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Scientific societies for medical students in Venezuela have been an essential component in the training of future health professionals since their emergence in the 1980s. These student organizations have contributed significantly to the academic and humanistic development of doctors in training, standing out for their focus on educational excellence and community service. Throughout their history, these societies have faced numerous institutional and socioeconomic challenges, demonstrating a remarkable ability to adapt in order to maintain their educational activities. The creation of a national body has strengthened their organizational structure and representation before university authorities and national and international organizations. However, in recent years there has been a decline in the number of active organizations, so that only a fraction of the original ones remain today. In this context, the fundamental value of these groups lies in the fact that they complement traditional university education by offering students opportunities for professional growth that go beyond the regular academic curriculum. To ensure their sustainability over time, both the ongoing commitment of students and institutional support from medical schools are essential. These societies represent a unique model of student initiative that has enriched medical education in the country, making their preservation crucial to maintaining quality standards in the training of new generations of Venezuelan physicians.

Scientific societies for medical students in Venezuela have been an essential component in the training of future health professionals since their emergence in the 1980s. These student organizations have contributed significantly to the academic and humanistic development of doctors in training, standing out for their focus on educational excellence and community service. Throughout their history, these societies have faced numerous institutional and socioeconomic challenges, demonstrating a remarkable ability to adapt in order to maintain their educational activities. The creation of a national body has strengthened their organizational structure and representation before university authorities and national and international organizations. However, in recent years there has been a decline in the number of active organizations, so that only a fraction of the original ones remain today. In this context, the fundamental value of these groups lies in the fact that they complement traditional university education by offering students opportunities for professional growth that go beyond the regular academic curriculum. To ensure their sustainability over time, both the ongoing commitment of students and institutional support from medical schools are essential. These societies represent a unique model of student initiative that has enriched medical education in the country, making their preservation crucial to maintaining quality standards in the training of new generations of Venezuelan physicians.