MSAB IJCR CENTRAL

About us

What is the MSAB?

At the International Journal of Clinical Research (IJCR), we recognize and empower the involvement of medical students in research by providing them with a fostering environment which can promote their growth into brilliant scientists. The Medical Students Advisory Board, IJCR's biggest division, includes 9 chapters that target various interpersonal and intrapersonal skills, ultimately ensuring our members' global growth.

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Our Values

Equity

Diversity

Growth

Our Reach

Members enrolled last term

Subscribers

Countries reached

Journal Club Sessions held

Research opportunities secured

Why join the MSAB?

Build your skills

Adaptability

Capacity building

Communication skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Work ethic

… Even more!

Build connections

Connect with our editorial board, renowned guest speakers, education experts and research mentors for opportunities to endorse your applications by their recommendation and receive mentorship for research & career purposes!

Research opportunities

Learn more about the foundations of writing a high quality scientific article & get a chance to publish in your medical specialty of interest by joining a research working group, writing case reports or enrolling in original studies!

Learn about research

Get an immersive experience in the world of research and learn all the essential skills needed to publish a high-quality manuscript from experts with extensive research experience

Become a peer reviewer

Get the chance to be mentored and certified as a peer reviewer and perform selected and monitored peer reviews, which will be validated by Publons

International exposure

Become part of our international community and have your name and photograph officially published on our website and shared on our platforms

Get an NFC card

Get our all-new IJCR NFC card which allows you to access your IJCR portal with a simple tap. With this emerging technology, members are one tap away from accessing all our IJCR events, sharing their information and connecting with our growing IJCR community!

Chapters

Journal Club Chapter

Social Media Chapter

Writing Skills Chapter in collaboration with IJCR Intersect

IJCR Webinar Series

USMLE Study Groups

Digital Health Chapter

Growth and Development Chapter

International Students' Outreach Chapter

Applied Research Skills Course Chapter

Publications

Watch our MSAB members thrive!

Testimonies

What they are saying about us

IJCR has been my home for the past couple of years. Throughout this journey, I witnessed a community of students who are all eager to learn and, in the process, enjoy the research, thinking, and collaboration with one another. I’m thankful for this opportunity that made me grow academically and personally!

Myriam Boueri

Manager of the Growth and Development Chapter and Vice President of the MSAB

This wonderful and unique experience helped me develop new skills in terms of research, paper review and communication. I met very inspiring people from all around the world, each of whom taught me a lesson about tolerance, humility and self-esteem. I highly recommend it!

Adam Roumani

Journal Club Chapter

If I had to summarize my experience in MSAB in one phrase, I’d say: “Teamwork is at the heart of great achievement.” There’s no better way to achieve success and gain valuable medical knowledge and experience than to do so with such a precious exceptional team at IJCR.

Amarelle Chamoun

Journal Club Chapter

Joining IJCR was the most life-changing experience I've ever had! I never expected that I could gain so much from my 6-month journey. All in all, IJCR is my safe space to explore my potential and build my career.

Laurentia Fidella Averina Setia Santoso

Journal Club Chapter

My experience at IJCR was like nothing else! They say if you truly want to learn how to write a good research paper, you must ace the art of reading one first! That's exactly what IJCR taught me. It helped me build my confidence in reading and understanding research papers.

Seezal Arora

Journal Club Chapter

Being a member for the third term now, I can confidently say that this organization is growing like a snowball with no intention to slow down. IJCR is a place where every member in the medical community can grow and become a huge value in his/her field. Applying to IJCR was one of the best decisions I have made!

Fadel Dib

LinkedIn Manager, Social Media Chapter and Admission Officer of the MSAB

IJCR has been the best opportunity I came upon a year ago. In addition to the great experience I have gained from all the work and the guidance of our amazing mentors, I had the opportunity to meet a lot of exceptional people from all around the world. I gained friends, colleagues, mentors, and a family, and every effort I put within the MSAB was highly valued and appreciated.

Heba Sati

Director of the Pioneers in Medicine Students' Committee

IJCR has aided my development in a variety of ways. We're always learning new things about research, and since joining this chapter, my creativity has skyrocketed. Most importantly, I've managed to meet so many new people from all over the world whom I now get to call my IJCR family!

