The SSS’ Summer School 2012 is your platform for outstanding medical course-based
experiences for medical students. If you are looking for a unique opportunity to experience fields
of medicine that is highly accessible & developed in a well organized and oriented course here in
the land of pharos, in Egypt, then this summer school is your perfect match!
Building on our extensive experience in hosting international students during the past 30 years,
the Students’ Scientific Society (SSS) is pleased to announce the SSS’ Summer School 2012, this
year the SSS has prepared a wide variety of choices between 4 different available courses along
side with our Social program that you don’t want to miss. All of this is provided in a very attractive
and cost-efficient offer for international medical students.
We hope that this course will inspire all participants and raise their knowledge Furthermore; the
variety of participants' nationalities should offer a unique opportunity for exchanging ideas,
cultures, and experiences.
- Kasr Al Ainy School of Medicine, Cairo University, Egypt.
- From 25th of August to 13th of September 2012
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The training will take place in Cairo
University (Kasr Al-Ainy) Teaching Hospitals
and Institutes. You are going to choose your
preference from one of the following courses
in high caliber departments:
Gynecology
1. Clinical examination of Gynecology
and obstetrics cases in the outpatient
clinic.
2. Experience the Gynecology ER with a
wide range of cases of Normal and CS
labor, ectopic pregnancy, eclampsia
and preeclampsia along side with
cases of abortion and bleeding.
3. Experience the Gynecology
operations including: laparoscopy,
hysterectomy, cystectomy, D&C and
much more to be seen.
4. Ultrasonography.
5. In-vetro Fertilization unit.
Cardiology 1. Clinical examination of cases in the
outpatient clinic; Rheumatic heart diseases, Ischemic heart diseases & heart failure.
2. Experience the ER >>> myocardial infarctions, angina, arrhythmias, shock status and heart failure.
3. Experience the OR >>> open heart surgeries including valve replacement, coronary bypass, ASD and VSD repair and much more.
4. Echocardiography. 5. Angiography.
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Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine
1. Attending clinical examination in the
out patient clinic and bedside clinical
rounds of staff members; liver
cirrhosis, hepatitis & splenomegaly.
2. Ultrasonography and endoscopic
examination of the patients in the GIT
endoscopy unit & diagnostic
ultrasonography center.
3. Parasitology department for watching
microscopic slides of the parasites
causing the diseases; schistosomiasis,
amoebiasis, hydatidasis & more.
Pediatrics & neonatology
1. Clinical examination in the out patient
clinic and bedside staff member
rounds; resp. inf., gastroenteritis,
rheumatic fever, nephrotic and
nephritic syndromes and more.
2. Neonatology unit with different cases
of prematurity.
3. Nephrology unit; cases of Acute and
Chronic renal failure alongside with
dialysis.
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During your stay in Egypt you are going to
reside in King's Hotel.
http://www.kinghotelcairo.com/
The hotel is centrally located in the safe prestigious district of Dokki. It's a 10 minute drive from the Egyptian museum and Cairo downtown.
It lies within a walking distance from the University of Cairo and the medical school. There's a nearby subway station.
Breakfast will be served in the hotel every day. Lunch coupons will also be available during the working days.
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Preliminary plan of your stay in EgyptPreliminary plan of your stay in EgyptPreliminary plan of your stay in Egypt
Scientific program Social program
August 25th Arrival day
August 26th The beginning of the clerkship
Social outings in Cairo
August 27th
Training August 28th
August 29th
August 30th
August 31st A day trip to Alexandria
September A day trip to Giza (The great pyramids, Sakkara, Dahshour)
Sept. 2nd
Training Social outings in Cairo
Sept. 3rd
Sept. 4th
Sept. 5th
Sept. 6th Heading to Hurghada
Sept. 7th Hurghada trip
Sept. 8Th Luxor trip
Sept. 9th
Sept. 10th Aswan trip
Sept. 11th
Sept. 12th Farewell party
Sept. 13th Departure day
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Egypt, Cairo, the Nile cruise, pyramids, pharaohs, diving in Red Sea and many more to
see; your childhood dream to see the most known of 7 wonders of ancient world is now
coming true.
You will finally discover mysterious world of the pharaohs, exotic atmosphere of desert, the
Bedouin life seen on Nile cruises and echoing sound of Azan in Egypt.
It is time to discover the secret beauties of Ancient Egypt.
Social outings will be organized during the working
days in Cairo after the scientific training.
The outings will include the following: - Citadel
- Islamic Cairo
- Coptic Egypt
- The Famous Cairo Bazar " Khan El Khalili "
- Cairo Tower
- Nile feluka
- Modern day Cairo
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Giza Pyramids
Visiting the three pyramids of Guizah, Sphinx and the Valley Temple with the magnificent experience of entering the great pyramid and watching the tombs of the pharos who were buried there thousands of years ago alongside with riding horses and camels in the vast desert around the pyramids.
Alexandria
The Pearl of the Mediterranean Sea. Upon arrival in Alexandria morning, you will start your full day tour. You will visit the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Catacomb, the Qaitbay Citadel, the Greco - Roman Museum, Stanley Bridge.
In addition to the above, two trips will be organized in the weekends to :
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During the trip you’ll visit:
• In Luxor: - Karnak Temple. - Luxor Temple. - Valley of the Kings. - Valley of the Queens. - Hatshepsout temple.
• In Aswan: - Abu Simbel temple. - Philae temple. - Kitchener island.
This huge trip is arranged to cover all “must-see” spots in Egypt. - Starts: 6th September, 2012 - Ends: 11th September, 2012
5 days of absolute adventure & fun!! 5 days of absolute adventure & fun!! 5 days of absolute adventure & fun!!
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• In Hurgada: - Check-in Red Sea resort where you will enjoy swimming, snorkeling and much more in the beautiful aquarium environment.
Bedouin party and a lot of surprises that you don't want to miss!!
The scientific program (August 25th-September 13
rd)
€ 275
€ 250
The price includes:
The clinical clerkship.
Accommodation; including arrival and departure days (from the 25th of August till the 6th of September).
Breakfast and lunch during the working days.
The above mentioned fees do not include the
social program.
The social program (To Giza, Alexandria, Hurghada,
Luxor and Aswan)
€ 200 The price includes:
Transportation.
Accommodation.
2 meals / day.
Please contact us for more details about the social
program.
The above mentioned fees do not include:
Entrance fees to the touristic sites.
Daily outings in Cairo.
To apply, please send a filled online application form
and the required documents before the:
15th of July 2012.
Priority will be given on a first come, first served basis
to the first 25 applicants who fulfilled the requirements.
Additional applications to this number will be added to
a waiting list in case of future vacancy.
Payment is upon arrival.
Requirements:Requirements:Requirements: Filled Online Application Form sent before the 15th of
July midnight.
Good command of English as English is the official language of the clerkship.
Proof of enrollment in your medical school indicating that you have been exposed to the clinical aspect of medicine.
A digital scanned copy of your passport.
A digital scanned copy of your passport-size photo.
A copy of the flight ticket to Cairo before the 10th of August, 2012.
Fees and ApplicationFees and ApplicationFees and Application
For any queries, please Contact:
Nada Ashraf & Hesham Mohammed
SSS Summer Clerkship 2012 General Coordinators
E-mail: [email protected]
Tel: +201282442278
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