Dear SCOMEdians,

🥁🥁 We are back with Episode 3 of our webinar-based capacity building series!

In this Episode, Dr. Michael Azeze, 2024's gold 🏅 graduate from AAU, a Published Researcher and Peer Reviewer will be joining us to share with us the step-by-step process of How to Write and Publish Your First Case Report.

🔍 join us to discover the essential steps needed to craft a compelling case report, understand the publication process and gain practical tips to navigate journal submissions successfully..

🐼 Clinical year students, and interns are highly encouraged to join the session!

🗓 Sunday, May 4
⌚️ 4:00 PM (10:00 ሰዐት)
📍 Google Meet (link will be sent when the time comes)

🏃‍♀🏃‍♂ Register and forward your questions using the link ⬇️⬇️ (Digital Certificates will be given to those who attend 4+ SCOME sessions during the term)

Register Here

Panda Hugs🐼

Telegram Youtube

EMSA-Ethiopia | More than a Student!

🐼🐼 Chess Enthusiasts! 🙌

#HobbyMates #SCOMEChess

♟️ Sharpen Your Skills & Compete! Chess Tournament LIVE! 🏆⌨️

SCOME AA Weekly Chess Club's Tournament , 3rd Round, is happening today at 8:00 LT🔥

•  Test your strategy against fellow enthusiasts 🧠
•  Have fun with your mates 😄
•  Improve your game


Join the battle! ⚔️ ♟️ Click the link :

https://lichess.org/tournament/8e3OyzAF

Password: scome

SCOME AA |
🐼 panda hugs 🐼
EMSA- AA | More than a student!

Telegram | Instagram  | Linkedin

📣 Calling all PC1 and PC2 students!📣
   💥Launching Project #PAL💥

💡 PC1 Students: Are you Looking for guidance and support in your Medical journey ?

📚 Dear PC2 Students: Are you willing to help your juniors with your Experience from your footsteps?

   📍SCOME AA proudly presents Project PAL (Peer Assisted Learning) – a mentorship program designed to bridge knowledge gaps and create a supportive academic environment! ✨

    ⁉️What do we do?

⛳️  1-2 PC1 mentees paired with 1 PC2 mentors.
⛳️Personalized guidance, academic support, and a stronger community! 💪

🏆 Dear PC2s : a recognized certificate for your valuable volunteerism will be provided from EMSA-AA!

        🤩Ready to join?
Apply now to join as mentor or mentees. Click the link👇

          📍Google Form Link

☘For any questions regarding #PAL DM on telegram: @abenyk

NB : #PAL for PC2s exit exam mentorship by New C1s - on the way!
      💥Stay Tuned!

SCOME AA |
🐼 panda hugs🐼
EMSA- AA | More than a student!

Telegram | Instagram  | Linkedin

🟢 MEDICAL SIGN LANGUAGE TRAINING IS BACK! 🟢

Ready to level up your communication skills and make a real impact in healthcare?
We’re thrilled to announce the return of our Medical Sign Language Training!

What’s in store?
✨ Level 1&2 Ethiopian Sign Language
✨ Specialized Medical Sign Language
✨ Official Certification from ENAD ( Ethiopian National Association for the Deaf) upon completion.
✨Chance for Advanced training and volunteering opportunity to engage with deaf students.

🗓 Duration: 2 Months
📅 Date: Every Saturday from May 17 to July 5
🕒 Time: 3:00 – 5:00 LT
📍 Location: Black Lion Hospital
💵 Fee: Only 250 birr

🟢limited Spots available — first come, first served!

👉 Registration form

For any inquiry, reach out to @Snowflake_24

Green hugs
SCORP-AA 💚💚💚
EMSA- AA | More than a student!

🐼🐼 Chess Enthusiasts! 🙌

#HobbyMates #SCOMEChess

♟️ Sharpen Your Skills & Compete! Chess Tournament LIVE! 🏆⌨️

SCOME AA Weekly Chess Club's Tournament , 4th Round, is happening today at 8:00 LT🔥

•  Test your strategy against fellow enthusiasts 🧠
•  Have fun with your mates 😄
•  Improve your game


Join the battle! ⚔️ ♟️ Click the link :


https://lichess.org/tournament/kPtM2lAv

Password: scome

SCOME AA |
🐼 panda hugs 🐼
EMSA- AA | More than a student!

Telegram | Instagram  | Linkedin

May is Mental Health Awareness Month!

In Ethiopia 🇪🇹, the average prevalence of mental disorders is 18 % for adults and 15% for children.

🥼With only ~0.1 psychiatrists per 100,000 people, stigma and access barriers persist.

This MAY :

💚 Let's break the stigma, spark conversations, and support one another.

💚Prioritize your mental well-being, seek help when needed, and spread kindness.

