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.

Become a Regional Lead → Our Mission
45+
UK Medical Schools
75%
Students — No AI Training
78%
Rise in Clinician AI Use in 1 Year
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.

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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
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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
Join the Team

We are recruiting
regional leads now.

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

🇬🇧 UK Regional 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 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
Global Expansion

International from
day one.

Phase 1 launches with pilot chapters in multiple 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
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