About IFMSA (International Federation of Medical Students’ Associations) :

1. Founded in 1951
   

2. An independent, non-governmental and non-political federation of medical students’ associations throughout the world, represents 1.2 million medical students from 89 countries worldwide
   

3. Recognized by international bodies including the World Medical Association, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations
   

4. Regroups a total of 7 standing committees, each with their own projects and goals:
   

5. ★SCORP: Standing Committee on Human Rights and Peace
   

6. •This committee deals with issues related to peace, human rights, conflict prevention, challenges surrounding refugees, immigrants, women's rights and children's rights. Its projects include the Peace Test, which measures attitudes toward violence among adolescents, the Asylum Project, the Calcutta Village Project and the Kumba Project, which promote collaboration between Global North and Global South countries.
   

7. ★SCOME: Standing Committee on Medical Education
   

8. •SCOME supports the development of a progressive medical curriculum through educating students to be aware of the importance of a curriculum that incorporates global health and international exchange.
   

9. ★SCOPH: Standing Committee on Public Health
   

10. •SCOPH raises medical students' and health care professionals' awareness of public health problems with international projects include the Stop TB Initiative, which promotes prevention of TB transmission and access to medication, and the Mental Health Initiative Project, which aims to demystify mental health problems.
    

11. ★SCORA: Standing Committee on Reproductive Health Including HIV/AIDS
    

12. •This committee aims to increase awareness of sexual and reproductive health issues including those related to HIV/AIDS among the general public. Some of SCORA’s main activities include World AIDS Day programming and educational workshops at secondary schools.
    

13. ★SCORE: Standing Committee on Research Exchanges
    

14. ★SCOPE: Standing Committee on Professional Exchanges
    

15. •The last two committees organize over 8000 officially recognized clinical and research exchanges per year between IFMSA medical students, offering students a unique clinical and cultural experience.
    

What is a general assembly (GA)?

IFMSA’s bi-annual General Assemblies (in March and August) bring together over 600 medical students to develop multinational projects and build partnerships in the areas of medical education, public health, human rights and reproductive health.

These activities include workshops, lectures and training sessions that engage participants in discussions regarding current global health issues. Finally, the Assemblies facilitate the organization of thousands of international exchanges between member countries.

Additionally, delegates debate and adopt IFMSA policy during general assemblies, which is then applied to initiatives in global health, human rights, and medical education.  The general assemblies also allow for the internal administration of the organization.

Montréal AM 2010 (July 31st, 2010 – August 6th, 2010): Health and the City

The general assembly is divided into two major events:

1. •The pre-General Assembly will be held in our national capital, hosted by medical students from University of Ottawa.
   

2. •The General Assembly (GA) features 7 days of meetings in Montréal’s Palais des Congrès - the delegates will attend standing committee sessions, executive plenaries, workshops, keynote speeches and regional meetings.  Delegates will stay at Delta Centre-ville.
   

Why participate?

1. •An exceptional opportunity for Canadian medical students to network with their international colleagues in a collaborative and crosscultural setting.
   

2. •A unique and unforgettable event for all delegates.