EESTI ARSTITEADUS-ÜLIÕPILASTE SELTS

What EESTI ARSTITEADUS-ÜLIÕPILASTE SELTS does

Eesti Arstiteadusüliõpilaste Selts (EAÜS), also known as EstMSA, is a non-profit student organization founded in 1989-1991 and headquartered in Tartu, Estonia — the location of the country's only medical faculty at the University of Tartu. EAÜS represents Estonian medical students and operates as the National Member Organization of the International Federation of Medical Students' Associations (IFMSA) since 1993, connecting students to global clinical and research exchange programs across 90+ countries. The organization serves Estonian medical students through mentorship programs, skills training, professional development working groups, and the bi-annual Curare magazine, while also delivering public health education services to kindergartens, primary and secondary schools, and corporate buyers.

EAÜS generates revenue through annual membership fees, international exchange program fees (€375 for members, €425 for non-members), merchandise sales via its webstore, fees for educational service delivery (€45-€140 per session for programs like Teddy Bear Hospital, sexual health lectures, mental health awareness, vaccination education, and safety awareness seminars), and donations. Distribution is direct (services delivered by trained medical student volunteers to schools, hospitals, and companies) supplemented by an e-commerce channel for merchandise and the IFMSA exchange network for international placements. The organization maintains a 11-50 person operational footprint and is governed by an elected executive board with distinct Vice President roles for Finance, Internal Affairs, External Affairs, and Administrative Affairs, plus National Officers for working groups spanning medical education, public health, sexual and reproductive health, human rights, science, and sports.

EAÜS has been instrumental in shaping the legal framework for assistant physicians (abiarst) in Estonia, contributing to legislation in 2011, 2017, and 2021 that enabled medical students from their fourth course to practice under supervision with e-Health access, digital prescriptions, and a guaranteed minimum wage. The organization's strategic positioning sits at the intersection of medical education, public health advocacy, and healthcare workforce development, with institutional partnerships spanning Tartu University Hospital, North Estonia Medical Centre (PERH), Ida-Viru Central Hospital (IVKH), the Ministry of Social Affairs, and the National Institute for Health Development (TAI).

Name

EESTI ARSTITEADUS-ÜLIÕPILASTE SELTS

Legal name

Eesti Arstiteadusüliõpilaste Selts

Website

https://eays.ee

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Eesti Arstiteadusüliõpilaste Selts (EAÜS) is a non-profit Estonian medical student organization affiliated with IFMSA, providing public health education, clinical exchange programs, and professional development to Estonian medical students and broader communities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Education & Training

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDALAFAK

Public Health, Immunization & Communicable Disease Services

Education/Student Services & Campus Operations/Student Health, Counseling & Wellness Services

SECONDARYEDAIAMAI

International Healthcare Access & Provider Network Navigation

Education/International Education & Study Abroad/Study Abroad Health, Safety, Insurance & Risk Management

SECONDARYEDAIAGAL

Service Learning Program Design, Accreditation & Evaluation

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

Keywords

• Medical student association
• Health education services
• International student exchange
• Peer health programs
• Professional medical training

Headquarters

HQ city

Tartu

HQ country

Estonia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership subscriptions: Annual membership fees that provide access to benefits including mentorship programs, training, discounts, and participation in organization activities.
2. Merchandise sales: Sale of branded merchandise including fleeces, hoodies, sweatshirts, t-shirts, water bottles, and socks through the web shop.
3. International exchange program fees: Participation fee of 375€ for members and 425€ for non-members, covering accommodation, meals, hospital placement, and social program. Additional deposit required.
4. Service fees: Fees charged for educational services delivered to schools, companies, and healthcare facilities including lectures, workshops, and health screenings.
5. Donations: One-time and recurring donations from supporters to fund activities, representation at IFMSA and Nordic conferences, development days, and trainer training.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

EAÜS delivers health-education lectures, workshops, and screening programs to schools, kindergartens, and companies, and runs international clinical and research student exchanges via IFMSA. It also operates a membership program for Estonian medical students providing mentorship, trainings, discounts, the Curare magazine, and a calendar app.

Product overview

EAÜS is a student organization representing medical students in Estonia, offering a diverse portfolio of health education services, professional development programs, and community engagement activities. The core offerings include public health services for different age groups: teddy bear hospitals for young children, sexual health lectures and the Orgasm Laboratory for youth and adults, mental health lectures and safety awareness seminars for school students, and health screening services for the general public. The organization provides professional development through the IFMSA international exchange program, mentorship programming, skills trainings, and publishes the Curare magazine. EAÜS also operates a membership discount program, event calendar with Google Calendar integration, and a merchandise webstore. The services are delivered through dedicated working groups covering education, science, sports, internal events, external affairs, and various health topics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Curare: EAÜS's official magazine/publication, published twice a year, covering student life, society activities, alumni profiles, scientific achievements, and health topics.

