Associamed (tunisian medical student association)

What Associamed (tunisian medical student association) does

Associamed (Association Tunisienne des Etudiants en Médecine) is a Tunisian national non-profit and non-governmental organization founded in 1989, representing medical students across all four medical schools in Tunisia (Tunis, Sousse, Monastir, Sfax) through four Local Committees. The organization has been a member of the International Federation of Medical Students' Associations (IFMSA) since 1999, which provides its members access to global clinical (SCOPE) and research (SCORE) exchange programs, with over 250 international medical students choosing Tunisia for exchanges annually and over 1,000 students participating in the Exchange Week event each year.

Associamed's core programs are organized through six standing committees (SCOME for medical education, SCOPE for clinical exchanges, SCORE for research exchanges, SCOPH for public health, SCORP for human rights and peace, and SCORA for sexual and reproductive health) and four internal committees (Culture, Sport, Loisirs, and Marketing & Communication). Its flagship community-facing initiative, Doc'Time, runs multi-specialty medical caravans delivering free consultations, screenings, medications, eyeglasses, and surgical support to underserved rural Tunisian communities, with cumulative impact of over 12,000 consultations, 7,500 screenings, and 730+ free operations (the latter via Doc'Time Sfax over 14 years). A recent digital initiative, the Associa-Med App developed by LC Sfax, won 2nd place at the EMR 21 Oman 2025 PRC FAIR innovation competition.

The organization is structured as a member-run NGO with no parent company or external equity ownership; revenue is generated through membership contributions, donations, patron support (including AMENBANK), and merchandise sales via La Boutique. As of 2025, Associamed employs 33 individuals (predominantly elected student officers across local and standing committees), with no commercial technology product, API surface, or proprietary AI/ML capability. Its growth signals are concentrated in program geographic expansion (Doc'Time across all four cities), digital product development, and broadening the institutional partnership base beyond traditional student-facing programming.

Name

Associamed (tunisian medical student association)

Legal name

Association Tunisienne des Etudiants en Médecine

Website

https://associamed.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Associamed is a Tunisian non-profit student NGO founded in 1989, representing medical students across all four Tunisian medical schools through IFMSA-linked clinical and research exchanges, six standing committees, and Doc'Time medical caravans delivering free healthcare to underserved rural communities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Student Association Services

NAICS

Other Similar Organizations (except Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations) (81399), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDADALAC

NGO/Nonprofit Education Programs & Service Delivery

Education/Education Administration, Accreditation & Policy/Education Partnerships, Intergovernmental & NGO Programs

SECONDARYHLAJAKAD

International & Local Implementing NGOs

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Public Health, Government & Regulators/Global Health & Development Agencies (NGOs/Multilaterals)

SECONDARYEDAIAGAC

Public Health & Medical Volunteering Programs

Education/International Education & Study Abroad/International Service Learning, Volunteering & Gap Year Programs

Keywords

• Medical student association
• International medical exchanges
• Community health caravans
• Medical education programs
• Public health advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Tunis

HQ country

Tunisia

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Associamed is a national non-profit student NGO that represents Tunisian medical students and delivers two principal service lines: (1) IFMSA-affiliated international clinical and research exchange programs (SCOPE and SCORE) enabling Tunisian students to train abroad and welcoming incoming exchange students, and (2) Doc'Time medical caravans that travel to underserved rural Tunisian communities to provide free consultations, screenings, medications, eyeglasses, and surgical support. These offerings are organized through six standing committees and four local committees at the country's four medical schools.

