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is a peak representative organisation for medical students from across Asia, the Asia-Pacific and beyond. AMSA International has been running as a not-for-profit, non-governmental organisation led by an international medical student board that brings Members (Chapters) together under a directive vision - Knowledge, Action and Friendship. It has cultivated future doctors-to-be to share knowledge, undertake activities and social services and create international friendships.
Since 1985, AMSA International has functioned to promote the interest and welfare of Asian medical students. It aims to nurture unity and promote profound inter-personal relationships amongst its Chapters, with hopes to encourage sustainable cooperation among future doctors in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. Unequivocally, AMSA International also upholds and embraces humanitarian values and medical ethics through its activities.
AMSA International was officially founded at the sixth Asian Medical Students’ Conference (AMSC), that was held at Manila, the Philippines in 1985. Enthusiastic AMSA Members (Chapters) from nine different nations – Australia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Taiwan and Thailand, gathered at the conference and founded the prestigious international organisation. The Chapters increased gradually as the founding Members of AMSA inspired neighbouring countries with its admirable vision.
Today, AMSA International has grown into a dynamic student-led, not-for-profit, non-political, non-governmental organisation. With members and friends spanning the globe, AMSA International has branched and introduced many exciting subsidiaries and activities to be undertaken regionally and nationally within the Chapters. Some of which includes the testimonial Asian Medical Students’ Conferences (AMSC), East-Asian Medical Students’ Conferences (EAMSC), Asian Medical Students’ Exchange Programme (AMSEP), academic and health awareness projects [4]. AMSA International also produces student publications and liaises with many other medical student and health organisations. Inter-organisational collaborations of academic, sociocultural and public health coverage, not to forget exchange projects were hosted to foster trans-continental long-lasting friendships.
AMSA International is led by an international board of medical students - International Executive Board (I-EB), from Asia-Pacific and United Kingdom. This board overlooks the Chapters and their members.
Yearly, the office bearers of AMSA International renews with fresh and enthusiastic individuals running for candidacies and undertaking elections. New elects manage and brainstorm on common values for the betterment of the Members. The I-EB is split into the Senior Officers and the Executive Committee, supported by the Regional Chairpersons from all the Chapters.
The Senior Officers consist of Overall Chairperson, Vice Overall Chairperson Internal, Vice Overall Chairperson External, General Secretary and General Treasurer. Together with the Executive Committee, they function as the policy-making body and implementing arm of AMSA International.
Regional Chairpersons are recognised by AMSA International as the highest address at their geographically distinct administrative level of AMSA - Chapter. They serve as the official representatives of their Chapters and are responsible to develop their Chapters through the subsidiaries of AMSA.
[5][2]
Australia - Bangladesh - China - Egypt - England - Hong Kong - India - Indonesia - Japan - Kazakhstan - Korea - Kyrgyzstan - Macau - Malaysia - Mongolia - Myanmar - Nepal - New Zealand - Northern Ireland - Pakistan - Palestine - Philippines - Singapore - Taiwan - Thailand - Ukraine - Uzbekistan - Vietnam - Scotland
AMSA International currently has 29 Chapters around the globe. Together, AMSA forms a strong medical student network, with great minds coming together for the wellness of everybody.[8]
There are two general meetings of AMSA International. The first is referred to as the Executive Board Meeting (EBM) that is held at a minimum of two yearly prior to or during our conferences. The EBM is the main decision-making conjecture of AMSA International.
The second general meeting is named as the Annual General Meeting (AGM). The AGM marks the annual regeneration point for the office bearers of AMSA International.
There are two conferences held yearly under AMSA International. These biannual conferences are managed and supervised by the Director of Membership and Development (Conferences). Two Chapters are elected yearly to host the conferences of AMSA International. Each conference features a specific theme of programmes.
The Asian Medical Students’ Conference[9] is a conference unique to AMSA International. It is a yearly conference conducted during summer. It is about a week long and encompasses three programme pillars of AMSA International - Academic, Socio-cultural and Community Service programmes. It involves participation from all the chapters affiliated to AMSA International which counts for hundreds of participation.
