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PMSA - Palestine
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Palestinian Medical Students' Association
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About PMSA - Palestine

The official National Member Organization (NMO) representing medical students in Palestine within the International Federation of Medical Students' Associations (IFMSA).

Constitution Index

1. Vision, Mission & Goals 2. Organizational Structure 3. Election Guidelines 4. Scoring & Evaluation 5. Penalties & Codes 6. Supervising Council

Mission, Vision & Objectives

Vision Statement:

A country in which all medical students unite for local and global health and are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and values to take on health leadership roles locally and globally, leading Palestine to the best possible healthcare system.

Mission Statement:

PMSA is the union of medical students in Palestine. It trains students to become leaders in healthcare with a deeper understanding of global health and international cooperation, while embracing cultural diversity.

Organizational Structure

  • National General Assembly (NGA): The highest authority and decision-making body of PMSA.
  • Executive Board (EB): President, Secretary-General, VPF (Treasurer), VP for Members (VPM), and VP for External Affairs (VPE).
  • Standing Committee National Officers: NOME (SCOME), NEO (SCOPE), NPO (SCOPH), NORA (SCORA), NORE (SCORE), NORP (SCORP).
  • Support Divisions: CBSD (بناء القدرات)، NTSD (التقنيات الحديثة والموقع)، CPRSD (العلاقات العامة والإعلام والنشر).
  • Local Committees (LCs): PMSA-Nablus, PMSA-Jerusalem, PMSA-Jenin, PMSA-Hebron, and PMSA-Polytechnic.

National Elections Guidelines

Elections are held annually at the September NGA. Eligibility requirements include:

  • Must be a medical student for at least one year or graduate within 6 months.
  • Full membership status in an LC and completely free of penalties.
  • Proficiency in English and documented IFMSA/PMSA activity coordination.
  • Submission of Motivational Letter (400-800 words), CV, Action Plan, and LC President signed & stamped Candidature Form.

National Scoring & Evaluation

Under Bylaw 10, every active member receives recognized scores monitored by the SecGen and SupCo. Points decide:

  • IFMSA International Clinical & Research Clerkship Spots
  • National Delegation spots to IFMSA General Assemblies and Regional Meetings
  • Eligibility for Leadership Positions & Advanced Trainings

Penalties & Codes (Bylaw 19)

Penalties are divided into 3 degrees based on impact:

Code Red (الكود الأحمر)

Immediate termination of PMSA membership; monetary fraud or political affiliation.

Code Orange (الكود البرتقالي)

Removal from position and 1-year election ban for official duty breach.

Code Yellow (الكود الأصفر)

Membership suspension for 6 months; delay in financial returns.

Code Green / Blue

Suspension for 3 months or forfeiture of activity points.

Supervising Council (SupCo)

The council consists of 3 elected independent senior members who oversee EB decisions, audit financial documentation, oversee elections, and investigate appeals.