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Information about Polish visa

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Information about health insurance

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Information about telephone

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Libraries

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Organizations

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Health

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Communication

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Food

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Shopping

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Bank Account in Poznań

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Travel and Public Transportation

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Sports

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Nightlife in Poznań

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Recreation and Entertainment

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Addresses of Embassies

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Important Testing Agencies and Organizations

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Useful Polish phrases

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Advice from upper classmen

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Campus Tour schedule

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Safety and Security

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WHAT TO DO FIRST– do not panic 1. After you’ve been assigned to your room, you should fill out the Student Personal Information Form completely and return it to either Dean’s Office representative.

2. Make sure that your room is fully equipped and all the furniture and accessories are there, go over damages with the housekeeper on your floor (MonFri, about 7am to 3pm). Report any leaks or problems with furniture to the administration.

3. Check if your phone is working. Make sure you were given all the information (IP address, Subnet mask and other info) regarding how to connect the Internet.

Email support at pums@ump.edu.pl with problems.

4. Before you connect power to your computer, make sure that the power cord can handle the local power supply of 220V, otherwise you will burn it. Most new laptops are able to handle this and have a transformer built in the power cord, but check to be sure. You will also need is an American to European socket adapter. The local electronics store, Media Markt has usually adapters in stock, or, as a last resort, you can ask to borrow one from an upper classman.

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5. By the time you get to your room and unpack, the money exchange places might be closed. The easiest way to get Polish currency is by using your ATM card at one of the ATM machines. They can be found at Piotr i Paweł (a local grocery store), or next to the entrance of the Army School on the corner of Bukowska Street and Polna Street. An international withdrawal fee (may be different for each ATM) is charged every single time you make a withdrawal. The closest Money Exchange (Kantor) is located on 76 Dabrowskiego Street, on the right hand side as you walk towards the open market.

6. To call your parents from the public telephone you will need a phone card (karta telefoniczna). Phone cards can be purchased at the nearby gas station or Piotr i Paweł Supermarket.

7. First day of shopping can be done at Piotr i Paweł right behind the Eskulap dormitory.

8. Last but not least, there is no easier way to get the most information about our school and its curriculum than to attend all of the orientation activities organized by the Dean’s Office and your upper classmen.

They are one of the best resources you will have here.

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INFORMATION ABOUT POLISH VISAS You should have received information from the Visa Office representative at Orientation.

For further information, especially student visas go to: http://www.polandembassy.org/ If you did not get a student Visa before leaving your country of residence you may be in Poland illegally, and you should apply for temporary residence directly to the regional office of the provincial governor at 17 Plac Wolności Street, 4th floor, room #8. Call them for more info: (061) 854 17 21, they can speak English.

INFORMATION ABOUT HEALTH INSURANCE The representative from the Polish National Health Funds (NFZ) should have provided information on getting health insurance in Poland at orientation. Health Insurance is free if you have Polish citizenship. You will need to have a PESEL number, which can be found in your passport, to apply. If you do not have a PESEL in your passport you can apply for one. Please note that the application process can take up to 4 weeks, so do not wait with applying.

If you do not have Polish citizenship, you can still be insured under NFZ for a fee, which was under 40zl/month this past year. Make sure to also set aside enough time for the application process for your health insurance as it requires going to multiple locations in Poznan.

To get you started, go to the NFZ regional office: at 14 Piekary Street nr. 15 in Poznan, or use the NFZ website for other info: http://www.nfz.gov.pl Note: You can also insure yourself in your home country, but make sure that the plan covers emergencies abroad.

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INFORMATION ABOUT TELEPHONE The telephone in your dorm room provides free calls to other dorm telephones in Medyk, Aspirynka, Eskulap and Karolek. You are also able to receive incoming calls on your room phone without paying the setup fee. If you wish to place calls to phones outside the dorm, contact the management for further information. Most students, however, find it more convenient to get a cell phone.

If you do get a cell phone and are a Polish citizen you can get ‘abonament’ (plan).

The cell phone itself will be much cheaper but most require you sign a 1-3 year contract with the company from which you purchased your phone.

Most students find it is more convenient to use Pay-As-You-Go. With this option you must buy a phone (starting at about 150zl), SIM card, and phone credit which you must add to regularly to ensure that you get to keep that phone number. There are 3 cell phone service providers in Poznań: Era, Orange, Plus and others. SIM cards are available at any newspaper stands; simply ask for “zestaw startowy” and specify which service provider you want to go with.

If you decide to bring a cell phone from home, be sure it is a GSM phone, which has a SIM card, and not a CDMA phone. The type of phone you are using depends on your provider, so check with them if you are unsure. Finally, the phone itself must be 'unlocked' so that you can use other SIM cards here, which is necessary to avoid international roaming charges.

Calling from a cell phone to a landline (and vice versa) is also more expensive than landline-to-landline or cellular-to-cellular. Please note that Poland uses 10-digit phone numbers. All phone numbers within Poznań start with 061 or 051 (or just 61 or 51 if calling from a cell phone).

