IFMSA-Egypt's 7th Cleopatrain SRT - Invitation Package

Welcome Message

OC Message

Dear IFMSA members and CB enthusiasts from all over the world,

With all the pleasure, we, for one more time, are bringing to you our infamous sub-regional training, the Cleopatrain, in its 7th edition!

For years, we have been capacitating generations after generations with our best workshops, and with the amazing multifunction environment that our SRT has always been known for.

Not only this, but we strive to give you the best experience in the land of pharoahs where ancient and modern meets, where you can definitely find what you like no matter whether you are a history, adventure, nature, or beach kind of person.

I am glad to welcome you all in our 7th Cleopatrain SRT that we have been tirelessly working on and I promise, you will make the best memories of your life.

See you in Sharm El-Sheikh,

Enas Head of OC

President Message

Dear IFMSA Family,

We are proud to be hosting you once again in our 7th edition of the Cleopatrain SRT who has always been a memorable gathering for every member and trainer.

For 6 years so far we have had multiple editions of our sub-regional training that provided participants with the chance of being in a multicultural environment surrounded by like minded people to share experiences, learn from each other, and make memories that lasts forever.

An amazing experience is waiting for you, an enriching set of workshops are ready to take you to a different level of knowledge and loads of fun.

Waiting for you in the land of pharoahs,

Omar Hegab

IFMSA-EGYPT President

22/23

Head of OC

Enas Amr Vice Head

Hesham Mohamed Treasurer

Mostafa Elkafrawy

Social, transportation & ceremonies Coordinator

Kirollous Nagah

ForPartnershipsDevelopment Vice Head

Abdelrahman Algaafry ForCapacitybuilding

Mariam Esmael Alaa Eldeeb Logistics Coordinators

Mohamed Osama Omar Elhamzawi Post SRT Coordinators

Lodging & Boarding Coordinator

Heba Ismail

Registration & visa Coordinator

Abdelrahman Elshafie

Ahmed Abdelaziz Moaaz Ahmed Marketing team members Marketing team Head

Ahmed Hossam

About IFMSA-Egypt

In 1969, IFMSA-Egypt was founded by a group of exceptional, aspiring, and bright medical students. Our founders sought a single aim: the empowerment of medical students all over Egypt. Over the years, each generation has spared no efforts to assist IFMSA-Egypt's flourishing, development, and expansion.

United under that one aim, IFMSA-Egypt has endured 5 decades of solidarity and effectiveness in the tasks of empowering medical students and utilizing them to serve the Egyptian society in the fields of Public Health, Medical Education Improvement, Sexual and Reproductive Health, and Human Right and Peace.

After 50 years of nothing short of hard work, we are harvesting the fruits of our predecessors: IFMSA-Egypt is representing more than 80,000 medical students, of which more than 4,500 are active members in their Local Committees, in 25 medical schools in Egypt. Succeeding our predecessors' path, our members are working tirelessly, to empower medical students and serve the society, by more than 150 local projects and 14 national projects, and handling more than 300 Exchange Students annually.

Workshops

The 7th edition of Cleopatrain SRThas to special and outstanding, so the 7th Cleopatrain SRT holds

7 AMAZING WORKSHOPS

From 7th May to 11th May 2023 you will witness

7 spectacular workshops as follows

TNT - Training New Trainers.

PRET - Professional & Research Exchange Training.

TPHT - Training Public Health Trainers.

IPET - International peer education training.

TMET - Training Medical Education Trainers.

ITDM - International Training on Disaster Medicine.

GHA - IFMSA Global Health Advocates Workshop –

Youth for Global Health

More details about each workshop is found here: Workshops Proposals

Trainers are the main cornerstone of our organization. They contribute to the process of continuous knowledge transfer between generations. Being part of this community will unleash plenty of potentials most of us didn't even know that it existed.

Being an internationally certified trainer allows you to conduct sessions about every and each topic you think you have the enough knowledge about, locally, nationally and internationally.

Empowering our organization as well as empowering yourself, going through a whole different and unique experience of different paths; This is what TNT offers you.

If you're looking for a journey of self discovery, potential unleashing and finding the best version of yourself then this TNT is just for you! No wonder that the CBSD is resembled as a backbone, it is the empowering pillar of our organization, and the trainers are the hidden soldiers of it. TNT is not just a workshop graduating trainers; It is a whole mindset, a whole one of a kind experience of fun, knowledge, bond and discovering parts you never knew it existed within your soul. Don't think twice and let's walk through this journey together.

Training Medical Education Trainers Workshop aims to develop IFMSA members' knowledge about Medical Education, while also empowering them to share and promote it. And to take part in developing the capacity of the IFMSA which is the backbone of the committee and organization.

