Candidature for the position

President of EMSA 2011/2012

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Dear Members of EMSA

With this letter, I would like officially to present my candidature for the

position President of EMSA 2011/12.

On the next several pages you can read about me, my work experience in EMSA, my

motivation letter and my Plan of Action. At the end of this document you can also find attached

my CV.

Skopje, 18 August 2011 Borislav Manev

Content

1. A few words about me........................................................................3

2. My experience in EMSA ......................................................................4

3. My motivation letter............................................................................5

4. Plan of action.......................................................................................6

5. Final words ..........................................................................................9

6. CV ......................................................................................................10

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A Few Words About Me

My name is Borislav Manev. I am coming from Macedonia, a small

country in the heart of southeastern Europe. Macedonia is warm and welcoming modern day

country, with ancient and great civilization, unique blend of natural wonders, traditions, culture

and hospitable people. I was born in Shtip and I am a third generation medical person in my

family. After completion of my High Scholl in my home town, I continue my education in the

capital of Macedonia - Skopje.

Despite the many

interests and opportunities that

life gave me, I choose medicine

because it provides daily contact

with different people, challenges

to help others, opportunities for

research and personal improve-

ment. Among others, my

passions are the human brain,

human soul, consciousness and

also astronomy.

Last few years I had a great opportunity to visit several European countries. It was big

experience and opportunities for me, to meet European modern, eventful life mixed with

Balkan tradition and habits. These kinds of mixture culture and experience are the key to feel

pleasant, comfortable and popular in different environment. The best results I reach individual

but also easily and quickly fit into each team, giving the best from me and I respect the opinions

of others. I realize that study smarter - not harder, gets the result easier and keep the

information for good.

I am fascinated by all kinds of creativity. In general, I like pieces of art that are positive,

witty and cheerful. Mind exercising is my regular activity. As for movies, The Godfather Trilogy

is the best movie ever. I usually spend my free time on short trips to exotic or historical places,

seeking new adventures.

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My Experience In EMSA

My first contact with EMSA was twining project with EMSA - Warsaw.

After visiting the beautiful Poland I had to explore some more projects of EMSA and EMSA –

Macedonia. I found that this association is much more than a simple student organization. That

year as a twining coordinator for my country, I organized twining project with IFMSA –

Maastricht. According to all of the participants, that is the best twining that they have ever

participated.

My experience is build on as coordinator of the project Europe Spring Day 2010, as well

as active participation in several TBH, the Best buddy project, AIDS Day, humanitarian auction,

conferences, panel discussions and debates on Health System in Europe and Macedonia.

Mon unanimous choice for president of EMSA - Macedonia and NC for EMSA, a success

for the organization and feel flawless implementation of the First International Summer School

on Emergency Medicine in Macedonia. The summer school was reached planned number of 60

participants, realized his surrender all 15 invited professors and Acc. The practicum was issued

specifically for this project.

From 12-16 May 2010, I attended NCM in Istanbul where I visited trainings for team

spirit, fundraising, leadership, as well as the pillar session on Medical Ethics and the Future of

Health system in Europe. Most interesting debate we had at “EMSA Future “where we had

opportunity to hear that students want to participate in building the brightness future of EMSA.

Next international event connected to EMSA will be the General Assembly in Athens,

were I was candidate for the position of Medical Science Director and later elected by the GA. A

whole new world opened to me. In the days that came I visit lots of events, met hundreds of

new people and learned thousand of new things. I had opportunity to study EMSA from inside

and with that to learn all the opportunist EMSA gives and all the weaknesses she has.

At the 10th GA of EMSA - Macedonia (22 December 2010) the role of President and NC

of my country, was one more time unanimous given to me.

In 2011 I become part of the first training team of EMSA trainers at the TNT in Yeditepe;

later I give training session on “conflict management” at the TCE. I visit 5 from 6 face to face

meetings of the international board. Represent EMSA on several meetings, like ISCOMS, ESO,

IFMSA AM and many more.

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Letter of Motivation

Dear students across Europe, dear colleagues, dear EMSAi;

Today, facing one of the biggest decisions in my life, I came to the conclusion that I was

not going to stand here if all of you were not around me to give me your support.

Young people like us, always gossip the brave ones who have realized their dreams.

