Somali-Ethiopian Medical Students Association-SEMSA

04/08/2026

Congratulations to Jigjiga University newly qualified medical students.

02/03/2025

Dear Esteemed Clinical Year I Students,

On behalf of EMSA-Jigjiga, it is with great honor and profound admiration that we extend our warmest congratulations to you all on the occasion of your White Coat Ceremony.

This symbolic event marks a pivotal transition — from the realm of theoretical learning to the hands-on practice of clinical medicine. Wearing the white coat is not merely a ceremonial gesture; it is a profound commitment to the principles of compassion, integrity, and lifelong pursuit of excellence in healthcare.

As you step into this new and demanding chapter, may the white coat you don today serve as a constant reminder of the trust society places in you and the responsibility you bear to uphold the highest standards of care.

Once again, congratulations and best wishes on behalf of EMSA-Jigjiga.

With utmost pride,
EMSA-Jigjiga
more than just students

22/09/2024

Yesterday, we had a meeting with Dr. Alemseged Woretaw, a Doctor of Medicine from Gonder Medical School, with a Master of Science in Medical Biochemistry from Addis Ababa University, and a fellowship in leadership and public management from Georgia State University. He is also a Mandela Fellow, a senior capacity-building and educational advisor for JHPIEGO, the coordinator for the National Board of Examinations, and a member of the Ethiopian Medical Association.

During the meeting, we discussed various topics, but the most important was the accreditation of Jigjiga University. As students, the key responsibility they expect from us is to ensure active participation in the student satisfaction survey. Let’s get ready—we have a lot of work ahead.

20/09/2024

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Non-profit organisation

08/09/2024

***Research Assistant position :02 ***

Are you passionate jigjiga University C-II or Medical Intern interested in Gastroenterology research areas! Here is an opportunity calling you!

These research assistant positions is under the main research project, led by Dr. Abdifatah Abdulahi , a Research Fellow under the UK-based Quality Improvement Medical Education Training program (QiMET) which focuses on gastrointestinal diseases. It specifically investigates the prevalence and social, cultural, and behavioral determinants of H. pylori infection in patients confirmed through endoscopy and serology at JJU-SHY Comprehensive Specialized Hospital in Ethiopia. The project will last 12-18 months.

The research will recruit two students: one medical intern (if they have not yet selected a research project) and one second-year clinical (C-II) medical student.

Opportunities provided to the selected students include:
1. Dr. Abdifatah will offer technical guidance, support, and mentorship throughout the project.
2. Both students will receive virtual and onsite technical and research training.
3. The intern’s thesis will be aligned with the project’s focus areas, and they will receive supervision and mentorship.
4. Students will be trained in data analysis.
5. Dr. Abdifatah will assist the students in publishing their research.
6. Both students will have the opportunity to publish their work in reputable international journals.
7. A 6-8 month allowance will be provided to the medical intern and C-II student depending on the availability of grants with the intern receiving consideration first.

N.B: Once you apply and fill the below the questions, please send your student grade report of C-I grade report if you are C-II or your C-II report if you are intern to this Email: [email protected]

Here is the link to apply
https://forms.office.com/r/VCTNui2x5r

Deadline: September 15, 2024

Thank you!

07/09/2024

🎊🎉EMSA-DAY🎉🎊

I’m excited to share that our training session on , as part of the EMSA-DAY celebrations, was a great success! Led by the Dr. Yordanos, the session provided invaluable insights into this important area, empowering us with the knowledge to continue advocating for better healthcare access and rights.

Thanks to Dr. Yordanos for her expertise and to everyone who participated in making this event impactful.

As we take over the leadership of EMSA-Jigjiga, we are incredibly grateful to have successfully held this impactful session within the first two weeks of our handover. It marks the beginning of many more initiatives aimed at empowering our community and advancing healthcare education.

01/09/2024

It’s incredible to see how much we’ve grown in just one week. I’m thrilled to have all of you here. We started with 75 members, and now we’re close to reaching 200! To keep your membership details up-to-date and stay connected with our community, please take a moment to fill out this form.

Make sure all the information you provide is accurate. Your active participation is vital as we continue to grow stronger together.

https://form.jotform.com/emsajigjigauniversity/EMSA-JJUregistration

N.B: this is for only Medical students at Jigjiga University

EMSA-Jigjiga- more than a student

01/09/2024