Exchanges Booklet 2020-2021. NiMSA Nigeria

EXCHANGES BOOKLET NiMSA Nigeria

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3 INTRODUCING THE TEAM

4 INTRODUCTION TO IFMSA EXCHANGES

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CONTENTS

MM and OGA 2020 REPORT

15 CALL FOR NIMSAÂ NATIONAL TEAM

19 CONTRACT AVAILABLE

21 FAQ

23 TESTIMONIES ABOUT EXCHANGES

INTRODUCING THE TEAM

Fakorede Olayinka Liaison Officer to IFMSA lo.ifmsa@nimsa.org.ng

Agbuije Victory (Vic-Jay) National Officer for Professional Exchange scope@nimsa.org.ng

Akin Temiloluwa Special Assistant to the President on Research Exchange score@nimsa.org.ng

Dear all, We have the pleasure to launch the first ever Exchanges booklet in NiMSA. In this booklet, you will the introduced to the new World of Exchanges like never before and come to realize that truly 'exchange is Oxygen'. This booklet contains information about the Standing Committee on Professional Exchange and the Standing Committee on Research Exchange in IFMSA and some modifications that has been made in NiMSA to suit our system.

You will get to read about the positions you can apply for in NiMSA SCOPE and SCORE. Through this booklet, you will be able to learn more about IFMSA and its exchange programs. Accordingly, I wish you a pleasant experience and I would like to encourage you to get more involved with our life-changing opportunities delivered via IFMSA Professional and Research Exchanges, the exchanges available this year and the numerous benefits you benefit from exchanges.

The need for this booklet is due to the fact that the exchanges in NiMSA have been neglected for a while. So we invite you to read this booklet and invite other medical students to read also.

Warmly, Olayinka, Victory (Vic-Jay) and Temiloluwa

INTRODUCTION TO EXCHANGES IFMSA runs two major types of exchange programs, professional and research exchanges and are both endorsed by the World Federation of Medical Education (WFME).

Simply put, an exchange program means going to a different country for the period of a month for either Pre clinical/clinical rotation in a certain department of your choice (SCOPE) or for research purposes (SCORE).

There are also SCORA and SCOPH Exchanges. SCORA exchanges is a mix of SCORA Training such as IPAS (safe access to abortion), IPET training and clinical rotations in OBGYN. SCORA exchanges is completely processed by the SCORA IT while SCOPH (Public Health) exchange focuses more on work in NGOs with a public health focus, Public Health Department of a University or ministry of health.

SCOPH exchange is processed both by SCOPE and SCOPH team. It is important to note that the exchanges are endorsed by the World Federation of Medical Education, the World Organization of Family Doctors (WONCA), and the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) – among others – recognizing the academic quality and the professional organization of our program.

As early as 1952, a total of 463 students spent a period of practice abroad, and today, they are more than 14,000 every year within more than 100 countries around the world to discover new health systems, new cultures and to enhance their global health and intercultural understanding.

Does this sound like something you would be interested in?

DARE TO BE EXCHANGED!!!!!

SCOPE Dear Light Blue Family, The Professional Exchange program is a full educational program offering clerkships to medical students abroad. Since the very beginning, in 1951, it was evident that exchange of medical students would be one of the main fields of action in IFMSA. The Standing Committee on Professional Exchange (SCOPE) was founded in 1951 and is one of the first standing committees within IFMSA. It started small, beginning with only 8 European countries, but since then has grown into one of the largest student-run exchange programs in the world, with around 14,000 medical students participating every year from more than 100 National Member Organizations.

The SCOPE exchange program is a quality educational and cultural experience organized entirely by medical students with the help of their medical faculties.

Mission The aim of SCOPE is to promote cultural understanding and cooperation amongst medical students and all health professionals, through the facilitation of international student exchanges. SCOPE aims to give all students the opportunity to learn about global health, and attains this partly by having its exchanges accredited by medical faculties across the world.

How the SCOPE Exchanges Work All medical students are entitled to participate in a four-week clerkship in a chosen clinical or pre-clinical field of medicine. The language of instruction is either English or the language of the host country. In order to complete the clerkship, the exchange student must show adequate knowledge of the English language or the native language of the host country.

Clerkships are purely educational and students will not receive a salary. During the exchange, the student has the chance to observe a different health care system and learn from foreign tutors. All students are assigned to a physician supervisor, who acts as a tutor and mentor.