Two years as national coordinator and one year as part of the EEB; visiting a numerous of

FMOs and events, sharing ideas with enthusiast; organizing crucial projects and with that

improving not only the health care system but also our society; I realized that this is

my dream. So I'll be brave and try to reach and size this desire.

As already mentioned, visiting all this events organized by our local FMOs, I realized

that it is impossible to achieve to visit all of them. Dozens of summer schools, international

conferences, official and unofficial meetings and gala openings all around Europe. But I

wondered why these events and projects are not shared with all members of EMSA, with

all students across Europe. Finally, it is time to give back all this projects and events to the

true EMSAi.

I have always enjoyed and found it natural to work and share ideas with people from

different cultures and nations, and I can freely say this since I have a lot of experience in the

field. This would be one of the many reasons that motivate me to continue my work in EMSA,

to organize more great and professional project for the medical students. After one year of

hard work and getting to know everything I am much more experienced and I will use it to work

for EMSA during the following year.

Planning all this activities, being a part of diverse team, working together to achieve

same goals thru all this years back I realize that EMSA is no more a simple student’s

organization for me. Now I feel a part of one unique society, a big family in which everyone of

us have big and important role in it. And analog to that now I realize that EMSA have a big and

important part in my life to.

This is the reason that keeps me motivated to fight for EMSA; to go in new adventures;

and new battles; which eventually will lead us to many memorable moments.

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Plan of Action

Concerning to my plan of action I will say that even every President and

their successor follows one general politics and struggle with the usual problems of our

association, we need to create and write down one general presidents or EB action plan for

longer term that the future successors will use as guidelines and later even to be evaluated

upon.

Goals and objectives

Something more concrete about the goals and objectives on which I will dedicate my

time and energy to achieve are:

Financial stability

Students associations today are faced with financial puzzles. In addition to stretching

their incomes and to face the necessary task of planning for future financial needs. It is easy to

get caught up in everyday management and to forget to look ahead. A secure financial future

requires setting goals and carefully managing with the money so goals can be met. This is why

we have to create financial action plan that will enable us to make wise decisions now about

our association future financial stability.

Fundraising, as we can all agree is important for ensuring the financial sustainability of

the organization and should be based on a sound fundraising strategy. The purpose of

fundraising is to secure funds to meet your organizational goals and objectives. Fundraising, or

obtaining funds from external sources, is required when a new program is initiated or when a

current grant or contract ends. And this is that situation we are facing now. Fundraising should

be undertaken only for programs or activities that are part of the organizations approved

strategic plan. In other words, the fundraising strategy should support the organization’s

strategic plan. Obtaining funds for activities outside the strategic plan simply because the funds

happen to be available threatens the mission and long-term sustainability of an organization.

Sustainability requires a full commitment at all level on the organization.

Sustainability is a measure of an organization’s ability to fulfill its mission and serve its

members over time. For EMSA improved sustainability means broader sources of funding and

an enhanced ability to deliver vital services to target populations.

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The importance of communication to the process of sustainability

cannot be overstated. The principal traits of a sustainable organization revolve

around good communication and dialogue: a sustainable organization maintains

positive relationships with its stakeholders, carries out effective marketing and

community outreach, and responds to the “felt needs” of the community.

Develop Performance Plans

A performance plan as a detailed list of goals and

objectives an board member is expected to accomplish

during a particular timeframe. A performance plan should

be written for each EEB member based upon his or her

job description. A performance plan should recognize and

build upon the strengths of each board member and

should identify and include training to improve his or her

weaknesses.

By clearly detailing the goals and objectives for

each board member, performance plans help clarify the

roles of each person. By outlining the EMSA’s goals and

objectives, a performance plan also gives both the

supervisor and the enthusiast a clear understanding of what is expected in terms of job

performance. This better enables the coordinators to monitor the work group members on a

day-to-day basis and also provides the basis for the members annual performance evaluation.

EMSA’s board is ultimately responsible for governing the organization and also holds

legal responsibility for the organization and its operations. The board helps develop, support,

and defend the organization’s mission. Board members ensure that the organization is

responsive to the needs of EMSA members and external partners. It is important that both the

organization and the board members themselves have a clear understanding of the board’s

roles and responsibilities and the nature of its interactions The board, especialy the President

should comprise individuals who are willing to dedicate time and resources to the organization.

