EMSA Structure

The idea of an organization representing medical students across Europe was born in 1990 during a symposium for medical students from all European countries, held in Leuven, Belgium. In 1991 the European Medical Students' Association was founded at the first General Assembly in Brussels, Belgium. Since this time, EMSA has grown and expanded its membership within Europe. EMSA currently has active Faculty Member Organizations in 24 countries throughout geographical Europe. Also EMSA is proud to have strong student partners and professional partners within Europe as well as outside Europe. EMSA's activities have been endorsed by the European Commission in 2005.

The European Medical Students' Association seeks to improve the health and quality of care of the citizens of Europe, by acting as a conduit for increased interaction and sharing of knowledge between European medical students in the fields of medical education, medical ethics, medical science and European integration.

Objectives of EMSA

• To form a network between European medical students to facilitate European integration and develop a sense of European identity;
• To represent and voice the opinion of the medical students of Europe;
• To act as a forum for medical student in Europe, to discuss topics related to the fields of medical ethics, medical science, medical education and European integration;
• To promote the highest standards in European medical education and ensure the quality of healthcare in Europe;
• To promote training, activities and projects related to health in Europe to the benefit of medical students and society;
• To facilitate intercultural understanding by organizing social and cultural events;
• To cooperate with other student organizations and with European Medical Organizations representing the medical profession.

EMSA has two statutory meetings per year: the EMSA General Assembly & European Medical Students' Congress and the EMSA National Coordinators and Enthusiasts Meeting (NCM).