You may also wish to invest in a headset with microphone so that you can use Skype, which can be downloaded for free from http://www.skype.com/ to communicate with your family and friends internationally. This popular option is free, as long as both parties are using Skype, although it is also possible to use the paid features which allow for very inexpensive international calls.

NOTE: While pay phones are generally available in Poland you will need a special phone card to use them. PHONE CARDS (including the chip variety used at Medyk) are best purchased at the post office! They also have good deals on international phone cards called TelePin. 6

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LIBRARIES The Main Library of Poznan University of Medical Sciences in Poznań PUMS Library website http://www.bg.am.poznan.pl/index.php?lang=eng 1.The Library System of the Poznan University of Medical Sciences The University Library System is comprised of the following units: the Main Library two branch libraries Branch No. 1 Szpital Kliniczny Nr 1 – Przemienienia Pańskiego ul. Długa 1/2, 61-848 Poznan biblioteka@skpp.edu.pl Branch No. 2 Szpital Kliniczny Nr 2 im. H. Święcickiego ul. Przybyszewskiego 49, 60-355 Poznan schroder@ump.edu.pl two faculty libraries – at the Faculty of Pharmacy and the Faculty of Healthcare Sciences and twenty departmental libraries 2.The Main Library houses most of the entire collection, its address is: Biblioteka Uniwersytetu Medycznego Ul. Przybyszewskiego 37a 60-356 Poznan tel. +48 61 854 67 59 fax +48 61 854 67 76 www.bg.ump.edu.pl email: bg@ump.edu.pl

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LIBRARIES 3.During the school year the Main Library hours are: Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – midnight* Saturday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Sunday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.* *it does not refer to all reading rooms in the library Students who want to book group-work rooms (2.05 and 2.06) and/or individualwork rooms must sign up for it at the Information Desk of the library (first floor) at any time during the standard operating hours.

Biblioteka Glowna Akademii Medycznej im.K.Marcinkowskiego 2 Parkowa Street Monday-Friday 8:00am-10:00pm Saturday 8:00am-3:00pm Sunday 8:00am-2:00pm Biblioteka Akademii Ekonomicznej 16 Powstańcow Wielkopolskich Street Monday-Friday 8:00am-8:00pm Saturday 8:00am-4:00pm Sunday 8:00am-3:00pm Library at the Pathology Department on Przybyszewskiego 49 Przybyszewskiego Street Monday-Friday 8:00am-12:00am Saturday & Sunday 8:00am-4:00pm Recommended website for libraries in Poznań: http://www.ipoznan.pl/kultura/biblioteki/index.html Copy machines can be found at most libraries, and University buildings like Collegium Anatomicum, and in the lobby of dorms: Aspirynka. There is a great deal of small copy places that can be used for minimal prices.

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ORGANIZATIONS One of the best ways to meet new people and be active in our school is to join one of the organizations. It is very important for you as a medical student and a future doctor to always expand your horizons, learn leadership skills and be an active part of the community you reside in.

How better to accomplish that than to join one of our organizations? Here are several clubs that PUMS offers: American Student Government (ASG) This organization consists of elected students who devote their time and skills to improving the quality of education at our institution. They represent students at the faculty meetings and ensure any concerns are addressed. They are also an excellent source of information for students planning on working in North America.

For more info, e-mail: asg@poznanmedicine.org American Medical Student Association (AMSA) The AMSA is committed to improving healthcare and healthcare delivery to all people, promoting active improvement in medical education, and involving its members in the social, moral and ethical obligations of the profession. Students from this organization are active in our community organizing fund raisers and blood pressure drives. Go to http://www.ifmsa.pl/ to learn more.

Norwegian Student Government This organization consists of elected students who devote their time and skills to improving the quality of education at our institution. They represent students at faculty meetings and ensure that any concerns are addressed. They are also a great source of information for students from Norway. Contact: go to Eskulap room #25, tel. 0618694450 Poznan Taiwanese Student Government (PTSG) This organization of students provides a support network for Taiwanese students.

They are also an excellent source of information for students planning on working in Taiwan after graduation.

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ORGANIZATIONS University Choir The University of Medical Sciences Mixed Choir in Poznan is made up of current and past members of PUMS and directed by Prof. Pałka from the Academy of Music. Over the years, the Choir has traveled to many parts of Europe including a Europe Tournee in Sept-Oct. 2005, Germany in 2006, and a trip to Koszalin, Poland in June 2006.

REHEARSALS: Every Monday and Thursday at Coll. Anatomicum, 8:00 pm Posnania Rowing Club The Posnania RC is one of the strongest rowing clubs in Poland. Poznan hosts many important rowing events, such as the European Rowing Champs in September, and Lake Malta has the most modern regatta course in Poland. For the majority of the year the team trains on the river Warta, using the Malta regatta course in the springtime. Being a member of the Posnania RC will help you keep fit and provide an outlet for dealing with the stresses of medical school.

