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The Leiden International Medical Student Conference (LIMSC) is organised by a passionate team of medical, biomedical, and technical medicine students from the LUMC.

The Head Crew consists of enthusiastic students who support the Organising Committee in the preparation and execution of LIMSC. Each officer of the Organising Committee is supported by one or more Head Crew members, who assist with the practical organisation of their specific portfolio, such as the scientific programme, social activities, acquisition, logistics, public relations, or general coordination.

By working closely with the Organising Committee throughout the year, the Head Crew plays an essential role in turning plans into practice. Their involvement includes supporting the organisation of workshops and sessions, assisting with communication and promotion, helping coordinate partners and participants, and contributing to the many practical details required to organise an international conference.

During the conference itself, the Head Crew forms an important link between the Organising Committee and the wider crew. They help guide participants and speakers, support the programme on site, assist with registration and logistics, and help ensure that the conference runs smoothly. Through their commitment and enthusiasm, the Head Crew contributes greatly to the professional, welcoming, and well-organised atmosphere of LIMSC.

Although LIMSC is organised by students, the committee is supported by experienced advisors who help safeguard the quality, continuity, and academic value of the conference. The Advisory Committee provides guidance on both scientific and organisational matters and helps connect LIMSC to the wider academic community.

The Advisory Committee consists of two complementary groups: the Academic Advisory Committee and the LIMSC Alumni Advisory Committee.

The Academic Advisory Committee consists of distinguished professors and senior academics from Leiden University Medical Center. With their broad expertise across different fields of medicine and biomedical sciences, they advise the Organising Committee on the scientific direction and academic quality of the conference.

Their guidance helps ensure that LIMSC remains a high-quality international platform for student research. In addition, members of the Academic Advisory Committee act as ambassadors for LIMSC by sharing their knowledge, experience, and professional networks.

The LIMSC Alumni Advisory Committee consists of former members of the LIMSC Organising Committee. Having previously organised the conference themselves, they provide valuable practical insight and help preserve knowledge between different editions of LIMSC.

Their role is to support the current Organising Committee on matters that benefit from experience and continuity, such as long-term strategy, committee structure, partnerships, promotion, and organisational planning. In this way, the Alumni Advisory Committee helps LIMSC continue to develop while building on the strengths of previous editions.

The Scientific Committee supports the Organising Committee in maintaining the scientific quality of LIMSC. Its members contribute to the abstract selection process by reviewing submitted research and helping identify high-quality student presentations for the conference.

By bringing together academic expertise from different fields, the Scientific Committee helps ensure a fair, careful, and scientifically rigorous selection process. Their contribution is essential in making LIMSC a strong platform for students to present their research to an international and professional audience.

The Committee of Recommendation consists of distinguished individuals who support the mission and ambitions of LIMSC. Their involvement underlines the importance of the conference as an international platform for student research, scientific exchange, and academic development. By lending their name, expertise, and support to LIMSC, members of the Committee of Recommendation help strengthen the visibility and credibility of the conference. Their endorsement reflects the value of bringing together students, researchers, clinicians, and innovators from around the world.