IFMSA holds two General Assemblies each year: one in March (March Meeting) and one in August (August Meeting). During these meetings, medical students from around the world gather through delegations to discuss, receive training, make decisions representing the medical students of their respective countries, and interact in a multicultural environment.

For these purposes, the content of the General Assemblies includes administrative sessions, where plenaries take place and resolutions are made on various matters, such as IFMSA’s policy documents, ratification of collaborations with externals, and elections for the IFMSA Executive Board.

Additionally, one of the main components is the educational sessions on current health-related topics and skills valuable to medical students.

Each IFMSA General Assembly also features an Activities Fair, during which some of the most significant programs organized by medical student organizations are showcased, allowing for the exchange of ideas and learning of new concepts.

IFMSA also holds an annual meeting for each of its Regions. HelMSIC participates in the European Regional Meeting, an international gathering of European medical students with purposes and content similar to those of the General Assemblies.

The IFMSA meetings offer a unique experience, fostering an atmosphere of cooperation, teamwork, and mutual respect, which is conveyed to participants regardless of whether the meetings are conducted remotely or in person.

HelMSIC actively participates every year in each IFMSA international meeting, preparing its delegation and representing Greek medical students with a consistently high-quality presence.

The International Federation of Medical Students’ Associations (IFMSA) takes active measures on current global health issues, representing the needs and opinions of medical students, and involving them in international policies and positions related to health.

This is achieved through participation in high-level meetings with delegations of medical students from around the world, as well as organized advocacy efforts through these meetings. Notable examples include the World Health Assembly, WHO Executive Board Meeting, World Health Summit, AMEE Conference, COP and others.

Through its participation in IFMSA, HelMSIC offers Greek medical students the opportunity to attend such events, represent medical students, and advocate for their rights and desires on a global level.

As a member of both IFMSA and EMSA, HelMSIC provides medical students with international platforms to share their knowledge, thoughts, ideas, and concerns. One way this is achieved is through writing articles for online journals and newspapers, either published by IFMSA or its partners.

More specifically:

MSI – Medical Student International

This is the IFMSA’s official journal, focusing on global health. It is published twice a year during its two General Assemblies in March and August. Students have the opportunity to express their views on current issues, present projects and educational events, and share their experiences gained through these activities.

You can find more information on IFMSA’s website.

European Sting

European Stings is a political newspaper/website aimed at providing a free platform for discussing political, economic, and social issues, promoting freedom of speech and the free exchange of ideas, and denouncing “controlled” journalism.

IFMSA, having signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the European Sting, encourages the youth of Europe to express their concerns, whether they relate to the European region or extend beyond its borders. In every edition of the European Sting, there is a special section that includes the views of medical students, on a specific theme each time.