Somali Medical Students Association (SOMSA)
Empowering Somalia's
Future Physicians
Connecting medical students across Somalia and the global diaspora. Building academic excellence, community health, and professional identity together.
500+
Active Members
12
University Chapters
8
Years of Impact
3rd
Annual Conference
Mogadishu - 2014
Who We Are
Built by students, for Somalia's health future
SOMSA was founded to bridge the gap between Somali medical education and global standards. We connect students across universities, borders, and generations, from Mogadishu to Minneapolis.
Through mentorship, research support, and community health initiatives, we are preparing a generation that will transform healthcare across Somalia.
WHAT WE DO
Comprehensive Initiatives
Six focused initiatives designed to support every stage of a Somali medical student's journey, from admission to specialization and beyond.
Mentorship Network
Connect with senior students, residents, and physicians across Somalia and the diaspora.
Learn moreResearch Support
Publishing guidance, methodology workshops, and access to medical research databases.
Learn moreCommunity Health
Outreach clinics, health awareness campaigns, and rural healthcare volunteering.
Learn moreExam Preparation
USMLE, AMC, and local board study groups, resources, and peer-led mock exams.
Learn moreDiaspora Network
Connecting Somali medical students globally — UK, USA, Canada, Gulf, and Scandinavia.
Learn moreScholarships
Curated scholarship database and personal application support for deserving students.
Learn moreUPCOMING
Events & Activities
SOMSA Annual Medical Conference 2026
USMLE Step 1 Intensive Preparation Workshop
Community Health Outreach Day — Hargeisa
LATEST
News & Research
SOMSA launches new mentorship program connecting first-year students with senior physicians
Member spotlight: Publishing in the African Journal of Medicine
SOMSA partners with WHO Somalia on national public health initiative
MEMBER VOICES
What Our Members Say
“SOMSA gave me access to mentors I never thought I could reach. Within six months of joining, I had co-authored my first research paper and found my specialty direction.”
Fatima Abdi
3rd Year · Banadir University · Mogadishu
“As a diaspora student in the UK, SOMSA connected me to my roots and gave me a community that understood my dual identity — Somali and medical professional.”
Mohamed Hassan
Final Year · University of Edinburgh · UK
Become Part of
Something Greater
Join 500+ Somali medical students building the future of healthcare. Access resources, mentorship, events, and a global network — all in one place.