Exchange Incoming 2009 Brochure

INTRODUCTION The international summer school is open to highly motivated medical students from all over the world. If you looking for a special experience & unique opportunity to experience a side of medicine that is highly accessible & developed in Egypt, the summer school is your perfect match!

Tropical Medicine is one of the most outstanding medical fields in Egypt. It is concerned with Egypt’s most widespread endemic diseases, especially those affecting the GIT. The course aims to introduce this branch to the international students with the help of highly experienced professors and staff members. A variety of interactive teaching techniques for knowledge, skills and attitude will be used.

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The program is made up of 5 modules: • Parasitology • Tropical Medicine • Ophthalmology • Diagnostic Skills (Endoscopy & ultrasonography) • Pulmonary Medicine &tuberculosis.

Each module is taught for a number days in the program, therefore participants will have the chance to overview this field of medicine from different sides.

Participants will attend Theoretical lectures, lab training, and bedside clinical rounds. They can also examine cases in outpatient clinic, Endoscopy & ultrasonography units.

WHEN & WHERE??!!

When:

(1st – 23rd August 2009)

Where: Kasr Al Ainy School of Medicine, Cairo University, Egypt We hope that this course will inspire all participants and raise their knowledge about this particular field of medicine.

Furthermore, the variety of participants' nationalities should offers a unique opportunity for exchanging ideas, cultures, and experiences.

We "The Summer School Organizing Committee" hopes to see you in Egypt and to have you participate in this outstanding opportunity of gaining more knowledge and new experiences.

SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM WHAT ARE THE OF THE PROGRAM? Training consists of: • • Examination (Bedside Clinical Round): Hands-on examination of patients who are very cooperative during their stay in the inpatients’ wards. You’ll be able to approach many cases such as: ο Liver Cirrhosis. ο Jaundice. ο Splenomegaly. ο Portal Hypertension. ο Ascites. ο Lymphadenopathies. ο Chronic liver diseases. ο Viral Hepatitis. ο Tuberculosis. ο Parasitic lung diseases.

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Outpatient Clinic: To approach infectious diseases especially: ο Trachoma. ο Conjunctivitis.

Parasites in ACTION! The course will offer students an access to the Parasitology department’s lab once per week. It’s an amazing opportunity where they will be able to watch microscopic slides of parasites causing the diseases encountered during the clinical round as well as some real specimen jars! In addition, professors of the Parasitology department will be tailoring a special 2-lecture course for the students discussing the major endemic tropical parasites; namely Schistosomiasis, Amoebiasis, Hydatidosis & more. This will offer students an opportunity to study the morphology, life cycle & other essential information about the parasites involved.

MANY HOURS PER DAY? DAYS PER WEEK?

Daily from 09:00 am – 01:30 pm (except Thursday; from 09:00 am – 11.30 am) *Friday & Saturday (weekends are off) *The Scientific program is 2 weeks in duration.

Lectures by department staff: ARE THERE ANY CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS? Discussing related cases & techniques studied during the clinical round • Applicants must have completed 2 years of medical school.

GIT Endoscopy Unit & Diagnostic Ultrasono• English Language (Good command of English graphy Center: is a must!!!)

Where you will learn basics of endoscopy & ultrasonography & observe different techniques.

SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM HAVE YOU MADE ANY PREPARATORY SCHEDULE? Here you are…

Day

Item

Sunday 02/08/2009

Parasitology (endemic tropical helminthes) “Lecture + Laboratory”

Sunday 09/08/2009

(endemic tropical protozoa) “Lecture + Laboratory”

Monday 03/08/2009

Theoretical Teaching Lectures about Infectious Diseases then Bedside Clinical Round

Monday 10/08/2009

Topics: - Liver Cell Failure.

- Viral Hepatitis.

- Portal Hypertension.

Tuesday 04/08/2009

Theoretical Teaching Lectures about Infectious Diseases then outpatient Clinic

Tuesday 11/08/2009

Wednesday 05/08/2009

Wednesday 12/08/2009

Thursday 06/08/2009

Thursday 13/08/2009

Venue

Time

Parasitology Department & Labs

9 A.M. – 1.30 P.M. “Including 30 Min. Break”

Tropical Medicine Department

Ophthalmology Department

9 A.M. – 1.30 P.M. “Including 30 Min. Break”

9 A.M. – 1.30 P.M. “Including 30 Min. Break”

Topics: - Trachoma.

- Conjunctivitis.

Endoscopy Basics & overview then demonstration

GIT Endoscopy Unit

Ultrasonography Basics & overview then demonstration.

Diagnostic Ultrasonography Center

Theoretical Teaching Lectures about Infectious Diseases then Bedside Clinical Round Topics: - T.B. - Parasitic lung diseases

Chest Unit

9 A.M. – 1.30 P.M. “Including 30 Min. Break”

9 A.M. – 11.30 A.M.

ACCOMMODATION & SOCIAL PROGRAM WHERE WILL I STAY? In a 3 stars hotel located in the heart of Cairo “Downtown”…directly in front of the Egyptian Museum & about 20 min. walking to the hospital (along the Nile river), with an amazing panoramic view of the Nile.

Students will stay in double, triple or quadruple air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms.

Hostel Facilities: Free Towels, Linen, Luggage Storage, internet access, safety deposit box & free kitchen facilities.

Restaurant, Laundry, Airport Pick Up, Telephone/ Fax Facilities, 24 Hour Reception, Travel Desk/Travel Info.