EEB members should have a broad range of qualities and expertise, including

professional skills, management experience, and recognition among the public. The board

members should complement each other and the organization’s staff.

A well-written strategic

plan will give the EEB

direction to guide the

organization toward the

most effective path for

achieving its mission.

Well-targeted incentives

provide staff members

with the motivation to

“go the extra mile”

and put in more effort

than they would

otherwise.

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Projects - Being part of the team of the Directors of EMSA give me the

opportunity to get to know all the projects of EMSA and their needs.

That is why I will insure the start of the new projects of the Medical

Science Pillar. Advice, help and supervise the already started projects. Support all the ideas for

new projects, especially those one who give opportunity to be joined with other students

association.

Continue the search for cooperation and collaboration between EMSA and other

student organizations.

Keeping the good spirit - it is not all about the learning, but also about acquiring new

acquaintances and building new friendships, and I believe such friendships can bring out the

best in people and the brightest of ideas – ideas robbed of all kinds of prejudice and

stereotypes.

Motivation – yes! Not only through new members and young students, but also keeping

motivated the board. And I strongly support the idea of motivating the alumni for forming a

network, “club” and implementing in the work of EMSA as a support and supervision.

Transparency – keeping the aspect of transparency, reminding not only the EEB but also

the NC’s and the project coordinators to be as transparent as it is possible and with that

keeping updated all our members and partners around Europe.

Having no more exams for my studies gives me all the necessary time that I will need to

be present at all the Face to face meetings of our board, but also to visit and represent EMSA

at many other international events.

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Final Words

Dear members of EMSA, dear friends

I have to say that I am delighted to have the chance of applying for this position.

It would be a privilege and an honor to be a part of this rapidly growing environment,

where I will have the opportunity to show, share and contribute with my knowledge and

abilities and with that to help EMSA to grow big and professionally. This is the place where I see

myself for the next year, between students and young doctors, trying to raise awareness, shift

the paradigms and improve the youth of Europe, improve our self.

As I know, the spirit of EMSA is one that includes values like diversity, cosmopolitanism,

open – mindedness, creativity, vision, and many others. I have been striving my whole life to

achieve these kinds of virtues, and I believe I am on the right road.

In this adventure will definitely help my skill and intuition that I gain thru life. My self-

confidence and flexibility as my strongest characteristics usually get me in front of everyone,

keeping me concentrated on the important points of track.

I believe that my experience and previous work make me a suitable candidate for this

position! I am ready to focus my energy in sharing ideas with other colleges and enthusiasts at

EMSA society and I will consider it a great honor and personal success if I can hold a position

from this significance.

With a solid foundation in medical academic theory, continuous personal upgrading and

intensive training gained through the numerous students’ and professional events in several

European countries, I am confident that I will have the skills, knowledge and contacts that will

enable me, as a student and future doctor, to deal with the complex issues that this

organization will provide.

Sincerely,

Borislav Manev

Please feel free to contact me if you have any further questions or suggestions

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Gender: Male Residential Address: str. Rudo No.17,

Shtip, Macedonia, Contact No. +389 70 64 73 75 Date of Birth: July 22 1986 Nationality: Macedonian E-mail address: manev86@gmail.com

Candidature for the position President of EMSA 2011/12

From 2001 - 2005

From 2005 – 2011

High School

Gymnasium SLAVCO STOJMENSKI '05

Shtip, RM

Average grade for 4 study years 5.00 (scale from 1-5);

President of the generation;

University “ Sts. Cyril and Methodius” – Faculty of

Medicine

Skopje, RM

Department: General Medicine

PERSONAL DETAILS Borislav Manev

EDUCATION

OBJECTIVE

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From 1998-2004

From 2006-2008

1st of December 2006

1st of December 2007

17-20 May 2007

22-25 May 2008

Dec. 2008 – Dec.2009

22-25 May 2009

Member of Red Cross Society, and Captain of active rescue team

for “First Aid”;

Active member in Macedonian Medical Students Association; and

Member of the executive board in MMSA;

Medical Students Attorney;

Volunteered in the campaign made for the 1st of December 2006

World AIDS Day by MMSA;

Member of Organization Teem AIDS-day and F**k you Aids

festival 2006;

Member of Organization Teem AIDS-day and F**k you Aids

festival 2007;

Member of Organization Teem of 30th International Medical

Scientific Congress for students and young doctors in Ohrid,

Macedonia;

Participated in the 31st International Medical Scientific Congress

for students and young doctors in Ohrid, Macedonia; with my

scientific paper: “Risk factors and coronary heart disease“

o Author: Borislav Manev;

o Mentor: D-r Ivan Sokolov;

o Institution: Private Health Institution Prim. Dr.

