IFUMSA ORGANS REPORTS
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The IFUMSA Quiz and Debate Club (IQDC) upholds the academic standards and name of the association at academic competitions, making her proud among her peers.
IQDC’s quiz campaign in 2025 has been an eventful run so far with the following notable mentions:
UNIMED Quiz
On April 8, we participated in the Prof. Okonofua Inter-MSA Quiz and Debate where we were the first runner-up after a fierce battle in the quiz section and emerged second runner-up in the debate section.
Debates in May
On the 12 th of May, we emerged first runner-up in the debate and pitch contest organized by IFUMSA during the Doctor Plus Event. We also clinched 3 rd place at the Faculty of EDM Interfaculty Debate and the Drug Free Club OAU Interfaculty debate held on the 26 th and 29 th of May respectively.
Dr. Samuel Jay’s InterMSA Quiz
On May 31st, we participated in an intense quiz competition with the top quizzing schools in the southwest at University College Hospital, Ibadan. After rough and thrilling sessions, we came second to OOUMSA.
Prof. Adebo Inter MSA Quiz Competition
On the 4th of June, we participated in Bowen University’s Prof. Adebo Quiz Competition where we clinched the second position after lots of thrilling rounds.
NiMSA Quizlet 2025
IFUMSA emerged 1st position in both the clinical and preclinical categories of the NiMSA Quizlet held on the 12th of July.
Great Ife Interfaculty General Knowledge Quiz and Debate
The Great Ife Interfaculty Quiz and Debate Competition, an initiative of the Great Ife Students’ Union, commenced in April. After advancing several stages unto the final, we emerged winners in the quiz competition and second runner-up in the Debate tagged “The Podium” on the 25th of July.
AMSUL’s Prof. Durosinmi Etti Interschool Quiz
Following a first stage qualification involving 10 medical schools online on the 25th October, we went on to participate physically in the final round with 4 other schools, including the hosts. After an intense battle, we emerged 2nd position, giving the hosts a run for their money.
IQDC Olympiad 2.0
The IFUMSA Quiz and Debate Club is set to organize quiz and debate competitions for IFUMSAites to participate in as part of the events slated for the upcoming 2025 Health Week. We encourage the members of the association to participate and contribute in making this event a resounding success.
The year’s campaign is far from over. With some quiz competitions still scheduled for later this year, we hope to do even better and make the association proud.
Special thanks to the Provost of College of Health Sciences, the Dean of Clinical Sciences and the leadership of IFUMSA for their support so far. We do not take it for granted and with your continued support, we will keep making IFUMSA proud.
Signed:
Favour Adeoye
General Secretary
Falokun Oluwatobiloba William
Chairman, IFUMSA Quiz and Debate Club.
The organ of the Obafemi Awolowo University Medical Students’ Association (IFUMSA) MediVoice News and Literary Club that is responsible for delivering literary content and reports on the activities and events is the MediVoice News and Literary Club. The election of the 2025 Editorial Year executive kicked the ball rolling for the editorial year. About eight members of the club were elected as new executives. They are to serve the club in different capacities. These individuals brought fresh energy to the club.
After the election, several physical club meetings were held every two Sundays, which ensured that the bond among MediVoice members grew stronger and the wheels of the club’s activities kept moving. We meet to ensure, first of all, that projects stay on track and that every member feels a sense of belonging in the club (to participate in decision-making actively), just as it is the culture of the club. During one of these meetings, we held a send-off ceremony for the part 6 members (now doctors and alumni) of the club who had contributed significantly to the club’s activities. It was one of the year’s highlights.
Additionally, the club began selling the Caduceus X magazine in PDF format online. The magazine featured exclusive articles, poems, interviews, and wordplay. The Caduceus Magazines, like blood to the body, pour life into the club, reflecting the talents and diligence of our editorial team. Following this, the club has also begun preparing for the Caduceus XI Magazine, which will be launched soon. The MediVoice club has maintained its strong online presence through various blog articles. Featured articles this year include the Sunday “this week” post, Opinion post, Wednesday News, and Vox-Pops. These articles were written to stir up, in the minds of our readers, the water of creativity and literacy in a fun way. To add a touch of linguistic engagement, Word of the Week and Word Extra posts were also sent out every Friday. These posts aim to enhance members’ vocabulary.
