Uniting for Peace Through Science: A Call to Action from the IJMS and the 4th WCMSR

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The table summarizes the impact of the 2023 edition of the IJMS World Conference of Medical Student Research. That year, the event featured participation from 17 countries, with 38 authors presenting their research. On the day of the conference, the website registered 604 interactions, reflecting strong online engagement. Additionally, the conference reached a broader audience through its 2,196 YouTube views, highlighting its global visibility and reach.

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2025-06-30

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Carrington, C., Kabil, H., Stefanus, M., Liang, E., Aryal, S., Aryal, S., Khan, S. A., Găman, M.-A., & Bonilla-Escobar, F. J. (2025). Uniting for Peace Through Science: A Call to Action from the IJMS and the 4th WCMSR. International Journal of Medical Students, 13(2), 118–122. https://doi.org/10.5195/ijms.2025.3480

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