Honorable Professors,
Respected speakers,
Future colleagues,
Fellow students,
Esteemed guests,
It is a great honour and distinct pleasure to welcome you to the 16th International Forum of Medical Students and Junior Doctors (IFMS+JD), a milestone annual event for health science students. The International Forum is one of the most essential and prestigious events of the 28th Scientific Congress of Hellenic Medical Students (SCHMS), organised by the Scientific Society of Hellenic Medical Students (SSHMS) – Chapter of Athens, and it will be held on the 13th-15th May 2022 hybridly, offering the opportunity for both physical and online attendance!
Determined to reach and exceed the high standards that we set each time, this year’s Forum is aiming to connect and inspire medical students from all around the world, offering a wide variety of educational stimuli and creating all the necessary conditions for effective interaction, fruitful discussion and an overall enriching experience.
This year’s thematology will be based on three pillars: The Future of Medicine, Public Health and Advancements in Clinical Medicine. The program of the Forum will be carried out entirely in English.
The delegates will have the opportunity to attend state-of-the-art Sessions from distinguished Speakers, world-renowned professors and multidisciplinary student teams who will present their views on current scientific topics with global impact, mind-broadening Debates on hot topics and current dilemmas, cutting-edge Live broadcasted surgeries, as well as present their own academic and research work through oral presentations and e-posters.
For those who do manage to visit our city, something that we highly recommend, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy the full experience of our interactive program -hosted in the two grandest venues of the Congress Hall- through physical participation in innovative workshops, adventurous gaming contests, the 26th Medical Olympics, meetings with outstanding experts and of course you’ll get to know our wonderful team!
We are looking forward to welcoming you in Athens, a historical venue of culture and science, and we guarantee that it will be an exceptional experience to remember for years ahead!
On behalf of the Organizing Committee of the 16th International Forum for Medical Students and Junior Doctors,
Ioannis Kapetanios
6th Year Medical Student at the NKUA
President of the Organizing Committee of the 16th International Forum for Medical Students and Junior Doctors
