European Medical Students‘ Association
EUROMEDS New Years Edition
Table of Contents
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STATE OF AFFAIRS
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EEB UPDATE
10
EVENTS
18
PEOPLE AND PROJECTS
22
EXTERNALS
29
CALLS
32
WISHES
33
CREDITS
STATE OF AFFAIRS Fellow Emsai, It is my great pleasure to be able to open this special edition of Euromeds with a few words in this State of Affairs. The pleasure is even greater since it allows me to give closure to the year behind us and open a new chapter in our adventure. The chapter of 2011! Standing at a crossroad, every December we look back at what was done and reflect. And then, every January we look forward to what is coming and start planning ahead. As stated, this edition of Euromeds, although published in January and mostly written in December, is supposed to do both... So, on a matter of reflection, let us look back and remember our achievements since the Athens General Assembly... First of all, it is very important to remember that we have had a successful two months handover period during which the old board has brought the new board up to speed and the two have worked alongside to reach important goals planed for that period. A very important milestone was the submission of the 2011 Youth in Action Grant application, a detailed 200-page document that encompasses all our activities, EEB and Board alike, in 2010 as well as our plans for 2011. Working on that document enabled the old board to show how well they worked,
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the new board to get up to speed and all of us to work on detailed strategy documents we need for 2011. At the same time we got used to the new structure of the EEB and of EMSA on the international level as a whole. Since the structural changes made during the GA in Athens within the board have indeed been major, the switch from one way of operation to another has indeed been a challenge, but we were lucky to see that the synergy of experience from the old board members and the enthusiasm from the new board members was the right combination of ingredients needed for a successful transition. Alongside with those changes, changes to the international WorkGroup of EMSA have been made as well. The new Directors have revised the pillar committees and will appoint (if not done so already) new assistants and new project coordinators. We are proud to say that the work within the WG is moving on and that we are very happy to see new projects emerging on the EMSA horizon! Approximately half way between the ordinary General Assembly in Athens, Greece, and the New Year we also held the extraordinary General Assembly in Muenster, Germany. The purpose of this GA was to update our Statutes and to enable the Board to update them at the Belgian Ministry. Because of the bureaucratic complexities this is still an ongoing project, but we hope to bring it
to a close soon...
priorities as the NC positions are
And before we move on to our goals in 2011, there is one more major project that
now mandatory and they are going
came to a close in December of 2010. The first portfolio of EMSA! A professional
to be the link between the EEB and
document of 28 pages that speaks of what EMSA is and what we want it to
our growing FMOs.
become. A document that two boards worked on and finally managed to realize
We also plan to revive our alumni
in the very end of 2010. A document you can access on www.emsa-europe.eu or
network and to expand the EMSA
via http://issuu.com/emsaeurope/docs/portfolio_smallnew_board053.
Workgroup. This is required not only
And so, having the Portfolio in our hands, we closed one year behind us and are
because of the internal sustainability
looking forward to the next! Another year of hard work, high expectations and
of EMSA and our projects, but also
unforgettable experiences! As you are going to read in the following pages, we
because of the sustainability of the multidisciplinary projects we have with
have a multitude of international events organized by our FMOs, a high variety
our partners and the growing need to expand our network. There are plans to
of projects and a whole list of ideas, wishes and resolutions...
establish a closer communication with various European healthcare students’
But let us start with our plans for the immediate future...
organizations to be able to voice our opinion more directly and strongly in front
First of all, we hope to set up our new website quite soon. This is an ongoing
of the European institutions, there is a growing need to be able to be represented
project for quite some time now and when we started it we did not dream it
more effectively in front of the European Medical Organizations, the Council of
would be this difficult. Nevertheless, the new website has taken shape and should
Europe, the European Youth Forum and other regional organizations... But there
become public soon!
is also a need for EMSA to become more multidisciplinary and to develop projects
This should also bring us one step closer to the communication platform we
such as eBios that would allow out members to work with students of different
have been trying to set up. But, as some of you may know, even now we are
professions on matters of biomedicine and bioengineering... The possibilities are
in the process of updating our international mailing lists and of raising the
endless!
