Our Objectives

The MEDSAR (Medical Students' Association of Rwanda ) has the following objectives among others:

Unite

To unite, defend and represent medical students in Rwanda.

Science and Research

To promote science and the spirit of research among its members

Support Citizens

To initiate and participate in all programs which aim at promoting the living standards of Rwandan citizens.

ABOUT US

The Medical Students’ Association of Rwanda (MEDSAR) is an independent, non-governmental and non-profit organization of medical students of Rwanda founded in 1997. It is a registered member of International Federation of Medical Students Association (IFMSA), the largest organization that represents all medical students in the entire world

WHAT WE DO

Over the past 23 years, the Medical Students’ Association of Rwanda, MEDSAR has been representing and empowering future doctors of Rwanda. It has also been a channel for students to be involved in activities that promote health. Moreover, on an annual basis, MEDSAR hosts General Assembly & scientific conference which gather students and professionals in healthcare.

RECENT VIDEOS

(Live) Covid-19 Worldwide Updates

RECENT PUBLICATIONS

Meet MEDSAR Committee 2021-2022

The MEDSAR have the following leading organs: The Executive Board, The Standing Committee Directors, and The Supervising Council. They meticulously work hand in hand and according to each and every organ responsibilities. This is the team of officials 2021-2022.

Eric NIYONGIRA

MEDSAR President

|PRESIDENT of MEDSAR 2021-2022l

Former National Officer of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights including HIV & AIDS- NORA
Medical Student at the University of Rwanda

Patrick KAYINAMURA MUHIRWA

Vice President of Internal Affairs (VPI)

Medical student at University of Rwanda.
V/P of Internal Affairs 2021-2022

Amiel NZAYISENGA

Vice President of External Affairs (VPE)

Vice President of External Affairs 2021-2022
Medical Student at University of Rwanda

Elysée BYIRINGIRO

Vice President of Public Relations and Communications (VPPRC)

V/P of Public Relations and Comms 2021-2022

Medical student at university of Rwanda

Belise Marie Pierrette BARITONDA

Vice President of Finance (VPF)

V/P of Finance 2021-2022

Medical Student at University of Rwanda

Janet KAYESU

General Secretary

MEDSAR Secretary General 2021-2022

Medical Student at University of Rwanda

Recent

We work under standing committees, see our latest updates and blogs.

MEDSAR WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP

On the 17th April, The Medical Students Association of Rwanda (MEDSAR) in its Partnership with IMCC Rwanda in preparatory study of the Upcoming project Youth Education Activities on Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (YEASRH) had Read more…

Get in Touch

We always like to hear from you!

Find us at the office

Ruhande , Huye District, Butare, Rwanda, Butare

University of Rwanda - College of Medicine and Health Sciences

          medsar-rwanda@ifmsa.org

          +250 787 211 509
          Mon - Fri, 8:00-22:00

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