International Federation of Medical Students Associations of the Netherlands (IFMSA-NL) is an organisation for Dutch medical students, situated at each of the eight medical faculties. Their mission is to offer future physicians a comprehensive introduction to global health issues. Through our programming and opportunities, we develop culturally sensitive medical students, intent on influencing the transnational inequalities that shape the health of our planet. Besides being the Dutch member organisation of the worldwide federation called IFMSA, IFMSA-NL is also part of the European Medical Students Association (EMSA).

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The European Medical Students Association – Association Européenne des Étudiants en Médecine (EMSA) is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation representing medical students from all across Europe. Founded 1990 in Brussels, it is the only voice of students within the European Medical Organisations. EMSA is recognised by the European Parliament, the European Commission, the Council of Europe and the World Health Organisation’s Regional Office for Europe.

The association provides a platform for high-level advocacy, projects, training, workshops and international meetings. Its activities gather around Medical Education, Medical Ethics and Human Rights, Health Policy, Public Health, Medical Science and European Integration and Culture.

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The European MD/PhD Association (EMPA) is a non-profit organisation that brings together healthcare students and graduates with an interest in science from across Europe. Its primary goal is to create a network connecting MD/PhD candidates from all European countries. EMPA organises various scientific events, including webinars and its annual conference, which is held in a different European city each year. This conference gathers MD/PhD candidates from across Europe to share knowledge and foster collaboration. In addition, EMPA collects information and advises policymakers on improving MD/PhD programmes, raises funding to support European translational research projects, and promotes the mobility of MD/PhD candidates throughout Europe.

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Tanzania Medical Student Association (TAMSA) is the sole National Organisation for Medical Students. It was inaugurated in 1990s, having originated from the Dar es Salaam Medical Students’ Association (DUMSA), which was established in 1968 under University of Dar es salaam.TAMSA is a member of the International Federation for Medical Students’ Associations (IFMSA), which is one of the world’s oldest and largest student-run organizations recognized by the World Health Organization as an official international forum for Medical Students. For more than seventy years since its foundation, IFMSA has been representing, connecting and engaging every day with network of 1.3 million dedicated and inspired medical students from 135 National Members Organizations (NMO) in 125 countries around the globe.TAMSA has been actively seeking partnership from National and International organizations to improve the overall healthcare services in Tanzania and Africa as well as amplify the voice of 18,000+ medical students from Tanzania on a global scale.

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The Young European Scientist Meeting (YES Meeting) is an annual international students conference which takes place at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto, Portugal. After many editions, we are still driven by the same major goals: to promote junior research in the biomedical field, to provide students with a platform to share their experiences and to bridge the gap between world-renowned researchers and the next generation of scientists.

The YES Meeting is organising an outstanding scientific programme that will count with the presence of the world’s class experts in the biomedical fields, such as Neurosciences, Oncology, Molecular Biology, Physiology, Immunology, Internal Medicine and Surgery.

They invite you all to take part in the 20th YES Meeting, which is going to take place from the 18th to the 21th of September 2025, whether as a Presenting or a Non-Presenting student.

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The AIMS Meeting is the largest European conference organised by medical students and supported by the Students’ Association of the Faculty of Medicine of University of Lisbon (Portugal). It is intended for all undergraduate students currently attending biomedical science degrees.

In recent years, AIMS Meeting had more than 800 participants from 29 different countries and 4 continents, who had the opportunity to attend 4 days of lectures, more than 120 different workshops and 4 different competitions (Research, Scientific, Clinical and Start-Up). On this edition, they were privileged to count with the participation of renowned lecturers, such as Dr. Leland Hartwell (Nobel prize winner) and Prof. Joan Steitz (Lasker Prize Winner).

This year’s edition will be held from the 24th to the 27th of March 2025 and they can already disclose that they will have the participation of Professor Peter Hegemann (Lasker Prize Winner). Besides this enriching learning experience, we also provide an outstanding social and cultural program, in order for our participants to get to know our beloved city of Lisbon and all the wonders it has to offer, as well as to attend several activities and be able to end the four days of excitement with a well deserved Gala Dinner. In addition, they are available to facilitate the accommodation of foreign students.

