The Medical Student Alliance for Global Education
A global collaboration of student organizations working together to lead the next wave of the medical education revolution.
A Student–Driven
Medical Education Revolution
ScholarRx founded MeSAGE in 2019 with the aim of empowering different student organizations with the tools and training that allow them to work together to close educational gaps. Traditional med school curriculum doesn’t cover important areas such as health equity, diversity and inclusion, or social justice.
Using the revolutionary digital learning library, Rx Bricks, we are building interactive digital modules known as “Bricks” that will address a wide range of topics, from health equity and human rights to medical education and digital health. Together, we aim to leverage the expertise and passion of students to develop engaging and instructionally sound medical education content that fosters:
“Through MeSAGE, we are excited to partner with leading student organizations to address educational needs at a global and societal level and help medical students define, build, and learn the key content that may be missing from the standard curriculum.”
— Dr. Tao Le, Founder and CEO, ScholarRx
Better Together
Getting medical students involved in the design and development of their education has many evidence-based benefits.
Student involvement is good for:
Our Partners
MeSAGE is the largest student-driven curriculum alliance on the planet, composed of student organizations from different regions of the world. Our members represent over 1.4 million medical students in over 130 countries, from partners including:
We are working to expand the network of MeSAGE partners to include medical student organizations that represent all regions of the world.
Every module goes through a rigorous development process that includes:
MeSAGE Curricular Roadmap
Students, schools, and institutions from around the world can use our open-access MeSAGE curriculum on RxBricks for free.
| Topic Area | Planned Delivery Date |
|---|---|
| Sexual and Reproductive Rights | Available NOW! |
| The New Educator | Available NOW! |
| Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Available NOW! |
| Digital Health | Available NOW! |
| Social Accountability | Available NOW! |
| Planetary Health | Available NOW! |
| Global Health | Available NOW! |
| Health Systems | Available NOW! |
| Leadership and Management Skills | 2025 |
Health Systems
This collection provides an introduction to the key components of health systems, drawing on well-established frameworks from the World Health Organization. It offers a comprehensive overview of how health systems are structured, highlighting the diverse approaches and challenges. Topics include:
Access the Free and Open Health Systems Bricks
Global Health
This collection introduces the concept of global health and the importance of coordinated action to tackle health issues such as noncommunicable diseases and antimicrobial resistance. It aims to empower future health professionals to identify key stakeholders and advocate for improving health and well-being. Topics include:
Access the Free and Open Global Health Bricks
Planetary Health
This collection covers the relationship between human health and the environment with the aim of empowering future health professionals to prepare for and tackle challenges that a changing climate and environmental pollution present to our health and livelihoods. Topics include:
Access The Free and Open Planetary Health Bricks
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The latest MeSAGE collection focuses Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. This collection covers a critical area of medical education, which is often missing from the traditional curriculum. Topics include:
Access the Free DEI Bricks
The New Educator
This MeSAGE collection addresses concepts that medical students and health professionals need to understand in order to become a skilled educator. Topics include:
Access The Free and Open New Educator Bricks
Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
This MeSAGE collection addresses the critical area of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights. Topics include:
Access the Free and Open SRHR Bricks
Digital Health
The Digital Health collection aims to provide a framework for students to learn more about how digital technologies are transforming healthcare and how we can use technology to serve our patients better.
Access The Open Access Digital Health Bricks
Social Accountability
This collection explores the principles of Social Accountability in Health Professions Education, shares examples of initiatives from across the world, and introduces tools to support implementation and assessment of initiatives. Our goal is to inspire learners, educators, and institutions to have a greater impact on the communities they serve. Topics include:
Access the Free and Open Social Accountability Bricks
Join Us
Learn how you can get involved by contacting our MeSAGE Director, Dr. Aliye Runyan.