communication with and between our NCs. We conceder this one of our highest
On a more internal side, even though the Internal Rules have changed considerably
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at the GA in Athens and they are now updated, more changes may be pending.
channels are just a few ideas we have in making our organization recognizable
We are also working on several additional documents... The new layout for the
and approachable.
monthly reports of the EMSA European Board, we are updating the handover
But none of the above can be achieved without the enduring effort of all the
package and the sponsorship packages and we are working on project handbooks
Emsai and that is why our biggest and most important aim in 2011 is to achieve
and the archives of all the internal EMSA knowledge.
a higher level of cohesion and synergy within EMSA. Because only by standing
But at the same time as we are working on content, we cannot forget to invest in
together and working with each other can we achieve our goals.
ourselves and our own capacities. This is why human resources are a vital part
The only way we know how... The EMSA way!
of our 2011 strategy and why we focus a lot of our efforts on the EMSA training system and the EMSA Training Center of Excellence that is going to be organized
On behalf of the EMSA European Board 2010-2011,
in just a few short months! Naturally, all of this has to be accompanied by good funds raising and this is why
Tin KneŞević
after finishing our portfolio and our sponsorship package we plan to establish a
President
good Fundraising platform that will not only sustain the EEB, but also enable sustainable development of our projects such as JEMSA and our international events. To start with, we already started sharing our Youth in Action Grants experience with the Organizing Committee of our upcoming events. Finally, to ensure good communication both within the organization as well as with our externals, we will also pay special attention to our Public Relations. After reaching a new Corporate Identity in 2010, we are now ready to take the next step towards a more recognized EMSA. The steps we are taking in creating a well organized website, updated Facebook page and other communication
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EEB-UPDATE THE DIA-SQUAD A long, long time ago… They were brought together during the great gathering in Athens. Five people, from five different European countries. Together they had one aim: guide and improve the projects of the European school of Magic. Four of them focused their powers and qualities on their area of interest. One guided these four, making sure they did not loose their focus and to strengthen their powers and qualities. Knight Borislav from Mystik Macedonia was eager to increase knowledge. Not only his own, but of all pupils of the school of Magic. Sultan Süleyman from Tough Turkey found it important to disseminate the knowledge to all pupils of the school of Magic and to
all
creatures
of
Europe.
The
third was a wizard from
Charming
Germany, named
Sebastian. Sebastian was a wise man, a thinker and
and Public Health.
his aim was to improve the lives of all creatures of
Sebastian’s job is
Europe and their knowledge about a healthy lifestyle.
to lead this pillar
Princess Sofia from Pretty Portugal was the only
and make sure that
women among the four and used her charms to unite
Public Health will
all different creatures of Europe and make them live
be represented in
together in peace. With such great goals, fairy Sietke
this pillar as well. Four directors for four pillars. The
from Happy Holland was needed to guide the four
directors are guided by Sietke, the Vice-President for
on their journey through
Internal affairs (VPI). She unites the four directors
Europe.
and chairs the meetings they have.
The five united their powers
Unofficially we started to use the name DIA:
and
Department of Internal Affairs. This department
qualities
and
called
themselves: the DIA squad!
includes the four directors and the VPI. The name
Not so long ago…
DIA got used more and more and now you might
The modern version of this fairytale started not so long
even find it in the emails we send and the documents
ago in Athens during the General Assembly of EMSA
we make. To add a little touch to it: we call ourselves
(September 2010). Borislav got elected as Medical
the DIA squad!
Science director, Suleyman may call himself the
After our elections in September it was time for
Medical Education director and Sofia is the European
handover. All directors had online meetings with
Integration Director. The Medical Ethics pillar got
their predecessors and tried to learn everything
renamed and now goes by the name: Medical Ethics
about the projects of their pillars. We were all very
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motivated to get to
Workgroup and the possibilities of getting active on
As soon as the website is functioning again, we will
work and do great
the European level. That is why we are working on a
work on this.
things, but no great
presentation that can be send to all members and can
We also would like to implement new projects for
things are achieved
be shown during local meetings.
each pillar. Some directors have concrete plans, others
without a plan. So
The future‌
are eager to work with a Workgroup brainstorm-
when we officially
We can hear you thinking: great you have a strategic
team, in order to create a new project. But also the
started, we first focussed on a strategic plan. Many
plan, but what is in it?! As said, right now we are
current projects will need a lot of attention. Some
discussions and several versions later we now have a
focused on the Workgroup. We have thought about
projects are organized only by a few Faculty Member
strategic plan on which we are very proud! We will
how many people each director needs and we want
Organisations (FMOs) and it would be great to
use this plan in our attempt to achieve our goals for
promote the Workgroup very well in the upcoming
disseminate those projects to other faculties as well!
our pillars!
months.