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The International conference for Healthcare and Medical Students is Ireland’s first student led conference, founded at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) in 2010. Their annual international conference is organised by a group of full-time students studying in the healthcare field at RCSI in Dublin, Ireland.

They welcome undergraduate students studying in any healthcare field – including physiotherapy, pharmacy, and medicine. Students who wish to develop their research and presentation skills, network with like-minded peers and professionals, and learn from world leaders in small group workshops or during our keynote lectures will find ICHAMS an inspiring environment. Students who currently don’t have research ready to present, are welcome to join ICHAMS as passive participants and will have full access to the three-day conference.

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The International student Congress on Clinical Innovation and Medical Sciences (ICOCIMS) is an international biomedical student conference taking place in Italy, fostering scientific dissemination, career development, and networking opportunities among students from diverse geographical and academic backgrounds. They welcome undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students, as well as recent graduates, from all fields of biomedical science.

The third edition of ICOCIMS will take place in the charming city of Parma (Italy) in November 2025.

The program will include lectures by distinguished professors, a variety of practical workshops, and career development panels. These activities will complement the oral presentation sessions and the poster session, providing students with opportunities to showcase their research.

Beyond the academic program, the event will offer social activities to foster networking and cultural experiences, including exploring the beautiful city and its delicious cuisine!

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ICMS, the International Congress of Medical Sciences is an international event that  welcomes more than 500 participants every year.

The congress gives the opportunity to students and young doctors from all over the world to present their research in a set of pre-clinic, therapy, surgery and public health poster and oral sessions. They aim to inspire innovation and promote academic quality through an outstanding list of hands-on workshops and keynote lectures by world-renowned scientists and doctors.

The organizer of the forum is Association of Medical Students in Bulgaria, Sofia (AMSB-Sofia).

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MEDICS (Medical International Conference for Students) is the main event organised by SOMS (Scientific Organisation of Medical Students). Their mission is to bring together science enthusiasts from all over the world and provide them with exceptional opportunities to broaden their horizons, share their work, and make connections with like-minded people.

Since its first edition in 2016, MEDICS has hosted hundreds of conferences, workshops, scientific competitions, and social events, all put together by a team of ambitious medical students. Every year we bring together more than 800 participants from over 40 different countries, more than 100 doctors and researchers, and over 150 volunteers. We strive for excellence and innovation. Previous editions have included speakers who have changed the world through their work and discoveries, and who are true pioneers in their fields, including 6 Nobel Prize Laureates.

This year’s conference will mark their tenth anniversary, and it definitely won’t be an event to miss! MEDICS 2025 will take place in Bucharest, Romania, in early April. This edition will be focused on networking, specifically the way that efficient communication leads to innovation. Their purpose is to unite the greatest minds of our generation with those who want to follow in their footsteps, so our lecture line-up will truly be inspiring!

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The Leiden International (Bio)Medical Student Conference (LIMSC) is the largest biennial student conference in the world. Founded in 1999, LIMSC strives to create an opportunity for (bio)medical students to present their research and to share knowledge whilst meeting their peers. The conference takes place at the Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC) and is composed of guest lectures, various state-of-the-art workshops and a special Career & Internship Fair. On top of this, there is an extensive Social Programme including a Black Tie Dinner and Post Conference Tour. The 14th edition will be held on the 14-18th of May 2025.

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BIMCO is the Bukovinian International Medical and Pharmaceutical Congress of Students and Young Scientists, which is held annually in Chernivtsi and is one of the top ten student congresses in Europe. More than 300 partcipiants from more than 30 countries take part in ite every year. For four days you will be able to share knowledge and learn new things together with your colleagues who share the same interests that make you young scientists. The format of the congress is mixed. The official languages of the Congress are Ukrainian and English.

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Medical Faculty Association Panacea (M.F.V. Panacea) is the study association of Medicine in Groningen. It was founded in 1987 and looks after the interests of the medical students in Groningen by, among other things, evaluating the curriculum, conversing with the faculty and the teachers and organising various activities to make social contacts and develop interests. M.F.V. Panacea provides career opportunities and stimulates its members to orient outside the study programme.

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