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HEALTH The Dean’s Office will provide you with a white health booklet which you must take with you every time you go to a Doctor. If you are a Polish citizen the Dean’s Office will sign the back of your health booklet to show that the University has insured you (see page 5) after you have applied for NFZ insurance with your PESEL number (Dean’s Office has forms). This booklet needs to be stamped once a year by the Dean’s Office confirming that you are a current student so remember to keep it up to date!

There are English-speaking doctors at Poradnie Specjalistyczne at 49 Przybyszewskiego, entrance T (it's the building after the pharmacy if you're going straight from the main entrance to the hospital grounds).

You have to register through the Dean’s Office by contacting Ms. Beata Matyszewska: tel. 61 854 72 33, e-mail: matyszb@ump.edu.pl. Additional information can be found at our website: http://www.ump.edu.pl/eng/?strona=3_354_1173942342&am=256,354 Private clinics do exist, however, they are not covered by insurance and you must therefore pay for your visit.

The following Doctors have been recommended to students and are all covered by the national health insurance, except for the eye doctor.

Gynecologist: Wawrzyniaka 43 Tel. 061 841-9301 Niegolewskich 29 Tel. 061 866-5012 Dermatologist: Przybyszewskiego 8/12 Eye Doctor: Slowackiego 8/10 Dentist: Collegium Stomatologicum (call and register) Dr. Wisniewski: 49 Floskowa Street tel: 061 867-7226 (dentist and dental surgeon)

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COMMUNICATIONS POST OFFICE The closest Post Office is on Bukowska Street (just west of the intersection with Polna). There is also small post office in a small courtyard off Grunwaldzka Street on the left as you walk to Coll. Anatomicum.

24 HOUR post offices are located on a Kosciuszki Street opposite the Castle on Św. Marcin. Another 24 hour one is right next to the PKP train station.

CELL PHONES Please refer to ‘Telephone Information’ on page 6.

INTERNET We have free Internet in the dorm rooms and a computer lab on the ground floor in Medyk. There are also several Internet cafés in the area. One can be found on Św.Marcin Street close to Ratajczaka Street and another can be found in Stary Browar. For wireless internet you will have to bring your own router unless you want to talk to your neighbors about sharing. You can also purchase a router at one of the local electronics stores.

NOTE Any illegal or excessive (P2P programs like Kazza or Emule) use of internet in the dorms (which is very difficult due to the firewall on the campus network) might result in suspension of your Internet access.

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FOOD & SHOPPING FOOD There are many really nice restaurants in Poznań. Below, you’ll find URLs to web pages with addresses to restaurants, and some restaurant reviews. If you’d rather explore on your own, you can always visit Stary Rynek and the streets around it. http://www.inyourpocket.com/poland/poznan/en/category?chid=142 Missing a few, but a good selection is available. Brief reviews and price range information. http://www.city.poznan.pl/mim/strony/turystyka/class.html?id_cz=6117&id_ klasy=91&lang=en Listing of restaurants, no reviews. http://chefmoz.org/Poland/WP/Poznan/ Listings by neighborhood or alphabetically by restaurant name. No reviews.

SHOPPING First of all, be aware that each pharmacy (Apteka) is completely independent from any other store, including ‘drugstores’. Furthermore, each pharmacy is its own company, so you will often find price differences between them. Make sure to check expiry dates on medication you buy – if it’s much cheaper than other places you looked, it may be expiring soon.

The following is a short list of places to shop. There are other malls and markets you can visit, as well as boutiques all along Polwiejska Street in the Old Market (Stary Rynek).

PIOTR & PAWE Popular supermarket that has a nice selection but not as large as the aforementioned supermarkets, but has the convenience of having multiple locations across the city. The closest one is behind the Eskulap. Other locations include the basement of Stary Browar and the Pozna Plaza.

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SHOPPING KING CROSS MARCELIN (Real grocery store and mall) Many great stores (sports, electronics and other) here worth visiting for weekend shopping.

How to get there…

Take bus 77, 78 or 59 from Bukowska Street towards Ławica Airport M1 and IKEA Probably the biggest mall in Poznań, which is conveniently right next to Ikea- a home furnishing store. Ikea is a little expensive, though when it comes to bedding and kitchenware it also has the greatest selection. In the mall one can find clothing, shoe and accessory stores.

How to get there....

First way is by cashing in FOUR bus tickets (yes four, refer to transportations discussion on tickets for an explanation) and taking bus A all the way to the mall (last stop). The free way is to go to the free transport shuttle that takes off from the bus stop at Niepodleglosci Ave. (the corner of Fredry, between the fountain and the Castle).

Medicalbooks.pl Located on Grunwaldzka Street they sell original textbooks for your classes. Visit them online at http://www.medicalbooks.pl/ Medicalbooks.pl often offers student discounts, such as a 10% discount for prepaid orders placed during the month of August, in addition to their special members only promotions. Electronic booklists found online in the ‘Find Your Booklist’ section will help you to choose texts for your classes. The bookstore is within easy walking distance, about seven minutes from Eskulap at 17 Grunwaldzka Street.

