[ANNOUNCEMENT] Advisory Board of JAMSA Board 2026/2027

2026-11-03

Greetings, People of Tomorrow!

We are deeply honoured and thrilled to officially introduce the Advisory Board of the Journal of Asian Medical Students' Association (JAMSA) Board for AMSA International 2026/2027!

We would also like to extend our profound gratitude to the respective AMSA chapters for nominating their prestigious individuals to serve as our Faculty Advisors. Your active participation and support in connecting us with such distinguished experts are instrumental to the continuous growth, scientific integrity, and excellence of our journal.

The Advisory Board plays an indispensable role in ensuring the scientific integrity, quality, and continuous growth of our journal. We are incredibly privileged to be guided by such distinguished experts and experienced leaders who have graciously dedicated their time and wisdom to support and mentor the next generation of medical researchers.

Please join us in welcoming the esteemed members of our Advisory Board:

Advisory Board of JAMSA Board AMSA International 2026/2027

Faculty Advisors of 2026–2029

Prof. Allie Lee, MBBS, MRCSEd, COphthHK, FHKAM (Ophthalmology)
(Clinical Assistant Professor of Practice, The University of Hong Kong)

Prof. Dr. dr. Soegianto Ali, M.Med.Sc
(Head of the Master in Biomedicine Study Programme, Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia)

Senior Advisor of 2026/2027

Stephen Dario Syofyan
(Chief Editor of JAMSA 2025/2026)

On another note, we would like to remind everyone that JAMSA is currently holding a Call for Papers for our upcoming Cardiology Edition.

Alongside this, we are also opening opportunities for early-career researchers and medical students with a background in research to join us as Reviewers for this edition. This is a brilliant opportunity to contribute to the international peer-review process, expand your network, and refine your critical appraisal skills.

Please visit our official platforms for the submission guidelines and further updates. We sincerely hope to see your outstanding submissions and contributions!

Thank you for your kind attention. Viva AMSA!

“The only source of knowledge is experience.”
— Albert Einstein

[ANNOUNCEMENT] Call for Paper JAMSA’s Regular Edition Vol. 13 No. 1: Cardiology

2026-09-03

Greetings, People of Tomorrow!

The Journal of Asian Medical Students’ Association International (JAMSA) is pleased to announce an open Call for Papers for Volume 13 No. 1, with the theme focused on Cardiology.

As a member of CrossRef and the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), JAMSA ensures your published work achieves international visibility. Our published issues are currently indexed in Google Scholar, Ulrichsweb, Index Copernicus, ROAD, BASE, Gale Cengage Learning, and Genamics Journal Seek.

This call invites medical students, early-career researchers, and clinicians to submit original manuscripts addressing topics within cardiovascular medicine. Submissions may explore areas including, but not limited to:

1. Ischemic heart disease, heart failure, and cardiomyopathies
2. Arrhythmias, clinical electrophysiology, and cardiovascular critical care
3. Cardiovascular imaging, AI, and digital health innovations
4. Valvular heart disease, hypertension, and vascular medicine
5. Preventive cardiology, cardiometabolic health, and cardiac rehabilitation
6. Pediatric cardiology, cardiogenetics, and cardio-oncology
7. Inflammatory, rheumatic, and tropical heart diseases

JAMSA accepts a wide range of manuscripts including Original Research Articles, Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses, Narrative/Literature Reviews, Case Reports and Case Series, Commentary or Perspective Articles, and Letters to the Editor. All submissions will undergo JAMSA’s standard double-blind peer-review process.

For further information, please refer to the submission guidelines available in the following link.

JAMSA Call for Paper Vol. 13 No. 1: Cardiology Guideline

All manuscripts must be submitted exclusively through the official JAMSA submission portal: https://jamsa.amsa-international.org/index.php/main/about/submissions in the Call for Paper: Cardiology 2027 section with the deadline of 1 December 2026, 23:59 (GMT+8).

We encourage you to share this opportunity within your research networks. We look forward to receiving your exceptional scientific contributions.

Thank you for your attention. Viva AMSA!

“Research is seeing what everybody else has seen and thinking what nobody else has thought.”
—Albert Szent-Györgyi

JAMSA Board Regeneration Notice

2026-08-30

Greetings, People of Tomorrow!

