SCORA

The Standing Committee on Research Exchange (SCORE) is one of the six standing committees within CIMSA and IFMSA. SCORE was established in 1991 under the name "Standing Committee on Electives Exchanges" and was later renamed SCORE in 1998. It was founded with the aim of providing medical students with opportunities to enhance their research-related skills through research-based student exchange programs. In addition, SCORE actively contributes to research education through various campaigns and capacity-building activities, as well as the implementation of policies related to Access to Research, Research Education, and Open Science. Currently, SCORE operates in more than 80 countries, offering over 1,500 research projects to more than 3,000 medical students annually. SCORE’s exchange program is a volunteer-coordinated initiative for medical students under each active National Member Organization (NMO). At the international level within IFMSA, SCORE is coordinated by the SCORE Director, alongside the SCORE International Team. At the national level, SCORE is led by the National Officer on Research Exchange (NORE), while at the local level, it is managed by the Local Officer on Research Exchange (LORE), who is responsible for SCORE activities at universities, also known as Local Committees on Research Exchange (LCRE). NORE, together with the National Committee on Research Exchange (NCRE), supports and supervises the sustainability of local activities and is accountable for SCORE's national operations. Currently, SCORE CIMSA has 14 active local committees spread across Sumatra and Java. SCORE CIMSA has a complete guide for both its members and exchange participants, known as SCOREDARE. Additionally, SCORE CIMSA publishes a periodic journal called SCOREVIEW, which serves as a platform for information and research exchange among its members. Through these efforts, SCORE aims to expand its activities and inspire local stakeholders to further develop SCORE at the local level.

Area of Focus

1. Research Exchange
2. Research Promotion
3. Exchange Promotion
4. Research Activities

VISION

SCORE CIMSA serves as a platform that provides open opportunities for all medical students in Indonesia to gain exchange experiences in research and culture worldwide. It also aims to develop the interests and talents of its members in the field of research.

MISSION

The mission of SCORE CIMSA is to introduce medical students to the fundamental principles of medical research while expanding their perspectives and providing opportunities to gain experience in health, ethical research, medical research, education, and therapy. It also aims to support SCORE CIMSA members in developing their interests and talents in research through various local activities. Additionally, SCORE CIMSA seeks to enhance the quality of medical students' academic curricula, both theoretically and practically. Furthermore, it facilitates collaboration and partnerships between medical universities, research institutions, and medical students worldwide within IFMSA, fostering contributions and the dissemination of achievements in medical research.

RECENT

ACTIVITIES

Blurring the Doubt to Minimize Maternal Deaths (BUNDO)

16 March 2025

BUNDO (Blurring the Doubt to Minimize Maternal Deaths) is a community development program by SCORA CIMSA-BEM KM FK Unand that has been running for three years to educate women of reproductive age in RW 7, Kuranji, Padang, about antenatal care (ANC) and maternal nutrition. The program began with a pre-activity assessment on August 24th through door-to-door interviews to evaluate maternal health awareness. A pre-intervention training on September 7th via Zoom featured experts discussing antenatal care and maternal nutrition. The first intervention on September 14th focused on community education through interactive activities. On October 6th, a bonding session at Musholla Baiturahim engaged 15 pregnant women in a nutrition-themed competition. The final intervention on November 10th provided pregnancy yoga, health check-ups, and free ultrasound scans in collaboration with RSUP M. Djamil Padang. The program successfully enhanced maternal health awareness while fostering a supportive community.

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Lower the Risk of Breast Cancer for a Happy Life (LOPPY)

22 March 2025

LOOPY: Breast Cancer Awareness & Early Detection SCORA CIMSA-BEM KM FK Unand held LOOPY to educate Staff Hanifah Medical Centre, Padang, on breast cancer awareness and early detection. On October 11, 2024, a pre-activity training covered breast cancer screening and SADARI (Self-Breast Examination. The main event on October 12, 2024 featured talks by PERABOI and LOVEPINK Padang, covering early detection and prevention. The event included SADARI demonstrations, a knowledge test, games, and a Q&A session to reinforce learning.

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