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SCMSA 11th Summer School on Infectious Diseases
and Tropical Medicine - Egypt 2008

www.scmsa.net

You've always been told not to mix business with pleasure, but
what if business was pleasure!!!

We here at the Suez Canal Medical Students’ Association have cooked up;
“SCMSA 11th Summer School on Infectious Diseases
and Tropical Medicine”
With just the right amount
of
each of these secret ingredients;
            Business: a once in a lifetime opportunity to get hands on experience
with infectious diseases,
&             Pleasure: the opportunity to explore the treasures of Egypt .

Curious? Then read on, here are the juicy details:
The courses will be based on labs, clinics, lectures and seminars.
All will be Given by Professors at the Faculty of medicine, Suez Canal University .

Time:
12th to the 26th of July, 2008
(Plus an optional 5 days trip to Sharm El Sheik, so the whole thing ends on the 31st of
July)

Number of Participants:
25 up to 30 students maximum      “so hurry up reserve your place!”

Deadline for Applications:
31st of May 2008
Course Fee:
·         280 euros (early registration)
·         300 euros (registration after deadline or upon arrival)
For accompanying persons, their registration fees are:
·        300 euros (early registration)
·        320 euros (registration after deadline or upon arrival)

“OFFER: FOR GROUPS OF 5 PERSONS OR MORE EACH ONE WILL PAY ONLY 250
EUROS ..SO HURRY UP !!!!”

The fees will cover:
·        Scientific course (lectures &labs &clinical hospital visits )
·       Accommodation in a double air-conditioned room with private bathroom in three
stars hostel in Ismailia, Egypt·        Breakfast and lunch.
·        Transportation inside & outside Ismailia .
·        Everyday Social programme.
·        A Full Day trip to Cairo to visit the most important touristic places there like
Pyramids,Egyptian
museum,Nile cruise,khan elkhalili,El hussien street……&much much more…
·        A Trip to Alexandria to visit many marvelous monuments up there…
·        3 Half day trips to Dream land & Dream park, Port Said,10th of October War
Memorial…
·        Certificate that will be issued to all those who will have completed the course.
·        Summer School CD.
Optional Social Program:
Optional trips will be organized to different cities and regions in Egypt such
as Sharm El sheik, Hurghada, Sinai & Luxor.

Official Language:
English.
Who Do we accept ?
·        The course is made mainly for medical students (of any year of study ).
·        But we don’t say no to pharmaceutical or dentistry students.
·        We also accept young doctors in 2 years of their graduation.
Required Equipment:
A white coat and a stethoscope.
A camera will come in handy as well!
Climate and Clothing:
The weather is sunny & warm in July; the average temperature ranges
from 28 to 35°c, being one of the most beautiful
countries during this period of the
year.

How to apply???!!
1)Send a mail to us at “Ahmed Shiekh” at:
redeagleonline@yahoo.com or
red_eagle_on_line@hotmail.com
with the following data:
(Name,Age,sex,country,College &University,year of study,recent pic,
How did u know about our school &If u have a CV include it…etc.)
2)Visit our website at www.scmsa.net
&Fill in the online application from in the summer school section..
3)Send the fees to our bank account at:
The fees should be transferred to the following bank account:
Suez Canal Medical Students' Association
National bank of Egypt (El Ahly Bank), Ismailia
Suez Canal University branch
Account No. 01100027892
Swift Code: NBEGEGCXA301
Please take in consideration that you afford the bank transaction fees,Which will vary
according to the country and the bank you deal with.

We kindly request that you send us a copy of the bank transfer receipt by email.
For further details or any Questions or special requests
NEVER hesitate talk to us..
Ahmed Abd El Khalek El Shiekh
“SCMSA ADVERTISOR ”
email:Redeagleonline@yahoo.com

ISCOMS
15th International Student Congress of Medical Sciences

Dates: June 3rd until June 6th, 2008 in Groningen, The Netherlands.
Website: http://www.iscoms.com/

ou are cordially invited to participate in the 15th International Student Congress of
Medical Sciences that will take place from June 3rd until June 6th, 2008 in Groningen,
The Netherlands. The primary aims of the congress are to offer a venue for student
research exchange, get medical students acquainted with research, and to support
student research.