Exchange Contracts are signed between two participating National Member Organizations and are of two types: 1. Bilateral Contracts: where the participating countries exchange two students (one from each country) between themselves.

2. Unilateral Contracts: where a single student participates in the exchange.In exchange of a participation fee, the incoming student is offered a one-month clerkship at the hospital and department of his or her choice, lodging at a student facility or with a host family, and at least one meal per day.For more information about IFMSA Exchanges, visit Exchange the World Section

MM2020 NiMSA SCOPE REPORT

The SCOPE sessions of March Meeting 2020 in Rwanda had in attendance over 80 National Medical Organization (representatives) and it was indeed an opportunity to deliberate on and learn from issues of utmost medical student priorities in the Federation. The aims of the SCOPE sessions were centered on how to underline the different peculiarities of all NMOs, how to make exchange programs better in all NMOs and reviewing the policies that govern IFMSA SCOPE.The different sessions were shared into various days .

DAY 1 The first day was a very memorable day as the agenda called Introduction + Team Building kick started the sessions where all National Exchange Officers and Local Exchange Officers all introduced themselves and summarized their countries in one sentence. After which there was the introduction of the SCOPE international Team and the updates from the so far since tenure which started Jan 1st 2020.

The opening remark was given by IFMSA SCOPE Director, Gabriella Macedo from IFMSA Brazil.It was time for Beginners Session: SCOPE 101, where all basic details of SCOPE were given. For instance the concepts of Pre Departure Training for outgoings and Upon Arrival Training for incomings A new concept of ‘Host Families’ was introduced to us which is currently been practiced in some NMOs which involves an NMO with the help Local Officers and Chapters (MSA) having families within the MSA called ‘Host Families’ accommodating incomings. In turn Home Families will have some preferential treatments from the SCOPE NMO and IT.The launching and explicit explanations of the Strategic plans and the Beginners Databases for this term were made by the SCOPE ITs

DAY 2 This was one of the major events I anticipated prior to the MM 2020, it is called EXCHANGE FAIR. It is an opportunity for pure advertisement of each country’s exchange program platform. It is like the market square of SCOPE where each NMO have sellers and buyers. In the Exchange fair you know what other NMOs are doing, discover potential NMOs you can sign bilateral contracts with. It started with each exchange officer setting up stands to display events and peculiar moments/things about their NMO and country. NiMSA SCOPE displayed and highlighted the peculiarities about our country and NMO which includes the all-round diverse nature in Nigeria, (which gives them an opportunity to learn a lot in just one visit), having over 49 Local Chapter (MSA) which gives us a whole lot of options of chapters to host them and the social/fun life which is arguably the best in Africa and one of the best in the world. NiMSA also showcased the diverse nature in Nigeria by projecting places that exchangers can visit for fun; souvenirs ranging from local edible fruits, snacks, tags, writing materials were also shared.Visiting other NMOs stands was a whole new experience as many other innovative events and programs were learnt. We ended the Exchange Fair with the Exchange of Souvenirs.We hope to have a full and bigger presentations in subsequent IFMSA meetings starting from August Meeting Panama, share more souvenirs and have more Exchange Glory Moments to share

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DAYS 4 AND 5

A session on how to deliver Pre Departure Training for Outgoings and Upon Arrival Training for exchangers was extensively discussed. There was also an impact from a seasoned training on Global Health: theme framework and the way forward. Contract with other countries are signed during the August Meetings.SCOPE sessions for the day ended with a Regional Session meeting, this was also a major highlight SCOPE MM20 as it gave us a very good opportunity to tackle major issues peculiar to Africa as a region. Issues ranging from Visa denials, funding, late cancellations of contracts, poor response from exchangers, communication hitches and many others were discussed and solutions were proffered.

Plenary session took place on DAY 4, this is the highest decision making platform in IFMSA SCOPE. This was followed closely by the ‘SCOPE initiatives’ a platform where NMOs share ideas on ways to make exchanges better and more encompassing.

On Day 5, SCOPE/SCORE joint session where collaboration methods were shared (you can be involved in both professional and research exchange).This was followed closely by Communication organogram in SCOPE and case studies, how to organize training sessions (this will be incorporated into our NiMSA regional meetings and General Assemblies).It was time for whom to take the SCOPE banner home, 10 NMO contested for it and NiMSA Nigeria. A presentation was made in 60 seconds on reasons why you should take it home and the end of the competition, IFMSA (ANEMF) France were winners.A closing remark was given by the IFMSA SCOPE Director and it was time for photos.

