AENMS

What AENMS does

AENMS (Associação de Estudantes da NOVA Medical School), founded on May 15, 1979, is a private nonprofit student association and the official representative body for students enrolled at NOVA Medical School | Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, in Lisbon, Portugal. The association operates under the principles of the Portuguese student movement — unicity, non-partisanship, and secularism — and is governed by three elected bodies (Direção, Mesa da Assembleia Geral, Conselho Fiscal e Disciplinar).

The portfolio spans an on-campus Loja (physical store and online reservation system) selling medical supplies, branded apparel, and textbooks (including Netter's Atlas, Littmann Classic III stethoscopes, lab coats) at member-vs-non-member pricing tiers; member-benefit discounts with eleven+ local commercial partners; a registered student magazine (Revista FRONTAL) operating for 40+ years; an annual international conference (iMed Conference, 17 editions) plus FutureMD and N2S Conference congresses; eight community health projects including Hospital da Bonecada, Saúde Porta-a-Porta, SexEd, and MarcaMundos; and IFMSA-affiliated SCOPE/SCORE clinical and research exchange programs. The technology footprint is minimal, consisting of a WordPress website, online reservation form, and calendar export integrations (iCal/Outlook, Google Calendar).

Revenue is generated through membership fees and Loja merchandise sales at unit pricing, supplemented by event sponsorships and partner contributions. Distribution is single-country (Portugal), with international activity limited to outbound and inbound student exchanges. Customer concentration is essentially total: the addressable market is the enrolled student population of a single medical school.

Name

AENMS

Legal name

Associação de Estudantes da NOVA Medical School

Website

https://aenms.pt

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AENMS (Associação de Estudantes da NOVA Medical School) is a nonprofit student association founded in 1979 that represents students of NOVA Medical School in Lisbon, Portugal, operating a campus store, conferences (iMed, FutureMD, N2S), volunteer health projects, and IFMSA-affiliated international exchanges.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Student Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Learning Management Systems (LMS) & Academic Application Support (EDALAMAC)

Keywords

• Student association services
• Medical textbooks retail
• Medical student conferences
• Student volunteer programs
• Clinical exchange programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Lisbon

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Merchandise and Product Sales: The association operates a physical store selling medical supplies (stethoscopes, surgical kits, textbooks, anatomical atlases), apparel (sweatshirts, lab coats, scrubs), and accessories. Products are priced at member and non-member rates with membership discounts typically 10-20%.
2. Membership Fees: Association generates revenue through student membership, with members receiving discounted pricing on store products and access to partner benefits.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AENMS is the official student representative association of NOVA Medical School, providing student representation, advocacy, and a portfolio of services including a retail student shop (medical supplies, textbooks, branded merchandise), annual academic conferences, international clinical and research exchanges via IFMSA, a student magazine (Revista FRONTAL), and community health volunteer projects. Membership in the association unlocks discounted pricing on shop products and access to partner benefits.

Product overview

AENMS (Associação de Estudantes da NOVA Medical School) is a student association website offering a portfolio of products and services for medical students. The core offerings include an online student shop (Loja) selling medical textbooks, equipment, and branded merchandise; student publications (Revista FRONTAL magazine); and major annual events including iMed Conference, FutureMD, N2S Conference, and SCORE Symposium. Additionally, AENMS coordinates volunteer projects such as Hospital da Bonecada, MarcaMundos, Saúde Porta-a-Porta, and SexEd that serve both student development and community health outreach.

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Functional benefit

Brands

• FutureMD: A Congress organized by AENMS that creates an intimate and innovative dialogue space focused on the diversity of career opportunities available to young Portuguese doctors.
• Hospital da Bonecada
• iMed Conference
• MarcaMundos
• N2S Conference
• Revista FRONTAL
• Saúde Porta-a-Porta
• SexEd
• SCORE Symposium

