The Fachschaft Medizin Basel (FaMBa) is the association of medical students in Basel. It is a politically neutral organization representing students of human and dental medicine at the Medical Faculty of the University of Basel. All registered students are members, with the exception of those who renounce their membership of the Student Association of the University of Basel (SKUBA) in writing.

The main aim of the FaMBa is to represent the interests of students vis-à-vis the teaching staff, the university and the outside world. It sits on various university committees, where it puts forward its concerns and positions, and is also in direct contact with the Dean’s Office of Studies.

On an academic level, the annual course delegates, elected by each class at the beginning of the year, are also the first point of contact for students and teachers. On the social front, the association organizes events and parties several times a year, promoting social cohesion among students.

The fsmb (Medical Student Council of the University of Bern)

• • is by students for students
  • acts as a link between the students and the faculty
  • should contribute to the optimization of studies
  • is a mouthpiece for the interests of Bernese medical students
  • is the official representative of Bernese medical students in various committees and has a say in their work
  • has annual spokespersons in all academic years who are the contact persons for the students and represent the academic year on the fsmb board
  • offers many support services for studies and events alongside studies

Our students: We all know each other. There is a very informal atmosphere in which students of all years can interact with each other.

Our city: A very student-oriented and lively city with lots of events, but with a very chilled and relaxed atmosphere.

Our university: A bilingual university! Each faculty offers courses in German and/or French. This ensures great diversity, as people from all cantons come together every day.

A project we are proud of: the Burn-out Party! This is an event that brings together students of health and nursing, osteopathy, biomedicine and medicine to improve and relax relations between the different medical specialties. The aim: to promote good working conditions, combat prejudice, encourage interdisciplinarity, reduce burn-out and ensure the best possible care for our future patients.

An outstanding event: the Welcome Bowling! This is the first event of the year. It allows first-year students to meet and exchange ideas with each other and with students from other years.

Fun fact: you can take an oral exam where the examiner comes barefoot.

Founded in 1980, the Association des Étudiantes en Médecine de Lausanne (AEML) is politically neutral. It represents the interests of over 1500 medical students at the University of Lausanne’s Faculty of Medicine. Its mission is to defend the interests of students in the field of training and study plans, and to organize various events. The AEML also collaborates with other associations, both within and outside the university.

The Committee governs the association within the framework set by its Articles of Association, and implements the decisions of the General Meeting and the Delegates’ Meeting. The Committee convenes these meetings, organizes them and prepares the dossiers to be presented. It can therefore take a position in the event of a vote. It also makes available to students all information of interest to them, whether directly related to its meetings or to student life (internships, job offers).

All members of the association work on a voluntary basis.

Previously, AEML was called Association des Étudiants en Médecine de Lausanne. In 2017, the General Meeting launched the “AEM-Elle” initiative. It aims to raise awareness among the student and medical bodies about discrimination against women in the medical professions and the barriers placed in the way of women in their careers and studies. The decision was taken to use the feminine instead of the masculine as a generic term to represent both sexes.

Our Students: Everybody knows each other. We have a close-knit community where friendships and connections thrive.

Our City: Lugano is an amazing city situated by a beautiful lake. The town offers everything you could wish for, and finding an apartment within walking distance of the university campus is possible even without being a millionaire.

Our University: A university catered to people from all around the world, with the main language being English, you will find getting started here much easier than in your very first year of studies.

A Project We Are Proud Of: The Career Talk is an event where you can sit together with a wide variety of doctors to discuss and plan your career path as a physician.

An Outstanding Event: Our Semester End Party is an amazing way to say goodbye and celebrate one last time by the beautiful lake of Lugano.

A Fun Fact: The price for coffee in Ticino is about 3 CHF—one of the cheapest in all of Switzerland!

Our students: As it is only possible to complete the first year of medical studies in Neuchâtel, the ANEM mainly represents first-year medical students. However, there are around 70 members in total between the second and sixth years of study.

Our university: The UniNE is based on a selection process. At the end of the academic year, the students with the 26 best grade point averages are transferred to UNIGE or UNIL.

Our city: Neuchâtel is a small city with a population of around 33,000. Many students from other cities come to Neuchâtel for the first year of their medical studies. Why is that? Because of the proximity to the professors! A nice advantage of being 120 in a lecture hall.

