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Your Journey to International Healthcare & Culture

Ready to transform your medical journey into a global adventure?

ASSOCIA-med, through the prestigious International Federation of Medical Students’ Associations (IFMSA), offers unparalleled opportunities to explore healthcare delivery and immerse yourself in new cultures. Gain invaluable clinical and research experience, broaden your medical horizons, and build a truly global network!

Each year, over 15,000 medical students worldwide participate in these transformative programs.

Associa-Med members embark on these enriching exchanges every season!

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Core Exchange Programs

As a proud IFMSA member,Associa-Med offers internationally recognized exchange programs. Our two main pillars are professional and research exchanges.

SCOPE: Clinical Experience

Global Clinical Clerkships: Four-week clinical or preclinical internships in hospitals worldwide. Observe diverse healthcare systems, learn new practices, and enhance clinical skills. Instruction is typically in English or the host country’s language. These are unpaid exchanges.

Students work under physician supervisors, ensuring active participation and skill development. The program includes the internship, accommodation, and sometimes boarding and a social program (depending on the LC/NMO).

✓ Hands-on medical exposure.

✓ Cultural immersion & networking.

✓ Skill development & potential university credits.

SCORE: Research Immersion

Dive into Global Medical Research: Unique opportunities for medical students to participate in research projects abroad, lasting 4, 8, or 12 weeks. Pursue research and explore laboratory/clinical research.

The program includes the research internship, accommodation, and sometimes boarding and a social program (depending on the LC/NMO).

✓ Hands-on research experience.

✓ Learn diverse methodologies.

✓ Network with researchers & potential publications.

SCORA X-Change: Reproductive Health Advocacy

Advocate for Global Reproductive Health: A 3-4 week unilateral exchange focusing on sexuality, reproductive health, and rights. Learn about host country healthcare and civil society related to HIV/AIDS. A unique public health focus. SCORA X-Change host countries and their specific programs are showcased, and an international call for participation is published.

Why SCORA X-change?

Learn, gain experience, build skills, and share ideas with local students and professionals on HIV/AIDS and sexual/reproductive health. Compare global situations to your home country.

Contracts Types

Navigating the IFMSA exchange system involves a clear process, from international agreements to local distribution.
International destination contacts are managed during IFMSA General Assemblies. Nationally, contracts are allocated to our four Local Committees (LCs) during the National General Assembly in September.

Exchange Contracts are signed between two participating National Member Organizations and are of two types:

Bilateral Contracts:

Where the participating countries exchange two students (one from each country) between themselves.

Unilateral Contracts:

here a single student participates in the exchange.

LC Exchange Weeks

Held by each Local Committee (Tunis, Sousse, Monastir, Sfax) after the Local General Assembly, these weeks mark one of the first projects of the mandate.

They serve as a vital event where members are rewarded with exchange contracts based on Exchange Priority Points. It’s also a fantastic way to integrate new members into the Associa-Med’s world and to promote available exchange contracts, destinations, and all relevant details for the upcoming season.

These are the Contracts Lists of 2024:

Exchange Week LC Tunis 2024

Exchange Week LC Sousse 2024

Exchange Week LC Monastir 2024

Exchange Week LC Sfax 2024

National Tour: Final Contracts

The National Tour serves as the final phase of contract distribution. Any remaining contracts from local LC distributions are made available here.

This means any student from any LC (Tunis, Sousse, Monastir, Sfax) can apply for these leftover contracts. It’s a crucial event for those still seeking an exchange.

VISA Manual

Your Guide to Seamless Travel:

We understand visa complexities. Our comprehensive Visa Manual provides step-by-step instructions, required documents, and essential tips to alleviate your stress and ensure smooth pre-departure preparations.

This manual covers:

Detailed application procedures & forms.
Checklists of required documents.
Important embassy contacts.
Common pitfalls to avoid.

The Exchange Booklet

Struggling to choose? Our ‘Exchange Destinations Booklet’ is your ultimate resource. Packed with essential, detailed information about each country and city, it helps you make informed decisions and prepare thoroughly.