Founded in 2026 at the University of Sunderland, IAMSA is the first student-led, clinically-grounded AI society for medical students and doctors worldwide.
Over 75% of medical students receive no formal AI education in their curriculum. Meanwhile, 2 in 3 physicians now use AI in clinical practice.
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.
The Lancet Digital Health (2023) found that 72% of final-year medical students felt unprepared to use AI tools in clinical practice, despite 61% already encountering them on placements.
NHS England (2024) confirmed that AI-assisted diagnosis is now active in over 50 NHS trusts, covering radiology, pathology, cardiology, and dermatology.
GMC Tomorrow's Doctors is being updated to include digital literacy competencies — making AI fluency a graduate requirement within the next curriculum cycle.
IFMSA Global Survey (2024) found that fewer than 8% of medical schools globally have a dedicated AI curriculum module, despite 78% of surveyed students expressing strong demand.
Every workshop, lecture, and resource is framed around real clinical scenarios — radiology AI, diagnostic algorithms, and NHS-deployed tools. Not abstract theory.
Chapter model built for global scale from day one — UK, Ireland, USA, Australia, Canada, Germany, Singapore, and beyond. Connected, not siloed.
Members access AI research opportunities, collaborate on systematic reviews, and gain named authorship on IAMSA publications. A real research pathway.
Building toward formal recognition as AI literacy becomes a GMC graduate competency. All content aligns with NHS AI Lab frameworks and NICE guidance.
Regional leads deliver content at their own institutions — making AI education locally relevant and immediately actionable. Supported by the national committee.
All IAMSA conferences and major events are CPD accredited. Every webinar comes with a certificate of attendance. Recognised learning from day one.
IAMSA is led by medical students who believe AI literacy is a clinical competency — not an optional extra.
Membership is free for all medical students and junior doctors worldwide.