Products and services

• Loja (Student Shop) Physical and online student shop offering medical supplies (stethoscopes, surgical kits, textbooks, anatomical atlases), apparel (sweatshirts, lab coats, scrubs), and accessories. Products are priced at member and non-member rates with membership discounts of 10-20%.
• iMed Conference Annual international medical conference organized by students, featuring world-renowned speakers, competitions, and workshops focused on medical education and innovation. Currently in its 17th edition.
• N2S Conference Annual conference uniting students and professionals passionate about Nutrition, Health, and Lifestyle, featuring workshops, networking, and the N2Social Night. 5th edition held in 2025.
• SCORE Symposium Symposium event organized by AENMS focused on research exchanges, scheduled for July 22, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
• Revista FRONTAL Student-run magazine of NOVA Medical School with over 40 years of history, providing a platform for students to share articles, photo reports, and poetry.
• Hospital da Bonecada Pioneering volunteer project aimed at eliminating 'White Coat Syndrome' in children by developing a model hospital where children can 'treat' their toys.
• Saúde Porta-a-Porta Voluntary project addressing gaps in access to basic healthcare and well-being for elderly populations while combating social isolation.
• SexEd Sexual education project conducting sessions in schools across the Lisbon Metropolitan Area for students in grades 8-12, covering contraception, STIs, and sexuality.
• MarcaMundos Volunteering project providing pedagogical and practical enrichment for NMS|FCM students through team-building activities, community actions, health screenings, fundraising events, and workshops.
• FutureMD Congress Congress organized by AENMS that creates an intimate and innovative dialogue space focused on the diversity of career opportunities available to young Portuguese doctors, including conventional clinical paths and alternative medical careers. Features 50+ speakers.
• AENMS Medical Textbooks and Equipment Retail offering of medical textbooks (Netter's Atlas, Semiologia Médica, Oxford Manual of Clinical Medicine, Harrison's Internal Medicine) and medical equipment (Littmann Classic III stethoscopes, otoscopes, ophthalmoscopes, reflex hammers, sphygmomanometers, blood pressure monitors, surgical kits).

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Integration2 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NOVA Medical SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstitutional partner and host institution of AENMS. The association operates within the university and represents its students.
• Universidade NOVA de LisboacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent university institution for NOVA Medical School and AENMS.
• Sindicato Independente dos MédicosminorOthersIndependent union of doctors providing institutional support and representation.
• Ordem dos MédicosminorOthersMedical association that regulates and represents doctors in Portugal.
• Instituto Português do Desporto e JuventudeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment institute providing sports and youth support programs.
• Junta de Freguesia de ArroiosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal parish council providing community support for student activities.
• Academia Clínica Espregueira | Clínica do DragãominorGTM or Marketing PartnerClinical partner offering 20% discount on course and congress registration fees for AENMS members.
• Espaço ExistênciaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMental health clinic offering first consultation free and reduced follow-up consultations (from €60 to €35) for AENMS members.
• Disputa Restaurante & BarminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant offering 10% discount on all purchases for AENMS members upon presentation of membership card. Located at Travessa de Santa Marta n°4B.
• MúminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant/bar offering 15% discount (except pastries and café products) for AENMS members.
• Escala25minorGTM or Marketing PartnerEstablishment offering a complimentary drink (coffee, soft drink, beer or wine) for AENMS members.
• EscapeHuntminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEscape room venue offering 20% discount on total bill for groups up to 6 people for AENMS members.
• Taste InvadersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFood venue offering 10% discount on all purchases for AENMS members, except drinks during Happy Hour.
• Erasmus Student NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational student organization providing exchange and mobility opportunities.
• Language CraftminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLanguage learning partner offering educational opportunities for students.
• Hollyfar - Revista ViverSaudávelminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHealth magazine offering 50% discount on base subscription price for AENMS members.
• AIESECminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal youth leadership organization providing international exchange and development opportunities.
• IFMSA (International Federation of Medical Students' Associations)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAENMS participates in IFMSA exchanges including SCOPE (clinical exchanges) and SCORE (research exchanges) programs with partner countries worldwide.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Erasmus Student Network (ESN): Largest international student mobility organization in Europe, providing exchange support, advocacy and events; directly comparable to AENMS's international exchange partnerships and student-services mission at a larger pan-European scale.
• AIESEC: Global youth leadership organization providing international volunteer and internship exchanges; comparable to AENMS's IFMSA/Erasmus-based exchange offerings and student-led project portfolio at a far larger global scale.

Direct peers

• ANEM - Associação Nacional de Estudantes de Medicina: Portuguese national federation of medical student associations, directly comparable to AENMS in mission, governance structure and student-representation role, with broader national scope across Portuguese medical schools.
• AMSA - American Medical Student Association: US-based independent association for medical students with comparable mission around advocacy, education and community health projects; similar member-driven, conference-organizing, advocacy-focused model in a different national market.
• IFMSA - International Federation of Medical Students' Associations: Global umbrella federation of medical student associations; AENMS is an active national member organization participating in IFMSA's SCOPE and SCORE exchange programs, operating under the same mission-driven, student-led model.
• AEFML - Associação de Estudantes da Faculdade de Medicina de Lisboa: Direct Portuguese peer student association representing students at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Lisbon; operates the same student-representation, retail and events model for a parallel medical student body in Lisbon.

Regional players

• EMSA - European Medical Students' Association: European regional federation of medical student associations; structurally analogous to IFMSA but at the European level, representing medical students across European faculties and engaging in policy, education and public health initiatives.

Broad incumbents

• Ordem dos Médicos: Portuguese professional regulatory body for physicians; shares institutional representation and medical-education advocacy space with AENMS, but serves licensed doctors rather than students, representing the broader incumbent in the same professional ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/aenms.nms
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• Instagraminstagram.com/aefcm

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

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