Online GA Report

IFMSA August meeting came at a time when the world was battling with a pandemic (COVID-19) which ravaged the various continents of the world. A time where international travels were absent or highly restrictive. It called for a time to adjust to the current events, a situation which birthed the IFMSA Online General Assembly (OGA). An event which made use of the Zoom, Discord, miro, facebook and Youtube platforms for the various sessions.

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This was the opening ceremony where the SCOPE IT, SCOPE sessions Team and delegates from all NMOs were introduced. The different NMOs with voting rights were called, the format for the plenary sessions explained and all introduction of SCOPE voting processes and regulations. The change in proposals of the SCOPE regulations made by various NMOs and SCOPEAddicts were discussed.

It was a day of voting for changes in the SCOPE regulations proposed by NMOs and SCOPE addicts. It gave an opportunity to interact intelligently with other NMO representatives on the best ways to run the standing committee. Proposals ranging from SCOPE administration fee 5 euro per outgoing will be sent with the NMO fee invoice which is done June every year, Criteria for been IFMSA SCOPE active and amongst others

It was a day for SCOPE Director candidates to present their candidature and debate on questions collated from the IT and different NMOs. It was really an interesting session as Gabriel Ortez (SCOPE regional assistant Americas) from IFMSA Honduras and Saker Rashed (SCOPE RA EMR) from IFMSA Jordan battled it in the debate arena.

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A day for multi capacity building sessions which cut across team building, SCOPE IT Q&A, SCOPE and how to activate it. Post Pandemic exchanges were also a subject of discussion, creating and enrolling educational activities was extensively discussed. It was indeed a highly productive day as SCOPE addicts were engaged in multiple break out sessions were we discussed the peculiarities of exchanges in our various NMOs. We wrapped up the long day with evaluation and impact assessment of SCOPE, using each NMO as a case study.

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The beauty about IFMSA sessions are the opportunities it gives for you to train even while learning. It was a day for participants to teach and train each other on the importance of achieving Universal Health Coverage(UHC) in our various countries and regions. We all should embrace been advocates of UHC.

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A session on how to deliver Pre Departure Training for Outgoings and Upon Arrival Training for exchangers was extensively discussed. There was also an impact from a seasoned training on Global Health: theme framework and the way forward. Contract with other countries are signed during the August Meetings.SCOPE sessions for the day ended with a Regional Session meeting, this was also a major highlight SCOPE MM20 as it gave us a very good opportunity to tackle major issues peculiar to Africa as a region. Issues ranging from Visa denials, funding, late cancellations of contracts, poor response from exchangers, communication hitches and many others were discussed and solutions were proffered.

Plenary session took place on DAY 4, this is the highest decision making platform in IFMSA SCOPE. This was followed closely by the ‘SCOPE initiatives’ a platform where NMOs share ideas on ways to make exchanges better and more encompassing.

On Day 5, SCOPE/SCORE joint session where collaboration methods were shared (you can be involved in both professional and research exchange).This was followed closely by Communication organogram in SCOPE and case studies, how to organize training sessions (this will be incorporated into our NiMSA regional meetings and General Assemblies).It was time for whom to take the SCOPE banner home, 10 NMO contested for it and NiMSA Nigeria. A presentation was made in 60 seconds on reasons why you should take it home and the end of the competition, IFMSA (ANEMF) France were winners. A closing remark was given by the IFMSA SCOPE Director and it was time for photos.

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SCORE Dear Dark Blue Family, It's one of the IFMSA standing Committees that give medical students world wide the opportunity to experience research while in medical school which is essential for the development of medicine and without it, the medical field could never have reached the stage it is at now with innovative methods of diagnosis and treatments.

HISTORY OF SCORE SCORE was founded in 1991 with the objective of giving students an opportunity of improving their skills in research in other learning settings. Presently, SCORE involves more than 65 active NMOs which NiMSA is part of, offering over 3000 research projects to provide over 2400 medical students worldwide the opportunity to participate in IFMSA research exchange program and learn the basic principles of medical research such as literature studies, collecting data, scientific writing, lab work, statistics and ethical aspects related to the medicine.

Mission Our mission is to offer future physicians an opportunity to experience research and diversity in countries all over the world. This is achieved by providing a network of locally and internationally active students that globally facilitate access to research exchange projects.