Another focus of us is the long term future. In order
But no great work can be done alone. And that is why
Furthermore we want to update the list of projects on
to make sure that our work won’t get lost after our
we need the Workgroup. This group exist within
the website,
term, some of us are already working on handbooks!
EMSA for a year now and it is time to shape it up. The
to keep the
Others will update the handbook they got from their
group exists of a collection of people who are active
members
predecessors.
on the European level, without being part of the
of
In the strategic plan we created, we state how we
EMSA European Board. Members can be an assistant
and
of the director, European project coordinators or be
externals
part of a team that brainstorms and helps the director
up to date
We hope that in one year we can say that we helped
to start new projects.
about
our
to improve EMSA a little bit! Do you want to join
We want to make you more familiar with the
projects.
us? Did you get interested? Do you have a question?
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EMSA the
want to achieve all these plans.
Or do you want some more information? Contact us!! We don’t bite, so don’t hesitate! You can find our email addresses below.
We are looking forward to get in touch with you!
Greetings from Mystic Macedonia, Tough Turkey, Charming Germany, Pretty Portugal and Happy Holland,
Knight Borislav Manev (science@emsa-europe.eu) Sultan Süleman Yildiz (education@emsa-europe.eu)
EMSA Permanent Officer, which means I have been
daily work in the office consists of helping the two
Wizard Sebastian Schmidt (meph@emsa-europe.eu)
working at the Standing Committee of European
CPME policy advisors (dealing with different topics)
Princess Sofia Ribeiro (integration@emsa-europe.eu)
Doctors (CPME, Comité Permanent des Médecins
writing draft articles, draft responses to consultations,
Fairy Sietke Postema (vpi@emsa-europe.eu)
Européens) as a trainee, and at the same time being
research on a required topic and accomplish other
the EMSA representative in Brussels. My workthere,
minor tasks, depending on CPME’s needs.
PERMANENT OFFICER‘S REPORT
in what concerns EMSA, is basically participate in
In this period, which started right before the General
Six months in Brussels
meetings and attending conferences which might
Assembly in Athens, I have been in contact with a
Dear EMSA community,
be of interest for EMSA, establish contacts, search
whole new reality, meeting new people from other
As some of you might know, since the end of
for new partnerships and cooperation and manage
organizations (students and non-students) and
August, I have been performing the function of
EMSA correspondence and archive at CPME’s. My
experience a bit more on how is to work on a European
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level. So far I have participated in conferences and
in 2 hours! Or Amsterdam, or Paris, or Cologne!
travelling by your own, which is great! In these last 4
meetings with the European Commission, hearings
Even Frankfurt! Of course I don’t expect you all guys
months I have been in The Netherlands and Germany
in the European parliament, attend some of the
to understand this, but the ones from the corner,
several times, UK, Norway, Sweden, Greece and so
most relevant health political events that have taken
east or west, will for sure understand. Know I’m
on… It has been AWASOME!
place in Brussels. Some of them promoted by “think-
able to understand much better our Dutch friends,
I have been through some very funny/strange
thanks” as the Friends of Europe, some promoted
but also our German friends, (especially after the
experiences. It all started when I first come to
by several Member of the European Parliament
Bundeskongress), both playing a key role in EMSA.
