IFMSA
was founded in May 1951 and is run by medical students, for medical students, on a non-profit basis. IFMSA is officially recognised as a nongovernmental organisation within the United Nations’ system and has official relations with the World Health Organisation. It is the international forum for medical students, and one of the largest student organisations in the world.
Imprint Editor in Chief Alexander Werni, Austria Content Editors Timothy Spruell, UK Jonathan P Mamo, Malta Jatinder Narang, USA Ghan B Thapa, Nepal Artur Ojakäär, Estonia Filip A Dabrowski, Poland Photography Editor Anny Y Huang, Australia
The mission of IFMSA
Design/Layout Alexander Werni, Austria
is to offer future physicians a comprehensive introduction to global health issues. Through our programs and opportunities, we develop culturally sensitive students of medicine, intent on influencing the transnational inequalities that shape the health of our planet.
Proofreading Timothy Spruell, UK Ghan B Thapa, Nepal
Publisher
International Federation of Medical Students’ Associations General Secretariat: IFMSA c/o WMA B.P. 63 01212 Ferney-Voltaire, France Phone: +33 450 404 759 Fax: +33 450 405 937 Email: gs@ifmsa.org Homepage: www.ifmsa.org
Contacts
publications@ifmsa.org Printed in Canada.