Moreover, we launched the MediVoice Board Advert Initiative, which allows members of IFUMSA to run their adverts on the MediVoice Board for a token. Not long after, we conducted a recruitment process. The process attracted a fresh cohort of students who are eager to contribute to the club’s mission. The new members rotated through the three sections of the club and passed through a three-month probationary period before being fully inducted into the club.
However, the recruitment process also faced the layoff of some club members. Certain members requested to be exempted from the club due to various reasons that would inevitably lead to a lack of commitment to the club’s activities. The club granted these members their requests but upon careful consideration. Also, they were reminded that they are still part of the family and that the club is always ready to welcome them again. Upon reflection, the achievements of 2025 would not have been possible without the members of the club. Therefore, we appreciate all members of the club who kept things moving. Additionally, we appreciate the support of the BIG IFUMSA executives this year. Finally, we appreciate our readers who have supported our work.
Editor-In-Chief,
Bismarck Izibealoa Faola.
The IBIRONKE BRIGHT-led administration commenced November 2024 and over the months, the club have successfully organized and participated in several impactful programs aimed at improving health literacy and fostering community well-being. This report highlights the programs carried out during the tenure and other activities participated in.
1. Sendforth Ceremony
The tenure began with a Sendforth Ceremony held in honor of the outgoing members. The program was held on the 7th of December, 2024, with the theme: A Wholesome Doctor; A Journey of Healing, Compassion, and Service. . The ceremony featured distinguished speakers who inspired the outgoing members with their words of wisdom, preparing them for the outside world.
2. Recruitment Exercise and Induction of New Members
IFUMSAites from Parts 1 to 5 were welcomed to join the club. Applicants were required to purchase a form and then scheduled for an interview process. A total number of 35 applicants were recruited across classes. A 2-day induction ceremony was held subsequently.
3. IHAC Campus Program
Themed “First Aid and Basic Life Support Training.”. On May 10,2025, The club brought over 150 undergraduates together to educate and train them on first aid and basic life support skills needed to save lives as students are sometimes first responders in emergency situations. This was done in collaboration with the department of Anaesthesia, OAUTHC.
4. School Outreach Programs
The club held numerous school outreaches across Ile-ife and Ilesha, to educate pupils on health topics such as Asthma, Mental health, Scabies, Breast cancer etc.
5. Village Outreach.
On September 20, 2025, IHAC held its biggest annual medical and surgical outreach yet at the Timi of Ede’s Palace, Ede, Osun State with over 300 people benefiting from the initiative at no cost for them. Free surgical procedures (Lipoma excision, hydrocelectomies, hernia repairs, keloid removal) were done with 12 beneficiaries. This mega event was covered by media partners such as TVC News, Punch newspaper, Medivoice OAU, and ACJ OAU.
6. IHAC Pink October Campaign
In October, IHAC actively participated in the global fight against breast cancer through its Pink October Campaign. The campaign featured an online awareness series aimed at dispelling myths and sharing accurate information about breast cancer, an awareness walk, school outreach and a webinar themed “From Diagnosis to Survivorship:Understanding breast cancer.”
7. Virtual Health Campaigns
The club has commemorated international health days, such as World Oral Health Day, World Health Day, World Malaria Day, World Hypertension Day etc. by disseminating accurate information to the public
8. Partnerships and Collaboration
Over the course of the tenure, we have been able to partner with various organisations like Muslim Student Society, OAU, Campus Health and Right Initiative, (CHRI) and Junior Chamber International, (JCI), to provide medical checkups during their programs and moderate health seminars.
9. Other club activities include training of members and weekly disseminating of health information.