Together, we can create a world where mental health matters.

#MentalHealthAwareness

🧡SCOPH-AA | Orange Hugs!🧡
💙EMSA-AA | More than a Student!💙

🌟 Monthly Webinar Spotlight: Epilepsy & Anti-Seizure Medications (ASMs)

We’re back with another powerful session—this time exploring the latest advances in ASMs with two outstanding Ethiopian-born experts who are transforming epilepsy care on a global scale.

🧠 Dr. Etsegenet Tizazu, MD – Neurologist & Epileptologist who has dedicated her life to breaking stigma and advancing holistic care.

💊 Dr. Yeshewaneh Beyene, Pharm.D. – Clinical Pharmacist & Medical Science Liaison
With over 20 years in hospitals and the pharmaceutical industry, Dr. Beyene now leads epilepsy-focused research—bridging science and patient care.

🔗 Register now: https://forms.gle/B19Xe97mBxhjCBLf9
🎓 Certificate of attendance will be provided to all participants.

📅 Webinar Details
Topic: Epilepsy Webinar – 17th May 2025
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM (local time / EAT)
🔗 Zoom Link: Join here
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/2233521222?pwd=S3VGRyttb3ZTODlyQllIQWJDY3JuZz09&omn=84746636968
🆔 Meeting ID: 223 352 1222
🔐 Passcode: 4j6nTq

🚨 CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS – EMT SIMEX 2025 🚨
Emergency Medical Team Ethiopia (EMT Ethiopia) is excited to announce the upcoming EMT Simulation Exercise (SimEx) taking place on June 10–11, 2025!

🗓 Key Dates:

June 7: Orientation

June 8: Site Setup

June 10–11: Simulation Exercise

📢 We’re looking for:

40 ACTORS to play patient and scenario roles

15 USHERS to support event coordination

💡 Eligibility:

🗓Must be available for all five days (June 7–11)

🧑‍⚕️Open to medical students across Ethiopia

🚍 Transportation will be covered for selected participants coming from outside Addis Ababa

🎯 Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a realistic disaster response simulation and work alongside emergency professionals!

📌 Apply now and make an impact!


#EMTEthiopia #SimEx2025 #MedicalSimulation #VolunteerOpportunity #EMSAEthiopia #EmergencyPreparedness

EMSA-Ethiopia | More than a student!

📲🌐 Follow us on
Telegram | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook

Have You Heard of Proctalgia Fugax?
🤔Ever experienced a sudden, stabbing pain in your rectum during your period?
It might sound scary — but it’s actually a real and surprisingly common condition called Proctalgia Fugax.

✨What is it?
Proctalgia Fugax is a brief spasm of the muscles in the anal canal that causes sharp rectal pain. It comes suddenly, usually at night or during menstruation, and lasts from a few seconds to a few minutes.

✨How common is it?
Studies show that 8–18% of women experience this condition, especially around their periods. Despite how intense the pain may feel, it’s not dangerous and usually goes away on its own.

✨Is it serious?
Nope — it’s mild and self-limiting. While it can be uncomfortable, it's not a cause for alarm.

✅A few ways to ease it include:
-Deep breathing
-Warm baths
-Gentle relaxation techniques

Share this with someone who might have felt this but didn’t know it had a name!😄

SCORA-AA | Red Hugs❤️
EMSA-AA | More than a Student!

📣 Starting in 40 Minutes!
Session 1: Strategic Planning
Part of the Presidential Series – Strategic Leadership Training

Are you ready to lead with clarity and build long-term impact?
Join us for our first session, focused on Strategic Planning—where we’ll break down how to set goals, align teams, and execute vision with purpose.

🗓 Date: May 30, 2025
🕗 Time: 8:00 PM (EAT)
📍 Platform: Google Meet

🔗 Join Now: https://meet.google.com/wig-ksqa-znm
Or enter code: wig-ksqa-znm

Don't miss this opportunity to sharpen your leadership edge. See you soon!

#PresidentialSeries #StrategicPlanning #LeadershipDevelopment #CapacityBuilding #NextGenLeaders
#EMSAMMC

“Taking pain meds during your period is dangerous💀!” — MYTH or FACT?

💊Let’s clear this one up once and for all.
Menstrual cramps can be debilitating, and for many, pain relief feels like the only way to function. But there’s so much confusion and guilt around using painkillers.
✨So, here’s the truth:

FACTS:
•You can take pain-relieving medications like Ibuprofen, Mefenamic acid, or Naproxen to ease period cramps, and doctors often recommend them.
•These medications are NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) and they work by reducing prostaglandins, the hormones that trigger uterine contractions and pain.

MYTHS to stop believing:
•“You’ll become infertile”
•“Your body will get addicted”
•“It will make your period stop”
None of these are true when used responsibly and as prescribed.