Through our programming and opportunities, we aim to develop both culturally sensitive students and skilled researchers intent on shaping the world of science.

Types of research projects:· 1. Basic laboratory research project.· 2. A clinical research project with lab work· 3. A clinical research project without lab work· 4. Global Action Project (GAP) How the SCORE Exchanges Work All exchanges are initiated and coordinated entirely by medical student volunteers. Every university is represented by a Local Officer on Research Exchange (LORE), who facilitates projects at the local level and arranges for the exchange students preparations such as housing and boarding. Every exchange student is assigned a local contact person who serves as a guide, resource, and social liaison, the thing that strengthens the intercultural communication, understanding, and unity among medical students worldwide.For more information about IFMSA Exchanges, visit Exchange the World Section.

IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS TO READ ON IFMSA WEBSITE The Manual on Research Exchange (MoRE)SCORE Regulations.

How to establish SCORE in your NMOExchanges Profile Book Academic Quality Logbook

MM 2020 NiMSA SCORE REPORT Written By Theophilus Agbo 500L, NAUMSA

DAY 1 The SCORE sessions kicked off in the morning with introductory classes that comprised of Intro To SCORE, SCORE IT Updates and Analysis, SCORE strategic planning.

And the end of the morning sessions, the delegates were grouped and a quiz was conducted in which the group I belonged to on behalf of NiMSA emerged 1st in position.

- In the afternoon were parallel sessions on Open science, Advocacy for research & SCORE, Research Ethics, 9 steps of academic quality in exchanges DAY 2 -In the morning sessions we had the Exchange Fair, where we had a chance to present our NMO Exchange Program and explore other NMOs and learn about their Exchange Programs too.Afternoon sessions; we had joint sessions with SCORP on the theme - Right to information; Open access, open education, open data.

And also joint session with SCOPE on Basic research competencies framework.

DAY 3 The sessions were on Team Building, Small working group with SCORP, Regulations and changing proposal discussions which I ably represented NiMSA and Africa regional SCORE sessions DAYS 4 AND 5 SCORE related theme events took place - Access to Research and Research Education - Parallel sessions on topics like* how to write abstract and make scientific posters, How to organize research educational Activities etc. On day 5, we were trained on Problem solving SCORE Initiatives- We had a recap game of MM2020 sessions. -We discussed on the MM2020 SCORE outcomes and plans ahead. - We held the SCORE Banner competition which I represented NiMSA as an NMO taking 3rd position out of about the 30 countries that participated. -We took pictures and made new friends as we concluded the SCORE sessions and trainings for the IFMSA MM 2020

OGA AM20 NiMSA SCORE REPORT

The AM20(August Meeting, 2020) SCORE Sessions, took place for 4 days; August 7th, 14th, 15th and 16th.

Each day held a minimum of 3 different sessions, each engineered towards ensuring the improvement of SCORE and solid knowledge of all SCORE is and has to offer.

Prior to the kickoff of the AM20, there was the SCORE Director and LME (Liason Officer for Medical Education Issues) Debate. The SCORE-D Debate went on fantastically, with two contestants, contesting for the position of the SCORE Director. Intelligent questions compiled by the organizing team, from the questions sent in by National Officers of all countries represented in IFMSA SCORE, were asked, with brilliant answers given within a short space of time (about 30 seconds-1min30secs). At the end, of the two contestants, Veronica Moreno, the current Regional Assistant for America, was elected, as winner.

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DAY 1 The first day of the sessions begun with Introduction to AM20 SCORE Sessions Agenda and everyone was encouraged to get to know one another. There were about 8 parallel sessions held after the introduction, with each participant allocated to attend 2 parallel sessions. I attended the Introduction to SCORE, where the purpose, vision and all there is to SCORE was explained in details by the facilitators.

The second session i attended was on Improving exchanges through Academic Quality where we were taught the importance and steps to achieving Academic Quality in our Exchange Programs

DAY 2 The second day of the AM20 commenced with a brief introduction and then the parallel training. I attended parallel training sessions on Open Science and Advocacy and External Representation in SCORE. The Open Science session introduced us to the concept of Open Science and ways of incorporating it in our Research works. We were also made to understand the importance of Open Science and its pillars. The session on Advocacy was the very best and very enlightening, as the facilitator strove to familiarize us and improve our knowledge on the concepts and provide useful tools to increase external representation through advocacy.

