The student chapter for medical laboratory science at Jimma University.
JUMLSA brings Medical Laboratory Science students at Jimma University’s Institute of Health together for seminars, research, mentorship and community work, and connects them with the Ethiopian Medical Laboratory Association.
Proposed EMLA Student Chapter. Our proposal went to EMLA on 16 October 2026 and is under review.
From the President
Meletetsega Getachew
Founding President, JUMLSA
4th-year Medical Laboratory Science student
When we began planning this chapter, the idea was simple: medical laboratory students at Jimma should not have to wait until graduation to feel part of their profession.
Much of the evidence behind a diagnosis is produced in a laboratory. The habits that make a result trustworthy, such as care, honesty and attention to quality, are learned early, and they are easier to learn together.
Working alongside Vice President Fetih Mohammed and the founding team.
Ten programmes, five tracks
Programmes are colour-coded the way you’d sort collection tubes.
Learning
Academic seminars, Journal clubs
At least twice a year; At least once a year
Research
Research and innovation
At least once a year
Professional growth
Professional development, Mentorship, Leadership and skills
At least twice a year; Ongoing
Community
Community service, World Laboratory Day
At least once a year; Every year
Chapter & EMLA
General Assembly, EMLA national activities
At least once a year; As scheduled
Run by its members
Registered members make the big decisions at the General Assembly. Seven elected officers run the chapter. Faculty Advisors from the Department guide it.
General Assembly
All registered members. Meets at least once a year.
Executive Committee
Seven elected officers.
Faculty Advisory
One or two advisors from the Department.
Our first year
Q1
- General Assembly
- Academic seminar 1
- Mentorship
Q2
- Professional development activity
- Research activity
- Mentorship
- World Laboratory Day
- EMLA national activities
Q3
- Academic seminar 2
- Community service
- Mentorship
Q4
- Professional development activity
- Mentorship
- EMLA national activities
Study Medical Laboratory Science at Jimma University?
Tell us you’re interested and we’ll contact you when membership opens. EMLA student membership is registered and paid directly with EMLA.
20 founding members · 7 executive positions · 10 planned programmes