About Us
Welcome to Putting the Me in Med – a labor of passion, created and managed by a dynamic group of medical students with a shared vision. Our journey is a collective story of commitment to the democratisation of knowledge. For us, this page is our platform to share what we've discovered and learned along the way in our journey as a medical student so as to pave a pathway for future medical students. Get to know the faces behind this student-led initiative, our aspirations, and the essence of what drives us forward.
IFMSA
International Federation of Medical Students Assosciation
Established in 1951, IFMSA stands as one of the most venerable and extensive student-led organizations worldwide. It plays a pivotal role in representing, linking, and actively interacting with a dynamic network of 1.3 million medical students hailing from 139 national member organizations spanning 130 countries across the world.
National Member Organizations (NMOs) are categorized into five clearly defined regions, which include Africa, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, the Eastern Mediterranean, and Europe.
Each NMO is further split into 6 standing committees each of which, concentrates on significant health-related subjects and areas of interest relevant to medical students.
AMSA SG
Asian Medical Students Assosciation (Singapore)
The Asian Medical Students' Association (AMSA) Singapore, a NMO of IFMSA, operates as an autonomous entity, uniting medical students from the three medical schools in Singapore. Our organization is dedicated to fostering valuable and enriching experiences for medical students. Our goal is to offer a comprehensive and worldwide outlook on health-related matters, with the aim of motivating the upcoming generation of young physicians to bring about a positive impact in our society.
The Standing Committees
The pillars of IFMSA
Each NMO is divided into 6 different Standing Committees. Each Standing Committee has into own mission and vision. Together they seek to tackle a multitude of topics worldwide.
SCOME
Standing Committee on Medical Education
This site is an initiative by AMSA SG's SCOME team.
The importance of medical education should resonate with every medical student, as it plays a pivotal role in shaping not just the caliber of future physicians but also the overall quality of healthcare. SCOME’s primary objective is establishing an optimal learning environment for medical students worldwide. Through our collective endeavors, we strive to institute lasting improvements across the globe. These efforts are not only for the benefit of current medical students but also for the generations to come and, most importantly, for our future patients and communities, who ultimately reap the rewards of our education.
SCOME AY23-24
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We hope that this passion project of ours serves you well in your passion in medicine
Lucas, Ruhi and Maggie