IAMSA · Launching June 2026 · UK & International

International Association
of Medical Students in AI

The first student-led, clinically-grounded AI society for medical students and doctors worldwide. Bridging the gap between artificial intelligence and the future of clinical practice.

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33+
UK Medical Schools
75%
Students — No AI Training
2x
AI Adoption in Clinicians in 2 Years
0
National Societies Like This
Why We Exist

Medicine is changing.
Students aren't prepared.

Over 75% of medical students receive no formal AI education in their curriculum. Meanwhile, 2 in 3 physicians now use AI in clinical practice — a figure that doubled in just two years.

The NHS has invested over £150 million through the NHS AI Lab. Regulatory frameworks are evolving. Clinical AI tools are in wards, radiology suites, and pathology labs — right now.

IAMSA exists to close this gap. Clinically grounded, peer-delivered, internationally connected. Not a tech club. Not a theory society. A community of future doctors preparing for the medicine they will actually practice.

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Clinically Grounded
Every workshop, lecture, and resource is framed around real clinical scenarios — not abstract algorithms.
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International First
Built for global scale from day one. Chapter model across UK, Europe, North America, and beyond.
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Research Connected
Members get access to AI research opportunities, collaborations, and publication pathways.
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NHS & GMC Aligned
Building toward formal recognition as AI literacy becomes a GMC graduate competency.
What We Do

Four pillars.
One mission.

01
Teaching Series & Workshops
Nationally coordinated, specialty-specific AI education delivered peer-to-peer at every medical school.
Monthly national webinar series
Specialty AI workshops — surgery, radiology, pathology
Clinical AI ethics and patient safety
Practical AI tools for medical students
International guest lecturer programme
02
Research Opportunities
Connecting medical students to AI research projects, collaborations, and publication pathways.
National student AI research network
Collaborative systematic reviews in AI/medicine
Industry research partnership programme
Annual student research competition
Publication mentorship pathway
03
Conferences
Annual national conference and international symposium — CPD accredited, student and clinician facing.
Annual UK National IAMSA Conference
International Medical AI Symposium
CPD accreditation for all events
Abstract submission and oral presentations
Industry exhibition and networking
04
Mentorship
Connecting students to AI researchers, clinical informaticians, and industry professionals.
1:1 mentor matching programme
Clinician-researcher mentor network
Industry career pathway guidance
Fellowship and grant signposting
International mentorship exchange
Roadmap

Launch plan.
June to December 2026.

A phased, strategic launch built for national reach and international scale from day one.

1
Now → June 2026
Foundation Phase — Build Before Launch
Establish the society structure, register the organisation, build the website, recruit founding chapter leads at target medical schools, and secure founding partnerships. Design the brand. Draft the constitution. Build the social presence.
Society Registration Website Launch Brand Identity Founding Team Recruitment Social Media Setup Partnership Outreach
2
June 2026
Official Launch — UK National
Public launch with founding announcement, chapter leads from 10+ UK medical schools confirmed, founding webinar series announced, and launch event at the University of Sunderland. Press release to medical student press — The Medic Portal, Student BMJ, NANSIG.
Launch Event 10+ Chapter Leads First Webinar Press Coverage Student BMJ Submission
3
July → September 2026
National Expansion — All UK Medical Schools
Recruit chapter leads at all 33 UK medical schools. Launch monthly webinar series. Establish research working group. Submit CPD accreditation application for first conference. Begin IFMSA partnership conversations for international expansion.
33 UK Chapters Monthly Webinars Research Working Group CPD Application IFMSA Outreach
4
October → December 2026
First National Conference & International Pilot
Host inaugural IAMSA National Conference — CPD accredited, abstract submissions, keynote clinicians and AI researchers. Launch pilot international chapters in Ireland, USA, and Australia. Publish first annual needs assessment survey on AI education in UK medical schools.
Inaugural Conference International Pilot — IE, US, AUS Needs Assessment Publication Mentorship Programme Launch
5
2027 Onwards
International Scale
Full international chapter network across Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific, and Africa. Annual International Medical AI Symposium. GMC curriculum consultation contribution. Position statement on AI in medical education. Industry partnership programme generating research funding.
International Symposium GMC Consultation Industry Partnerships Position Statement Research Grants
Join the Founding Team

We are recruiting
chapter leads now.

