EMSA – European Medical Students' Association
Who we are
Did you know that from the moment you become a student of Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU), you automatically become a member of the European Medical Students' Association (EMSA)? But how many of us really know what this organisation is and how it can benefit us as students?
EMSA was first thought of and established in 1990 in Leuven, Belgium. The idea behind the association was to create a bond between medical universities and their students throughout Europe, and to create a family of European medical students. 3 decades have now passed and EMSA is a thriving student organisation with over 100 member organisations.
Our primary aims
The aim of the association was to ensure a united front in Europe where medical students actively promote the importance of health. Students are encouraged to take an active part in promoting human rights and to take a role in shaping the medical education system throughout Europe. They are invited to participate in exchange programs between the different countries in order to increase intercultural understanding.
In Rīga the main port of call for EMSA is at RSU. We host a variety of events such as medical movie evenings, lectures and will soon be starting up a journal club where students will be able to present their chosen research topics as a path towards research opportunities. The most important part of EMSA is that it is open to all medical students, from both Latvian and International faculties.
What we do
We organise educational activities and twinning projects for students, as well as displaying RSU on a more European network and platform.
Executive board and employees
Local Coordinators: Dārta Paula Sveisberga and Pia Emilia Bach
Activist members: Margi Patel and Naleef Mohamed
Get in touch
If you’re interested in getting involved on the EMSA board or learning more about it, get in touch with us via the following channels:
- riga
emsa-europe[pnkts]eu (riga[at]emsa-europe[dot]eu)