The first Asian Medical Students’ Conference was held in Bangkok, Thailand in 1980, 5 years before the establishment of the organisation. There were only a small group of medical students from four countries – India, Japan, Singapore and Thailand then. The group of medical students gathered and discussed issues of community medicine, nutrition, water and infection. Many years have passed and Asian Medical Students’ Conference has grown extensively along with AMSA International. As the hallmark activity of AMSA International, it draws hundreds of participants yearly from Asia-Pacific and beyond.[10]
Starting from 2020, the Annual General Meeting of AMSA International is to be held at this yearly conference. The Annual General Meeting is imperatively served as the regeneration point of the International Executive Board (I-EB). In the event when AMSC is not held, the Annual General Meeting should be held before the 20th of July in the same year that it is not held.[11]
List of Asian Medical Students’ Conferences (AMSC)
Year
Chapter
Theme
1980
Thailand
Community Medicine in Asia
1981
Thailand
Water Sanitation and Water-borne Disease
1982
Thailand
Nutrition
1983
Malaysia
Drug Abuse
1984
Singapore
Child Health
1985
The Philippines
Role of Youth in Population Control: Asian Viewpoints
1986
Hong Kong
Mental Health in Asia
1987
Malaysia
Medical Curriculum for Year 2000
1988
Taiwan
Present Status and Future Prospects of Medical Service in Asia
1989
Japan
Primary Health Care in Asia
1990
Indonesia
Towards Promoting Mother and Child Health Status
1991
South Korea
Endemic Disease of Each Country and Its Control
1992
Malaysia
The Role of Medical Students in Primary Health Care
1993
Taiwan
Environmental Medicine
1994
Thailand
AIDS
1995
Hong Kong
Life Styles of Health
1996
Indonesia
Doctor Professional and Its Challenge Towards the Year 2000
1997
The Philippines
Hand Cross Asia: Work Together For Better Health Care
1998
Malaysia
The Challenges of Health Care Management in the next Millennium
1999
Thailand
Effective Use of Health Care Resources
2000
South Korea
New Wave in Medicine
2001
Australia
Health Priorities in the Twenty-First Century
2002
Japan
Community Medicine in Asia
2003
Indonesia
The Advances of Tropical Medicine in Asia
2004
Thailand
Traditional Medicine
2005
Malaysia
Technology in Medicine
2006
Hong Kong
Tobacco
2007
South Korea
Cancer in Asia – Incidence, Suffering and Prevention
2008
Japan
Non-Communicable Diseases and Health Promotion
2009
Taiwan
Stigmatized Illnesses
2010
Indonesia
Geriatrics Health
2011
Hong Kong
Integrative Medicine: Evidence-based traditional, complementary and alternative medicine (TCAM) in modern medical practice
2012
The Philippines
Surmounting Health Inequalities across Asia as One Region
2013
Malaysia
The Incoming Tide of Community Medicine
2015
Singapore
Geriatric Medicine: Embracing the Silver Tsunami
2016
The Philippines
Beyond Our Clinics : The Social Determinants of Health
2017
South Korea
Hospital, No longer a safe area
2018
Malaysia
Infection Control: Old Problems, New Challenges
2019
Singapore
Healthcare without Borders: The Problems
2021
England
Trauma: Same Problem, Different Solution
East Asian Medical Students’ Conference (EAMSC)[edit]
The East Asian Medical Students’ Conference[12] is another conference unique to AMSA International. It is a yearly conference conducted during winter. It encompasses the three programmes pillars of AMSA International, similar to Asian Medical Students' Conference.
