Tehran University of Medical Sciences- International Students' Association

Tehran University of Medical Sciences- International Students' Association (TUMS-ISA) is an organization managed by TUMS' international students under the supervision of the university authorities to provide the welfare of the students in different fields. 

The association is subject to the Guidelines and laws of the Islamic Republic of Iran and regulations of the University.

 

The association consists of four committees: 

- The Committee of Education

- The Committee of Social Welfare

- The Committee of Art

- The Committee of Sports

● Committee of Education: 

This committee aims to improve the performance of the students in the academic field and ensures their development on the intellectual level. The Committee generally advise in academic matters pertaining to teaching, research and content of courses, conduct of examinations, training, availability of books and 

equipment, etc.

It holds all kinds of activities that enhance the theoretical knowledge and practical skills of the students in the different fields of medical sciences, such as:

- Mentorship programs

- Studying groups

- Practical skills workshops (BLS and resuscitation, nursing skills, anesthesia, and intubation, etc.)

- Journal clubs: an opportunity to discuss the updates and the newly published articles in different fields 

of medical sciences.

- Medical seminars and webinars: to discuss and explain different topics by the professors and the 

students.

- Research workshops: teaching the basics of research and helping the students to conduct their own 

research by themselves and/ or in groups.

- Presentation skills: workshops to teach presentation skills, and practical application of the earned skills.

- Debate skills: workshops to teach debate basics, and debate sessions between students of different 

faculties.

- Time management workshops

- Soft Skills workshops

- Case Based Learning and approach to medical cases.

- Review classes for exams

●Committee of Social Welfare:

This committee aims to improve the social experience of the students at TUMS and provides them a 

better social life.

Its activities include:

- Celebration of national and international occasions

- Celebration of religious occasions

- Contests

- Gatherings

- Trips to different regions in Iran

- Providing aid to the students in need (psychological / financial by charity events).

● Committee of Art and Skills:

This committee provides the circumstances needed for the students to express and develop their talents and to have a free space to express their feelings through different kinds of Art. 

Its activities include:

- Music lessons (piano/ singing/ national music instruments, etc.)

- Cinematography: watching and/ or making films.

- Painting 

- Crafting

- Calligraphy

- Literature (reading, writing, poems, etc.)

- Photography

- Art exhibitions

● Committee of Sports:

This committee aims to improve the physical and mental health of the students by providing opportunities to participate in different kinds of sports and sports competitions:

- Football

- Basketball

- Badminton

- Swimming

- Table Football

- Hiking

- Running/ walks