An outstanding event: The most successful event in Neuchâtel is the Teddy Bear Hospital. It takes place in October in the Cité universitaire de Neuchâtel, right next to the hospital.

As the Lucerne Medical Students’ Association, we see it as our task to act as an intermediary between the Universities of Lucerne and Zurich, to represent the interests of the students of this joint Master’s degree programme vis-à-vis the University of Lucerne, the partner organizations of this degree programme and the public, and to take care of the students’ concerns regarding the Master’s degree programme in Lucerne.

It is important for us to be sufficiently informed about our educational pathway and to have a say in the design of the still new degree program.

Another important concern for us is to provide a platform for students on the Lucerne track to get to know each other during their Bachelor’s degree, to make contacts and to exchange ideas, so that a Lucerne identity can develop right from the start.

Our association is based in Lucerne, where we have been accredited by the university since our foundation. We will be transformed into a student council at the University of Lucerne as soon as the first cohort starts their Master’s degree in Lucerne in HS2020. In addition, we have also been accredited at the University of Zurich since fall 2018, where we operate as an associated association of fvmed, with which we work closely.

Our students: Two universities, two cities, one degree program. With the fall semester 2020, the opportunity to study medicine in St.Gallen in the Joint Medical Master’s program was created for the first time. As a professional association of medical students at the University of St.Gallen (MUSt), we form an interface.

Our motto: Networking, representing, supporting – a must.

A project we are proud of: To make the student life of our dear MUSt members a little more colourful during the semester, we organize several events. Be it the football tournament, the ski weekend or the Glüehwiievent, the exchange between the year groups is guaranteed.

The Fachverein Medizin, or “fvmed” for short, is the official organization of students for students of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Zurich. The fvmed pursues the idea of networking students and solving problems of everyday student life together. With over 1,500 members, fvmed is the largest medical student association in Switzerland!

The fvmed coordinates the various activities and acts as a link between the faculty and the students.
As the official representative of all medical students at the University of Zurich, fvmed represents their interests vis-à-vis the university, the federal government and the public.
By participating in various committees, the association guarantees that students have a say in the election of professors, the structuring of chairs and the design of the academic years.
The Fachverein also offers a wide range of services to simplify everyday student life. With various events, it promotes exchange between the year groups and thus strengthens cohesion within the faculty.

Our Students: The Bachelor’s program in Human Medicine at ETH Zurich is filled with highly motivated and talented students who bring a passion for science and medicine. They are distinguished by their analytical thinking, teamwork skills, and spirit of innovation. Through the close integration of theory and practice, they acquire not only comprehensive medical knowledge but also a deep understanding of technological and scientific methods, which are becoming increasingly important in modern medicine.

Our City: Zurich is a cosmopolitan city known as a hub for education, gastronomy, and culture. Situated on Lake Zurich and close to the Alps, it offers a high quality of life and plenty of variety. Students benefit from a wide range of musical, artistic, and athletic activities (such as the popular ASVZ sports programs). As a center for medical research and biotechnology, Zurich provides ideal conditions for aspiring medical professionals.

Our University: ETH Zurich plays a leading role globally in education within the fields of research and technology. The interdisciplinary approach of the Bachelor’s program in Human Medicine allows students to engage with not only traditional medical subjects but also engineering, mathematics, computer science, biomedicine, and digitalization. State-of-the-art laboratories, close collaboration with hospitals and research institutes, and highly qualified instructors ensure an education of the highest standard.

A Fun Fact: Did you know that the Human Medicine program at ETH Zurich is one of the university’s youngest degree programs? Although the first cohort began in 2017, it is already considered one of the most innovative medical training programs in Europe.

A Project We Are Proud Of: We take particular pride in our Medimentoring program, which allows high school students interested in medicine to accompany our students for a day. They experience firsthand what a typical day at university looks like, attend lectures, and learn what it means to study medicine at ETH.

An Outstanding Event: One of our absolute highlights is the annual hiking weekend. As a large group, we climb a mountain, enjoy mulled wine from a giant pot, and spend the night in a cozy mountain hut. The evening concludes with an impromptu rave in the hut’s kitchen – the perfect blend of nature, adventure, and great vibes.