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• IFMSA (International Federation of Medical Students' Associations)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1993EAÜS has been a National Member Organization of IFMSA since 1993. Through this partnership, EAÜS participates in IFMSA general assemblies, trainings, and events. In 2023, EAÜS hosted the March Meeting 2023. IFMSA connects medical student organizations across 90+ countries.
• ENL (Eesti Noorteühenduste Liit)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerENL connects youth organizations across Estonia. Through ENL, EAÜS gains access to representation in the Youth Environment Council and opportunities to participate in trainings, summer schools, conferences, and events.
• Tartu Ülikooli Kliinikum (TÜK)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerTartu University Hospital is the main clinical training site for medical students in Estonia. Serves as primary location for clinical exchanges and assistant physician program placements.
• Eesti Haiglate Liit (EHL)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstonian Hospitals Association representing hospitals across Estonia. Partnership supports healthcare collaboration and assistant physician program development.
• Põhja-Eesti Regionaalhaigla (PERH)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorth Estonia Medical Centre is a major clinical exchange site and healthcare partner, providing training opportunities for medical students.
• Ida-Viru Keskhaigla (IVKH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIda-Viru Central Hospital collaboration for healthcare and exchange program support in eastern Estonia.
• Eesti Arstide Liit (EAL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstonian Medical Association partnership for professional development and medical community engagement.
• Tartu Ülikooli meditsiiniteaduste valdkondflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Tartu Faculty of Medicine is the only medical school in Estonia, located in Tartu. Primary institutional partner for medical education and student development.
• MedicumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare provider partnership for clinical training and exchange opportunities.
• Tervise Arengu Instituut (TAI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Institute for Health Development partnership, particularly for nutrition education workshops and public health initiatives.
• SotsiaalministeeriumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinistry of Social Affairs collaboration for healthcare policy advocacy and system improvement.
• ConfidominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare provider partnership for medical services and training.
• FertilitasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare provider partnership for medical services and training.
• MeditaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare provider partnership for medical services and training.
• MyFitnessminorOthersFitness center partnership providing discounted memberships (59€/month vs 67€ regular) for EAÜS members.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Direct peers

• bvmd (Bundesverband der Medizinstudierenden in Deutschland): German counterpart to EAÜS, also an IFMSA National Member Organization running clinical/research exchanges, public-health projects, and policy advocacy on behalf of medical students. Comparable in scope, structure, and member-funded non-profit model.
• AMSA (Australian Medical Students' Association): Peak representative body for Australian medical students, IFMSA member. Runs exchanges, advocacy, and education initiatives for ~17,000 Australian medical students; mirrors EAÜS's combination of international exchange and domestic health education work.
• ANEMF (Association Nationale des Étudiants en Médecine de France): National medical students' association of France and IFMSA member. Same mix of exchanges, public health education, advocacy, and member services. Operates at materially larger scale than EAÜS but is the most directly comparable national peer in continental Europe.
• HelMSIC (Hellenic Medical Students' International Committee): Greek medical students' IFMSA committee operating clinical/research exchanges, public-health campaigns, and capacity-building trainings for medical students. Same organizational structure as EAÜS (working groups by theme) with a Mediterranean-European scope.
• CFMS (Canadian Federation of Medical Students): National federation of medical student associations in Canada, IFMSA member. Operates the same combination of exchanges, advocacy, and public health education as EAÜS, but at a larger national scale. Direct structural parallel as a federated, non-profit medical student body.
• AMS UK (Medical Students' Association, UK): UK-wide medical student representative body and IFMSA member. Comparable scope: exchanges, advocacy with government, public health education for school-age children, and member services. Larger scale but structurally identical to EAÜS.

Others

• EstMSA — National Medical Student Orgs of Baltic/ Nordic peers: Estonian medical student association itself is listed here for context — peers include Nordic/Near-Baltic counterparts like SAMS (Sweden), NorMSIC (Norway), FiMSIC (Finland), and LiMSA (Latvia). These organizations share EAÜS's small-market scale, public health education focus, and IFMSA-affiliated exchange programs.

Broad incumbents

• IFMSA (International Federation of Medical Students' Associations): Global federation of which EAÜS is a National Member Organization since 1993. Directly comparable in mission (medical student representation, exchanges, public health education) and serves as the umbrella organization; both run the bilateral professional/research exchange program that sends ~15,000 students abroad annually.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@eestiarstiteadusuliopilast756
• Facebookfacebook.com/EestiArstiteadusUliopilasteSelts
• Instagraminstagram.com/eays.ee

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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