How can I get involved with MSF while I’m still studying?
Why not get involved with the Friends of MSF? These are student groups from across the UK and Ireland, helping to raise awareness of the plight of our patients, of our campaign for Access to Essential Medicine and fundraising so that we can do the work we do.
Click here to find a Friends of MSF group near you (or how to start your own)
“Having been part of the Sheffield Friends of MSF (or Sheffield MSF Society) has been a brilliant experience. MSF, being one the main reasons for my joining medschool, has been very supportive of the society. It has been such a pleasure being able to arrange events where speakers from MSF come and share their experience, as well as events to fundraise for MSF's work. Also, I got to meet people with the same interest, which has brought new friendships.”
Soren Kudsk-Iversen – Sheffield University
It is possible to arrange for a returned MSF doctor to come and give a talk at your hospital or university. To request a speaker please contact Aisha.Dodwell@london.msf.org.
Unfortunately, MSF is unable to accommodate students or interns in our field programmes as many of the places where MSF work are unstable and we try to keep the numbers of international personnel to a minimum.
However, we do have some useful information for students, and there are ways to get involved whilst you are studying...
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Planning to work with MSF
MSF strongly encourages individuals with the appropriate skills to work with us and we are happy to provide feedback on how you may go about developing the neccessary skills to work in the field.
Please click here to see the list of field positions we recruit for
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Getting involved with MSF as a medical student
For more information about getting involved with MSF as a medical student please click here
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Volunteering in the UK office
MSF UK has a reliable group of volunteers to help with the general running of the London office during normal office hours.
For more details please click here
MSF holds and attends a number of events throught the year, from discussion evenings to careers fairs. For more details please click here
There are a number of resources available that may be useful for students including:
For students who want to work or volunteer overseas: