iBioMed ambassador program – Faculty of Engineering

iBioMed ambassador program

The official representatives of the iBioMed Program. They connect with current and prospective students in person, online and in content they create for iBioMed’s social media channels.

Our content

Here are examples of content created by iBioMed Ambassadors:

Our committees

iBioMed’s Recruitment Committee oversees activities and initiatives related to recruiting future iBioMed students.

This includes (but is not limited to):

  • Answering questions in the McMaster Class of 2028 Discord channel
  • Monitoring Reddit to respond to FAQs and provide accurate info about the program
  • Attending recruitment events like OUF, Fall Preview and May@Mac
  • Delivering presentations about iBioMed and McMaster to local high schools
  • Conducting campus tours for prospective students
  • Engaging with prospective students online and over email
  • Developing iBioMed recruitment events and initiatives

This committee is responsible for planning, creating and posting consistent and high-quality content on our TikTok that resonates with iBioMed’s audiences.

There are lots of opportunities to jump on trends, engage with our online community and get creative. If you’re comfortable being the center of attention, and live and breath all things TikTok, this is the committee for you!

Our The Editorial & Content Committee develops content for our Instagram, website, events and much more. This team will be taking pictures, doing student takeovers of social channels, interacting with current and prospective students and so much more.

If you love making content and want to develop strategic thinking for connecting with audiences, then this committee is for you!

The Events Committee will help plan, promote and run events for their fellow iBioMed students. From helping with the year end showcase through making content at those events, this committee will help promote the program and the great work students are doing!

The YouTube Team is responsible for every step of making videos for our channel, from developing a content calendar to conceptualizing, designing and recording videos.

If you’re comfortable in front of a camera, or want to get some video editing and shooting experience, this is the committee for you!

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Time commitment

Ambassadors will participate in the program from September to the following August each year.

While our Ambassador Committees provide an opportunity to be involved throughout the entire year, there are recruitment activities that take place at certain times during the school year. Below, are some general timelines for events and recruitment opportunities.

Fall

  • Mandatory Ambassador training
  • Welcome Events
  • Ontario Universities’ Fair (OUF) – Oct 21-22
  • Fall Preview – Oct 28 & Nov 18
  • Design Studio (upper years only)
  • Social media takeover

Winter

Engineering 1 & iBioMed 1 Info FairInformation NightsDesign Studio (upper years only)End-of-Year SocialSocial media takeoversCampus tours

Spring

  • May @ Mac
  • Campus tours
  • Social media takeovers
  • Info Fairs / Info Nights

Summer

  • Social media takeovers
  • Prep for next year

Benefits and skills development

As an iBioMed Ambassador, you will learn several transferrable skills that can be used as a student, or in your future careers.

  • Leadership

  • Teamwork

  • Networking

Rewards

Of course, there is always a perk to being an iBioMed Ambassador!

  • Certificate of completion

  • Official letter from the co-directors of the program

  • A great resume booster

Apply now

Applications for the 2023-24 year have closed. Please check back in the fall for more details.

The application process has been retained as follows for your information:

  1. You must be a registered student in the iBioMed program. First-year iBios are eligible and encouraged to apply!
  2. Apply by completing the 2023-24 Ambassador Program Application. You must submit a resume and 30-second video telling us about yourself (including any relevant work or volunteer experience)
    Returning Ambassadors will be asked to provide any updated information about themselves. Returning Ambassadors are not guaranteed a spot in this year’s Ambassador Program.
  3. All successful Ambassadors (new and returning) will be required to sign an Ambassador Code of Conduct and attend mandatory Ambassador training.