Yara Shhab

Content Development Team Manager, Social Media Chapter

Joining IJCR and contributing to its development was one of the most rewarding experiences that allowed me to grow on a personal and professional level. It was amazing to get to work with such a motivated and dedicated team from all around the world!

Reina Ibrahim

Manager of the Growth and Development Chapter and Research Officer of the MSAB

It was a great experience. Got to organize an event for the first time in my life with a country I don’t know anyone in and it was a success.

Olaniyan Bolaji

International Students' Outreach Chapter

MSAB Council

Our hardworking council

Nancy Emmanuel, MD

Advisor

Jana Dib El Jalbout

President

Perla Ghalloub

President

Elio Saad

Vice President

Mira Jardak

Vice President

Georges Ghandour

Vice President

Laurentia Fidella

Executive Assistant

Mariana Flaifel

Executive Assistant

Leah Nasr

Chief Administrator

Peter Raffoul

Chief Administrator

Abed Al-Razzak Kerhani

Chief Administrator

Reina Ibrahim

Research Officer

Marita Saliba

Research Officer

Mustafa Saleh

Research Officer

Milanie Milan

Research Officer

Paul Bassil

Research Officer

Ala’a Fawaz

Admissions Officer

Mira Bechelany

Admissions Officer

Hamza Dib

Admissions Officer

Kendra Cruickshank

Admissions Officer

Kendra Cruickshank

Admissions Officer

Collaborations

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Collaborative Initiative, India

International Microsurgery Case Discussion

Intersect

Blog

The IJCR Newsletter - Volume 1 Issue 1

Apply

Medical students who wish to become part of the MSAB can do so through one of two pathways:

Apply to become an MSAB member: MSAB members are students who join one of MSAB’s chapters based on their interests & skills set. They are expected to commit and contribute to the tasks which fall within the scope of their chapter, ultimately ensuring its growth & constant active status. As such, members’ subscriptions are waived in recognition of their valuable contribution to MSAB’s growth. Their involvement will be assessed throughout the term using an objective points system which will count towards the termination/extension of their membership for the upcoming term. Limited spots exist for MSAB members within each chapter & enrollment of new members occurs on a term basis. MSAB members will have full access to all benefits & opportunities provided by the MSAB, as well as the opportunity to apply to vacant leadership positions within the MSAB*.

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Enrollment of both MSAB Members & Subscribers takes place before the start of each term, the duration of which is 6 months.

*Both MSAB Members & Subscribers will be offered, as a recognition for their belonging to the MSAB, an exclusive IJCR Near-Field Communication (NFC) Card which will be delivered to their footsteps no matter the country of residence.

We are looking for enthusiastic, committed and goal-directed medical students with an interest in research. Students from all nationalities and years of study are welcomed and encouraged to apply, however, they must be proficient in English for the purpose of communication within the MSAB.

For subscribers: Medical students in addition to students from other healthcare/scientific domains are welcome to subscribe, noting that the research courses and opportunities offered as well as the workshops organized are rather medically oriented.
For members: MSAB membership spots are exclusively reserved for medical students (with a case-by-case admission of premedical students).

To apply to become a member of the MSAB, all you have to do is:

Fill the application form linked here. Incomplete/wrong information will result in the disqualification of the application.
A professional photograph with a white background, preferably in a white coat. You will be asked to upload & attach it to your application. Photos with a non-white background will not be accepted.
A brief statement (500 words max.) stating your motivation to join the MSAB, the vision you’re willing to bring, and the added value that you will add if selected to join as a member.
You are also requested to follow our social media platforms, where we will be tracking your interactions with our pages as a measure of involvement.

For more information about the application process, feel free to contact the admissions office: admissions.msab@ijcrcentral.com

Contact

Email Us

Should you have any further questions regarding the MSAB in general, feel free to reach out to the MSAB Presidents:

Jana Dib El Jalbout, jana.dibeljalbout@ijcrcentral.com

Perla Ghalloub, perla.ghalloub@ijcrcentral.com

We hope to welcome you to our growing community of brilliant researchers in the making!