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OGA AM20 NiMSA SCORE REPORT

DAY 3 The third day of the AM20 was also fabulous. It begun also with a brief introduction and a talk about the Covid-19 and exchanges. Here, we were made to understand the importance of the tools used by the SCORE IT on assessing the NMO's exchange statuses. Recommendations on reopening the exchanges were made. Possible scenarios post-pandemic were presented and Possible areas of focus during the pandemic were also mentioned. The parallel sessions begun after this, and i attended the sessions; Management of incomings during Covid-19 to help us National Officers, better understand, organize and plan efficiently our incomings distribution and contracts for the coming season. I also attended the session on Digital Health (Research & Development) in times of COVID-19, where the concept, the possibilities of digital health and it's role during the Covid-19 were all discussed effectively.

DAY 4 The fourth and the last day of the sessions, there was a brief introduction and a talk on what was new in SCORE, this year 2020. The same parallel sessions held the day before were held again, however, with each partcipant in a new parallel session. I attended the sessions on working with tutors during the Covid19, to learn on establishing new Partnerships and relationships with Tutors. After this was Research, Openness and Science during COVID-19 External Session.

The external session consisted of a presentation by two external speakers: Osman Eldirdiri (SPARC Africa Executive Board, Open Knowledge Maps Advisory Board), Dr. Don Prisno (Associate Professor at London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Senior Editor of BMJ Global Health Research and Policy) and Marc Margulan (SCORE EDA). After the presentation, Alaa Dafallah (Liaison Officer for Medical Education Issues) further conducted the discussion. The goal was to increase the awareness of the importance of Research and Open Science, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic.

After all sessions, there was a brief recap and questions were asked, to ensure adequate delivery of the knowledge shared during all sessions. This brought to an end, the AM20 SCORE sessions.

The Benefits of Exchanges 1. Increases the mobility and to widen the horizon of medical students worldwide 2. Provides equal chances to medical students to participate in a professional and research exchanges, regardless of subjective, geographical, political, financial, sexual, cultural or religious backgrounds 3. Provides medical students with the possibility to experience healthcare in another culture with different health and education systems, and to learn how differences in culture and believes are of influence 4. Provides possibilities for medical students to learn about global health issues, primary health concerns and basic epidemiology of the host country, and how it differs from their home country 5. It contributes to the education of future health professionals with a global vision and to contribute to medical students’ personal development, self-reliance, and openness in becoming future health professionals;Introduce Medical Students to the basic principles of medical research 6. It Enhances the academic quality of the medical student curricula and achieve educational benefits of practical and theoretical knowledge in the field of medical research

CALL FOR SCOPE SCORE NATIONAL TEAM

AVAILABLE POSITIONS SCOPE National General Assistant (1) SCOPE National Development Assistant on Capacity Building (2) SCOPE National External Development Assistant (2) SCOPE National Publicity Assistant (1) SCOPE Local Officer (1 per MSA) SCORE National General Assistant (1) SCORE National Development Assistant on Capacity Building (2) SCORE National External Development Assistant (2) SCORE Projects Development Assistant (2) SCORE National Publicity Assistant (1) SCORE Local Officer (1 per MSA)

GENERAL SELECTION CRITERIA FOR ALL APPLICANTS 1.Should be available for the entire term.

2. Have internet access for frequent online meetings.

3. Respond to emails within 72 hours.

4. Should be motivated and creative to improve the position’s working area.

5. Respect deadlines - very high value.

6. Have proficiency in English and high skills in Gsuite, Gmail, Google Drive Canva.

CALL FOR SCOPE SCORE NATIONAL TEAM

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SCOPE/SCORE National General Assistant Task Description The SCOPE/SCORE General Assistant is the right hand of the NEO/NORE. The GA is the assistant to the NEO/NORE. -The GA will organize meetings with the national team, take minutes, assist all members of the team and also be in contact with the local officers Ensuring the MSAs receiving IFMSA members are well prepared to make members as comfortable as possible. -Collect and compile the SCOPE/SCORE national team(NT) Monthly reports, Mid-Term / End- term reports. -Assist the NEO/NORE in creating and managing forms and surveys for SCOPE. Additional selection criteria (Specific) 1. High skills in Gsuite, Gmail, Google spreadsheet, Google Drive and Canva . 2. Must have been a member of the NT e.g a former LEO/LORE

