ABOUT SCOPE
The chairman of SCOPE shall:
- be responsible for co-ordination and guiding the work of the committee in the field of Professional exchange, which shall include:
- Consolidating arrangements in his/her medical school through the authorities for hosting the FAMSA Health Educative School.
- drawing up detailed programme for the health educative school covering elective Postings and Activities, Information Exchange Conference and study tours.
- Draw up a detailed budget for accommodation and feeding of delegates to the Health Educative School.
- Ensure proper understanding by the government of its country or states or school authority of the necessity of this project in order to generate financial support for the Health Educative School.
- Present the above planning and budgeting for approval by the Executive Council through the Secretary-General at the second Executive Council meeting.
- Forward a comprehensive report on the Health Educative School to SCOPUB, not more than four weeks after the Health Education School for publication.
- Present a comprehensive report of the running and cost of the Health Educative School to the Executive Council/General Assembly.
- Explore sources of information and knowledge to develop improved professional exchange activity, regulations and guidelines as well as policy guidance for recommendation to the Executive Council/General Assembly.
MEET THE CHAIRPERSON
Name: Joseph Sundano Samwinga
MSA: University of Zambia Medical Students’ Association (UNZAMEDSA)
Year of study: 7th Year
Email address: scope@famsanet.org
Joseph Sundano Samwinga is the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Professional Exchange (SCOPE) within the Federation of African Medical Students’ Associations (FAMSA). He is a final-year MBChB student and MSc candidate in Epidemiology & Biostatistics at the University of Zambia, School of Medicine, combining clinical training with public health research to bridge patient care, evidence-based practice, and global health collaboration.
Joseph has established himself as a visionary leader in student advocacy and continental medical education networks. He has coordinated initiatives that empower peers, strengthen institutional partnerships, and promote innovative approaches to public health outreach, particularly in HIV prevention and medical education. His creative engagement through storytelling and multimedia has amplified health equity efforts across Africa.
As SCOPE Chairperson, Joseph is committed to expanding professional exchange opportunities for African medical students, fostering cross-cultural competence, and advancing collaborative research. His leadership emphasises clarity, inclusivity, and measurable impact, ensuring that exchange programs enhance clinical training while building solidarity among future health leaders. He envisions empowering medical students to become agents of change, advancing health equity and global partnerships across the continent.