A Call for Action—Empowering Medical Students to Facilitate Change

Abstract

The only constant in our lives is change. However, daring to make a change is another matter. There is a degree of apprehension regarding inconstancy in our general population and even more so in the medical community. The International Journal of Medical Students (IJMS) calls for overcoming this inertia and is leading the way for improved global healthcare. [1][2][3][4][5][6][7] This issue brings to light how, across the world, we are seeing examples of change and how this is improving our understanding of the human body and the world. We explore first-hand experiences of mitigating COVID-19 while also keeping in touch with other areas of clinical medicine and scientific research. We also take a look at concerns surrounding environmental healthcare and simultaneously, urge all readers to engage in the cause with us. Core to the IJMS in leading as a changemaker is through initiating empowerment, building a strategy, and utilizing our resources and the skills of all medical students across the globe to facilitate change into a reality.

Thinking Globally in the Pursuit of Individual Identity: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the International Journal of Medical Students (IJMS)

“…Furthermore, the IJMS supports the global community of medical learners by taking an active stance on current issues such as the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, 10 , and climate change. [11][12][13] At IJMS, we strive to represent our community as a whole, and we believe in global and multicultural insight when publishing innovative solutions to problems concerning healthcare and publication biases. We find strength in our differences and acknowledge individuality with respect, equity, and inclusivity.…”

The State of Learning Patterns within Medical Education in a Post-pandemic World: Reflection from IJMS Authors and an Overview of the IJMS Volume 10 Issue 3

“…12 At the IJMS, we are committed to science, global health, and the global warming threat to humanity, thus we will keep supporting preventive actions and calling out these situations as in previous editorials. [13][14][15][16] In the Editorial by Dable-Tupas et al, the authors highlight opportunities for medical students including financial opportunities that medical students have to carry out research or present their results in different organizations and settings. 17…”