Brussels, to the CPME April meetings, pretty much
(or, in the Brussels way , MEP’s), others promoted
Other amazing reality
when I decided to candidate for the Permanent
by the Belgian Presidency. Here you follow closely
is there are several
Officer position. In that weekend, as surely many of
Europe’s objectives, key areas, lines of action in what
organization
with
you are remembered, the Icelandic volcano erupted
concerns Health but also within other related fields.
trainees in Brussels and
and we were all stuck somewhere…I was stuck in
The policy making process is difficult to understand
I’m getting to know
Brussels and had to come back by Coach to Portugal,
and to follow up, but exciting when you can foreseen
some of them (all is
which means more than 3000km e almost 35 hours
and learn about the repercussions on the national
impossible!).
Guess
to reach home again! From that to be caught in the
what? ELSA, the European Law Students’ Association
middle of one of the worst “storms” ever when I
For me is has also been a great experience on the
has premises here in Brussels and the whole board live
visited Brugges or being robbed in Stockholm was a
personal level. Coming from Portugal turns this
there all together!! This allows me to work with the
small step! After that I went to London to participate
staying in Brussels in an opportunity to travel and
European Pharmacists Students’ Association trainee
in the European simulation of an World Health
to meet other people and cultures much better. In
for example and other Brussels-based trainees, face-
Assembly, hosted by Royal Society of Medicine,
Portugal we are sort of in the corner of Europe, here
to-face, which I’m doing!
and got stuck in Lille for a couple of hours, as the
I can travel from London, passing in France, by train,
Having your own awage allows you to do some
Eurostar train couldn’t proceed to Belgium because
policies. This is indeed the future!
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of snow, and I arrived late in the office: Apart from these small “adventures” several friends visited me, some lost their planes to come back, some got lost In Brussels, some got drunk with this strong beer but they all loved it! I have met a Portuguese friend, back from my involvement in the national level with IFMSA, in the plane to Bratislava, just by coincidence!! Brussels is an fabulous place to live… It is not a big city, quite cozy indeed! It consists of huge mix of cultures and languages, one can actually hear 8 languages in the morning metro trip to work! The natives are nice, polite, very educated and friendly enough. They have great chocolate, the best beer in the world (no doubt about that!!) and all the “facilities” one needs, as fantastic bars, good food and loads and loads of temporary trainees willing to meet new people!!! Besides… It is the land of opportunities! Being the PO is all of this, work on European level, understand how Europe functions, learn a lot on public health and other policy areas, have fun, travel, meet new people, enjoy Brussels and be aware of the opportunities around you!
Europeanly yours, Luis
EVENTS TCE Training Center of Excellence 2011 To gather old knowledge, bring new knowledge and new ideas and share creativity and energy, Trainings are becoming a part of EMSA.Different approaches and methods, from all over the world, are used, in order to make the transfer of knowledge interesting and motivating. EMSA gives this opportunity to every single member of EMSA in a different place, outside the official discussions of the GA or the pillar-oriented NCM. The first “Training Event” of EMSA will be between 22-28 March. After a great first try-out during the NCM 2010 in Istanbul, now we will have a yearly event, based on sharing, increasing and developing knowledge. Trainings on different levels will be given, not just for beginners, but also for more experienced members. Even the EMSA Board members will have a schedule for themselves, so we will not only improve
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the local level, but also the international level of EMSA. To satisfy the very
Shortly TCE:
experienced members (NC’s, old Board members, etc), who can hardly find new,
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EMSA TCE will be held at Yeditepe University between 22-28 March
unknown information a special technology will be used.
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During this event, around 80 participants, including EMSA members
Trainings
and partners, are trained in soft and hard skills through a 3 to 4 day
backgrounds, differing
program. Besides trainings, TCE includes a TNT(Training New Trainers)
form psychology to technology, will be working together, in order to give a
program for 15 participant.
combination of trainings as diverse as possible.
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Trainings are mainly focused on so called “soft skills” (leadership,
teamwork, project management , cultural and religious differences in
health care, etc.)
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Hard skills are more connected with the Medical curriculum
given by a wide variety of trainers. Not only trainers with a
medical background, but also trainers with another
ISTANBUL Istanbul is a fascinating city which spans over two continents, Asia and Europe. It is one of the magnificent cities in the world where you can see a traditional eastern city combined with a modern western city, it‘s a pot, melting many civilizations and different people together. Istanbul is an old city, you can find the remains of many ancient civilizations and their culture in harmony with different cultures. The old versus the new, the traditional versus the modern are conflicts, a visitor often observes. Although thousands of years have passed, Istanbul still maintains its geographical importance. Today Istanbul is a huge metropolis connecting continents, cultures
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and religions, the home of twelve million people, and
As one of the top universities in Turkey, Yeditepe has
EMS COUNCIL
one of the greatest business- and cultural-center of
an optimal environment for both learning and living.
