Five things stand between you and the committee room. A place, an account, a device, consent, and the right clothes. Work through them in that order.
A place through a school
Schools apply to a conference. Individual students do not.
A school applies as a delegation, and the conference grants it countries. The teacher leading that delegation then decides which of their students goes to which committee. Your place comes through them.
If your school has never taken part before. A teacher at your school has to start the application. A student cannot open it on their behalf. Ask a teacher who runs clubs or debating, and point them at School director applications.
Applications open in mid-to late September and remain open for about one to six weeks.
See Application timeline.
Your school pays a fee for each place. That is between your school and the conference, and your school director handles it. See Fees, invoices and payment.
A MediBook account
In MEDIMUN, this one is not negotiable. MediBook is used throughout the conference. A person without a MediBook account cannot attend and does not receive a certificate. A delegate who is not declared as a delegate in MediBook does not count as a delegate. They cannot join the committee room.
Create the account as soon as your school director tells you that you have a place. Then complete your profile. An account that exists but is not finished still leaves things blocked.
After you create your MediBook account, your account shows no committee. Your school proposes which committee you go to; they send us their proposal.
Until we accept you as a delegate, your account will not reflect that status.
You cannot attend the conference if your MediBook does not show which committee you belong to at the time of the conference or workshop. You also cannot join committee work without your role being declared on MediBook.
A device
You need a device you can use throughout the conference.
Debate runs in MediBook. Speeches, points, amendments, roll calls and voting all go through it. A delegate without a device cannot participate in the debate properly. MEDIMUN does not provide a device and does not compensate for the lack of one. Bring one, and bring it charged.
A phone is not enough for you to attend. A tablet or a laptop is required. Having a device with a physical keyboard is recommended.
Parental consent
A delegate who is still a minor needs a parent or guardian to give consent before they can take part.
A delegate whose parental consent is incomplete is not allowed on the premises. This is not something that can be fixed at the door on the morning. Check it well before you travel, and chase your parent or guardian if it is outstanding. Consent is given in MediBook.
If your parent or guardian wants to know what they are agreeing to, send them Parental consent explained.
5. What to wear
Conferences have a dress code, and it is enforced. See Dress code.
Bring shoes you can stand in for a long time. You will be on your feet for most of lobbying.
Before you travel, also
Submit your position paper on time. A delegate who submits a position paper late cannot receive an award.
In MEDIMUN, position papers are written and submitted in MediBook. A paper sent as a PDF, by email, or on paper is not accepted. It will not be read, it will not be marked, and the delegate will not be considered for an award. See Position paper rules.
Read the code of conduct. A delegate who breaks the code of conduct cannot receive an award. See Conduct.
Two rules catch people out every year. Ordering food is not allowed at any point during the conference. Anyone caught smoking is removed and banned from all future MEDIMUN conferences immediately.
Read your research reports. They are written by your chairs, about your committee's topics, and they are the fastest way to prepare.
The checklist
Your school has a place and your school director has assigned you to a committee
Your MediBook account exists, and your profile is complete
Parental consent is complete, if it is required for you
Your position paper is submitted and on time
You have a charged device to bring
You have read the dress code and the code of conduct
You have read the research reports for your committee's topics
All of the things you need can be found in MediBook.