SCOME provides a peer-education experience through the workshop, directed towards flourishing Medical Education and Student Representation among medical students. These medical students will then also become part of a network of trainers and advocates for a better Medical Education amongst their peers and within their context. Moreover, training medical students in medical education and empowering them to become student representatives shapes not only the quality of our future doctors, but also the quality of healthcare.

TMET IPET

Dearest international Capacity Building enthusiasts

The IPET aims to empower medical students to further develop their skills in communication and group dynamics while exploring values, attitudes and knowledge in the field of sexual and reproductive health and youth programming in the field of prevention and health promotion. Generally, the training will be focused on how to approach adolescents, as well as putting special attention to hard to reach youth.

"Training tomorrow's leaders, today!"

Welcome to the best of both worlds; SCOPH and CB!

Are you a SCOPHero who is also passionate about training and capacity building? You've come to the right place!

We're bringing the newly added international workshop, Training of Public Health Trainers (TPHT), closer to you. This workshop aims to capacitate public health enthusiasts, allowing you to develop your training skills and graduate as an internationally certified trainer. The workshop covers multiple aspects, from fundamental public health concepts to soft skills and training techniques.

You'll come out of this workshop with the ability to train any IFMSA member around the world on public health topics.

TPHT GHA

Public Relations is the practice of deliberately managing the release and spread of information between an individual or an organization and the public in order to affect the public perception. Public relations specialists establish and maintain relationships with an organization's target audience through media. Common responsibilities include designing communications campaigns, managing company reputation, and marketing activities. The rise of new social media platforms and the ever developing strategies to attract the attention of every user has made PRC an increasingly difficult and complex area of expertise.

ITDM

Over the last century, the number of disasters has remarkably increased, indicating that future generations of physicians will be called upon to provide mass-casualty treatment to an even greater extent than before. A number of studies point to the lack of adequate training in the medical management of disaster response – a deficiency that has become dramatically apparent in the recent past. In every major emergency there are still significant numbers of aid personnel who lack some of essential skills, as a consequence, many governments and scientific institutions agree that disaster medicine education should be included in the standard medical curriculum. The importance of enhancing education and training in disaster medicine has widely been perceived by medical students emphasizing that are willing to respond to public health emergencies and disasters.

PRET

The PRET is an international meeting of the IFMSA's Local Exchange Officers, Local Officers on Research Exchange, National Exchange Officers, National Officers on Research Exchange, and anyone else interested in exchanges.

There will be three days of exchange-related sessions, small working groups and trainings with the main objective of developing SCOPE and SCORE through improving your skills as an Exchange Officer, solving common problems, getting to know IFMSA, sharing experiences, meeting new people, getting super motivated, and, of course, having a lot of fun.

Why to attend 7th Cleopatrain SRT?

Experienced Trainers:

At this SRT, we are giving you the chance to widen your knowledge and gain more experience through trainings and beneficial workshops conducted by the most experienced trainers in IFMSA, including Team of Officials members.

Exchange the Change:

If you are in this for changing the world, then this is a crucial experience to gain. Our participants are the sort that graduate our training session and go effect the changes they want to see.

Friends & Family:

IFMSA is one big family that spreads love and positive vibes among everyone. Get to know your family up close and make tons of new friends.

Skills:

The SRT is the perfect opportunity for you to gain as many skills as you can imagine. If you are willing to acquire them to empower yourself to be a leader in the future and to reach your goals in life, we ensure you that we are giving you the weapon to fight any challenges the future might hold.

Having Fun:

Life can be a tough place if we are not having as much fun as we can! This is a chance for you to combine hard work and having fun; through diving, snorkeling, and discovering the beauty that Egypt hides under its rocks and seas.

Find out how the Pharaohs built the pyramids. Be among the ones that did this first. Egypt is the place you will not forget.

Venue & Accommodation

About Sharm El Sheikh

Sharm El Sheikh is the imaginary paradise of Sinai and the most attractive site to visit in Egypt, located at the southernmost point of the Sinai Peninsula, Sharm El-sheik and Naama Bay are some of the most popular beach destinations in all of Egypt. Their fame has grown over the last thirty years, as a seaside promenade with a high reputation due to their lively nightlife and mild climate all year round.

It is a destination always strongly recommended to foreigners who would like to visit Egypt, it is a tourist city one hundred percent and full of sea and beaches with luxurious 5-star hotels and there is also the place that represents the beauty of nature that is called “Ras Muhammad National Park” is a desert with white sand with a very serene and natural sea and aims to save different types of rare animals that live all over the world.

DoubleTree by Hilton Sharm El Sheikh - Sharks Bay Resort

Surrounded by palm trees, just 5 km from Sharm El Sheikh Airport, this luxurious resort features private beach, excellent entertainment options and a range of leisure activities and water sports.

