IMAKSA-WAMY
The Islamic medical Association of kingdom of Saudi
Arabia (IMAKSA) is supervising international student
activities for FIMA (Federation of Islamic Medical
Associations) though its student chapter (FIMASAC).
IMAKSA is one of World Assembly of Muslim Youth
(WAMY) volunteers’ chapters located in Riyadh, Saudi
Arabia. The mission of WAMY:“An international
Islamic organization that sponsors youth for their
advancement through quality programs run by workers
and volunteers specialized in youth affairs”.
The main objectives of WAMY are:
– Promoting and developing the role of youth in
society
– Developing and strengthening the capabilities of
young people and directing their efforts to serve their
communities.
– Nurturing talented and gifted youth.
– Contributing to the establishment of developmental
and social facilities for youth.
– Developing partnership with international bodies and
youth associations.
– Supporting communities in need and responding to
emergencies and disasters.
FIMASAC was formed due to the need to engage
students or the young generation from early in their
career into the FIMA main objectives which include
To foster the unity and welfare of Muslim
medical and health care professionals all over
the world.
– To promote Islamic medical activities including
health services, education, and research, through
cooperation and coordination among member
organizations.
To promote the understanding and application of
Islamic principles in the field of medicine.
– To mobilize professional and economic
resources to provide medical care and relief to
affected areas and communities.
– To promote the exchange of medical
information and technical data and expertise
among member organizations.
FIMASAC
FIMASAC started earlier, and has been active since 1998
and over the years the chapter has developed programs
and activities which can be summarized as follows:
- International Medical Student Camps
Last July 2023 was the 22nd. Medical Student Camp in
Kuala Lumpur Malaysia. The Camp spread yearly over
many countries around the world (see table for Theme
and location of the last 5 Camps). The main objectives of
the student camps can be summarized in the following
diagram, which include: Fostering connection among Muslim students
various Islamic Medical Association and
countries.
– Enhancing mutual understanding and
cooperation.
– Exchanging information and experiences
strengthening the involvement of students in the
activities of the various Islamic medical
Association.
– Providing a leadership training and
organizational skills.
– Promoting communication and networking
among student chapters of various IMA and
other countries.
Camp objectives
The students will be nominated to attend the camp by the
student chapter in each Islamic Medical association. The
nomination is based on the participation of the students in
their local IMA. No direct registration will be
entertained.
IMKASA will cover all expenses during camp which
include accommodation, meals, and sponsor all academic
activities. The local host Islamic Medical Association
has an important role and contribution in the camp
logistics, local transportation and social and sport
activities. Every camp has a scientific program in the
morning and the rest of the day will allow students to
practice social and sporting activities. As part of the need
for the youth there will be sightseeing and touristic
programs. Local community services are one of the
important goals of the camp, measuring biometric health
parameters in the nearby villages and Conducting CPR
and first aid rescue for public in Mosques.
During the COVID era in 2021, the student camp was
done virtually over 3 days using a virtual platform and
engagement in social media programs.
2. Umrah programs
“Allah invited me to perform Umrah with a group of
female medical students from all around the world. Alhamdulillah, it was the most blessed experience I have
ever had.”
This is Sister Manal Faridi, Medical Student, Islamic
Medical Association of Australia.
The main purpose of the Umrah Program is to clean the
soul of past sins. It is also seen as protection from
poverty and the burdens of life as a pilgrim is spending
their wealth and time in the way of Allah the Umrah
program happens annually and targets Muslim medical
students representing various Islamic Medical
Associations (IMAs) from all over the world and it lasts
5 days. Last February was the 13th Umrah program
series. We expect delegates representing more than 15
Islamic Medical Associations (IMAs) coming from
different parts of the world. Umrah’s target audiences are
all undergraduate students, postgraduate students, and
freshly graduated students from different health fields.
“Health” term in this context includes all health-related
sciences such as medicine, pharmacy, and nursing.There
are NO registration fees for the Umrah. Accommodation
and meals as well as local arrangements and
transportation will be provided free of charge by
IMAKSA/WAMY during the sole days of Umrah
activities. Delegates are responsible for expenses of their
stay during days outside the program period if needed.
3. FIMASAN Inspire Webinars
Monthly serial webinars to connect all students from all
over the world into inspiring topics delivered by an
expert in that in the field to transfer the experience from
two young generations.
The topics discussed in Inspire series in the last two years
as:
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3- FIMASAC Inspire Webinars:
Monthly serial webinars to connect all students from all
over the world into inspiring topics delivered by an
expert in that in the field to transfer the experience from
two young generations.
The topics discussed in Inspire series in the last two years
as:
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Date Islamic Medical Association Islamic Medical Association Topic Speaker
Strategic Vision and Plan in the
Muslim Health Workers Muslim Health Workers
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25 /Feb/23 Life of a Muslim Health Student at Dr. Abdul NasiruDeen
Association of Ghana Association of Ghana
Tertiary Level
Islamic Medical Jurisprudence
th
25 /Mar/23 Jordan Dr. AmaarDauod
Principles
Islamic Health Care Systems:
th
29 /April/23 Palestine Lessons from History and Future Dr. Muhammed Ghneim
Directions
Gender Integration for a Muslim
th
27 / May/23 Pakistan Prof. Ayesha S. Abdullah
Medical Professional
Islamic Teaching on Disease
th
30 /Sept/23 IMAU (Uganda) IMAU (Uganda) Dr. Naziru Rashid
Prevention and Health Promotions
Worldwide Absence of Islamic
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28 /Oct/23 IMAKSA (Saudi Arabia) IMAKSA (Saudi Arabia) Values & Ethics in Health Prof. Omar Hasan Kasule
Practice: Facts & Impacts
Doctor-Patient Communication
th
25 /Nov/23 SIMA (Somaliland) SIMA (Somaliland) with Emphasis on Psychological Dr. Adam Ahmed Dahir
Aspects
Healthy Living in Muslim Healthy
th
30 /Dec/23 IMAC (Cambodia) IMAC (Cambodia) Dr. Muslim Abbas
Communities
th
30 /Mar/ 24 AIMA (Australia) AIMA (Australia) Ramadan and Brain Health Dr. Omer Shareef
Our Journey in Volunteering
th
27 /April/24 IMANA ( North America) IMANA ( North America) Plastic Surgery: Stories and Dr. Parvaiz Malik
Lessons
Social media Competition
All student chapters from all Islamic Medical Association
participate at the same time in one competition utilizing
social media in performing campaign in one health topic
such as Fighting Tobacco. Students will have a certain
date to launch the campaign. The material used will
include posters, motion graphics, short videos and short
messages spread by different platforms (X or Twitter,
Instagram, Facebook etc.)
The criteria the judges use is as following
Innovation
Authenticity of Ideas including referencing
Clarity of message.
There is a prize for the winning team and a certificate of
achievement.
The winning team consist of 5 students receiving a prize
and certificates during the 2022 PIMA convention.
References
- FIMA Official Website https://fimaweb.net
- FIMASAC website:
https://sites.google.com/view/fimasac/home
