Medsin is a grassroots, student led organisation. Its vision is "A world where health is a universally realised human right" Its activities aim to "promote health as well as to act upon and educate students about health inequalities in our local and global communities."

Formed in 1997, the organisation has branches over 30 Universities in the UK. Medsin is the UK member of the International Federation of Medical Students' Associations

International Federation of Medical Students' Associations

The International Federation of Medical Students' Associations is a non governmental organization representing associations of medical students. It was founded in May 1951, and currently maintains 102 National Member Organizations from 95 countries across six continents...

. Medsin-UK is a registered charity tasked with facilitating the activities of Medsin in the UK. It has an elected board consisting of students active within Medsin. A by-law in its constitution prevents it from accepting donations from pharmaceutical companies. Medsin branches, campaigns and projects are autonomous.

Structure

Medsin consists of its branches, projects and campaigns. The network also holds two conferences per year. Branches are located at almost every medical school within the UK, as well as at some other universities and educational institutions.

There are 10 nationally recognised projects running at individual branches throughout the UK which seek to tackle a wide range of health issues.

Medsin works on a number of campaigns, which reflect their aim to raise awareness of global health issues and reduce health inequalities. Recent campaigning activity has been on the topics of 'Water and Sanitation' and access to free health care for refused asylum seekers.
Medsin also works alongside major national campaigning organisations, including Oxfam and Student Partnership Worldwide. Their campaigns seek to raise awareness, lobby, and motivate students to take action on important issues.