Ask them about their Freshmen Book package.

Phone: 61 657 94 70 or 48 060 11 52 547 Św. MARCIN This entire street is mostly known for its shopping opportunities. Beyond the castle, a variety of clothing, shoe, and accessory stores line the street. A little further down one can also find a video rental store and Rossman's, a large drugstore with a nice

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SHOPPING selection of American imports.

How to get there.....

Take bus A (cash TWO bus tickets) from Bukowska Street and then get off on Św. Marcin. take bus 63 or 69 and get off at Baltyk, going into the underground passage and coming out on the entrance to Św. Marcin. Tram 13 from Grunwaldzka Street.

EMPIK For a closer music haven, there is Empik, which is located on Fredry near the Freedom Square, opposite to Coffee Time (the Polish equivalent of Starbucks). The store has a decent selection of imported American music, mostly pop and rock with small sections devoted to metal, jazz, classical and soundtracks. On the upper level, there is a small aisle dedicated to books in English, cards for every occasion and a press section that does carry English magazines and newspapers, and school supplies How to get there....

The easiest is to take Tram 1 from Dabrowskiego and ride it all the way down to Fredry, and from there continue toward Stary Rynek on 27 Grudnia Street. Another way is to take Bus 63,69 or 78 to Most Teatralny and simply walk down the street.

STARY BROWAR One of the biggest and nicest malls in Poznań. You can find almost anything in here!

On the top floor there is a sports store and an electronics store. In the basement there is a Piotr & Paweł grocery store. There is also a new addition which has a high end grocery store (Alma) and a North American imported goods store. Stary Browar also includes a number of restaurants as well as a movie theater: Multikino (located on the top floor) How to get there…

Take tram 6 from Grunwaldzka Street and get off by the Multikino

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SHOPPING POZNAN PLAZA The newest shopping-entertainment center in Poznan. There are many great stores here, as well as a new Imax theater and Cineplex movies.

How to get there…

Take trams 12, 14 or 15 from Rondo Kaponiera toward Os. Sobieskiego DABROWSKIEGO Some nice stores including a few bookstores, and a medical supply shop where you will be able to purchase scalpels for the anatomy lab. Note: Scalpels are not strictly required, there are usually some donated ones in the lab – wait and see. RYNEK JEZYCKI (located on Dabrowskiego, a block east of the Dean's office) - large open market that has a huge variety of fresh seasonal fruits and veggies at unbelievably low prices. It's open all year-round and is the best place by far to obtain fresh produce. You can find all sorts of small shops in the area.

Prosiaczek: has a great meat selection N.B. On weekdays the big supermarkets and malls (Tesco, IKEA, M1, Piotr i Paweł, etc.) tend to be open until 10 p.m.

Almost everything but the big malls and supermarkets are CLOSED on SUNDAY! There are however 24-hour mini markets across the city: look for Zabka or Chata Polska.

You may also wish to check out http://www.city.poznan.pl/mim/strony/turystyka/?lang=en This site gives you comprehensive information about Poznan itself, travel within the city (bus and tram schedules – please be aware that these may not be correct in construction areas), as well as information on leisure activities (theatres, museums, cinemas, night clubs), sports, and other ways to spend your free time.

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BANK ACCOUNT IN POZNAŃ & TRAVEL BANK ACCOUNT IN POZNAŃ Bank Zachodni WBK Bank address: BZ WBK S.A.Branch 6 Plac Wolnosci 16, 60-967 Poznan, Poland SWIFT CODE: WBKPPLPPXXX • If you have account with Citibank in the USA, it is very easy to withdraw money from your US account using your ATM card. However, you may not deposit any money because it is a different branch of Citibank.

Remember that international withdrawal fees may apply.

• Bank of America is partnered with Deutsche Bank and will allow you to withdraw money from a Deutsche Bank ATM without additional TRAVEL Generally, Public Transportation in Poland is well organized, quite fast, punctual and fairly inexpensive. It includes trains, buses for travel within the city, and trains and buses for traveling longer distances around Poland and neighboring countries. (http://www.city.poznan.pl/mim/strony/turystyka/transport.html?rhs=transport&lang=en) Tramways and city busses Bus and tram stops are easy to recognize: they are mostly green shelters with the MPK logo. They are scattered around the town. The closest stops to the dorms are: for the bus - on Bukowska street just to the left from the intersection with Polna, for the tram - on the corner of Przybyszewskiego and Grunwaldzka streets (past Eskulap). Trams stop running about 11pm nightly!!!

All the stops have a list of streets it stops on along the tram/bus line route (but no diagram), as well as the time of arrival at the stop and estimated time of the journey to the chosen destination. You can obtain a copy of the time schedule of specific bus/tram lines at the train station. Don’t forget that during the weekend the bus and tram lines have significantly reduced service!

