Ethiopian Medical
Students' Association (EMSA) is a student-governed,
non-profit organization that was started in November, 2003 by the combined
efforts of medical students and physicians in USA as well as Ethiopia.
EMSA is proud of its diverse and growing membership composed of individuals
from various countries as well as various fields of medicine and research.
Ethiopian
Medical Students' Association serves as a forum to address
issues that are important to medical students at the various medical
schools (Addis Ababa University, Jimma
Institute of Health and Gondar
College of Medical Sciences) in Ethiopia. This student group
provides a necessary organization for Ethiopian medical students to
meet and exchange ideas,
information, and experiences that will lead to professional and personal
development. In addition EMSA aims to provide medical students in Ethiopia
an opportunity to interact and work with other medical students and
health care professionals around the world interested in promoting global
health.
EMSA's activities are constantly evolving based on the interests of its members and the needs of the local community. We are invovled anywhere from raising awareness about various health issues to collaborating with organizations to deliver essential hospital equipments to health care facilities around the country. Our vision is to ultimately build a strong medical student community dedicated to contribute our share to improve the health and well being of Ethiopians.
We are truly excited about what the future holds for EMSA and we are confident that by empowering future physicians EMSA will play a strong role in making a lasting difference in the Ethiopian healthcare system.
Founder - Ergeba Sheferaw
Founding members - Berhanu G/Michael, Yohannes Woubishet, Bethel Girma,
Dr. Benyam Gizachew, Dr. Lensa Kuma and Fikirte Aberra.