Medical students in the future of health politics in Europe
the region.
Situated on a small mountain above the city, its
The European Medical Students Council
extensive campus provides a comfortable atmosphere
June 1st – 5th 2011 Ohrid, Macedonia
Written by: Sándor Öry,
for study and extracurricular involvement, but with all the activities and opportunities of a nearby metropolis. Education is given in English at Yeditepe, with a multicultural teaching and learning environment enriched by faculty members and students from dozens of countries throughout the world as well as Turkey.
YEDITEPE UNIVERSITY Yeditepe University was established in 1996 by ISTEK Foundation with the fundamental aim of creating a center of excellence in higher education and research. The name „Yeditepe“ means
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hills as Istanbul is known as the city on the seven hills . The University campus has been placed with its unique Seljuk architecture, in an area of 225 thousand square meters in Kayışdağı‘s slopes on the Anatolian side of Istanbul.
EMS Council President 2010-2011
Innovation in information technology is becoming more apparent around us in biomedical research, diagnosis and treatment. Within this part of the E-health sector innovation leads to rapid changes in areas such as remote monitoring of patient treatment aimed to improve patient safety, as well as mobile devices used for radiographic analysis and compatibility and speed of (cross-border) patient data exchange. In the world of public health and healthcare innovation, as well as within circles of the European Union in Brussels (including lobbyists of all involved stakeholders), concerns are being raised about the consequences of these rapid changes for the future of healthcare. But what is the perspective of the future doctor, for whom this is most relevant? They will be the
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ones treating the future patient with these modern
Republic of Macedonia. The theme of our next EMS
country that was once called ‘the home of most
technologies and methods. The European Medical
Council will be “Health 2.0 – Challenges of the 21st
friendly people in Europe!’ That’s right! Poland is
Students’ Council (EMS Council) gives medical
century”.
the place! We are going to welcome you with our
students in Europe a voice that is heard by the
Be part of the future you will take place in! Join us for
most charming items of architecture, the scent of
European
a
the EMS Council 8 from June 1st – 5th of 2011 and
rich history lingering in the air and the very famous
conference of 4 days each year the council comes
work together with students from all over Europe
Slovenian hospitality. In the heart of our beloved
together from all over Europe to write a resolution
towards a better future in European healthcare,
land there is a place which still remembers times
about a current topic European medical students
dealing with the challenges of the 21st century.
of polish kings, the triumph of exquisite Italian
are concerned about. Previous topics included in
For more information and registration go to
architects or balls that were bringing together top
our resolutions of past years where “Standards
http://www.emsa-europe.eu/european-medical-
representatives of the Polish élite. Dear European
of Healthcare & Access to Healthcare” (Vienna
students-council.html.
colleagues - we are overwhelmingly pleased to invite
resolution, 2010), “Care for the Terminally ill”
The EMS-Council board:
you to the Poniatowski’s Palace in Jablonna. A small
Healthcare
stakeholders.
During
(Athens resolution, 2008), “Implementation of the
Sándor Öry – President
town, just outside Warsaw, (transport provided by
Bologna Declaration in Medical Education (London
Ruxandra Dascalescu – Vice President
the organizers!) will host over 100 people from all
resolution, 2004) and “An Outcome-based Core
Luis Machado – Secretary
over the continent and ensure its guest all sorts of
Curriculum in Patient Safety” (Warsaw declaration,
unique attractions. Between conferences, concerning
2005).
