ABOUT SCOMER
MEDICAL RESEARCH shall be defined as the systematic collection, analysis and interpretation of data to generate new knowledge or solve problems in the practice of medicine. Aims of medical research activity of FAMSA shall be;
- To encourage the training of medical students in research principles and procedures
- To emphasize and stimulate original thinking and initiative among medical students
- To coordinate research and appraise its practical application
- To collate and disseminate original findings.
ABOUT THE CHAIRPERSON
Name: Elton Mussa Mahulu
MSA: St. Francis University College of Health and Allied Sciences (SFUCHAS)
Year of study: 5th Year
Email address: scomer@famsanet.org
Elton Mussa Mahulu is a fifth-year Doctor of Medicine (MD) candidate at St. Francis University College of Health and Allied Sciences (SFUCHAS), Tanzania. He is a dedicated medical trainee with strong interests in research, leadership, and health systems strengthening, particularly within low- and middle-income country contexts.
Beyond his academic pursuits, Elton is an accomplished student leader. He currently holds strategic roles within the Tanzania Medical Students’ Association (TAMSA) and serves as Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Medical Education and Research (SCOMER) at the Federation of African Medical Students’ Associations (FAMSA). In these capacities, he has coordinated multiple national and regional capacity-building initiatives, webinars, and mentorship programs, bridging research, leadership, and advocacy.
Elton’s research interests focus on clinical research, health policy, and capacity building for emerging researchers. He aspires to pursue advanced research training and contribute to the development of stronger health systems in Africa through evidence-based, data-driven solutions.