IFMSA
What does the "S" in SCORE stand for?
Standing
Which country is famous for its National Health Service (NHS)?
United Kingdom
In which country do medical students traditionally take the "USMLE" to pursue medical licensing?
US
During which month do Muslim patients around the world commonly fast from dawn to sunset, creating specific considerations for medication schedules?
Ramadan
What does WHO stand for?
World Health Organization
Which IFMSA committee focuses on professional exchanges?
SCOPE
What does Universal Health Coverage (UHC) mean?
Everyone can access the health services they need without financial hardship
A medical student spends part of their education in hospitals and clinics under supervision instead of learning only in classrooms. What type of education is this?
Clinical education
What term describes using traditional healthcare practices alongside modern biomedical treatment?
Complementary medicine
What is Global Health Diplomacy?
The use of diplomacy and international cooperation to address health issues that cross borders
Approximately how many medical students does IFMSA represent worldwide?
1.5 million
Name TWO common ways governments fund public healthcare
Which exam is commonly required for international medical graduates who want to practise medicine in the UK?
PLAB
Which culture is often associated with the traditional practice of acupuncture, one of the world's most widely recognized forms of traditional medicine?
The Hippocratic Oath
Which UN Sustainable Development Goal specifically focuses on health and well-being?
SDG 3
How many National Member Organizations does IFMSA currently have?
120+ NMOs
Which country spends the most on healthcare per person among OECD countries?
United States
Which international conference brings together educators, students and health professionals to discuss the future of medical education?
AMEE (Association for Medical Education in Europe) Conference
What traditional practice, still performed in some parts of the world, involves cutting or altering the female genitalia and has serious health consequences?
Female genital mutilation (FGM)
Which two countries worked together to develop and distribute the Oxford–AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine?
United Kingdom and Sweden
Name TWO international spaces where IFMSA sends delegations
Which country is often cited as having the world's oldest national social health insurance system, introduced in 1883?
Germany
Which organization publishes global standards for the quality of medical education used by medical schools around the world?
World Federation for Medical Education (WFME)
Which culture is often associated with the traditional practice of acupuncture, one of the world's most widely recognized forms of traditional medicine?
China
What is the international legal framework that helps countries coordinate their response to diseases that can cross borders?
International Health Regulations (IHR)