About Us

The European Medical Students´ Association – Association Européenne des Étudiants en Médecine (EMSA) is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation representing medical students from all across Europe. Founded 1990 in Brussels, it is the only voice of students within the European Medical Organisations. EMSA is recognised by the European Parliament, the European Commission, and the United Nations. The association provides a platform for high-level advocacy, projects, trainings, workshops and international meetings. Its activities gather around Medical Education, Medical Ethics and Human Rights, Health Policy, Public Health, Medical Science and European Integration and Culture.

Our Vision

EMSA envisions a united and solidary Europe in which medical students actively promote health.

Our Mission

EMSA empowers medical students to advocate health in all policies, excellence in medical research, interprofessional healthcare education, and the protection of human rights across Europe. We are committed to ensuring the highest standards of healthcare and medical education in a united Europe where medicine is practiced in accordance with the highest ethical principles.

The management of EMSA is governed by the EMSA Statutes and Internal Rules.

By clicking here, you can find a small website compiling all information you need: Everything from forms to update us or request meetings to plenary documents and handbooks. There are different tabs dedicated to Local Coordinators, National Coordinators, Individual Members and Assemblies.