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TRAVEL There are many ways to pay bus/tram fares. You can use a time ticket or purchase a monthly/yearly pass. The price depends on the ride time or the number of stops. Keep in mind that you pay for the how long you are on the tram based on the schedule, however, during the peak, those times are designed to be longer. Only if something unexpected happens you are excused from paying for overtime.

You can also buy tickets for 24hrs, a week and so on, or choose to buy a monthly pass as well (there are passes covering the entire transportation net). You can buy a pass that can last several months (3, 6 or 12). To do this you will have to visit Kupiec (between Stary Rynek and Stary Browar), bring a passport sized picture and fill out the form provided to you. Tickets are sold in kiosks (usually located right next to the stops), some shops, and MPK outlets. In general all these places are marked by stickers with the MPK logo at the front door, windows, or walls.

You should punch the ticket immediately after the vehicle begins to move.

There is a special discount for students on all the tickets. Make sure that when you buy them you ask for the ticket for students, and don’t forget that you have to have the student ID with you! You can only use the tickets marked with a ‘U’ if you have your ID (versus the ones marked ‘N’). The city transportation (bus/tram) is 50% less then the normal fare.

Important note: you are not eligible for the discount if you are 26 or older, even though you are in school! In such a case you have to buy a regular ticket.

Frequently, you will see the controllers either traveling inconspicuously along the way, or entering the bus. They check the tickets and IDs qualifying you for discounts. The fee is high and usually there are no exceptions for paying them as soon as any irregularities are found. Also make sure check your student ID for the stamp from the Dean’s Office to make sure that it does not expire during your travels.

Useful bus lines: The ‘A’ bus will take you all the way across the river to the M1 shopping center, on it’s way back you would have to get off on the stop “Polna/Szpitalna” which is about 5min from the dorms. Since the ‘A’ is an express line a single ticket costs 1,30zl. for 10 minutes – the cost of two regular tickets.

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TRAVEL Useful trams: The most useful trams lines are #6 (goes to PKP, PKS, Multi-kino) #13 (goes to Kupiec Poznański - very close to the Old Square) and the #15 (goes to the Poznan Plaza). Those were the trams we used most often last year. This summer the city has been repairing many tram rails and the trams are running on temporarily altered routes, so before you jump onto a tram make sure that it actually goes where you want to go. Also at times, a scheduled tram may not come for various reasons and you may need to wait for the next one on the schedule. Keep this in mind when travelling for tests/exams.

The public transportation in Poznań is operated by Miejskie Przedsiebiorstwo Komunikacyjne (MPK). To know more - about exact connections and prices - please visit their site at www.mpk.poznan.pl At the Rondo Kaponiera you can purchase a student card (KOMkarta), valid from September – June and good for unlimited rides on all tram and bus lines, for 242zl.

Taxicabs Poznan has a wide selection of taxicab companies. You can call a cab on the phone or send an SMS. They are much less expensive from those standing on the posts and much safer. The most popular among the students are “96-22” and “9623” (the porter will call the latter for free for you). The drivers are friendly, arrive shortly after the call and offer acceptable prices without trying to cheat you. If you call a cab, please try to wait for it to arrive or call to cancel it, rather than jumping in another cab and making the driver wait around for you needlessly. The company may choose to blacklist your cellphone if you don’t show up for an ordered cab.

Several cab companies offer discounts for returning customers, so inquire about “Karta Stalego Klienta” if you think of using cabs often and keep it on you to show to drivers.

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TRAVEL Trains Using trains is the most convenient means of long distance transportation in Poland.

They are inexpensive, reliable and reach many destinations.

There are four types of trains available Express- reaches only large cities and often makes only 2-3 stops before reaching their final destination. They are the most expensive, but also the safest, and the definite advantage is a duration time spent on the train.

Intercity-the same as express, the only difference is that they require a prior reservation and they don’t not have student discounts.

Fast train (pośpieszny) - stops in bigger towns. It is probably the best option, since they are much cheaper, don’t require reservation, and reach the destinations in reasonable time; however, they may be crowded, especially around the holidays, and you may end up standing for the duration of your trip.

Local(osobowy) - stops at every station. They are good for traveling short distances, since it may be irritating to be stuck on the train for hours before arriving to your destination.

Poznań has a few train stations, the biggest one called “Poznań Główny”, and located three bus stops away from the dorm, along tram line #6.

You should purchase the ticket in the cashier window, specifying the time of the departure, the place you want to go, and the student status qualifying you for a discount (again you can claim the discount if you are not older than 26; otherwise purchase a regular ticket). If you won’t have the time to buy a ticket at the cashier, you should inform the conductor right at the beginning of the ride about it and he will write you one, however the price will be slightly higher. For the faster trains, you can purchase your tickets online by going to https://bilet.intercity.pl/irez/ and changing the language to English, then you will have to open an account. You have to have a printer to be able to complete the purchase since you will need to bring the copy of your ticket with you on the train.

