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An independent, non-governmental and nonpolitical federation of medical students' associations throughout the world Founded in May 1951 102 National Member Organizations 100 countries on six continents More than 1 million medical students worldwide

Our Mission To expose all medical students to humanitarian and global health issues, providing them with the opportunity to educate themselves and their peers; To facilitate partnerships between the medical student community and international organizations also concerned work on health, education and medicine; To give all medical students the opportunity to take part in clinical and research exchange around the world;

Our Mission To provide a network that links active medical students across the globe, including student leaders, project managers and activists, so that they can learn from and be motivated by each other; To provide an international framework in which medical student projects can be initiated, carried out and developed; To empower and train medical students to take a role in bringing about the necessary changes to improve the health of all people of the world

SCOPE and SCORE To promote cultural understanding and cooperation among medical students and all health professionals, through the facilitation of international students' exchanges

SCOME Aims to implement an optimal learning environment for all medical students around the world

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As medical students committed to sharing your knowledge and skills internationally, you are a powerful source of hope for the future. I commend your determination to use your medical training to benefit all members of society.Kofi AnnanFormer UN Secretary General

Investing in Health of Children and Youth Ohrid, Macedonia

August Meeting 2009