Who We Are?

The International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), founded in 1951, is one of the worlds oldest and largest student-run organisations. It represents, connects and engages every day with an inspiring and engaging network of 1.3 million medical students from 133 NMOs in 123 countries around the globe.

What We Do?

IFMSA brings people together to exchange, discuss and initiate projects to create a healthier world. It gives its members the skills and resources to be health leaders. It advocates for pressing issues that matter to shape the world we want. And it does deliver: our projects, our campaigns and our activities positively impact the physicians-to be and the communities they serve.

Founded in May 1951

133 NMOs in 5 Regions

1.3 million students

LATEST NEWS

Press Release

The International Federation of Medical Students’ Associations (IFMSA) strongly condemns the escalating tensions and violence taking place in the occupied Palestinian territory and Israel, leaving a high number of casualties. We are deeply saddened and concerned by the grave acts of violence and the brutal force used, including on unarmed civilians as well as healthcare […]

Research Integration in Medical Education

In the age of evidence-based learning, research plays a vital role in our medical education. To allow improvement of medical care, healthcare workers need to have unrestricted access to a broad-based repository of research irrespective of language, financial, and geographical barriers. Consequently, LeMSIC Lebanon decided to conduct this project that aims to first evaluate students’ […]

Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Campaign

Imagine, what if all the antimicrobials no longer work? Drug by drug, AMR is threatening us and our planet. To do our bit to mitigate this threat, MSAI-India devised a campaign which is a continuous activity since 2017 and currently in the 4th term of implementation. This year, we implemented a 5 step methodology in […]