International Federation of Medical Students' Associations

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The International Federation of Medical Students' Associations is a non governmental organization representing associations of medical students. IFMSA was founded in May 1951, and currently it has 102 National Member Organization from 95 countries across the 6 continents. IFMSA mission is "to offer future physicians a comprehensive introduction to global health issues. Through our programming and opportunities, we develop culturally sensitive students of medicine, intent on influencing the trans-national inequalities that shape the health of our planet."

Activities

The main activities of IFMSA are student exchanges and different projects. Around 7000 medical students each year participate in international medical student exchanges, both professional and academic (research). IFMSA organizes projects, programs, seminars and workshops on areas of public health, medical education, reproductive health and propagation of a culture of peace.

Organization

All activities of the IFMSA are linked to one of its six standing committees, which are:

• Standing Committee on Medical Education (SCOME)
• Standing Committee on Professional Exchange (SCOPE), which coordinates medical student international exchange
• Standing Committee on Research Exchange (SCORE), which coordinates international research exchange
• Standing Committee on Public Health (SCOPH)
• Standing Committee on Reproductive Health and AIDS (SCORA)
• Standing Committee on human Rights and Peace (SCORP)

The IFMSA General Assembly meets twice a year, in March and August.

Regional Offices/Organizations

IFMSA collaborates with regional student organizations, such as the European Medical Students' Association.

See also

• IFMSA Romania
  
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External Links

• International Federation of Medical Students' Associations