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Summary Background: To open the call for IFMSA Delegation for the Asia Pacific Medical Education Conference 2026 Information: Important Links: Application Form (LINK) Candidature Form (LINK)
Action Points: Fill out the application form and upload the Candidature Form (signed and stamped by your NMO President) by December 10th 23:59 GMT.
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| Dear IFMSA members, I am pleased to announce that IFMSA has been invited to participate in the Asia Pacific Medical Education Conference 2026, which will take place 23rd - 24th January in Yiwu, China.
What is APMEC? APMEC, short for Asia Pacific Medical Education Conference, is a meeting that provides a platform for medical educators and stakeholders to share their experiences, insights and best practices relating to Medical Education topics. The theme for APMEC 2026 is, “Harmony in Diversity Through Collaboration in Health Professions Education - Trends ● Issues ● Priorities ● Strategies”. This theme reflects the importance of training multifaceted, multidimensional healthcare practitioners while focusing on the topic of sustainability. The agenda includes keynote speeches from distinguished experts, interactive panel discussions, and presentations of educational scholarship in this area. APMEC 2026 will also be a platform to encourage dialogue and collaboration among healthcare professionals across various disciplines and cultures. To find more information about APMEC 2026, please visit the website (Link) |
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| Selection CriteriaAll applications will be evaluated based on the following: Only students, or those who have the student status within six months before the meeting, are eligible to apply; Only IFMSA members from active NMOs are eligible to apply; Experience in the topic of the meeting - state your experience in the field of medical education, medical science and global health as they are the most relevant to the theme. However, if you find other experiences applicable, you can also elaborate on them; Motivation for participation; Understanding of IFMSA policy work and IFMSA's external affairs efforts; Contribution to the delegation and follow-up plans - for easier understanding, please, refer to the point with objectives of the meetings and delegation tasks that will help you position yourself in the delegation. Unique points will be valued. NMO and gender representation will be taken into account.
Additionally, we strongly encourage participants with varying levels of experience to apply, as we believe that knowledge transfer is a core objective of this initiative. By involving less experienced participants, we aim to foster a collaborative learning environment where insights and expertise can be shared, benefiting everyone involved.
The delegation will comprise of 2-3 members and selected IFMSA delegates are expected to: Be available to attend the full duration of the event; Contribute to all tasks, agreed upon with the rest of the delegation before the event; Contribute to the preparations in the period before the event and support in follow up plans in the period following the event and according to the timeline agreed within the delegation; Work effectively towards the final objectives for IFMSA in the meeting; Show full commitment and respect to tasks, deadlines, and fellow members of the delegation.
Important Note: Unfortunately, IFMSA is not able to cover the registration fees and any flight or accommodation costs of the selected delegates.
Registration Fees The fee structure for undergraduate students are as follows (please refer here for other categories/additional workshops):
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| How to apply for the delegation? Fill out the application form (LINK) Which meeting/conference are you applying to: Asia Pacific Medical Education Conference 2026 Dates of the Meeting: Jan 23-24th, 2025
Submit a signed and stamped candidature form (LINK) Complete both actions by 10th of December at 23:59 GMT
Accepted applicants will be informed after the selection process and provided with online preparation sessions before the event. We look forward to reviewing your applications and seeing the unique perspectives you bring to this prestigious event. Pandastic AP Hugs, Muriel, Ohm & Sadat |
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