ABSTRACT DEADLINE: 15 FEBRUARY 2008

Mission Statement

The primary aims of the congress are to offer a venue for student research exchange,
get medical students acquainted with research, and to support student research. By
offering an attractive programme of oral presentations, poster sessions and workshops,
young researchers from different countries will be able to exchange their work and
share new ideas and views. By offering such a meeting place, the congress pursues to
stimulate international co-operation between research groups that actively stimulate
student participation in their research. Thereby the congress provides a starting point
for interested and talented students to pursue a career in medical research.

Setting

The setting for the congress is Groningen, a city that is breathing student life, and is
famous for its University, that is one of the oldest in The Netherlands. We also offer an
extended social programme that exists of multiple events in this dynamic city, spread
over the congress days. The programme ends with a post-congress tour, in which you
can see a little more of The Netherlands accompanied by the organisation of ISCOMS
2008!

The 16th Annual International Medical Students' Congress

Dates: 16-18 February 2008
Website:http://www.ausss.org/

As part of our strategy aiming at widespread international representation of the 16th
Annual International Ain Shams Medical Students' Congress, we are kindly asking you
to forward this "CALL FOR PAPERS" e-mail to all interested medical students and
young doctors in your countries and to medical e-mail servers you are subscribed to.

Along the past years, Ain Shams University Students' Scientific Society has annually
organized one of the world's major events in the field of medical research. The 16th
Annual International Medical Students' Congress <http://www.ausss.org/>  comes in
continuation to the effort that has been exerted over the past years.
        
Venue?
Cairo, Egypt
16-18 February 2008
        
Who should attend?   Medical students and young doctors who are interested in
research and who have been involved in worthwhile medical research are all invited.
        
Why attend?     The congress offers a unique opportunity to present your research to an
international audience and a scientific jury of high calibre.
        
Awards  - The winner awards will be for the 1st two winners for Oral presentations and
1st two winners for poster presentations, named after our beloved Prof. Ali Khalifa.
        
O 1st Oral and 1st Poster presentation awards: 500 Euros each.
O 2nd Oral and 2nd Poster presentation awards: A place in our annual Summer School
for each.
        
What are the congress tracks?
1. Public Health            2. Internal Medicine                  3. Surgery
4. Pediatrics                 5. Obstetrics & Gynecology      6. Immunology & Microbiology
7. Free Medical Topics
A huge diversity of professors is invited to be the scientific jury for these sessions.
        
Workshops
Workshops have not yet been specified except that the congress this year is expected to
host workshops in collaboration with major bodies. Preliminary contacts have been
made and further information will be available on our website.
        
Submit your abstract online, and check for further information on:
http://www.ausss.org/
E-mail: congress@ausss.Org; secretary@ausss.org

European Students' Conference (ESC)

Dates: 7-11 October 2007
Website: http://www.esc-berlin.com/

Promising medical scientists willing to look beyond.

The European Students Conference (ESC) is one of the largest biomedical conferences
worldwide and has been one of the main events at the Charité for many years. In
October 2007 this conference will be held for the 18th time. The ESC is a forum for
scientific exchange, as well as for the interaction of:

Medical students from different European faculties

* Young scientists in related disciplines
* Experienced scientists and newcomers
* Science and the public
* University and industry
* Medical students and young scientists, who wish to explore the possibilities of
working and researching in Germany

This not only enhances the international, interdisciplinary, scientific exchange, but also
strengthens the cooperation and cohesion of a united Europe.

Dr. Salman Fasih Khan
salmanfasihkhan@gmail.com