Structure of UQMind
UQMind is a branch of the University of Queensland Medical Society (UQMS).
The UQMind Chair sits on the UQMS management committee. The two Vice-Chairs (Phase 1 and 2) work alongside the Chair to facilitate events, campaigns and initiatives for the coming year.
Under each Vice-Chair are the portfolio-specific convenors who oversee and manage particular events.
Our Team
Abiola Dada
UQMind Chair
The UQMind Chair sits on the UQ Medical Society (UQMS) management committee, as the advocate and representative for medical student mental health and wellbeing. The Chair also liases with external mental health organizations, such as DHASQ.
Position Description found here.
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Sunera Samaratunga
Phase 1 Vice Chair
The Phase 1 Vice-Chair coordinates and assists with all activities aimed at Phase 1 students – including coffee mornings, Blue Week, symposium, and social media campaigns.
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Sumana Cikaluru
Phase 2 Vice Chair
The Phase 2 Vice-Chair coordinates and assists with all activities aimed at Phase 2 students – including coffee mornings, Death Cafes, Book Club and Conversation Corner.
Position Description found here.
Sophia Kim
Phase 2 Engagement
Our engagement team are in charge of our social media and outreach projects – including Facebook, Instagram and our website, helping to create a stronger online UQMind presence. They also design posters and flyers to help advertise our events.
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Isini Muthumuni
Rural & Remote event convenor
Our Events team is focused on implementing and delivering events for students who are based at rural clinical schools! This includes coffee mornings, Death Cafes, Book Club, and the MiS buddy program.
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Sunera Samaratunga
METRO EVENTS Convenor
Our Events team is focused on implementing and helping to deliver events for students located at metropolitan clinical sites! This includes coffee mornings, Death Cafes, Book Club, and assisting in the running of Blue Week.
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Ramsha Farooqui
Phase 1 Engagement
Our engagement team are in charge of our social media and outreach projects – including Facebook, Instagram and our website, helping to create a stronger online UQMind presence. They also design posters and flyers to help advertise our events.
Position Description found here.
Hita Nayak
Blue Week Convenor
Our Blue Week team is dedicated to providing an awesome Blue Week in Semester 2! This includes our Symposium, Wellbeing Festival (held in conjunction with the UQMS affiliates), and other activities dedicated to promoting mental health and wellbeing.
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Eagle Ngo
Blue Week Convenor
Our Blue Week team is dedicated to providing an awesome Blue Week in Semester 2! This includes our Symposium, Wellbeing Festival (held in conjunction with the UQMS affiliates), and other activities dedicated to promoting mental health and wellbeing.
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Kamien Lam
Symposium convenor
The UQMind Symposium is the highlight of Blue Week (and often the highlight of the year)! This event is our chance to get serious about medical student mental health and wellbeing, and discuss the pressing and pertinent issues surrounding the area.
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Emma Fisher
Morning TEA Convenor
Coffee Mornings are UQMind’s signature event! These events aim to raise awareness and facilitate discussion about medical student mental health and wellbeing. These are held regularly at metro sites as well as at each rural clinical school.
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