Canadian Undergraduate Conference on Healthcare (CUCOH) Executive Committee Application 2013

The healthcare industry is an interdisciplinary field and is currently undergoing great changes. The 9th annual Canadian Undergraduate Conference on Healthcare will be occurring in November 2012. CUCOH seeks to connect undergraduate students to the latest innovations in We are seeking motivated, dedicated, creative and hard-working individuals to be a part of the Conference Executive Committee. Working closely with the Chairs, you will be integral in the execution of Canadas only undergraduate conference on healthcare. Thank you for considering joining this important project. For more info, check out our website www.cucoh.com and our Facebook page www.facebook.com/CUCOHQueensU To apply, please fill out this application form, attach your resume and send to chairs@cucoh.com with subject line CUCOH Executive Application 2013 by Saturday, January 19th, 2013, 11:59pm. If eligible, you will be notified by e-mail for an interview.

The following positions are available. Note that it will be possible for two or more people to share each of these positions. The Speakers Coordinator will work closely with the Chairs to put together the line-up of keynote and seminar speakers for the conference. In 2013 we are also keen to organize several hands-on workshops for delegates, and one or more Speakers Coordinators may be in charge of this specifically. The Sponsorship Coordinator will acquire funding for the conference. This will be done by working with our current corporate partners and by contacting new sources of funding, including: corporate, organizational, government, academic, etc. They will also work with Marketing on the Information Fair. The Marketing Coordinator will, along with the External Relations Coordinator, work on marketing projects to expand the conference at the national level and across various faculties at Queens. They will also manage CUCOHs social media outlets, including Facebook and Twitter (in coordination with the Web/Registration Manager). They will also assemble the Information Fair held at the conference, where delegates get the chance to learn about academic, volunteer, and job opportunities in healthcare. The External Relations Coordinator will be responsible for hiring, communicating, and maintaining relations with external Ambassadors of the CUCOH Ambassador Network, which consists of representatives from external universities in attendance at CUCOH. The coordinator will work on marketing projects to expand the conference at the national level. The Publications Coordinator will be responsible for establishing an image for the conference unique to CUCOH 2013, which will be displayed through posters, information packages, media relations, and oncampus promotional items. Multimedia experience and familiarity with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator is recommended. The Research Coordinator will be responsible for the research competition held during CUCOH. This competition involves student researchers giving oral and poster board presentations to delegates and being reviewed by a group of experienced judges. The role of research coordinator may include, but is not limited to, promoting the competition, organizing competitors, recruiting judges, and handling the

marking scheme and distribution of prizes. The Social Activities Coordinator will be responsible for planning, promoting, and executing all of the networking events during the conference including the Friday night registration/social and the Saturday night banquet. They will also be responsible for planning team-building social events for the Executive. The Web and Registration Manager will be responsible for updating the website regularly and ensuring the functionality of online registration leading up to the conference. Familiarity with file sharing systems and website design/maintenance is preferred. In 2013 we are interested in building a new website home for CUCOH so strong web design experience is desirable. The Logistic Officer will be responsible for hotel booking for external delegates and speakers, catering the weekend, and obtaining the necessary IT/AV equipment for the conference. Strong organization and communication skills are very important. The Secretary will be responsible for attending all meetings and creating minutes. The Secretary works closely with the Chairs by aiding in any administrative tasks and acting as a liaison with the rest of the executive team.

In addition to filling in the following information, please attach a copy of your resume highlighting any applicable leadership or volunteer experience. Name: Program: Phone Number: Year of Study: E-mail Address:

How many hours a week would you be able to commit? In Sept Nov 2013 our preparation will get very busy.

Do you foresee having access to a car in Sept to Nov 2013? Do you foresee living in residence during this time?

Which position(s) are you interested in filling? Please rank your top 3 positions, 1 being your most preferred position; if you are interested in more than three positions, please check the rest with an X. *If you are applying for these positions, please bring a portfolio of 3 items of your past work. (For Web and IT Manager, a screenshot of past websites youve managed or designed will suffice.) Speakers Coordinator Sponsorship Coordinator Marketing Coordinator External Relations Coordinator Publications Coordinator* Research Coordinator Social Activities Coordinator Web & Registration Coordinator* Logistics Officer Secretary

Please select all the times that you are available for an interview: Date Monday, January 21, 2013 Monday, January 21, 2013 Monday, January 21, 2013 Monday, January 21, 2013 Monday, January 21, 2013 Monday, January 21, 2013 Monday, January 21, 2013 Monday, January 21, 2013 Tuesday, January 22, 2013 Tuesday, January 22, 2013 Tuesday, January 22, 2013 Tuesday, January 22, 2013 Tuesday, January 22, 2013 Tuesday, January 22, 2013 Tuesday, January 22, 2013 Tuesday, January 22, 2013 Wednesday, January 23, 2013 Wednesday, January 23, 2013 Wednesday, January 23, 2013 Wednesday, January 23, 2013 Wednesday, January 23, 2013 Wednesday, January 23, 2013 Wednesday, January 23, 2013 Wednesday, January 23, 2013 Thursday, January 24, 2013 Thursday, January 24, 2013 Thursday, January 24, 2013 Thursday, January 24, 2013 Thursday, January 24, 2013 Thursday, January 24, 2013 Thursday, January 24, 2013 Thursday, January 24, 2013 Friday, January 25, 2013 Friday, January 25, 2013 Friday, January 25, 2013 Friday, January 25, 2013 Friday, January 25, 2013 Friday, January 25, 2013 Friday, January 25, 2013 Friday, January 25, 2013 Friday, January 25, 2013 Time 6:00 PM 6:30 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM 8:00 PM 8:30 PM 8:30 PM 9:00 PM 9:00 PM 9:30 PM 9:30 PM - 10:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM 8:00 PM 8:30 PM 8:30 PM 9:00 PM 9:00 PM 9:30 PM 9:30 PM - 10:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM 8:00 PM 8:30 PM 8:30 PM 9:00 PM 9:00 PM 9:30 PM 9:30 PM 10:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM 8:00 PM 8:30 PM 8:30 PM 9:00 PM 9:00 PM 9:30 PM 9:30 PM 10:00 PM 2:00 PM 2:30 PM 2:30 PM 3:00 PM 3:00 PM 3:30 PM 3:30 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:30 PM 4:30 PM 5:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM Are you available?

Please keep each response to 200 words or less. 1. Why are you interested in helping to organize CUCOH 2013? Have you attended CUCOH in the past? 2. What particular skills do you have that relate to the position(s) you are interested in? 3. One attribute we are looking for in an executive member is commitment. Please describe an experience in which you have demonstrated this trait. 4. Since the CUCOH Executive Team will consist of upwards of 20 people, communication between committees is very important. Could you give an example of a time where you were met with a communication challenge in teamwork, and how you resolved it? 5. What responsibilities do you expect to have as an executive of CUCOH 2013 for your most preferred position? 6. What other responsibilities or commitments do you have in the coming semester and next year?

Please attach your resume and send this application to chairs@cucoh.com with subject line CUCOH Executive Application 2013 by Saturday, January 19th, 2013, 11:59pm. We look forward to hearing from you!