Center for Indonesian Medical Students’ Activities (CIMSA) is a non-profit and non-government organization that is independent, nationalist, non-political and non-partisan with activity-based programs. Through four core programs of CIMSA which are activities, capacity building, research, and advocacy, CIMSA works based on current global issues which are divided into standing committees that focus on medical education, sexual and reproductive health and rights, human rights and peace, public health, professional exchange, and research exchange.
With 36 active locals across Indonesia, CIMSA is the only medical student organization representing Indonesia in the International Federation of Medical Students’ Associations (IFMSA)—the world’s largest medical student organization recognized by the United Nations. As such, CIMSA serves as Indonesia’s sole National Member Organization (NMO) in IFMSA.
CIMSA was officially established in May 6th 2001 by some medical students from various cities of Indonesia based on the inclination for an organization that based on ongoing activities; utilize the developing technology, with internationally standard programs to support medical students in Indonesia. CIMSA held its first General Assembly on 11–13 May 2001 and has been in affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students’ Associations (IFMSA) in 2002. Since then, CIMSA has 36 locals spread in various faculties of medicine throughout Indonesia and continues to grow.
“To empower Indonesia medical students in order to create a healthier, more secure and more prosperous Indonesia where people can enjoy equal opportunities in education and health and also in effort to improve lives and also reach prosperity and social justice. In addition, it is to reach universally healthier lives for a healthier world."
"To empower medical students to be able to actively learn and create, and also to plan strategies and execute movements to improve the nation's health and well being."
With the dream of achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). CIMSA supports all SDGs, especially focusing on SDGs number 3, 4, 5, and 13. Those clearly stated in CIMSA Policy Statement on Sustainable Development Goals.
Actualization of our support for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is translated to the CIMSA Program, which becomes the fundamental foundation of all activities, research, capacity building, and advocacy in CIMSA. To generate, measure, and optimize the sustainable impact of our activities, the CIMSA Program addresses nine focal areas, including:
We are empowered and empower others through activities by thinking globally and act locally. Thus, everybody can be proactive in identifying needs, making choices, generating plans, and transforming those plans into actions.
Upholding inclusivity, we are committed to create a justly visible, heard, considered, and respected atmosphere. We network by involving medical students, communities, and stakeholders to synergize in actualizing movement towards the creation of healthier Indonesia.
We provide a platform for accommodating medical students to actively grow their potential and interests, deliver their voices, design strategies, and engender movements aimed at enhancing the nation's health and well-being. We shape the ideas, bring aspirations, initiate solutions, and turn into impactful activities. We aim to play a part in making a difference in our communities.
We bring continuous effort channeled into our actions that benefit positive impact towards our communities. We plan, implement, and evaluate our efforts leading to a healthier Indonesia and world. We aspire to help generations meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
The innovative milieu grounded in our organization stimulates medical students to discern, deliver, debate, and delineate new insights and initiatives with evidence-based approach for improving the nation's health. We embed the evidence-based approach in all the ways our organizations work particularly in conducting activities.
The International Federation of Medical Students’ Association (IFMSA) is a non-profit, non-governmental, and non-partisan organization representing medical student associations worldwide. Founded in 1951, it is the oldest medical student organization, connecting 139 organizations across 130 countries. IFMSA is divided into five regions: Asia-Pacific (where Indonesia belongs), Americas, Eastern Mediterranean, Africa, and Europe.
Its work focuses on six main areas: medical education, sexual and reproductive health and rights, human rights and peace, public health, professional exchange, and research exchange. Every year, IFMSA organizes over 13,000 clinical and research exchange programs. It is officially recognized by the United Nations and works with global health bodies such as WHO, UNESCO, UNAIDS, UNHCR, UNFPA, and the World Medical Association (WMA). This ensures that IFMSA is seen as a key partner in global and local health issues.
Members of IFMSA are called National Member Organizations (NMO), and Indonesia is represented by one medical student organization, NMO CIMSA Indonesia.
In carrying out our initiatives, we actively engage in collaborations with external partners to amplify our impact and reach.