All rooms are feature modern interiors with a private balcony. It includes a flat-screen TV and a fridge. The bathroom is fitted with a bath and a bathrobe.

The resort boasts 7 outdoor pools, with plenty of space to relax around the terrace, as well as the high-tech gym facilities to maintain your healthy routine.

The Red Sea coast can be explored with the guidance of the onsite professional diving centre to dive deep and enjoy the amazing coral reefs and aquarium life.

Registration & Payment

Registration Fees: 170 Euros

Deadline for Application for Participants: 15th of Mar. 2023, 23:59 GMT

Deadline for Application for Trainers: 15th of Mar. 2023, 23:59 GMT

Application for Participants from HERE

Application for Trainers & Facilitators from HERE

The fees includes

4 nights accommodation in Doubletree by Hilton luxurious hotel. All-Soft Inclusive stay "3 meals/day, snacks and drinks).

Welcome package to always remember this experience. Opening & Closing Ceremonies and amazing social program in the hotel.

Fees for the trainers are completely covered (Zero Euros)

How to apply?

Apply through this form

If you were accepted, you will be contacted by the Organizing Committee for the payment details.

Visa & Travel

Visa Information

After the registration, accepted participants will receive an invitation letter to facilitate the visa application process. The Visa Coordinator is responsible for providing all the registered delegates with all the information and assistance they will need in order to apply and have the visa issued.

Regarding the information about visa for every country you can find it here in the Visa info sheet HERE

Please ALWAYS check with the Egyptian Embassyin your home country to ensure that your visa status is as mentioned in the sheet above.

Visa Requirements:

Passport valid for at least 6 months

Colored passport sized photos

Application form obtained from the consulate

Fee payment

Invitation letter

Further documents maybe requested according to country

Transportation

Airports:

Cairo International Airport (CAI)

Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH)

Transportation from and to the airport will be available upon request.

Social Program

Our opening ceremony will be an unforgettable starter for an unforgettable experience. Get ready to get your mind blown with our cultural show surprise. And, after spending four days with who now became your lifelong friends, we will all sit together to have a warm closure for the event: share our emotions, our lessons learned, and, definitely, arrange for our next meeting.

For the social program, get your swimsuits ready for Sham Elshiekh’s amazing weather; for we will not only have a pool party, but we will also have a National Food and Drinks Party on the beach and dedicated daily beach time. Moreover, we’re going to have an indoors treasure hunt and various team building activities: the perfect balance between pure fun and making new friends, in addition to great enjoyable Post-SRT program provides a lot of fun, experiences, and unforgettable memories.

Day zero

- Check out from the Hotel and Heading to DAHAB (Arrival at 12:30 PM)

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Accommodation At Full moon Hotel Dahab for 3 Nights

Lagona beach Visit ( enjoying the sunset by the sea where we can swim in one of the purest water spots in the world and chill out)

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Launch At the Walkway

- Mount Tawilat Night adventure

One of the best things to do in Dahab at night is to enjoy Jabal Al Tawilat. As soon as you arrive at the Bedouin place, you will find Bedouins waiting for you with the appropriate musical instruments for a small fun party, singing traditional Bedouin songs and drinking special Bedouin tea

Day One (Nuweiba)

Wadi elwishwashi

Wadi al-Weshwashy has three water springs that formed after centuries of rain collecting in the folds of the mountains; the water springs nestled there are warm and clear due to the granite-formulated mountains.

Through a 90-minute hardcore hike up the mountain, which is 150 metres above water level, one has the opportunity to gaze and enjoy a three-part water spring, known as “Green Lake”. Being in this place simply fulfils your soul with the raw powers of nature, re-energizing you for the busy city life.

ras sheetan Visit

The best underwater photos are made in Ras Shitan. The sea is quiet and there are almost no waves there. The winds are unobtrusive, perfectly helping to deal with the heat.

Activities include: diving, snorkelling, safari tours, hiking and most importantly - enjoy a leisurely, modest, but wholesome vacation with the rich beauties of the terrestrial and underwater world.

Tourist Walkway

Spending free time in the walkway by the sea where you can buy souvenirs and Dahabian Cloth also you can chill out and have dinner in the sea-lined cafes or throw out small disco like party

Day Two - 13th of May, 2023

Yacht trip

visit two of Dahab’s most interesting snorkelling sites: Napolean Reef is where you find a great lagoon closed by a long and wide tongue of coral. At the tip of the coral reef there is a thick pinnacle around which all kinds of tropical fishes swim and great coral formations rise from the hard coral base. Moray Garden, also known as Shark’s Cave. It has a beautiful flat sandy area

The breakfast and lunch will be included during the 3 nights

The fees for Post-SRT is 75 Euros