk with you.

P L A N O F A C T I O N

Accountability and Sustainability

Strategy Implementation

Handover

Ambitions

Vision

Responsibilities

1. Bimonthly reports of the National Cabinet;

2. Regular OLMs with Presidents and Coordinators of EB or NC with brief updates of the work in the NMO;

3. Maintain the proper implementation of IFMSA-Pakistan constitution and bylaws towards NMO development and cause. This shall not only constitute the implementation but we shall also abide by the Constitution and bylaws.

• Efficient and Complete Handover
• Carry forward the work initiated by the Previous President, EB, Standing Committees and Support Divisions.

Fulfil all the tasks of the President mandated by the Bylaws

1. Construct IFMSA-Pakistan Strategy for the upcoming term aligned with the internal development needs and suspected goals towards a mission based on increasing the overall NMO impact sustainably;

2. Effective Implementation of Social Media Strategy

1. work towards highlighting and incorporating the situation of Climate Change in the Medical Curriculum of the NMO in coordination with NOME and NPO. Task force on Incorporating Environment Climate Change and Health in the Medical Curriculum of Pakistan;

2. Aligning the Goals of the NMO with the Sustainable Development Goals;

3. Work of the NMO and its members is by the medical Students and mostly for the Medical Students. This work and the exponential power of the NMO must also be used to extend towards work for the community and general population as well. This will also help us polish our roles as future healthcare providers;

4. Task Force on Tuberculosis Eradication.

A Pakistan in which all medical Students are mobilised and unite to spread and gain knowledge and skills to and in the process work for the development of Pakistan.

SUSTAINABILITY

National Cabinet

1. Support and facilitate the standing committees to develop realistic plans throughout the term and efficient evaluation of the Standing Committee activities.

2. Support and facilitate the standing committees to conduct Effective National Activities with good member engagement and outreach.

3. Training of National Teams in assistance with National Cabinet and VPCB because these National team members will be the future of the NMO.

LCs (In collaboration with VPI)

1. Assistance of Local councils and Coordinator colleges via member education and orientation strategies e.g OLMs, Webinars and Orientation seminars and physical meetings/ tours e.t.c

2. Individual LC Assessment followed by Individual LC Development Plan shall be devised in coordination with the National VPI to assist Local Councils in their sustainability and development.

3. Capacitate and sustain already established LCs and assist new ones in their establishment.

4. Maximun assistance to Coordinator colleges in obtaining a NOC to work with IFMSA-Pakistan.

5. Mandate Assistant positions in the Local Council to ensure their sustainability.

6. Input of LC members must also be taken in regards to sustainability.

NMO

1. Work toward the registration on the NMO

2. Assistants of Local Councils

3. Conflicts are inevitable so Effective Conflict resolution will be key to sustainability. Support shall be provided to the VPI in this regard

4. Equal Opportunity availability

5. Good Mental and Physical Health of National Cabinet

6. Good relation between Members and National Cabinet

7. Facilitate in Conducting the SRT as soon as possible after the Pandemic.

8. Keep the Website Upto date and provide support to the Sec Gen in maintaining it.

Equal

Opportunity

Capacity

Building & Motivation

Support for National Cabinet

Alumni

International

Work

Fundraising

1. Support VPCB and the Trainers in NC to arrange Frequent Trainings for the NC, Presidents and Coordinators of IFMSA-Pakistan;

2. Assist the VPCB and Trainers of Ifmsa-Pakistan to conduct trainings in the Local Councils;

3. Support NC to arrange Online Webinars;

4. Assist the VPCB in arranging at least 2 Capacity Building weeks during the term apart from NGA and SRT;

5. Attempt to foster a great learning environment for delegates;

6. Online Courses - Webinars, Online Trainings, Online Activities/ Seminars

1. Regular Updates of the website;

2. Maintain an updated Database at all times to ensure efficient and equal spread of knowledge;

3. Implementation of Social Media Strategy;

4. Update the selection criteria of International meetings as well as Trainings. Ensure there is equal spread of knowledge by choosing members with high, moderate and low experience;

5. Promote the contribution of IFMSA-Pakistan delegates to regional and international meetings by sharing the Calls for sessions team, support persons, plenary team and Observers.

1. Invite Alumni to work with the NMO in the Capacity they deem fit.

2. Formulation of Alumni Engagement framework

3. Development and maintenance of Institutional memory of IFMSA-Pakistan.

1. Assistance to EB with all their tasks and responsibilities.

2. Support EB members to help strike a balance between Professional, personal and academic life as well as good Mental Health.

3. Assist National Officers to devise plans to Work on Global Priorities and Standing Committee Focus areas.

4. Come up with National and regional Priorities with the Standing committees to devise an elaborate plan at the start of the term. These priorities will be worked on throughout the year.

5. Sustain a delightful environment inside the National Cabinet and transform it to a second family which will contribute to the progress of the NMO via shared vision and Objectives.

6. Support the NC with their Initiatives

1. Effective and efficient Communication with the International Cabinet

2. maintain Professional and Cordial relations , and an open mind set in all dealings within and outside the NMO

3. Plans to attend International meetings

4. Attempts to collaborate with Various activities Nationally and Internationally.

5. With the help of VPE sustain already established Partnerships and amplify efficacy of our collaboration with each partner while looking for further opportunities

1. Work with NEO and NORE and assist them in working towards Exchanges.

MOTIVATION

1. Register the NMO. This is a long process and every President will have to do their part in achieving the Goal. All necessary steps shall be taken for this;

2. Develop IFMSA-Pakistan budget throughout the term with simultaneous fundraising strategies;

3. Work in close coordination with the VPE and Treasurer for NMO fundraising via Sponsorships, Grants, Connections e.t.c.

1. Observers in NC meetings

2. Observers in Presidents and Coordinators OLMs

3. Provide an enabling environment to new members to take initiatives.

4. Empower and support motivated members to take Initiatives inside their standing committees.

5. IFMSA-Pakistan bimonthly Orientation Meeting with new established Local Councils

6. Quick and efficient certification at the end of the NC

7. Enhance Member engagement by arranging a high quality and well organised NGA

8. Online National Open Space Bimonthly with general member population of IFMSA-Pakistan.