Dear colleagues,

On behalf of the Scientific Committee, we are pleased to welcome you to the proceedings of the 31st Scientific Conference of Medical Students of Greece & 19th International Forum of Medical Students and Junior Doctors, that is taking place on 11-13 April 2025, at the Thessaloniki Concert Hall.

The objectives of the conference include education and training, through the enhancement of specialization in the most common diseases, research and innovation through the development of new technologies and techniques to improve diagnostic accuracy and treatment outcomes. They also aim at the cooperation and networking of institutions and researchers for the exchange of knowledge, the improvement of patient care and finally raising the public’s awareness regarding health, prevention strategies and the importance of an early diagnosis.

The Scientific Committee of the Conference, through this specific subject, aims to inform and educate students and young doctors about the latest scientific data. The treatment strategy for each patient requires specific selection criteria regarding their ideal therapeutic approach. All these changes in the environment of the specialists create a more urgent need to operate in teams than ever. Each physician must focus on a part of their knowledge and by collaborating with the other members of the MDT try to formulate an optimal plan for each patient while considering the need for increasingly individualized treatment. Therefore, the multidisciplinary approach, especially for malignancies, is considered necessary today and the exchange of views and discussions between different specialties will supplement and enrich the knowledge of the participants, aiming to improve the quality and safety in approaching these patients.

With respect
The President of the Scientific Committee

V. N. Papadopoulos
Professor of Surgery
Director of the First Department of Surgery
Dean of the School of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

Dear young colleagues,

The year 1993, marking the foundation of the "Scientific Association of Greek Medical Students-SSHMS", can be characterized as a milestone for undergraduate medical education in Greece.

For more than 30 years, SSHMS, through its seven branches across all Medical Schools in the country, has successfully mobilized Greek medical students, alongside their studies, towards collaborations in developing activities in medical education, volunteerism, and community service.

Students participating in SSHMS activities gain significant scientific, ethical, and social experiences benefiting themselves and society at large. In a few years, as practicing physicians, they will carry with them a solid foundation of knowledge, a composed personality, and adherence to the principles of Hippocratic ethics and medical deontology.

Key activities organized by SSHMS include the "Scientific Congress of Hellenic Medical Students" and the "International Forum of Medical Students and Junior Doctors", scheduled to take place from April 11-13, 2025, in Thessaloniki.

Having accepted the honourable invitation to serve as President of the Scientific Committee of the "19th International Forum of Medical Students and Junior Doctors," we welcome you to Thessaloniki and wish you a pleasant stay. Most importantly, we hope the proceedings of the congress will be substantial and fruitful.

Theodoros I. Dardavesis
Professor Emeritus of Medicine
Former Dean of the School of Health Sciences, AUTH