The Asian Medical Students' Association (AMSA) is an international organization of medical students from Asia and Australia that was founded 19 years ago. AMSA-Philippines has numerous member schools and hosts conferences to promote understanding of medical issues. It aims to foster relationships between medical students. Some of AMSA's activities include medical missions, research exchanges, and seminars to unite member schools.

1. As ian M e d ical S tu d e nts As s ociation
- P h ilip p ine s

2. History of AMSA
 The Asian Medical Students’ Association (AMSA) is an
international organization of medical students from Asian
countries and Australia.
 At present there are nine member countries including the
Philippines, namely Australia, Hong Kong, Indonesia,
Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Taiwan and Thailand.
 It primarily seeks to promote the understanding of medical and
health problems as well as to share experiences in solving them
among member countries.
 It also aims to foster unity and profound interpersonal
relationships among its members.

3.  AMSA has been in existence for 19
years and the members meet
annually through the ASIAN
MEDICAL STUDENTS
CONFERENCE (AMSC) and
conducts various activities within
Asia.
 The first AMSC was held in
Thailand after a group of Japanese
medical students and doctors found
the need to provide assistance to
Cambodian refugees.

4.  The Philippines joined AMSA back in 1983 under
the organization, Philippine Alliance of Medical
Students (PAMS).
 In 1985, PAMS-AMSA Philippines hosted the 6th
AMSC. It was in this conference that AMSA was
formally organized with the ratification of the AMSA
International Constitution and the formation of the
1st Executive Committee to further strengthen and
intensify the organization’s structure.
 The Philippine chapter hosted the 18th AMSC last
August 1997. This was held in Manila and in Subic,
Olongapo. Despite this being only the second time
the Philippines hosted the conference, it proved to
be one of the largest and most successful
conferences.

5. East Asian Medical Students Conference
(EAMSC)
 In addition to this, the Philippines also
hosted the East Asian Medical Students
Conference last March 30 – April 2, 2003.
 It was held in various locations in Manila
and its final day was a farewell outing to
Tagaytay City.
 The delegates consisted of medical
students from, Malaysia, Indonesia,
Thailand, Taiwan and the Philippines.
Some European delegates also joined the
said event.
 During the East AMSC, issues like family
health, geriatrics and reproductive health
were tackled and discussed, thus forming
an increased awareness of how such
problems can be addressed.

6. AMSA - PHILIPPINES
 AMSA-Philippines boasts of a growing membership
from different medical schools throughout the
archipelago. Member schools include the following:
 Far Eastern University-Nicanor Reyes Medical
Foundation College of Medicine
 University of Perpetual Help System Laguna -
College of Medicine
 University of the Philippines-College of Medicine
 University of Santo Tomas-Faculty of Medicine and
Surgery
 West Visayas State University-College of Medicine

7. New Members include:
 Emilio Aguinaldo College – College of
Medicine (Which is now the Headquarters
for AMSA – Philippines for the year 2004)
 University of Perpetual Help Rizal –
Jonelta School of Medicine
 Fatima College of Medicine

8. OBJECTIVES
 1. To promote understanding in medical and health
problems as well as to share experiences in solving them.
 2. To promote the interest and welfare of medical students
in Asia.
 3. To foster unity and to promote profound interpersonal
relationship among its members.
 4. To uphold humanitarian ideals and medical ethics.
 5. To encourage cooperation among future doctors in Asia.

9. BENEFITS
1. Membership into an international organization composed of
countries from Asia and Australia.
. 2. Membership into AMSA-Philippines.
3. Chance to become one of the Filipino delegates to the annual Asian
Medical Students’ Conference (1998 – Malaysia, 1999 – Thailand, 2000 –
Taiwan, 2001 – Australia, 2002 – Japan, 2003 – Indonesia, 2004 -
Thailand)
4. Chance to participate in the annual AMSA-Philippines National
Convention and other activities geared for learning and fun.
5. Interaction with medical students from the different medical schools
in the Philippines.
6. Interaction with medical students from different medical schools in
Asia.
7. Participation in the various activities of both the Philippines and
various AMSA chapters.

10.  AMSA – International is a
member of the International
Federation of Medical Students’
Association (IFMSA) recognized
by WHO, UNICEF and
UNESCO.

11. BRIEF OVERVIEW
 Each chapter of AMSA – Philippines has its own
organization and set of officers.
 These officers are the crucial key to the functioning of
AMSA – Philippines as a whole.
 They are the ones who coordinate with the officers of
other chapters, both local and foreign, with regards to
various programs and activities.
 AMSA – Philippines also has a set of National Officers
which coordinate the over-all operations of this
organization.

