Click here to download the contest description document.

DID YOU KNOW❓🤔

According to the National HIV and AIDS Workplace Policy in Nigeria, you are NOT mandated by your employer to undergo HIV testing🚫. This is to prevent the discrimination of PLHIV in the workplace.

Health Policies play a crucial role in addressing the HIV epidemic. They guide the implementation of prevention, treatment, and support programs, among other areas.

The FAMSA HIV/AIDS TWG organized a Policy Writing Workshop on HIV/AIDS to empower medical students with the basic knowledge of health policies and their roles as change agents. We asked a few students what they gained from the programme, click here to read what they said:

Click here to download the August bulletin for the COVID-19 Working group

FAMSA is excited to announce its 2nd MSA Leaders Convention!

Happening this September!
The event will bring together FAMSA and MSA Leaders across from across the continent, to engage in fruitful discussions, connect and exchange ideas!

Stay tuned for the opening of Registration!. Its opening soon!
Anticipate!

Greetings Afro Medics,
The Federation of African Medical Students’ Associations extends a warm invitation to all Member Medical Student Associations to fulfill their obligation for the annual FAMSA subscription of 2023.

New MSAs that aspire to officially join FAMSA are also encouraged to apply.(Guidelines included).
FAMSA dues for this term are $30 USD

This fee is payable by each individual MSA.
To learn more about the benefits of your MSA paying dues, click here:
Towards improving health in Africa!

Hellol Afromedics,

The July Edition of the FAMSA Newsletter for the year 2023 is out.

Click here to download.

Dearest Afromedics,

We are beyond pleased to introduce an enlightening SCOHE, SCOPUB, & SCOMER initiative called Medical News and Trends.

Medical news and Trends is a brief publication that summarises highlights of major headlines in the world of Medicine within the Continent. Yes! The aim is to ensure we keep you informed .

But Guess what? The last page of this short publication equally has a Trivia Quiz that you all are welcome to attempt and test your knowledge. Write down your answers in the comment sections of our post in Twitter , Instagram, Facebook or LinkedIn.Whilst at it, don’t forget to network with your colleagues across the continent and invite your friends to join in.

Kindly access the publication down below.

Then head to our Social Media Handles to drop your answers.

Let the Learning and Fun Begin.

Click on this link to download Medical News and Trends- August Edition

Click on this link to download Medical news and Trends- July Edition

Click on this link to download Medical news and Trends – June Edition.

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Hey there African Medical Student!

Join us for our first FAMSA SCOPE East Africa webinar on this Saturday, 15th April at 5PM GMT!

Discover the incredible experiences of a past exchange student in Kenya 🇰🇪, connect with the FAMSA team and fellow medical students from across Africa , and get the latest updates on FAMSA SCOPE opportunities

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwsc-mhpzwpGte3Wk5vhbfoVPZb4zzDnE11

World Pre-Health Conference (WPC) is an educational conference for undergraduate and medical school students with the mission of demystifying the pre-health experience and uniting students from across the world.

Last year, WPC was attended by 2000+ students from 150+ schools across 50+ countries, and we would love for you to apply this year’s conference.

WPC 2023 will focus on themes of medical research, arts & medicine, digital health, community service, health equity, and bioethics with a variety of keynote speakers, workshops, career fairs, and mentorship/networking opportunities.

We will be joined by Eric Rubin, editor-in-chief of the New England Journal of Medicine; Francis Collins, Science Advisor to the President of the United States and Director of the National Institutes of Health; Gail Christopher, Executive Director of the National Collaborative for Health Equity; and Thomas Peng, CEO of the Peace Corps.

The registration deadline is March 15, and you can register at :https://wpc2023registration.paperform.co