During the early years of AMSA International, there were mini conferences held between two East Asian Chapters. One of the first few was between AMSA Korea and AMSA Taiwan and it was called the “Korea-China Medical Students’ Conference” or ”Sino-Korea Medical Students’ Conference”. Other East Asian Chapters were gradually organised to gather at this conference and it was then renamed to East Asian Medical Students’ Conference. It was 2002 when all Chapters were invited to the East Asian Medical Students’ Conference, making it an official conference of AMSA International.[13][2]
List of East Asian Medical Students’ Conference (EAMSC)
Year
Chapter
Theme
1988
South Korea
The Present Status and Future Medical Service in Asia
1989
South Korea
Hepatitis B: A Growing Epidemic in Korea and Taiwan
1990
N/A
New Hope for Life: Organ Transplantation
1991
N/A
Prevention of Tuberculosis
1992
N/A
Prevention of Occupational Disease: On Its Revie of Present Status and Prospective
1993
N/A
Geriatric Disorders: The Medicine of 21st Century
1994
N/A
The Liver Disease
1995
N/A
Alcohol and Drug Abuse
1996
South Korea
Rehabilitation
1997
N/A
The Evolution of Modern Medicine
1998
South Korea
N/A
1999
Taiwan
Geriatric Medicine
2000
Taiwan
Reforming Healthcare with Information Technology
2001
Japan
Death
2002
Hong Kong
N/A
2003
The Philippines
Medicine and Ethics: Enhancing Global Commitment Towards Enlightened Patient Care
2004
Taiwan
Medical Education
2005
Japan
The Nature of Health: Medical Profession and Social Expectations
2006
Indonesia
Emergency: Medical Students’ Role on Disaster Management
2007
Taiwan
The Prevention and Control of Newly-Arisen Epidemics
2008
Thailand
Alcohol
2009
Malaysia
Engaging Asia-Pacific Youth in the Fight Against HIV/AIDS
2010
Malaysia
Men's Health: Defining the Past, Refining the Future
2011
Thailand
Adolescent Health: Embrace the Future, Better the World
2012
Singapore
Infectious Diseases: Battling the Enemy on All Fronts
2013
Japan
Disaster Medicine: Transition from Emergency Care to Routine/Long-Term Medical Care in the Context of Overall Health Recovery and Development
2014
South Korea
Chronic Disease
2015
Indonesia
Sexually Transmitted Infections: Halt The Disease, Help The People
2016
Taiwan
Medical care in the future
2017
Australia
Climate Change in Medicine
2018
Nepal
Maternal and Neonatal Health
2019
Thailand
Diabetes and Obesity: The unrecognized burden
2020
India
Emergency Medicine
2021
The Philippines
Communication in Healthcare: Sending the Right Message
Asian Medical Students’ Exchange Programme (AMSEP)[edit]
The Asian Medical Students' Exchange Programme[14] is an active subsidiary of AMSA International since its establishment in 2003. It took three years of setting-up to successfully conduct the first exchange programme that was held between AMSA Japan and AMSA Indonesia in 2006. It was established to diversify the activities for medical students under AMSA International. An Asian Medical Students' Exchange Programme is generally a week long and encompasses three programme pillars of AMSA International - Academic, Socio-cultural and Community Service programmes.
To properly run the subsidiary, a hierarchical management system is practised to advocate "Friendship". The Director of AMSEP (DoAMSEP) of AMSA International is the utmost position in the Asian Medical Students' Exchange Programme, governing the subsidiary as a whole. The National DoAMSEP of respective Chapters has the responsibility to facilitate discussions and assist the DoAMSEP of AMSA International at Chapter level. Each National DoAMSEP is assisted by Local DoAMSEPs at university level.
Exchanges were previously confined within AMSA International. Throughout the past years, the subsidiary grew and started having interorganisational exchanges through inter-organisational partnerships with European Medical Students' Association (EMSA) and Federation of African Medical Students' Association. Both exchanges are commonly named as European-Asian Medical Students’ Exchange Programme (EAMSEP) and Federation of African-Asian Medical Students’ Exchange Programme (FAMSEP) respectively.[15]
In 2020, the subsidiary has also introduced another programme named as AMSEP-Elective. The programme aims to provide long and flexible exchange periods for elective postings. However, the project had to be cancelled due to the ongoing pandemic. A relaunch is scheduled in 2021.