A note on safety: when you buy a ticket, the best option is to travel in second class. Even though first class is a little more comfortable, you are alone in the compartment, making yourself a good target for thieves. In general, pick a compartment occupied by a few people; just use common sense when deciding if 20

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TRAVEL the party is acceptable to share the journey with you. Keep in mind that it’s always safer to travel in groups. For nicer trains, you will have a seat assignment. You should make sure you found your seat: the right cart number and then the very seat.

Traveling by train PKP “dworzec centralny” in Poznań at 1 Dworcowa Street You can visit their web site at www.pkp.pl.

Another good site is www.polrail.com Note: Remember that students are entitled to 30% discount but you must have your student ID card “legitymacja” with you while traveling. If you are still using an ID from abroad (you won’t get the new one up until October), you have to have one of the international student cards.

Buses They are comfortable way of traveling short distances. They are much cheaper than trains but are slower. The most popular bus operator is PKS (the station is located four stops from the dorm). The service is well developed and they can take you whenever you desire to go. Tickets can be purchased at the bus station in advance or from the driver when boarding the bus, however seats are not always available.

Traveling by bus PKS Poznań 17 Towarowa Street nr.19 Information tel. 061-833-12-12 You can find out the schedule at www.pks.poznan.pl There is a 35% discount for students but not on every connection, so when purchasing a ticket be sure to ask about it. On most lines, you must be under 26 to get the discount.

Walking Visit http://mapapoznania.wlkp.com.pl/ for a searchable map of the city. Below the map in the blank text box labeled ‘wyszukiwarka’ type the name of the street you would like to find and the map above will refresh to show where that street is located.

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SPORTS SOCCER Club: Lech Poznań Info: www.lech.poznan.pl Address: 5 Bulgarska Street nr.7 Tickets: 20 zl. +/-, buy at the stadium or in sports stores.

GYMS 1. KMU sports center ( FREE!!!)

Address: 5D Rokietnicka Street, Tel./fax: 061 8614208; tel. 061 869 44 48 Open: Monday – Sunday 9am-18:00 + Activities: Aerobics, basketball, weight room, tennis (You must purchase a 3zl stamp for each hour you want to rent out the courts. The tickets can be bought between 8:00 and 13:00 M-F in the main office. You must have your own tennis balls and racquets) 2. Nautilus 1350zl-3500zl/year (pool is 6zl for 1h) Address: 34 Chwialkowskiego Street Tel: 061 833-95-81; http://www.nautilus.pl/ Hours: M-F 6:00-22:00. Sat & Sun: 10:00-19:30.

Activities: Weight room, aerobics and swimming pool 3. Platinum ~115zl/month (with a student ID) Adress: 44a Przybyszewskiego Street Tel: 061 861-42-48; http://www.platinum-club.pl/ Very popular among students for its reasonable pricing and convenience (located across the Eskulap) 4. Olymp ~150zl/month - also very popular among our students Adress: 15 Smoluchowskiego Street Tel: 661 76 31 – 33; www.olymp.com.pl/

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NIGHT LIFE Medical School Nightlife? You can have one! After studying hard you will want to enjoy yourself so try the city: you may actually enjoy it. It is inexpensive for the most part but, like every city, there are expensive places. Some destinations can be overpriced, however, they typically have English-speaking staff and menus.

A good place is the Stary Rynek or Old Market Square. It has lot of quality bars and clubs, well taken care of and secure. Ask upperclassmen for local favorites in and outside of the Rynek and go explore! Cabs are a quick and easy way to get around the city when dark.

Enjoy Poznan at night, Polish people like to have fun, just remember to be aware of your surroundings as you are in a new city.

Pubs http://www.city.poznan.pl/mim/strony/turystyka/class.html?id_cz=6117&id_ klasy=92&lang=en Discos http://www.city.poznan.pl/mim/strony/turystyka/class.html?id_cz=6138&id_ klasy=86&lang=en Night Clubs http://www.city.poznan.pl/mim/strony/turystyka/class.html?id_cz=6138&id_ klasy=85&lang=en Salsa Mucho Potatos on Szewska Street: Monday, Tuesday (lessons for beginners), Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

Piano Bar Club in the basement of Stary Browar with lessons for beginners on Wednesday Dubliner on Aleje Niepodleglosci Thursdays with a live band.

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RECREATION & ENTERTAINMENT Parks and Gardens Botanical Gardens 165 Dabrowskiego Street tel. 061 841 15 18, 061 847 58 54 ext. 1,3,4 Zoological Garden - the New ZOO 53 Krancowa Street tel. 061 876 82 09, 061 876 82 25 LAKE MALTA

Zoological Garden - the Old ZOO 19 Zwierzyniecka Street tel. 061 848 08 63 Conservatory (Palmiarnia) Wilson Park tel. 061 865 89 07

This is a great place to spend an entire day, not just on sports activities, but also for walks, and to see the sights.

Offers: mini-golf, climbing wall, toboggan slide, summer and winter skiing, scuba diving club, go cart and bike rentals, restaurants. www.malta-ski.com.pl Opera and Theaters You’ll find a pretty comprehensive listing here: http://www.city.poznan.pl/mim/strony/turystyka/class.html?id_cz=14&id_klasy=179&lang=en

Teatr Wielki (The Great Theater) is the main Opera house (superscripts of foreign operas are in Polish). Teatr Muzyczny (Music Theater) has musicale performances (in Polish only).

