Medsin is an organisation of students (not just medical students!) with a common interest in global health. Medsin exists on a national level and has over 30 branches all over the country (including Medsin Bristol). Medsin has a National Committee who are reponsible for the day-to-day managment and overseeing of the network. Medsin-UK is a registered charity (registered number 1111824) and the National Committee act in a formal capacity as trustees of the charity. Medsin National has a newsletter which if you are are a member of Medsin Bristol you will receive via email from us, alternatively you can register and receive the newsletter free by clicking here and folllowing the link. Medsin is the UK member of the International Federation of Medical Students' Associations (IFMSA). The IFMSA is an offical partner of the World Health Organisation (WHO) and comprises of six areas of action: professional exchanges, reproductive health and HIV/AIDS, refugees and peace, public health, medical education, and research exchanges. Currently at Medsin Bristol we are in the process of setting up an IFMSA Exchanges programme, for more information contact our Local Exchanges Officer, Joe We are a team of people who are passionate about making a difference to local, national and international health. Our vision is of a world without the factors, such as inequality and inadequate education, that lead to poor health and, therefore, unnecessary suffering. In order to achieve this we empower enthusiastic people to make a difference through involvement in projects, campaigns and other Medsin activities. You DO NOT have to be a medical student to be involved with Medsin!! Global health touches on areas of many disciplines including politics, economics, sociology, anthropology, medical sciences to name a few. If YOU have an interest in global health WE want to hear from you! Medsin has a number of various affiliated Projects and Campaigns. Most of these Projects and Campaigns also exist on a national level as well as at individual branches. We currently have 15 Projects and Campaigns affiliated with Medsin Bristol. Medsin Bristol organises events thorughout the year such as film showings, speaker evenings, conferences and discussions. The projects associated with Medsin Bristol also host a number of events throughout the year. We produce a Medsin Bristol eNewsletter and our very own magazine 'Health and Humanity'.
