recruitment2026 - IFEMED JC

For nearly fifty years, the IFEMED Journal Club has stood as the official editorial arm of IFUMSA and a pillar of student-driven academic excellence. Since 1976, IFEMED has nurtured a culture of research, critical inquiry, peer-reviewed publishing, and scientific integrity. As we celebrate this historic milestone, we invite motivated IFUMSAites to join us in shaping the next generation of scholarly leadership.

This recruitment cycle seeks applicants who are intellectually curious, research-driven, and committed to upholding IFEMED’s longstanding values of excellence, originality, and academic rigor. IFEMED Journal Club will turn 50 in 2026.

PAYMENT DETAILS

All applicants must complete payment before submitting the application form.

Application Fee: ₦3,500

Payment Information:
Account Name: IFEMED Journal Club
Bank: Stanbic IBTC
Account Number: 9201461176

After payment, you are required to upload a clear image or PDF of your payment receipt in the designated section of the application form.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

All applicants must submit TWO items:

1. COMPULSORY ESSAY

Title: “IFEMED Journal Club at 50: Strengthening a Legacy of Excellence for the Next Generation.”
Word Limit: Maximum 1,500 words

Format: Analytical and Reflective.

Your essay should demonstrate:

- 1. A clear understanding of IFEMED’s mission, work, and historical significance

- 2. Strengths and gaps you observe in its operations, visibility, or impact

- 3. Evidence-informed ideas for improving relevance, readership, and academic influence

- 4. How you hope to contribute personally to the Journal Club

- 5. Originality, structured argumentation, and feasibility of recommendations

This essay will be used to assess clarity of thought, writing skill, creativity, and commitment to scholarly development.

2. OPTIONAL TASK (Choose ONE)

Word Limit: Maximum 2,000 words (except PowerPoint option)

A. Narrative Review

Topic: Urbanization and the Changing Epidemiology of Disease in West Africa

Your review should synthesise recent literature, highlight major trends, and identify future directions.

B. Scientific Commentary / Policy Insight

Topic: Strengthening Nigeria’s Primary Healthcare System: Lessons from Successful PHC Models in LMICs

Your commentary should offer analytical insight and actionable, evidence-based recommendations.

C. Journal Club Critique (PowerPoint Slides)

Article: Burnout among public health workers in Canada: a cross-sectional study

Link: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-023-17572-w

Slide Outline (Max 12 slides):
This includes Background, Objectives, Methods, Results, Strengths, Limitations, Clinical/Policy Implications & Conclusion.
(Title and references excluded from 12-slide count.)

Slides should be concise, clear, and visually organized.

D. Letter to the Editor (750–1,000 words)

Respond to any IFEMED Journal article. Letters must demonstrate critical thinking, academic courtesy, and constructive engagement with the publication. Exceptional letters may be considered for publication.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Format:
Essays: Microsoft Document only
Critique: PowerPoint (.ppt/.pptx only)
Font: Times New Roman or Calibri, 12 pt
Spacing: 1.5
Referencing: Vancouver style (mandatory for all tasks)
Plagiarism Limit: 30% maximum
No AI-generated or AI-assisted writing. Use of AI writing tools will result in automatic disqualification.
File name/Subject Line: Full Name – Class – Task
Example: Oluwadamilola Adeoye – Part 2 – Essay and Review
Send to: ifemedjcsubmissions@gmail.com
Deadline: Sunday, 4 January 2026 @ 11:59 PM WAT.
Late submissions will not be accepted.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1. Originality and depth of analysis
2. Structure, coherence, and clarity
3. Understanding of the topic
4. Accuracy and appropriateness of references
5. Insightfulness of recommendations
6. Adherence to academic writing standards
7. Contribution potential to IFEMED’s mission

INTERVIEW INFORMATION

Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview via email.
Date: Saturday, 10 January 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
Dress Code: Formal
Venue: Communicated individually upon shortlisting

As IFEMED Journal Club marks 50 years of scholarly impact, we look forward to welcoming a new cohort of passionate, disciplined, and forward-thinking students. This is your opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a legacy built over half a century and to help chart its future. Join us as we shape the next 50 years of excellence.

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