The Academics subsidiary of AMSA International emphasises on the "Knowledge" vision of AMSA International. The subsidiary has been known to hold biannual competitions on specific topics complying to medical education syllabus n such as diabetes, hepatitis, haemophilia, and many more.[16][17] These competitions improve members' knowledge through scientific papers, public health posters, social campaigns and white papers.[18]
To properly run the subsidiary, a hierarchical management system is practised to advocate "Knowledge". The Director of Academics (DoA) of AMSA International is the utmost position in the Academics subsidiary, governing the hierarchy. The National DoA of respective Chapters has the responsibility to assist the DoA of AMSA International at Chapter level. By cooperating with professional healthcare providers and academicians all over the world, this subsidiary aims to provide a borderless and gratis experience towards knowledge-transfer.
The Global Health subsidiary of AMSA International, once known as the Public Health subsidiary, emphasises on the "Action" vision of AMSA International. Expanded at January 2021, the subsidiary was retitled with the aim to address and define its operational motives appropriately. The subsidiary has been known to liaise through interorganisational partnerships to discuss pressing health issues. The subsidiary generally functions to coordinate and promote public health activities intended for further development of AMSA International at Chapter level, and global health initiatives at International level.
To properly run the subsidiary, a hierarchical management system is practised to advocate "Action". The Director of Global Health (DoGH) of AMSA International is the utmost position in the Global Health subsidiary, governing the hierarchy. The National DoPGH (Director of Public and Global Health) of respective Chapters has the responsibility to assist the DoGH of AMSA International at international level, and Chapter level by initiating local public health advocacies. By cooperating with international health organisations like World Health Organisation (WHO), this subsidiary aims to provide gratis and impactful global health experiences.
Journal of Asian Medical Students’ Association (JAMSA)[edit]
The Journal of Asian Medical Students’ Association [ISSN2226-3403][19][20] is a biannual student-led medical journal of AMSA International. It is coordinated by the Chief Editor of Journal of Asian Medical Students' Association.
The Journal of Asian Medical Students’ Association was established in 2012 with its first volume release, making AMSA International one of the very few medical students' organisation that run its own international, indexed, double-blind peer reviewed, online open-access student led biomedical research journal. Over the years, this medical journal has been indexed in Google scholar, Ulrichsweb, IndexCopernicus and Gale Cangage learning, enabling student researchers to gain international recognition in the scientific world without extending any publication charges. It allots DOI to the articles and publishes research annually.
This unique journal of AMSA International was established to provide a platform for members of AMSA International to publish their original research articles, reviews, case reports, conference reports and perspective articles. Taking forward the vision of AMSA International: Knowledge, Action and Friendship, Journal of Asian Medical Students’ Association acknowledges the scientific and research curiosity of students through their medical school by catering them editorial, management and scientific reviewing services in medicine and research.
The AMSA International eNewsletter[21] is a quarterly publication of AMSA International on the organisation's notices, subsidiaries and activities. It is coordinated by the Chief Editor of Newsletter.
The AMSA International eNewsletter is expected to provide members a broad insight regarding latest opportunities under AMSA International and discussions towards current health issues. All members of AMSA International are welcomed to contribute to the eNewsletter. With that being said, the eNewsletter also serves as a platform to strengthen relationships between members, alumni and partners of AMSA International. Alumni and members from other medical student organisations are also welcomed to contribute to the eNewsletter at every call for submission.
Asian Medical Students’ Association Alumni Club (AMSAAC)[edit]
The Asian Medical Students' Association Alumni Club[22] pronounced as “am-sack”, is a sister association of AMSA International. AMSAAC aims to connect and network the alumni of AMSA, to support and aid the development of medical students under AMSA. AMSAAC works on a similar vision – Knowledge, Action and Friendship.
AMSAAC was an initiative pioneered by the Executive Committee of AMSA International about the thirty-third Asian Medical Students’ Conference (AMSC) at The Philippines in 2012. Further discussions were done online for the initiative which ultimately led to the official entrenchment of AMSAAC at the thirty-fourth AMSC at Malaysia in 2013. AMSAAC has united more than one thousand AMSA alumni and they will continue to assist the medical students and any affairs of AMSA.
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