We need one chapter lead per UK medical school — and founding international representatives. This is a founding role that shapes the society from day one.

🇬🇧 UK Chapter Lead
One per UK medical school. You are the IAMSA presence at your institution — organising local events, recruiting members, and connecting your school to the national network.
Medical student at a UK medical school
Interest in AI and clinical technology
Commitment of 2–4 hours per month
Named on all IAMSA communications
🌍 International Representative
Founding international representatives in Ireland, USA, Canada, Australia, and Europe. You establish IAMSA's presence in your country and build the local chapter network.
Medical student or junior doctor
Ability to recruit locally
Named founding representative status
Direct line to IAMSA national committee
⚙️ National Committee
Core national committee roles: President, Vice President, Research Lead, Events Lead, Education Lead, Communications Lead, and International Liaison.
UK medical student or junior doctor
Leadership experience preferred
Commitment of 4–8 hours per month
Named committee member on all outputs
🔬 Research Working Group
Lead IAMSA's research agenda — coordinating the national AI in medicine needs assessment, collaborative publications, and research partnerships with academic institutions.
Research experience or strong interest
Systematic review or primary research
Named on all IAMSA publications
Direct collaboration with IAMSA advisors
📢 Communications & Media
Build IAMSA's national and international presence — social media, newsletter, press releases, and media strategy. Shape how the world sees this society.
Medical student or junior doctor
Social media or communications experience
Creative and digitally literate
Flexible hours — output based
🏥 Clinical Advisory Panel
Senior clinicians, AI researchers, and clinical informaticians who advise IAMSA's educational content, endorse the society, and mentor student members.
Consultant, registrar, or researcher
Active interest in clinical AI
Named advisor on IAMSA platform
Invited to speak at IAMSA events
Website Architecture

Pages to build
at launch.

A clean, credible, professional website that serves as the national hub for IAMSA members, chapter leads, and the public.

iamsa.org / home
Homepage
Mission statement, founding story, chapter map, launch announcement, and primary call to action — found a chapter or join as a member.
iamsa.org / about
About IAMSA
Why we exist, the gap we fill, our founding team, advisory panel, and the story of how IAMSA began. Evidence-based framing with statistics.
iamsa.org / chapters
Chapter Directory
Interactive map of all UK and international chapters. Each chapter has its own page with lead contact, local events, and membership sign-up.
iamsa.org / education
Education Hub
Webinar recordings, workshop slides, specialty AI resource library, recommended reading, and the IAMSA curriculum framework.
iamsa.org / research
Research
Open research opportunities, current IAMSA projects, published outputs, and how to join the research working group.
iamsa.org / events
Events
National webinar schedule, conference details, abstract submission portal, workshop calendar, and past event recordings.
iamsa.org / mentorship
Mentorship
Mentor directory, mentee application, matching criteria, and mentor profiles. For students seeking clinical AI guidance.
iamsa.org / join
Join / Found a Chapter
Primary conversion page. Member sign-up form, chapter lead application, committee application, and international representative interest form.
iamsa.org / news
News & Blog
Monthly newsletter archive, member blog posts on AI in clinical practice, society updates, and press coverage.
Global Expansion

International from
day one.

Phase 1 launches with pilot chapters in three countries simultaneously with the UK. Phase 2 targets full international coverage by 2027.

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United Kingdom
33 medical schools — full coverage target
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Ireland
6 medical schools — pilot launch June 2026
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United States
155+ medical schools — pilot Q4 2026
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Australia
22 medical schools — pilot Q4 2026
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Canada
17 medical schools — 2027 expansion
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Germany
39 medical schools — 2027 expansion
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Singapore
3 medical schools — 2027 expansion
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Africa & Middle East
IFMSA partnership — 2027 via federation
Get Involved

Be a founder.
Not a follower.

IAMSA is being built right now. The students who join in the next 90 days are the founding members — named permanently in the society's history.

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