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Introduction ............................................................... 3 Welcome Message from all BSSS Welcome Message from Summer & Winter School Director
BSSS Introduction Abstract
Scientific Program .................................................... 6 Departments Topics Social Program ......................................................... 7 Main Program Optional program Fees & How To Apply ................................................ 8 Fees How To Apply ‌? Contact Details
Introduction Welcome Message from all BSSS
Dear all Medical Students All over The World Hot Greetings from Egypt, Benha On behalf of all BSSS Board and members, I would like to welcome you in our new Edition of Benha Winter School 2013-2014. You don’t want to miss this great opportunity to spend an amazing winter here in Egypt having detailed Scientific program about surgical emergencies here plus getting fun by a variable Social programs. Really all of us are waiting for your arrival to share with you your most enjoyable memories here in Egypt “Land of Civilizations”. Be sure that you will be in your 2nd Home and you will enjoy all your period here in Egypt within our summer School Program. I would like to ensure safety and nice weather here in Egypt Winter, Just catch it.
Wish for you the Best Winter in Egypt BSSS President
Karim Hebishi
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Welcome Message from Summer & Winter School Director From a piece of Heaven Dear Medical Students, It is my pleasure and my honor to introduce the new edition of our BSSS Winter School program to you. This program is a mixture between scientific, culture and a lot of fun. If you interested to learn a lot of topics which you can’t find it in your country as Surgical Emergencies, .. etc.. , or If you want to know about the culture found for more than 7000 years BC, You will find all of this in this program. Moreover, you will find a lot of fun and happiness in my country and you won’t regret. so you and all your friends are welcome here in my country and among my program. I’m waiting for you.
Karim M. Sharawy
Summer & Winter School Director
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About: BSSS is a non-political, non-religious association aiming to serve medical students. & whole people Benha Students’ Scientific Society” BSSS was established in 1978 and joined in 1988 as a Full member in The International Federation of Medical Students’ Associations-Egypt (IFMSAEgypt) Over 30 years of professional exchange & elective “research exchange” Benha students’ scientific society Have been working in collaboration with the international federation of medical students’ association under Supervision of the world health organization.
Mission: Our mission is to offer future physicians a comprehensive introduction to global health issues. Through our programming and opportunities, we develop culturally sensitive students of medicine, intent on influencing the transnational inequalities that shape the health of our planet.
Description: Benha students’ scientific society has been working in collaboration with the international federation of medical students’ associations IFMSA under supervision of the world health organization. Our Crew in BSSS is composed of: - President - Vice President & Treasurer - Secretary General -LEO/LORE: Local Exchange Officer - Summer & Winter School Director - LPO: Local Officer of Public Health - LORA: Local Officer of Reproductive health and AIDS - LOME: Local Officer of Medical Education - LORP: Local Officer of Human Rights & Peace - Publications Support Division Director - Trainings Support Division Director
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Benha Benha is located 48 km north of Cairo. It has a population of approximately 115,701 residents and is the capital of the Qalyubiyah Governate. A rail junction and trade center, Benha has cotton-ginning, rug-weaving, and food-processing industries. It is known for its oranges and grapes and especially for its honey, which it has produced since the Middle Ages. The city was established prior to the Greeks arrived in Egypt. Nearby are the remains of Athribis which was once the capital of the 10th Nome. Athribis was associated with the worship of the black bull. During the Roman period the city was at its greatest importance. There are little remains of the ancient town except for traces of temples that date from the 18th to the 26th Dynasties. There is also an extensive Graeco-Roman cemetery. Some 26th to 30th Dynasty silver ingots and jewelry that were found at the Athribis site that are now in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. Benha is not typically frequented by foreign tourists.
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Benha Faculty Of Medicine: is one of Benha University colleges. Established by Presidential Decree No. 1143 of 25/1/1976,Is the ninth in terms of the date of its establishment. The study began in undergraduate study fourth year and was started in the fourth year in 1977/1978. Start to accept transfers to the students of the faculties of medicine and the other that takes into consideration the acceptance of students from the province and neighboring provinces Qaliubiya. College began to accept the first division in the first year in 1981/1982 and the number of such students is 50 students . The transfer system to the bachelor’s acceptance of the troupe as well as the first to complete all stages in the 1984 / 1985. The number of students who accept the First Division in 2002/2003 (450 students).
Benha University Hospital: Established the hospital in 1981, the efforts and contributions that have been collected from the people of the province have been developed the current structure, adopted the agenda and functions of the President of the Central Agency for Organization and Management of resolution No. (351) for the year 1981 and the number of employees at that time (134) workers, staff, nurses and doctors
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Abstract 1st Edition Of BSSS Winter School Program
Surgical Emergencies HELLO , from the land of peace, nature, beauty and history we are introducing our 1st edition of winter school this year when the study and fun are mixed up together they produce the best experiences ever,, so Benha students’ scientific society “BSSS” would like to announce the release of the fresh version of Winter School Which you can choose a certain clinical Department as General Surgery ,etc….. moreover. Spend unforgettable 15 days in General Surgery dep. & take lectures about all surgical emergencies
Venue & Time: Venue : Benha faculty of medicine & it’s teaching hospital Time: 24th of January 2014 till 7th of February 2014 Period: 15 days Language: English Number of students: maximum 30 student for each Winter school Deadline for filling the application: 1st of Janurary 2014
Professional / Clinical Course : General Surgery: including the following;
Scientific Program
-Lectures about all surgical emergencies -Attending a lot of surgical operations -Practicing of suturing of different types of wounds in skill lab.
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Main Social Program :
Social Program
• 1 day trip to Cairo : - Pyramids & Sphinx - The Egyptian Museum - Khan el-Khalili Bazaar - El Azhar Park - The Cairo Citadel • 1 day trip to Alexandria : - The Pompey Pillar - Qaytebay Castle - Greeko- Roman Museum - the Alexandria library
Optional Social Program :
24 Jan.
27 Jan.
30 Jan.
Arrival & Welcome Party
Scientific Courses
Alexandria Trip
2
Feb.
Jan.
28 Jan.
31 Jan.
Red Sea ( Hurghada ) Luxor &Aswan
Scientific Courses
Scientific Courses Hurghada Trip
3
Hurghada Trip
5
Feb.
25
Feb.
6
Luxor & Aswan Trip
Feb.
( For Extra Fees )
26 Jan.
29 Jan.
1
Feb.
4
Leaving from Hurghada & heading to Luxor
Luxor & Aswan Trip
Feb.
Scientific Courses
Cairo Trip Hurghada Trip
Luxor & Aswan Trip
7
Feb.
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Fees for Main Program:
250 â‚Ź
( All registration fees can be delivered upon arrival ) P.S. The fees Don’t include the entrance fees to the Touristic & Historical places
The Fees include:
- Your accommodation during the whole course - Boarding 2 meals a day - Our social trips To :
- Egyptian SIM card
1.Cairo 2.Alexandria
For Applying : 1st : fill the online application of the winter school in BSSS which is available soon on our
website:
www.bsssbenha.com/winter-school-application
2nd: Send a CV, a digital photograph and a Copy of Passport/ I.D. at : Winter.School@bsssbenha.com or Kimo_sha3rawy@yahoo.com
3rd : Then you will receive an e-mail of acceptance, you will have to confirm your attend-
ance via sending your ticket scan to:
For More Information contact :
Winter.School@bsssbenha.com or Kimo_sha3rawy@yahoo.com
Karim M. Sharawy BSSS Summer & Winter School Director winter.school@bsssbenha.com Kimo_sha3rawy@yahoo.com Cell phone: 002 0100 15 144 20
For more details & any updates visit us :
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