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2.About IFMSA Exchange...

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IFMSA’s Exchange can be broken down into

In our Professional Exchange Program you get to train in a hospital in any surgical or internal medicine department. In our Research Exchange Program you get to join an ongoing research A commitment to community. program which could be; clinical research

with lab work, a clinical research without lab work, or a basic science research .

Any of the two programs is further subdivided into

1.About Academic Program Social Program

IFMSA The training program is 4 weeks, you’ll attend the hospital/the research The exchange team in the city you’re accepted in will organize daily outings, and program 5 days a week, on the weekends they’ll Exchange... and to receive the certificate you’ll have to organize trips to other cities within the country. attend 80% of the There can also be national program. You’ll have a weekends where all the

handbook/checklist to guide you through your exchange, the handbook

A commitment to community. exchange students from all cities gather in one trip which would really be the

will also be a documentation for what you did in the exchange program together with the certificate. highlight of your exchange. The social program could differ depending on the country and the month of visit.

Why join our exchange program?

• It’s the largest student run exchange program in the world.

1.About • It gives you the opportunity to examine the health systems of other countries and implement their positive difference in your IFMSA medical practice later on. • It's got the best of both worlds: lots of fun Exchange... and a serious opportunity in the study of medicine. • The social program is offered to you by A commitment to community. the locals who live in that country and have common interests with you.

Who can apply?

Any medical student or house officer enrolled in the Faculty of Medicine Ain Shams can apply. 1.About The selection process: Every candidate should expect to: IFMSA • Take a written exam • Sit through an oral interview

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Requirements of the Exchange Candidate

• Student must be enrolled in the Faculty of Medicine Ain Shams University.

• Student must fill a registration form to become eligible for the selection process.

1.About • Student must have accepted written and spoken English skills. • Student must have accepted medical knowledge. IFMSA • Student must have accepted communication skills.

• Student must be open minded and ready to meet with Exchange.. other cultures. .

• Student must have a very good level of general knowledge and sufficient information about Egypt and Egyptian culture.

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• It’s preferred if the student is aware of the IFMSA structure or have previous IFMSA involvement.

• It’s preferred if the student has previous experience with extracurricular or team-work activities.

• It’s preferred if the student speaks a third language other than Arabic and English.

Every clerkship candidate must pass through an assessment process to receive a final score. The candidates are allowed a selection from available contracts, prioritizing the selection of the candidates who have scored higher in the assessment process. 1.About Each candidate’s assessment depends on: • Written Exam, covering: - IFMSA English language skills General knowledge -Medical knowledge - Exchange.. Egyptology Intelligence quotient .

-Comprehension

• Oral Interview

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Duration: 10-15 minutes, evaluating: -Candidate personality -Cultural conflicts and open-mindedness -Flexibility and awareness of the structure of IFMSA -Candidate English skills -Volunteer work

The contract fees covers: • Academic Program • Accommodation • At least one meal per day

The contract fees doesn’t cover:

Visa Flight Pocket money

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3.How To Apply?..

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1.Fill The Registration form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfRAosQs1ku

Uz9N7M5B__Bhua8yhJxqQy3gFWU02MiSSokeA/viewform?u sp=pp_ur 2.How 2.Attend The Exchange Exam. To 3.Attend The Interview.

Apply?.. 4.Wait for us to contact you if you’re accepted.

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4.Where Can

You

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We have contracts to: • Europe • Latin America • Asia • Africa • Eastern Mediterranean

Region

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5.Message From The Exchange

Team..

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You might feel like you’re stuck in a rut in your daily life. Or you’re yearning for something exciting and different. You’re craving new experiences and new challenges. Travel is the

ideal place to test yourself. It pushes people to their limits and gets them outside their comfort zone. You’ll discover how resourceful you are when you’re exposed to new places, people and 4.Message experiences. Maybe it’s finding your way around a busy city. Or ordering a meal when you don’t speak the language. Or zip-lining. You’ll feel From The pride when you finish your trip successfully. Overcoming challenges will bring you joy and energy for future tests. You’ll realize how Exchange capable you are and build your confidence. Hereby, we, the exchange team of AUSSS, Team.. strongly encourage you to take this step and become a world exchanger!

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