Product overview

Associamed is a national non-profit student organization (Tunisian Medical Students' Association) established in 1989, operating as a member of IFMSA since 1999. The organization provides a portfolio of programs and services organized through six standing committees (SCOME, SCOPE, SCORE, SCOPH, SCORP, SCORA) and four internal committees (Culture, Sport, Loisirs, Marketing & Communication). Core offerings include the IFMSA Exchange Program (clinical and research exchanges globally), Doc'Time Caravans (free medical caravans serving remote communities with over 12,000 consultations delivered since 2017), and various student development initiatives. The organization operates through four local committees in Tunis, Sousse, Monastir, and Sfax, serving medical students across all four Tunisian medical schools. Supporting services include La Boutique merchandise and the Associa-Blog content platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IFMSA Exchange Program (SCOPE & SCORE) International clinical and research exchange programs for medical students, providing opportunities to experience healthcare systems in diverse cultural settings worldwide. SCOPE offers clinical clerkships while SCORE provides research immersion opportunities. Coordinated through IFMSA (International Federation of Medical Students' Associations).
• Doc'Time Caravans Multi-specialty medical caravans that travel to remote communities providing free screenings, consultations, medications, eyeglasses, and surgical support. Operating from four local committees (Tunis, Sousse, Monastir, Sfax) with over 12,000 consultations and 7,500 screenings performed since 2017.
• SCOME (Standing Committee on Medical Education) Standing committee focused on medical education development, providing training and resources for medical students to enhance their academic and clinical skills.
• SCOPH (Standing Committee on Public Health) Standing committee addressing public health challenges through community outreach, health awareness campaigns, and disease prevention initiatives.
• SCORP (Standing Committee on Human Rights & Peace) Standing committee promoting human rights and peace, organizing initiatives related to healthcare access and advocacy for marginalized communities.
• SCORA (Standing Committee on Sexual & Reproductive Health) Standing committee dedicated to sexual and reproductive health education, HIV/AIDS awareness, and advocacy for reproductive rights.
• SCORA X-Change Program A 3-4 week unilateral exchange program focusing on sexuality, reproductive health, and rights, allowing participants to learn about host country healthcare systems related to HIV/AIDS.
• La Boutique (Merchandise) Official merchandise store offering t-shirts, pins, and apparel celebrating Associa-Med identity and community belonging. Revenue supports association activities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 12,000 consultations and 7,500 screenings provided through Doc'Time program (2017-2025)
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IFMSA (International Federation of Medical Students' Associations)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIFMSA membership since 1999 provides Associamed with international exchange opportunities, enabling medical students to participate in global clinical and research exchanges through SCOPE and SCORE programs. This partnership connects Tunisian medical students with over 15,000 peers worldwide.
• Institutional Partners (Governmental Bodies, NGOs, Educational Institutions)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with diverse institutional partners including governmental bodies, NGOs, and local educational institutions to broaden impact and provide opportunities for medical students.
• Patrons for Doc'Time ProgramcoreOthersPatrons provide donations with no benefits in return, contributing medical supplies, medications, logistical support (fuel, printing, food for volunteers), and community support items. These donations are essential for sustaining Doc'Time medical caravans.
• AMENBANKminorOthersFinancial institution partner supporting Associamed's initiatives through the Doc'Time program.
• House of DiabetescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with House of Diabetes to organize the Let's Beat Diabetes initiative, strengthening the initiative with expert guidance and community support for diabetes awareness and screening.
• National Center for Blood Transfusion (CRTS Sfax)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with CRTS Sfax to organize the SCOPH Pulse blood donation campaign, providing participants opportunity to donate blood and make a difference in patients' lives.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• IFMSA (International Federation of Medical Students' Associations): Global umbrella federation of which Associamed is a member organization since 1999. Operates the same SCOPE/SCORE exchange programs and represents 130+ national medical student associations worldwide, making it the most direct structural peer.
• Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF): Global medical humanitarian organization delivering healthcare to underserved populations. While much larger and professionally staffed, Doc'Time's mobile-clinic model to underserved regions represents a structural analog of MSF's outreach approach.

Direct peers

• ANEMF (Association Nationale des Étudiants en Médecine de France): French national medical students' association, a direct equivalent of Associamed in scale and mission. Represents French medical students, runs community health initiatives, and participates in IFMSA exchanges, making it a near-identical organizational peer.
• bvmd (Bundesvertretung der Medizinstudierenden in Deutschland): German national medical students' association with comparable structure: local committees, standing committees, IFMSA-mandated exchanges, and public health projects. Strong organizational benchmark for Associamed's potential scale.
• SISM (Segretariato Italiano Studenti in Medicina): Italian medical students' association under IFMSA. Runs clinical/research exchanges, public health campaigns, and standing committees closely mirroring Associamed's SCOPE/SCORE/SCOPH structure.
• SSM (Swiss Medical Students' Association): Swiss national medical students' association with similar standing committee structure, international exchanges, and public health initiatives. A well-resourced direct peer that benchmarks what scale-up could look like for Associamed.

Regional players

• AEMS (Association des Étudiants en Médecine au Maroc): Moroccan medical students' association and fellow IFMSA member in North Africa. Shares geographic, linguistic, and economic context with Associamed, making it a closely comparable regional peer organization.
• Croissant Rouge Tunisien (Tunisian Red Crescent): Tunisian national humanitarian organization delivering community health services and emergency response. Operates in the same geography and overlaps with Doc'Time's mission to deliver healthcare to underserved Tunisian communities.

Emerging players

• AMREF (African Medical and Research Foundation): Africa's largest health NGO, operating community health programs across the continent. Comparable to Associamed in mission (community health access) but at a vastly larger scale, illustrating one possible scaling trajectory.
• MTA (Medical Students' Association, multiple national chapters): UK-based Medsin and similar grassroots medical student networks share Associamed's profile: student-led, IFMSA-affiliated, public health and global health focus. Useful peer for benchmarking small-association programmatic depth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@scope.score.tunisia
• Facebookfacebook.com/associamed.tunisia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/associamed-tunisian-medical-student-association-
• Instagraminstagram.com/associamed_tunisia

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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