As the regeneration of AMSA International 2026/2027 has officially began, we would like to announce that our Chief Editor of JAMSA 2025/2026, Stephen Dario Syofyan, has officially closed his line of works in 2025/2026 and passed the torch(es) to the new Chief Editors of JAMSA.

By the current amendment of AMSA International’s Constitution, in the tenure of 2026/2027, JAMSA has officially been divided into JAMSA (Editorial) and JAMSA (Managerial), in which the scope of works will be assigned according to the respective subsidiaries. 

You will find all of the editorial works such as Regular Editions, Abstract Book Publications, and the JAMSA’s official website to fall under editorial responsibility, meaning that you now can address all of the inquiries to Joyceline Chika Tanely (Joy) as the Chief Editor of JAMSA (Editorial) via j-amsa@amsa-international.org for any troubleshooting issues on this matter.

On the other hand, all of the promotional, collaborations, research events, and social media handles of JAMSA will be handled by James Dendy (James) as the Chief Editor of JAMSA (Managerial) via j-amsamanagerial@amsa-international.org.

We would like to extend our greatest welcome and appreciation to everyone who has been supporting our student-led journal and would like to request your best wishes for our future endeavours together. You will find interesting information about our upcoming events on our website and also social media, especially on our Instagram page @journal_amsa. 

Please keep in mind that our Chief Editors are currently prepping for the recruitment of our subcommittees, which are exclusively reserved for AMSA International members and also renewing this site for better purposes in the future, but if you are interested in contributing to JAMSA in any other way, please wait for our notices in the future and we will see you there.

Yours truly,
Joyceline Chika Tanely & James Dendy
Chief Editors of JAMSA Board 2026/2027

Important Notice: Updates to Manuscript Submission Guidelines and Status of Pre-2026 Submissions

2026-06-25

Dear Authors and Researchers,

Effective from 2026, we are implementing strict updates to our manuscript submission and review processes to ensure a highly standardised, trackable, and efficient system. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience these changes may cause. This transition is a necessary step driven by an overhaul of our legacy internal policies and the regeneration of our systems.

Status of Pre-2026 Submissions
All general manuscript submissions made prior to 2026 are hereby considered null and void. If you submitted a manuscript before this year and have not received a review notification, you are free to submit your work to another journal. No further action or formal retraction is required on your part.

However, if your submission status indicates that a reviewer has already been assigned, but there has been no subsequent progress or publication, please email us at j-amsa@amsa-international.org for further follow-up.

Exception: Please note that the pre-2026 nullification does not apply to conference submissions (East Asian Medical Students' Conference (EAMSC) and Asian Medical Students' Conference (AMSC)) exclusively reserved for AMSA International members. These specific submissions remain active and will be processed accordingly.

New Submission Guidelines (2026 Onwards)
Moving forward, all new journal submissions will strictly adhere to the official Call for Papers timelines announced on our platform. Furthermore, manuscripts will only be considered if they align precisely with the designated topics established for each respective submission period.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we upgrade our infrastructure to better serve our research community.

Kind regards,
JAMSA Editorial Board 2025/2026

Open Registration JAMSA Masterclass 2026

2026-05-27

JAMSA Masterclass 2026 is designed as an educational platform for medical students to deepen their understanding of scientific publication and its importance in both academic and professional development. Through this session, participants will gain valuable insights into how publishing can strengthen critical thinking, enhance academic portfolios, and contribute meaningfully to the advancement of evidence-based medicine.

This masterclass will feature an expert-led session by Derren David Christian Homenta Rampengan, S.Ked who will share his perspectives and experiences in scientific publishing, discuss the significance of early involvement in research, and provide practical guidance for students who wish to begin their journey in academic writing and publication.

[ANNOUNCEMENT] JAMSA’s Call for Paper on Neurology

2026-04-21

Greetings, People of Tomorrow!

The Journal of Asian Medical Students’ Associations (JAMSA) is pleased to announce an open Call for Paper with the theme focused on Neurology.

JAMSA accepts a wide range of original manuscripts including original articles in basic medical research, clinical research, public health, and health care management, as well as case reports, review articles, letters to the editor, and editorials. All submissions will undergo JAMSA’s standard peer-review process.

We encourage interested authors to consider contributing their work to this thematic focus and to engage in scholarly publication through JAMSA.

Thank you for your attention. Viva AMSA!