MSAI - Medical Students' Association of India

What MSAI - Medical Students' Association of India does

Medical Students' Association of India (MSAI) is a non-profit, non-government organization registered in New Delhi under the Societies Act in 2014. It serves as India's National Member Organization (NMO) of the International Federation of Medical Students' Associations (IFMSA), connecting 22,000+ medical students across 170+ active colleges in 28 states and all union territories to a global network of 1.3 million medical students in 133 countries. The organization operates through a hierarchical volunteer structure comprising Local Officers at individual colleges, Regional Directors across four geographic zones (West, East, South, North), and National Officers leading six Standing Committees.

MSAI's product portfolio centers on membership-based access to international exchange programs (SCOPE for clinical/professional exchanges, SCORE for research exchanges, and Public Health Exchanges), six standing committees addressing public health, sexual and reproductive health, medical education, and human rights (SCOPH, SCORA, SCOME, SCORP), and capacity building workshops. Members also gain access to national and international meetings, policy publications, and the VANI magazine and Fenestra newsletter. The organization derives revenue from a one-time membership fee of Rs. 1,000 per student, a Rs. 1,000 exchange application fee, and approximately Rs. 23,000 in exchange participation fees covering accommodation and meals for 4-week international exchanges. Distribution is driven by a volunteer-led field network rather than technology, with outreach conducted through the website, email servers, WhatsApp groups, and the IFMSA international network.

Name

MSAI - Medical Students' Association of India

Legal name

Medical Students' Association of India

Website

https://msaindia.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

MSAI is a non-profit student-run medical association serving 22,000+ medical students across India through international exchange programs, standing committees on public health and medical education, and capacity building. It operates as India's National Member Organization of IFMSA.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

New Delhi, Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Medical students pay Rs. 1000 one-time registration fee to become members. Exchange program applicants pay Rs. 1000 application fee (non-refundable, allows applying to max 5 countries). Selected exchange participants pay approximately Rs. 23,000 which covers accommodation and meals for 4-week exchange duration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

MSAI is a non-profit, membership-based medical students' organization that provides Indian medical students with international professional and research exchange programs, capacity building workshops, access to national and international conferences, and policy advocacy opportunities through standing committees. Members pay a one-time Rs. 1,000 registration fee and gain access to programs across six standing committees (SCOPH, SCORA, SCOME, SCORP, SCOPE, SCORE) and exchange programs facilitating global health leadership development.

Product overview

MSAI is a non-profit medical students' organization offering membership-based access to a portfolio of programs, publications, and professional development opportunities. The core offerings include exchange programs (SCOPE for clinical rotations, SCORE for research projects, and Public Health Exchanges), six standing committees (SCOPH, SCORA, SCOME, SCORP, SCOPE, SCORE), and capacity building workshops. Members also receive access to national and international meetings, policy documents, and publications including the VANI magazine and Fenestra newsletter. The organization operates as a platform connecting medical students across India to global health opportunities through its affiliation with IFMSA.

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Products and services

• MSAI Membership One-time membership program for medical students in India, providing access to exchange programs, capacity building workshops, national and international conferences, standing committee activities, and various opportunities for professional development in public health, medical education, and advocacy. Membership is priced at Rs. 1,000 (one-time).
• SCOPE (Professional Exchanges) 4-week clerkship professional exchange program allowing medical students to gain clinical experience in international settings through the IFMSA network.
• SCORE (Research Exchanges) Research exchange program providing opportunities for medical students to work on actual research projects in international laboratories and institutions.
• Public Health Exchanges Unilateral exchange program focused on public health topics and community health interventions.
• SCORA X-Change Unilateral exchange program specifically focused on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, providing participants with information about global healthcare situations and strategies.
• GoSCORP SCORP initiative combining unilateral exchange with volunteering experience, focused on human rights-based approach to volunteerism and social work.
• SCOPH (Standing Committee on Public Health) Standing committee focused on public health activities, health awareness campaigns, and community health interventions.
• SCORA (Standing Committee on Sexual and Reproductive Health) Standing committee addressing sexual and reproductive health issues including HIV & AIDS awareness and education.
• SCOME (Standing Committee on Medical Education) Standing committee focused on improving medical education and training methodologies.
• SCORP (Standing Committee on Human Rights and Peace) Standing committee focused on human rights issues and peace initiatives.
• National Meetings National general assemblies and meetings for MSAI members to discuss organizational matters and elect leadership.
• International Meetings General Assemblies and Pre-General Assemblies where MSAI members interact with medical students from around the world.
• Capacity Building Workshops Training programs designed to develop leadership, public speaking, networking, and management skills among medical students.
• VANI Magazine/Newsletter Annual magazine/publication featuring articles, stories, and updates about MSAI activities and medical student experiences.
• Fenestra Newsletter Newsletter publication covering medical education topics and student perspectives.
• Policy Documents Official policy documents covering topics like Mental Health, Universal Health Coverage, LGBTQI+ Health, Bioethics, AMR, Medical Education AI Integration, and more.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• IFMSA (International Federation of Medical Students Associations)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014MSAI is the National Member Organization (NMO) of IFMSA, founded in 1951. IFMSA represents 1.3 million medical students from 133 NMOs in 123 countries. MSAI participates in IFMSA General Assemblies, exchange programs, and international policy advocacy initiatives including WHO representation.
• WHO (World Health Organization)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMSAI is represented in high-level Health and Governance organizations including WHO. The organization leverages IFMSA's official relations with WHO for advocacy and policy development on global health issues.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• European Medical Students' Association (EMSA): Regional federation of medical students across Europe; comparable to MSAI in mission (advocacy, exchanges, medical education) while serving a different geographic footprint.
• Australian Medical Students' Association (AMSA Australia): Peak representative body for Australian medical students; directly comparable in structure, mission, and IFMSA-affiliated exchange programs while serving Australia rather than India.
• Canadian Federation of Medical Students (CFMS): National representative body for medical students in Canada; comparable to MSAI as a federation running exchanges, advocacy, and capacity-building programs across Canadian medical schools.
• American Medical Student Association (AMSA USA): USA's largest independent national medical student organization; directly comparable to MSAI in mission (advocacy, education, global health engagement) and structure, but serves the US territory rather than India.

Broad incumbents

• IFMSA (International Federation of Medical Students' Associations): Larger international federation representing 1.3 million medical students across 133 NMOs in 123 countries; MSAI's parent network and the broadest incumbent in medical student exchange and global health advocacy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/msaindia

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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