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SCOPE/SCORE Capacity Building Development Assistant Will be in charge of the Capacity Building of Exchanges. SCOPE/SCORE CBDA will-Ensuring more members in NiMSA get training such as TNET and PRET during ARM and GA. - work with the SCOPE/SCORE in all the internal work and academic quality of the SCOPE/SCORE program. -be in charge of organizing SRTs specific for the exchanges-Organize other CB sessions and Small working groups for members-Be in touch with IFMSA Trainers to organize online trainings for members in NiMSA Selection criteriaShould have attended SCOPE/SCORE session IFMSA GA/ARM -Should be an active member of SCOPE/SCORE-Should have attended or participated in IFMSA SWGSCOPE/SCORE

External Development Assistant Will work closely with the NEO/NORE, LEO/LORE and liaison officer to IFMSA. The main goals will be to keep improving and developing SCOPE/SCORE externally.- To activate SCOPE/SCORE local committees in MSAs across the country. Make the NMO and Country more attractive to incomings.- He/she is responsible for making promotional videos of tourist attractions in Nigeria. -Generally promoting the exchange externally Also in charge of training and preparing outgoings from NiMSA to other countries Selection criteria 1. Must be very conversant with creating concept note and working with superiors2. Must be from a SCOPE/SCORE active MSA3. Must understand how to develop exchanges better in MSAs4.Must have held leadership position in MSA

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CALL FOR SCOPE SCORE NATIONAL TEAM

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SCOPE/SCORE National Publicity Assistant 1-Would be in charge of the social media pages .-Work with the SCOPE/SCORE National External Development Assistant to ensure the social media pages are attractive to potential incomings -work with the entire NT to create promotional materials and campaign resources Selection criteria 1. Avid Social media user 2. Ability to use Canva or other available platforms for designs 3. Ability to come up with creative ideas

Local Officer The SCOPE/SCORE Local officers manage SCOPE/SCORE in their respective MSAs. They are in charge of contacting, activating and developing their local committees, recruiting more members of their local committees. They are in charge of making more awareness about the exchanges in their LCs, sending outgoings and welcoming incomings.

They have an entire team in the LC such as welfare team, social team, academic team etc Selection criteria 1. Very good organizational skills 2. Preferable a former MSA executive with leadership experience

SCORE Project Development Assistant He/She will be in charge of coordinating and managing local officers, and committee members to encourage innovative research amongst medical students. He/She would also work in partnership with the SCOME team members to ensure the running and continuing operation of the journal club, a club built to encourage research amongst medical students per MSA. Selection Criteria -Must be passionate about innovative research -Must have been a past executive in msa, with good orgamizational skills -Must be competent in research P.S: Proof of Already Published papers/experience in publishing papers serve also as a competitive advantage

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2021 EXCHANGES CONTRACT

If interested take a look at the countries we have signed contracts with and exchange conditions here 1. DENEM Brazil - 2 units bilateral SCOPE/SCOPH contract https://exchange.ifmsa.org/exchange/explore/nmo/1057 2. ANEM PORTUGAL - 1 unilateral contract https://exchange.ifmsa.org/exchange/explore/nmo/1124

3. FGMSA Ghana - 2 units bilateral. Contracts https://exchange.ifmsa.org/exchange/explore/nmo/1082 4. BVMD Germany - 1 unit bilateral contract https://exchange.ifmsa.org/exchange/explore/nmo/1081 5. IFMSA Morocco - 1unit bilateral contract https://exchange.ifmsa.org/exchange/explore/nmo/17056

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2021 EXCHANGES CONTRACT

If interested take a look at the countries we have signed contracts with and exchange conditions here 1. DENEM Brazil - 2 units bilateral SCOPE/SCOPH contract https://exchange.ifmsa.org/exchange/explore/nmo/1057 2. ANEM PORTUGAL - 1 unilateral contract https://exchange.ifmsa.org/exchange/explore/nmo/1124

3. FGMSA Ghana - 2 units bilateral. Contracts https://exchange.ifmsa.org/exchange/explore/nmo/1082 4. BVMD Germany - 1 unit bilateral contract https://exchange.ifmsa.org/exchange/explore/nmo/1081 5. IFMSA Morocco - 1unit bilateral contract https://exchange.ifmsa.org/exchange/explore/nmo/17056