There are many more theaters and music venues; a few are listed below: State Philharmonic (Panstwowa Filharmonia) 81 Sw. Marcin Street, tel. 061 852 47 08, tel/fax. 061 852 34 51, ticket office: 061 853 69 35 Henryk Wieniawski Music Society 7 Swietoslawska Street, tel. 061 852 26 42, 061 852 89 92, tel/fax: 061 852 89 91 Paderewski Music Academy (Akademia Muzyczna im. Paderewskiego) 87 Sw. Marcin Street, tel. 061 852 51 32, fax: 061 852 21 50 "Amadeus" Chamber Orchestra (Orkiestra Kameralna "Amadeus") 8 Marcinkowskiego Ave, tel. 061 851 66 86

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RECREATION & ENTERTAINMENT

Movie Theaters There are many theaters around the city, a few really large ones, and some that are much smaller and generally show older movies or independent productions. If you would like to see what they are playing, you can take a walk to the Rialto, which is a small movie theater near McDonald's on Dabrowskiego. Near the entrance is a bulletin board with a listing of all the small theaters in Poznan and what they are showing.

You can also check online at http://www.city.poznan.pl/mim/strony/turystyka/ class.html?id_cz=18&id_klasy=163&lang=en However, this listing may not include all the small theatres.

ADDRESSES OF EMBASSIES U.S. Embassy in Warsaw 29 Aleje Ujazdowskie Street nr31 00-540 Warsaw Tel.: +48-22/504-2000 US Consular Agency in Poznań 8 Paderewskiego Street 61-770 Poznan Tel.: +48-61/851-8516 Fax +48-61/851-8966 Immigration in Poznań Plac Wolnosci 17 61-739 Poznan Tel.: 854-1100

Canadian Embassy in Warsaw 1 Matejki Street nr.5 00-481 Warszawa, Polska Tel: (48) 22 584 31 00 Fax: (48) 22 584 31 92 E-mail: wsaw@dfait-maeci.gc.ca Norwegian Embassy in Warsaw 2 Chopina Street 00-559 Warszawa Tel.: (48) 22-696-4030

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IMPORTANT TESTING AGENCIES &ORGANIZATIONS IMPORTANT TESTING AGENCIES &ORGANIZATIONS Association of American Medical Colleges www.aamc.org Educational Commission for Medical Graduates (ECFMG) 3624 Market Str. 4th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19104 Tel: 215-386-5900 www.ecfmg.org Electronic Residency Application Service www.ecfmg.org/eras Federation of State Medical Boards 400 Fuller Wiser Road, Suite 300 Euless, TX 76039 Tel: 817-868-4000 www.fsmb.org Fellowship and Residency Electronic Interactive Database www.ama-assn.org/cgi-bin/freida/freida.cgi National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) Tel: 215-590-9500 www.nbme.org United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) 3750 Market Str. Philadelphia, PA 19104 Tel: 215-590-9600 www.usmle.org

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RECREATION & ENTERTAINMENT Please say that again

Prosze to powtorzyc

prosheh to poftoozhitsh

What is this?

Co to jest?

tso to yehst

How much?/How many?

Ile?

Eeleh

What does this mean?

Co to znaczy?

tso to znahchi

I'm lost

Zgubilem sie

zgoobeewehm syeh

Please take me to

Prosze mnie zawiezc

prosheh mneh zahvyehsytsh

Can I have a ticket

Prosze bilet

prosheh beeleht

Where are we?

Gdzie jestesmy?

gdzheh yehstehsymi

Can you help me?

Czy moze mi pan/ pani pomoc?

chi mozheh mee pahn/ pahnee pomoots

Can you show me?

Czy moze mi pan/ pani pokazac?

chi mozheh mee pahn/ pahnee pokahzahtsh

I'm looking for

Szukam

Shookahm

I would like to order

Chcialbym zamowic

htshahwbim zahmooveetsh

May I use your phone?

Czy moge skorzystac z telefonu?

chi mogeh skozhistahtsh stehlehfonoo

Thank You

Dziekuje

Dje Koo ye

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ADVICE FROM UPPER CLASSMATES Take notes in class. Write right on the handouts. Keep the handouts in order in folders.

If you miss a class, get the handouts. (Physiology especially) Szymon Sikorski Study to learn for yourself, not to pass their exams.

Hasan Badday Good people, very rich culture. People in the community are very friendly. Go to classes. Beer is .5$.

Joseph Ejiofor Need to study everyday and not get behind.

Anonymous Definitely get the points in physiology. Look at your anatomy atlas every day for 5 minutes. Try taking the bus and tram instead of taxis; you’ll see more of the city, culture and save a lot of zlotys.

