Dr. Safa Canşi a former student of Kocaeli University  holds the position of Vice President at EMSA. He also is an IFMSA trainer and works as a general physician at the pediatric emergency clinic. 

The charm of EMSA for me is that it is representing European Medical Student's voice; our feelings, specific ideas, point of views.

The two words to describe Safa Canşi is to call him "The Energizer". He brought in a lot of energy and life into EMSA and his workshops. One of the show runners of EMSA I found him to be a person who had great insight and knowledge. 

What are the three words or attributes that would describe you?

My friends often summarize me as: Smart, Caring and Passionate if they would have three words I guess

What would you have done or become if you had not chose Medicine as your field of study?

Two of my next options were: Telecommunication Engineering and Naval Engineering.

What has the EMSA Tbilisi experience been to you?

It was great to see old friends, meet with new people etc but also see how our association is growing as comparing it to previous EMSA events I have attended years ago. Maybe number of participants wasn't best but event itself was organized very well by both OC and EEB from my point of view.

Do you have any special talents or interests that you would want to talk to us about? 

I love travelling. I have been to around 30 countries and maybe 150 cities all around Europe before but still am really excited for new places to see and new cultures to taste. I think next aim is a backpack tour in South America. After travelling football and good food comes.

What influences/ motivates you to be who you are and what you do for EMSA?

The charm of EMSA for me is that it is representing European Medical Student's voice; our feelings, specific ideas, point of views. As serving to such an association, as being part of that charm; EMSA lets me actively seek for solutions not only to daily local problems of a medical student, but also European wide perspectives. This is what keeps me motivated to get involved in EMSA for more than 5 years.

(picture courtesy M.Pawlikowska)

Barış Güven is a student of the first year from Hacettepe University Medical School Turkey. Attending his first EMSA conference he seeks to make positive change in the world.

EMSA is a big global family. When I do my work I know every member of EMSA is showing great effort. But the most important thing is we love each other and what we do.

I remember meeting Barış for the first time at the city tour. He was a very cheerful, enthusiastic and an extremely friendly human being. He always looked like he was in control! 

What are the three words/ attributes that would describe you?

Danger ( Like Walter White), Smart and Turkish

What has the EMSA Tbilisi experience been to you?

Very inspirational and it has taught me many things and values

What would you look back and reflect upon at EMSA 16 SA?

Amazing projects and friends that I have made.

Do you have any special talents or interests that you would want to talk to us about? 

I don't have any special talents like Superman. I've played chess for a long time and it helped me a lot. Also I can tell my opinions very well.

What influences and motivates you to be who you are and what you do for EMSA?

EMSA is a big global family. When I do my work I know every member of EMSA is showing great effort. But the most important thing is we love each other and what we do.

What would you have done or become if you had not chose Medicine as your field of study?

Except medicine I would have been a politician. Because I want to create a difference in people's life, change something. And that is the exact reason why I chose medicine.

What was Georgia to you ?

Georgians are like my brothers and sisters. I love them and they are very kind.