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. How can I participate in SCOPE You can apply to be apart of the NT or your local committees and join us to make SCOPE and SCORE in NiMSA better. Participation in the IFMSA Professional Exchange Program is open to medical students from any of our National Member Organizations. If you would like to apply for the IFMSA Professional Exchange Program, you must apply through your National Member Organizations. This booklet has explained in detail what you have to do. If in doubt email the national officers or LO to IFMSA 2. What kind of clerkship can I choose from There are two types of clerkships offered in SCOPE:· A pre-clinical Clerkship: is defined as the rotation of a student in a preclinical department at a Medical Faculty/School or Hospital (e.g. Biochemistry, Anatomy).·A Clinical Clerkship: is defined as the rotation of a student in a clinical department of a hospital or clinic, or at the office of a general practitioner. (e.g. Dermatology, Pneumology).Besides that, clerkships are based on BILATERAL and UNILATERAL agreements of National Member organizations.

3. What discipline or departments are available Clerkships can be offered in all clinical and preclinical fields of medicine. Please check the Exchange conditions of your desired country 4. What does the fee Cover Every hosting Local Committee must provide all its incoming students with:· Lodging free of charge (either in a student flat, or in a student hostel, or in a host family),· At least 1 meal per working day (lunch/dinner) or its equivalent amount of money,· Basic means of comfort related to the living conditions· A professional clerkship with access to a pre-clinical or clinical department OR A research exchange with access to a research project. Each Local Committee can also offer more services (e.g. a social program), which are usually mentioned in the Exchange Conditions or in the Card of Acceptance

TESTIMONIES ABOUT EXCHANGES

Exchanges You change with exchange, you grow, you develop yourself and the way you think. I have done several exchanges and each time is different from each other, we always have so much to learn! An exchange is not a month is a life, it’s a life in a month MONIQUE - DENEM Brazil. Exchanged in Groningen Netherlands

I spent 4 weeks of professional exchange program in Palermo, Italy!The exchange program experience is at least saying trans-formative, working in a hospital you will get the chance to be introduced to new work environment, new healthcare system and completely different doctor-patients communication.As well as getting the chance to know the culture of Italy and its population, trying their traditional foods and drinks all this formulates more inter-cultural sensitivity and skills Randa MedSIN Sudan

I had an opportunity to do a Professional Exchange in Germany in Trauma and Orthopedics and I was a very wonderful opportunity for me. I learnt so much, had so much fun, made so many friends and I will surely not forget the experience. I will definitely grab the opportunity again and again if it should be presented to me 1000 times Derrick K Oppong FGMSA Ghana

TESTIMONIES ABOUT EXCHANGES

It's the adventure of a lifetime. You go to a brand new country, with a different culture, different language, and there are people from all over the world there together with you. You interact with colourful people, you visit some breathtaking places, and you have a chance to learn medicine from the best of the best in that country. It has been one of the most magical months of my life and I wouldn't change it for the world.

Medicine-wise, I learned the insides of an operating room, how it works, what each person does with each instrument, and I've learned to interact with respectable physicians that gave me a whole new perspective. But besides the medicine part, I've learned to be respectful and accepting of people's differences no matter their country, language, culture, gender, sexuality etc. because everybody is SO different. It has been eye-opening in that regard.

TESTIMONIES ABOUT RESEARCH EXCHANGE

I have been in 2 different IFMSA Research Exchanges. The first one was with IFMSA-Poland, in Medical University of Białystok, Poland, I was interning in Department of Immunoregulation and Regenerative Medicine. The second one was with bvmd Germany in University of Heidelberg, Germany, I was interning in Institute of Immunology, Department Transplantation Immunology.

IFMSA Research Exchanges program that I participated in was very enriching my views not just in Medicine, but also in cultures. I gained a lot of exposures from a lot of my international friends that I met in the IFMSA Exchanges Program which makes me understand more on Medical Education and Health System all around the world!

Furthermore, Intercultural learning is very important to make us a more sensitive doctor in the future, which you will gain from this program.

Additionally, I learnt new research methods and the background of the researches conducted in both departments, which you do not normally get in classical classes. Thus, IFMSA SCORE Research Exchange Program is contributing on my development as a better future doctor. Therefore, I really recommend all of you to participate in the biggest Research Exchange program with the best Academic Quality in the world!

Kevin Alvaro Handoko - CIMSA Indonesia. SCORE Research Exchange to Poland and Germany

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