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Run for the council

Every spring, active members elect the Executive Council for the next academic year. Terms begin on 1 August.

  1. NominationSpring

    Apply with a short campaign statement.

  2. Campaign1–2 weeks

    Your statement goes to every member.

  3. VoteOnline

    Active members vote in the election window.

  4. Handover1 August

    The new council takes office and appoints the Officers.

next up: nominations in spring

Who can apply: active members in good standing who joined before the nomination period began and can serve a full year from 1 August.

The seven roles

Open one to see what it involves.

PresidentThe President is the chief representative and strategic lead of IMSOG.

Overview

The President is the chief representative and strategic lead of IMSOG. One-year elected term.

Key Responsibilities

  • Represent IMSoG to the School of Medicine, AUTH administration, partner societies, and external bodies.
  • Chair and set the agenda for every General Council meeting and at least one General Assembly per year.
  • Define the Society’s annual vision, priorities, and workplan; monitor progress across the Council.
  • Ensure all activities comply with the Constitution, bylaws, and University regulations.
VP Academic AffairsThe VP Academic Affairs safeguards IMSOG’s academic mission.

Overview

The VP Academic Affairs safeguards IMSOG’s academic mission. One-year elected term.

Key Responsibilities

  • Build and curate the digital repository of past exam papers, lecture notes, and study guides on Discord.
  • Plan and run academic workshops (e.g., OSCE prep, research-skills sessions).
  • Liaise with faculty on curriculum feedback raised by members.

Note for All Applicants

Each Vice‑President has the right to form and lead a small team of officers (typically 2 - 4 students) to share responsibilities.

VP CommunicationsOwns all outward-facing communications and brand assets for the Society.

Overview

Owns all outward-facing communications and brand assets for the Society. One-year elected term.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the website, social media channels, and broadcast e-mails.
  • Draft and publish blog posts, event campaigns, and the annual IMSOG newspaper.
  • Maintain a coherent visual identity across all platforms.

Note for All Applicants

Each Vice‑President has the right to form and lead a small team of officers (typically 2 - 4 students) to share responsibilities.

VP Financial AffairsServes as treasurer and financial planner for the Society.

Overview

Serves as treasurer and financial planner for the Society. One-year elected term.

Key Responsibilities

  • Track all Society income and expenditures and publish quarterly summaries.
  • Draft the annual budget and present financial forecasts for Council approval.
  • Review and sign off on major expenses and vendor contracts.

Note for All Applicants

Each Vice‑President has the right to form and lead a small team of officers (typically 2 - 4 students) to share responsibilities.

VP Initiatives and EventsDesigns and executes the Society’s event calendar.

Overview

Designs and executes the Society’s event calendar. One-year elected term.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan flagship events such as Orientation Week, the Winter Ball, and academic conferences.
  • Secure venues, catering, sponsorships, and vendor contracts.
  • Coordinate event marketing with the Communications team.

Note for All Applicants

Each Vice‑President has the right to form and lead a small team of officers (typically 2 - 4 students) to share responsibilities.

VP OperationsActs as the Society’s chief administrator and secretary.

Overview

Acts as the Society’s chief administrator and secretary. One-year elected term.

Key Responsibilities

  • Record and archive minutes of every General Council and General Assembly meeting.
  • Oversee all clubs and interest groups, track leadership, and collect termly activity reports.
  • Keep the membership roster current and manage member data compliance.

Note for All Applicants

Each Vice‑President has the right to form and lead a small team of officers (typically 2 - 4 students) to share responsibilities.

VP Student AffairsActs as the primary conduit between the student body and IMSOG leadership.

Overview

Acts as the primary conduit between the student body and IMSOG leadership. One-year elected term.

Key Responsibilities

  • Gather feedback through surveys, class town-halls, and drop-in hours; escalate issues to the Council.
  • Run peer-mentorship and wellbeing initiatives (e.g., tutor matching, mental-health workshops).
  • Advocate for student welfare in meetings with faculty or university services.

Note for All Applicants

Each Vice‑President has the right to form and lead a small team of officers (typically 2 - 4 students) to share responsibilities.

Applications are closed

The nomination period opens in spring. We announce it by email, on the Discord and here. Until then, make sure you're a member: only people who join before nominations open can run or vote.