AND WHAT ABOUT THE FOOD? You will be served breakfast by all the hotels during the scientific & social program all the days of your stay. Lunch will be provided during the training days in the hospital restaurant in return of lunch coupons you will get on the first day of the scientific program. * Desert trip “Safari” for 2 days & Sailing in the Nile for 2 days are full board; Breakfast, lunch & dinner.

AFTERNOONS & EVENINGS… WHAT AM I GOING TO DO? Daily social outings in Cairo Our Social Coordinators of the day “SCDs” will organize all kinds of outings & social activities every day during your stay in Cairo…

• The citadel of Cairo & Islamic Cairo.

• The famous Cairo Bazaar (Khan El Khalili)

• Exciting Cruise in the • • • • •

River Nile.

The Egyptian museum.

The Coptic museum.

Old historical churches and mosques.

The Cairo tower.

The big beautiful parks and malls all over Cairo… and much more…

ACCOMMODATION & SOCIAL PROGRAM DO YOU ARRANGE TOURS & TRIPS? Absolutely!!! They are essential in Egypt!!!

We arrange:A- Giza Tour (Great Pyramids-Sphinx-SaqqaraDahshur) Starts Friday morning, 7th August, and ends at 8 p.m.

An English speaking tourist guide will lead this tour.

For thousands of years, the largest structures on Earth were pyramids: first the Red Pyramid in the Dahshur (40 Km south to Cairo) and then the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still remaining. *Saqqara features numerous pyramids, including the world's oldest standing step pyramid. It’s Located around 30 km south of Cairo.

B- Alexandria Trip.

Starts Saturday early morning, 8th August, and ends at 8 p.m…An English speaking tourist guide will lead this tour.

Alexandria is the second largest city in Egypt, it was known for the lighthouse of Alexandria (one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world). You will visit: • Bibliotheca Alexandrina • Catacombs of Kom elshoqafa • The Qaitbay citadel • The Greco – Roman Museum • Stanley Bridge

ALL OF EGYPT MEGA TRIP!!!

This huge trip is arranged to cover all “must-see� spots in Egypt.

- Starts: 13th August, 2009 - Ends: 22nd August, 2009 10 days of absolute adventure & fun!!!

The following is a brief about the trip itinerary: 13th August: 14th August: 15th August:

Bahareyya Oasis Farafra Oasis (white desert Camping) passing by Al Dakhla Oasis visiting sights to Al Kharga Oasis and caming there Luxor 16th August: 17th , 18th August: Sailing to Aswan in the Nile river!!!

(2 days, 2 Nights) 19th August: Aswan 20th , 21st August: Hurgada Back to Cairo 22nd August:

ALL OF EGYPT MEGA TRIP!!!

During the trip you’ll visit: • In Bahareyya Oasis: ο Salt lake ο Sand dunes ο English mountain ο Heal spring water • On the way to Al Farafra Oasis: ο Crystal mountain ο Aqabat mountain ο White desert ο Black desert • In Al Farafra Oasis: ο Qasr Al Farafra ο Ain – khalifa ο Bir – Abo minqar • In Al Dakhla Oasis: ο Al Mizawaka tombs ο Al Qasr village ο Balat ο Beshendi village • In Al Kharga Oasis: ο Cemetery of Al – Bagawat ο Temple of Hibis ο Temple of Nadura ο Al Zayyan temple ο Al Dier •

In Luxor: Karnak Temple Luxor Temple Valley of the Kings Valley of the Queens

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ο Hatshepsout temple ο Colossi of Memnon •

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By the Sailing Boat in the Nile: ο Edfu ο Kom Ombo In Aswan: ο Philae temple ο High dam ο Kitchener island In Hurgada: ο Check-in Red Sea resort for (2 nights, 3 days)

FEES & APPLICATION SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM (AUGUST 1ST – 13TH, 2009)

€ 250

This fee will be covering: ο The scientific program. ο The accommodation” including arrival & departure days”. ο Breakfast & Lunch.

And will not include the social program.

SOCIAL PROGRAM (AUGUST 13TH – 23TH, 2009)

€ 280

This fee will be covering: • All tours & Trips: • All transportations with a/c bus. (Cairo-Pyramids-Saqqara-Dahshur-Cairo), (CairoAlexandria-Cairo), (Cairo-Bahareyya-White Desert-Al Farafra-Al Dakhla- Al Kharga oases), (Al Kharga oasis-Luxor), (Luxor-Aswan sailing Boat), (Aswan – Hurgada), (Hurgada-Cairo).

• All transportations in Alexandria-Luxor-Aswan to see the monuments.

• Accommodation in all hotels (in Bahareyya, Luxor, Aswan & Hurgada).

• Sleeping bags, Matrices & blankets (in the desert & sailing boat).

• 4x4 Jeep Safari Cars.

• All breakfasts in the hotels, safari & the sailing boat.

• Lunch & dinner during safari & sailing trips (4 days including a BBQ dinner in the desert).

• Tour Guides (in Giza, Alexandria, Oases, Luxor & Aswan).

And will not include:Entrance fees at the touristic sights.

Daily outings in Cairo during the evenings of the scientific program.

Drinks on the sailing boat.

WHEN SHOULD I APPLY? You should apply NOW!!!

Deadline for application is July 2nd 2009, 11:59pm (Cairo Local Time).

The first 25 complete valid applications will be accepted. Additional applications will be added to a waiting list in case of a future vacancy.

Fees are paid upon arrival!!!

HOW DO I APPLY? Simply…Visit our website now:

www.ssscairo.org

For any queries, please Contact me: Muhammad Bazan Local Exchange Officer-Incoming Division & Summer School General Coordinator E-mail: leo_incoming@ssscairo.org Tel: +20 12 5222 167