students for global health sheffield
Students for Global Health is an organization run by students for students. We
have a vision of a fair and just world in which equity in health is a reality
for all. We educate, advocate and act towards global health equity for students
all across the United Kingdom, of all disciplines and backgrounds. Although our
focus as an organization and network is towards global health we are also the
representative body of all UK medical students to the International Federation
of Medical Students, who represent all medical students worldwide to the World
Health Organisation (WHO), which is the leader and governing body of healthcare
services for all UN member states. This means that if you’re a medical student
studying at a UK university, we represent you to the world. We have almost
thirty branches at universities across the country, with thousands of members.
We organize at least four national events every year, two general assemblies and
two conferences. These are held up and down the country and any and all students
are welcome to attend, no matter whether they are represented by a branch or
not. We are one of the most accountable and professionally governed student
organizations in the country. The charity is led by a National Committee, made
up of individuals elected by the branches and affiliate organizations. Each
branch also has a committee elected by the members at each of the respective
universities. We also have a board of trustees as mandated by the charities
commission. The board of trustees is comprised of professionals who kindly
donate their time to provide oversight of the operation of the charity.