What to watch out for:
•Take them after eating to avoid stomach upset
•Avoid overusing- regular, high-dose use can affect your kidneys or stomach lining
•Avoid if you have gastric ulcers or kidney issues
•If you need pain meds daily or your cramps are unbearable, see a doctor

Let’s choose science over myth✨.

SCORA-AA | Red Hugs❤️
EMSA-AA | More than a Student!

✨ Dear EMSA-Ethiopia,

🪄It is with great enthusiasm that we open the call for the trainers' pool of EMSA-Ethiopia.

🟣Who can apply?
- EMSA member who has completed IFMSA or national CB workshops

Application link: here
Portfolio template: here
Sessions design template: here
Please refer to the certification guideline here

⏳Deadline :June 14

☑️The selection results will be sent by June 20

👉 For any questions or comments you might have please feel free to write to us on emsa.vpcb@gmail.com  or @Keeppclimbing  @Rihanna_N on telegram

🟣We look forward to reviewing your application!

With Regards,
EMSA-Ethiopia Capacity Building National Team 2024/25💜💜

EMSA-Ethiopia | More than a student!

📲🌐 Follow us on
Telegram | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook

Dear EMSA-Ethiopia Family,

We are pleased to open applications for delegates for the IFMSA General Assembly, to be held in Person from August 1-7, 2025, in Muscat, Oman. EMSA-Ethiopia can register up to 3 early delegates and 2 late delegates. Applications must be approved by NMO Presidents.
📌Here are the sessions:

- President's Session
- NMO Management
- SCOME Session
- SCOPE Session
- SCOPH Session
- SCORP Session
- SCORA Session
- SCORE Session

Registration Deadline: June 12, 2025, 23:59 GMT +3


To apply , click here:

👉Application Link!

Best of luck to all applicants!

EMSA-Ethiopia EB

EMSA-Ethiopia | More than a student!
📲🌐 Follow us on
Telegram | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook

🔱Understanding Endometriosis: A Silent Struggle

What is Endometriosis❓

🔱Endometriosis is a chronic and often painful condition that affects an estimated 1 in 10 women of reproductive age. It occurs when endometrium grows outside the uterus.

🔱The Hallmark symptoms of endometriosis are:
✅Pelvic pain, especially during menstruation.
✅Excessive bleeding
✅Fatigue
✅Pain with bowel movements or urination

📌Because these symptoms overlap with other conditions, diagnosis can be delayed for years—many women suffer in silence before receiving proper care. There is no known cure for endometriosis, but treatments are available to manage symptoms.

"End the Silence on Endometriosis"❗️❗️

SCORA-AA | Red Hugs❤️
EMSA-AA | More than a Student!

🔬 Call for SCORE Assistants! 🌍

✨Are you passionate about research, global collaboration, and academic exchange? This is your chance to work closely with the National Officer of SCORE and contribute to advancing research opportunities for medical students across the country!✨

As a SCORE Assistant, you'll:
💙 Support research exchange initiatives
💙Help coordinate national and international activities
💙 Promote scientific curiosity and innovation

✨ Join the team that empowers students through research!
📩 Apply now!

Application Link: Link
Available positions: File

EMSA-Ethiopia | More than a student!
📲🌐 Follow us on
Telegram | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook

📢 Announcement: National Capacity Building Database! 📢

Dear EMSA Members,

We are excited to introduce the National Capacity Building Database, a comprehensive resource designed to empower our Local Chapters and trainers across Ethiopia!

📂 What’s Inside?

🗄Documents: Essential guidelines and best practices.
📃 PowerPoints: Engaging presentations for your training sessions.
🧰Tools: Resources to enhance your skills and knowledge.


🔗 Access the folder here: Link


EMSA-Ethiopia Capacity Building National Team 2024/25💜💜

EMSA-Ethiopia | More than a student!

📲🌐 Follow us on
Telegram | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook

🥦Nutrition Awareness Week

-You are what you eat!-

Being Overweight is on the Rise in Ethiopia !
📊From 2000 to 2020, the percentage of overweight(24.9<BMI<30 ) adults in Ethiopia more than doubled.
🔸 Women: From 3.1% to 8.5%
🔹 Men: From 0.8% to 2.4%
(Projected to rise even further)

⚠️ Why it matters:
Excess weight increases the risk of:
✅ High blood pressure
✅ Diabetes
✅ Heart disease
✅ Some cancers
✅ Lower life expectancy

🧠 Malnutrition isn’t just about hunger — it’s also about unhealthy diets.

Let’s promote smart, balanced nutrition and physical activity to protect our future. 💪🍎🥦
💙EMSA-AA | More than a Student!
🧡SCOPH-AA | Orange Hugs!