Ewa Wojewoda Start reading early & go to lectures, especially for biochemistry, embryology and physiology. Get books as soon as possible, BRS series is good (esp. for review). Try to allocate time to relax and get out of the dorms/ apt. every so often, even if it is just a walk. When you get sick, try to get better (see a doctor if necessary); don’t ignore it.

Lizzie Vassar Keep up with everything and make a study schedule for each exam. It helps.

Oxana.

Live in the dorm at least during the first year. Bring a laptop and an Ethernet cable.

It's nice to have your own bedding. For gross anatomy, buy Netter's Atlas and the BRS only. Concentrate on biochemistry and DO NOT put off physiology - start reading Guyton ASAP. Dorota Krajewski For those of you away from home for the first time… you probably will get really home sick!! But don’t worry!! As each day goes by, being in good old Poznan gets easier.

First year will fly!!

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ADVICE FROM UPPER CLASSMATES Kamila Bekasiak Please remember that you will not make it through on your own. Treat your fellow classmates and professors with respect. Cheating will always catch up with you and will punish you in the future. Let’s hope that the punishment will not involve any of your future patients. Remember that you represent the people in this program.

Sebastian Tume Start studying for Step 1 from the first day of your classes. Make it a point to know First Aid for the USMLE thoroughly from cover to cover. It will be your responsibility entirely to prepare yourself for this exam. Keep up with the work!

Ola Orkiszewska Use BRS, First Aid and Kaplan as soon as possible with all classes.

Gerry Vander Velde Three simple rules to live by: 1) Move off-campus, 2) Make friends in Poznan outside of medical school, 3) Buy 'First Aid for USMLE Step 1' and start memorizing it from the first day of medical school.

Travis Walker

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CAMPUS TOUR AUGUST 28th, 2013

10:00am

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corner, Bukowska& Meet outside Collegium Przybyszewskiego St. Stomatologicum, parking lot side Aspirynka and Medyk Language Building Eskulap Rokietnicka Street Pathology Library – Computer Lab Marcelińska Street School Gymnasium Piotr i Paweł Apteka ATM Post Office Shops, restaurants, etc.

Grunwaldzka Street MedicalBooks.pl bookstore Tram stop – buy tickets

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CAMPUS TOUR AUGUST 28th, 2013 Collegium Anatomicum Anatomy Department – 11:15am Śniadeckich Street Rm 16 Laboratories Computer Lab Histology Department 12:30pm Jackowskiego Street Dean’s Office Dąbrowskiego 79 - Polish language classes building Dąbrowskiego Street Various shops, restaurants, markets along the way Underground with MPK station for yearly passes to Poznań World Trade Center Roosevelta Street grounds (Targi Poznańskie)Point out Poznań Główny Train station Opera House 12:45pm Fredry Street Collegium Maius – phone deposit,Parasitology classes Collegium Minus (Inauguration in October) Microbiology Building Wieniawskiego Street Park Adama Mickiewicza Zamek (castle) – restaurants, pubs, exhibitions Ratajczaka Street Economics Library Visa Office Raczyński Library 2:00pm Plac Wolnośći National Museum National Museum Meet in front of steps to Town Hall for 2:30pm Stary Rynek Stary Rynek tour.

2:30-3:30pm Stary Rynek Town Hall and Stary Rynek Tour 8:00pm-1:00am Esculap Club Freshman Party at Esculap Club All times (except Coll. Anatomicum and Stary Rynek Tour) are approximate.

Please let your guide know if there’s a particular location you’d like to visit.

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SAFETY AND SECURITY Just because this topic is at the end doesn’t mean it’s the least important – but you’ll find it fast since all you’ll have to do is flip to the back of the booklet.

First and foremost: always lock your dorm room door when you’re leaving. Even if you’re only going across the hallway to the kitchen, or next door to your neighbor for half an hour (and think you will hear anyone in the hallway). Also make sure you close your window completely and close your blinds and turn off your lights when you leave, especially if you live on the ground floor.

You may also wish to lock your door when you’re inside your room (which is recommended by the dorm administration).

Try to avoid walking alone at night – especially in poorly-lit areas such as alleys, parks, etc.

The main emergency number in Poland (their version of ‘911’) is 112.

Some contact info within the dorms Porter (doorman) in Aspirynka: ext. 4119 Porter in Medyk: ext. 4200 Porter in Eskulap: ext. 0061658 4412 Ms. Karolina Misiorna (room 20 in Aspirynka): ext. 4116 karmis@interia.pl Ms.Danuta Kodyniak or Ms. Iwona Neumann in Rm. 1 in Eskulap, eskulap@amp.edu.pl Contacts at the Dean’s office: 4-year MD program Mr. Grzegorz Chewusz: chewusz@ump.edu.pl 6-year MD program Ms. Joanna Zalewska: zalewska@ump.edu.pl 5-year DDS program Ms. Ewa Stodolna: estodol@ump.edu.pl Mr. Michał Pasikiewicz: micpas@ump.edu.pl Pharmacy Program Ms. Katarzyna Zukowska: kazuk@ump.edu.pl

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