Samardziski;

o keywords: Atherothrombosis; CHD; Myocardial

infarction;

Best Buddy Project;

o helping and socializing the children from the “School for

children with vision disorders”

Active member in Europe Medical Student Association; Member of

executive board in EMSA Macedonia;

Twining Coordinator for Macedonia;

Participated in the 32 International Medical Scientific Congress

for students and young doctors in Ohrid, Macedonia;

WORK EXPERIENCE

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15 December 2009

23 December 2009

15-25 Mart 2010

12-16 May 2010

27 June - 01july 2010

15th - 18th July 2010

19 aug. – 4 sep. 2010

20 aug–25 aug. 2010

21th aug.-23.aug. 2010

Candidate for national coordinator for European Medical students

association in Macedonia;

Candidate for president of the NGO EMSA-Macedonia;

Elected for national coordinator for EMSA - Macedonia and

president of EMSA-Macedonia;

Successful organized twining project between ten students from

Macedonia and ten students from Maastricht, The Kingdom of

Netherlands;

Attended at National Coordinators Meeting in Istanbul;

o Attended at communication skills training;

o Attended at fundraising training;

o Attended at leadership training;

o Attended at Medical Ethics debate;

President of the Organization Committee of the First International

Emergency Medicine Summer School in Macedonia, held in Ohrid;

o 60 participants;

o 15 professors, assistants and lecturers;

o Printed course book;

Participated at the 5th International Medical Scientific Congress

in Novi Sad, Serbia; as active participant;

Attend at European Forum 2010 in Alpbach;

Alpbach Seminar week;

o What is a conscious self? Towards a theory of subjectivity and selfhood (chair: dir. Olaf Blanke; Prof. Thomas Metzinger);

o The impact of religions on societies (chair: Prof. James. W Jones; Marat Shterin);

Health Symposium;

o Diseases: definition and causes;

o Why does the Mind get ill? New approaches to curing

the mind;

o Personalized medicine: vision and reality;

o Ethics, economy and medicine – integrated care;

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23 aug.2010

28 aug. 2010

8 – 12. Sep.2010

19.nov.2010

1st of dec.2010

22 dec. 2010

22/28.march.2011

5/8.may.2011

20 - 22.05. 2011

1st -5th June 2011

7th -10th June 2011

23th-28th June 2011

6th - 10th July 2011

23th - 29th July 2011

1st – 7th August 2011

Reception hosted by PHARMIG – Association of the Austrian

Pharmaceutical Industry;

Lobbing and Networking in the EU;

EMSA General Assembly 2010, Athens, Greece

Member of the credential commission of the GA.

Candidature for the position of Medical Science Director in the

board of EMSA.

Elected for Medical Science Director 2010/2011

Visit of Austrian Red Cross; International/European crises

management

Organizing the project “Aids does not discriminate”

Reelected for National Coordinator of EMSA Macedonia.

Re elected for President of EMSA – Macedonia.

Become EMSA Trainer.

EMSA NCM Warsaw, Poland. Given:

o Session on How to create and present a good case

report?

o Session on Medical Science thru time.

o Session on Medical Science Projects in Europe.

