Partnerships

Official relationships of the IFMSA with the other organizations are based on health, education, science, social and humanitarian affairs. The decision to establish official relation with another organization can be made by the Executive Board and has to be approved by the General Assembly, or can be decided by the General Assembly and has to be pursued by the Executive Board.

Organizations that are in the official relations with IFMSA are our partners in the endeavor of Working Together for Healthier Tomorrow. There are a number of intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations which are IFMSA partners in a fruitful and enthusiastic collaboration. With most of the partners, the collaboration is very wide and intensive, therefore it seeks special attention. This is the reason why the IFMSA Executive Board appoints Liaison Officers for the respective organizations.

Click here to read how IFMSA Members can make use of the liaison officers.

World Health Organisation
WHO's objective is the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health. For WHO Health is defined as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
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United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS
UNAIDS leads, strengthens and supports an expanded response aimed at preventing the transmission of HIV, providing care & support, reducing the vulnerability of individuals & communities to HIV/AIDS, & alleviating the impact of the epidemic.
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United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation
UNESCO's mission is to contribute to he maintenance of peace and security throughout the world by promoting collaboration among the nations through education, science, culture and communication.
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United Nations' Population Fund
UNFPA's priority areas concern: Reproductive Health including Reproductive Rights and Population and Development issues.
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United Nations High Commission for Refugees
UNHCR is mandated by the United Nations to lead and coordinate international action for the world-wide protection of refugees and the resolution of refugee problems.
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United Nations' Children's Fund
UNICEF is mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to advocate for the protection of childrens rights to help meet their basic needs and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential.
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Framework Convention Alliance
The Framework Convention Alliance is an international alliance of Non-Government Organisations committed to seeing a strong and effective Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC).
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International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War
IPPNW is a non-partisan global federation of medical organizations dedicated to research, education, and advocacy relevant to the prevention of nuclear war.
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Global Health Council
The Global Health Council is a 29-year-old membership organization that believes global health is the cornerstone in the foundation of our globalized world.
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World Medical Association
The purpose of the WMA is to serve humanity by endeavoring to achieve the highest international standards in Medical Education, Medical Science, Medical Art and Medical Ethics, and Health Care for all people in the world.
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World Federation of Medical Education
WFME is the global organisation concerned with education and training of medical doctors at all stages, i.e. basic medical education, specialist training and continuing medical education.
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Association for Medical Education In Europe
AMEE is a worldwide association for all interested in medical and health care professions education - teachers, curriculum developers, deans, administrators, researchers and students.
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Asian Medical Students' Association
AMSA is a international student organisation formed by medical students associations in Asia and Oceania.
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European Students Conference
ESC is a scientific conference for medical students and young doctors. A scientific board selects students, who present their research projects and results in various thematic areas.
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European Medical Students' Association
The European Medical Students' Association (EMSA) is an organisation that aims to integrate all medical students in geographical Europe through activities organised for and by medical students.
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The International Association of Gerontology
The International Association of Gerontology was founded in 1950. Its objectives are to promote gerontological research, training in the field of aging, and the interests of gerontological organizations in international affairs.
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IFMSA-USA Partners
In addition to enjoying ties with IFMSA international partner-agencies, IFMSA-USA maintains working partnerships with several national and local organizations that work on global health issues. If your local or national organization is interested in a partnership with IFMSA-USA please write to info@ifmsa-usa.org