12. AMSA – Philippines Organizational
Chart
Philippine Regional Coordinator
And President (RC)
Vice Regional Coordinator
And Vice – President (VRC)
AMSA – International Arm IFMSA Arm

13. Regional Coordinators/Presidents of
AMSA – Philippines (1999 - 2004)
 1999: Eugene T. Macalinga (UST)
 2000: Andrea S. Valle (UP Manila)
 2001: Anna Sophia Victoria T. Salazar (UPHSL) <Left Picture>
 Anna Salazar also was elected as President of AMSA – International in 2002
 2002: Joel H. Buenaventura (UST)
 Joel Buenaventura also became the IFMSA Regional Coordinator for Asia and Oceana
 2003: Angela Monique L. Barandino (WVSU)
 2004: Francis Paul V. Jagolino (EAC) <Right Picture>

14. AMSA – International Arm
Secretary for Finance
Secretary for Promotions and
Publications
Secretary for Membership and
Records

15. AMSA – International Arm
Regional
Coordinator
AMSA
International
Arm
Secretary for Secretary for
Secretary for
Promotions Membership
Finance
and Publications And Records

16. IFMSA Arm
 AMSA – Philippines adopts its organizational set-up from
the IFMSA. Under this set-up, besides from having
executive officers, directors are also elected/appointed to
head the following committees:
 Standing Committee for Medical Education (SCOME)
 Standing Committee for Professional Exchange
(SCOPE)
 Standing Committee for Public Health (SCOPH)
 Standing Committee for Reproduction and AIDS
(SCORA)
 Standing Committee for Research Exchange (SCORE)
 Standing Committee for Refugees and Peace (SCORP)

17. IFMSA Arm
 National Officer for Reproduction and Aids
(NORA)
 National Officer for Public Health (NOPH)
 National Officer for Research Exchange
(NORE)
 National Exchange Officer (NEO)
 National Officer for Refugees and Peace
(NORP)
 National Officer for Medical Education
(NOME)

18. IFMSA Arm
RC
and
VRC
IFMSA
Arm
NORA NOPH NORE NEO NORP NOME

19. AMSA Activities
 AMSA – Philippines is involved in many activities like medical missions,
research exchange programs, seminars etc.
 These activities help unify all the member schools and ensures good
interpersonal relationships between the various AMSA chapters.
 It is a chance to interact and cultivate friendships with medical students from
the Philippines and other countries in the World.

20. AMSA - Philippines
2004 Activity Calendar
 AMSA Fellowship Day and Workshop: The RC and other
national officers will pay a visit to each member school
and spend an afternoon of acquaintance and activities
with members of the local AMSA Chapter.
 Filipino – Japanese Exchange (FIL-JAP) (March 22 –
April 4, 2004)
 AMSA Leadership Training Seminar (March 29, 2004 at
Tagaytay City)
 Grand Release of “AMSAPHIL.Net” Newsletter (April 15,
2004)
 AMSA Research Presentation (May 15, 2004)
 AMSA National Convention and 2nd Philippine Medical
Student’s Forum (PHIMSF) (November 13, 2004 at EAC)

21. AMSA International and IFMSA
Activities
 IFMSA ASEAN Regional Meeting in
Malaysia (March 26 – 30, 2004)
 25th Asian Medical Students Conference in
Thailand (July 26 – 31, 2004)
 IFMSA Conference in Macedonia (No
dates received. Please email
amsa_phil@yahoo.com if you are
interested)

22. Proposed Activities and
Happenings
 A “Mock” Clerkship for incoming 2nd and 3rd Year medical students.
 The Launching of an Extensive Nationwide School Recruitment
Campaign called “AMSA: The Window to the World”.
 A “Palitang Yaman” program where students are allowed to sit in and
observe other schools and hospitals.
 Medical Missions in various barangays and municipalities within the
country.
 An interschool group study session for difficult medical school subjects
and topics.
 A Christmas Street party to take place at Eastwood or Malate.
 Launching of the AMSA – Philippines website by the end of the 1st
semester. We will have a celebration of its launch.
 AMSA Special Edition Nokia 6600 camera phone to be raffled off
within this year, so stay tuned!
 Many more activities are on their way, so we encourage you to be a part
of it.

23. What does AMSA have to offer?
 A whole world of knowledge, learning and fun awaits you as
AMSA-Philippines plans to add more new and creative activities
to its already successful list of activities.
 It is our vision to create unity and goodwill among all the
medical schools throughout the country.
 AMSA has produced quality physicians and will continue doing
so for years to come.
 AMSA is an organization of ordinary medical students doing
extraordinary tasks all for the good of their fellow man.
 By doing good, we also benefit ourselves by learning the virtues
of compassion and perseverance.
 These virtues will even lead us to become extraordinary doctors.

24.  We encourage you
to consider
membership into
AMSA
 Together we can all
work together to
make our years in
medical school
productive and
memorable.

25. AMSA Moments: Soon you, too, will have
memories like these to cherish.

26. We hope that you will be a part of us soon.
THANK YOU AND GOOD DAY
 For More Information
please visit:
 http://amsa.tpe.idv.tw/new
 www.ifmsa.org
 For any questions or
inquiries please email
amsa_phil@yahoo.com
 Or contact the RC at:
(0917) 822-8539
 You may sign up from
any AMSA representative
of your school.
 This is the official Power-point
presentation of AMSA – Philippines.
 For school presentation purposes only.
 AMSA Philippines 2004
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