European Student Summit on Right 2 Research Coalition,

Berlin, Germany;

European Medical Student’s Forum; Ohrid, Macedonia;

Passive participant at International Scientific Conference On

(bio)Medical Science ISCOMS, Groningen, Netherlands;

Attend the summer school on "Infectious Diseases in the 21st

Century" Istanbul, Turkey;

Supervised the 2nd International Emergency Medicine Summer

School in Macedonia, Ohrid, R. Macedonia;

Attend the EMSO – ESO, Oncology Course, Ioannina, Greece;

EMSA representative at IFMSA AM, Copenhagen, Denmark;

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June 2003

august 2007

22-25 may 2008

august 2008

27 April 2009

7.juni 2010

March 2011

28th March 2011

Awarded with a two year scholarship (for 11, 12 grade) from

Macedonian Ministry of Education;

o This scholarship was given to me for my continuous

exceptional average and the active participation in the

extracurricular activities;

o And Publishing my first book “The Solar System And

His Secrets”

Author: Манев, Борислав;

Title: Сончевиот систем и неговите тајни;

First edition;

Description: 88 pages. : illustrated. ; 23 cm;

Monograph publishing; text type; Published

book;

COBISS.MK-ID: 512072180;

Certificate from IFMSA for students exchange in Slovenia;

Second place for best Presentation on the 31st International

Medical Scientific Congress for students and young doctors with

my scientific paper: “Risk factors and coronary heart disease“

Certificate from IFMSA for students exchange in Ukraine;

Diploma for completed basic astronomy course from SAD;

Certificate for active participant at the IMSCNS;

Scholarship for the Mentoring-program 2010/2011 by Club

presented by Dr. Erhard Busek;

Certificate for successfully completing the training: POWER OF

THE SPEECH, training for communication, presentation and

public speaking, by G. Rhydian Morgan, Stylus Communication and

Youth Educational Forum;

Acknowledgment as an EMSA Trainer, by Iza Ene HRO 2010/11,

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT & RECOGNISED ACHIEVEMENTS

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29th of June 2011

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Wander Kenter IFMSA Trainer and Frederico Pisanu, AEGEE,

AIESEC and BEST Trainer;

Certificate by the OC of the 18th International Scientific Conference

On (bio)Medical Science for participating in the ISCOMS 2011.

Certificate for successfully participated in the first EMSA Yeditepe

Summer School “Infectious Diseases in the 21st Century” in Istanbul,

Turkey; bu the Ayça Vitrinel, MD, Prof. Dean of the Faculty of

Medicine

Networking - Ronny Hollenstein; ic2;

Prim. MR Dr. Walter Dorner - President of Austrian Medical

Chamber; - Burnout;

Prof. D-r. G. Aigner “Limits of Health and Social Care”;

Dr. M. Strolz “Forms and style in Politics”;

DL. J Probst. CEO, Soc. Ins. Comp “Public Health in Europe”;

Dr. E. Laminger “Great Place To Work”;

Austrian Minister of health A. Stoger, FM, f.Health;

R. Hundstorfer, Austrian Federal Minister f. social Affairs, Labor,

Consumer-Protection;

Karl Beatrix Austrian Federal Minister for Science and Research;

R. Romer, Chairman Common Incidence Insurance Comp.;

Prof. D-r. Mag. E. Egger “creativity un high-performing fields”;

Mag. A. Nossing “ High Positional in Science-management”;

OMR Dr. Günther Bartl, “Music and its role in the process of Healing”

GD Dr. Wilhelm Marhold “Chalenges for Management of Health Care

and Social Organizations”

Basic communication Skills Workshop:

Shift of paradigms in Europe. HC and Social systems”;

Project - Process and Program - Management”;

OTHER SKILLS AND CERTIFICATES

FIRESIDE CHATS AND DIALOGS

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21/25.03.2011 25/29.03.2011

Traingel of P3M;

Moderation of Scientific Events” FMSR, ic2;

Alexander-technique, surcease ;

Project Management (IFMSA trainer)

Communication (IFMSA trainer)

The power of Speech. Oral Skills - G. Rhydian Morgan (Stylus

Communication);

Training New Trainers, Istanbul, Turkey ;

Training Center of Excellence, Istanbul Turkey;

Excellent Leadership;

o Negotiation and teamwork; Influence;

o Flexibility/Adaptability/Managing Multiple Priorities.

Communication skills;

o Oral;

o Listening;

Self-Confidence;

Problem-solving;

Motivation/goal setting;

Professionalism;

Study smarter - not harder;

Computer/Technical Literacy ;

o Advanced knowledge of computers and softer

applications:

o Microsoft Word; Microsoft Power Point; Microsoft

Excel: Adobe Acrobat; Corel Draw;

Languages

o Native language: Macedonian

o Actively using: English; most southern Slavic; Croatian;

Serbian; Bulgarian, Bosnian…