NCM
most urging EMSA issues and enterprises, we are
From June 1st until June 5th of this year the EMS
At last! We are particularly proud to inform you,
about to prepare some particularly interesting forms
Council 8 will take place in the picturesque village of
dear EMSA followers, that this year’s National
of leisure, including a traditional Polish bonfire,
Ohrid lying on the border of the great Ohrid lake, an
Coordinators’ and Enthusiasts’ Meeting (widely
unforgettable walks around nearly 50-hectare
UNESCO world heritage site, in the Former Yugoslav
recognized as the NCM) is going to be held in the
national park and a thoroughly planned sightseeing
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trip to the center of the capital. Moreover, we could not resist the temptation of preparing another edition
EMS CON and GA
Coming August Leiden will be the place to be: This
of The European Village Party and few workshops
year the European Medical Students’ Conference
concerning off-medical (however, still important)
(EMSCon) will take place from the 28th of August
issues. To give you an example, our FMO members
till the 1st of September 2011 in the beautiful city of
are going to present you a new sparkling EMSA
Leiden, the Netherlands.
initiative that was born in Warsaw – The Cultural Injection… Intrigued? It’s not over! Our trainers have also planned to educate you on some basic rules of achieving success in life and fulfilling your plans. You don’t want to miss that one, do you? Come and see it all yourself then! No to mention, all indoor events, parties and seminars are going to be held in the original, luxurious parlors that were once utilized by the Polish knights and the nobility. We just thought that dear EMSA members, coming from all parts of Europe, simply deserve the best and the most dignified welcome we could possibly arrange. And so we did :)
Details: Date: 5-8 may 2011 Place: The Jablonna Palace (outside Warsaw) www.palacjablonna.pl
This year, the EMSCon will consist of a 3-day filling
Entrance fee: 200 euro Want to know more? See our web-site: www.ncm2011.emsa.waw.pl or contact our OC-head Patryk Kiljan: prezes@emsa.waw.pl Don’t let this event take place without you! Use the abovementioned web-site NOW to enroll for the NCM 2011 and start the crazy count-down before the hottest EMSA meeting of the first half of the year. Can’t wait to see you there!
Olga Rostkowska
program separated from and preceding the EMSA General Assembly, so that it’s accessible for ALL European medical students! Many lectures by keynote speakers, interesting debates and interactive activities all on the subject of: ‘NUTRITION’ The program will comprise of the following subthemes: •
nutrition & society,
•
nutrition & disease,
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•
food & responsibility
of people: those who let it happen, those who make
LSS
•
and much much more!
it happen, and those who wonder what happened.”
Leadership Summer School – Striking for Excellence
So keep the dates free in your diaries and learn
EMSA is a volunteer-based community and as such
In October 2010, the call for Coordination Team
everything you’ve always wanted to know but your
we pride ourselves with passion, hard work and
of Leadership Summer School 2010 was sent. After
curriculum doesn’t teach you on nutrition!
innitiative. We, in the full sense of the idea, influence
looking for more information about the event, I
More information on the program, the fees and how
the World arround us and create the future ahead!
decided to take the chance and I applied. Two weeks
to sign up will be announced on the EMSA-Europe
Be a part of that process! Voice the oppinion of your
later, I received the email that would change my
server.
Faculty Member Organization and join us at the 21st
whole year: “Congratulations! You’ve been accepted”.
EMSA General Assembly in Leiden, the city in which
I was part of The Coordination Team!!
the Constitution of The Netherlands was written!
And there started a year of skype meetings, hundreds
21st EMSA General Assembly Leiden, The Netherlands
of emails and a face to face meeting in Lisbon
Starting this article by saying that the General
with my dear co-workers (Vlad Gliga from BEST,
Assembly is the highest decission making body of the
Timon Kabelac from ESTIEM and also Luka Lacan,
European Medical Students‘ Association and that it
president of the Organizing Committee). I won’t say
shapes and defines the development and the future
that it was easy, because it wasn’t, but step by step
of our organization may be the propper way to start,
we chose the trainers, the participants, and arranged
but it would not be a very creative one. Would it? Instead, let us start with a quote by John M. Richardson: “When it comes to the future, there are three kinds
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September 1st 2011 – Be there and make a difference!
Tin Knežević President
everything for the event. Later on, I also decided to be a participant-and it was one of the best decisions of my whole life. For those who still don’t have a clue about what I am talking about, let me explain. Leadership Summer
School is a project created by IFISO, aiming to join together participants and trainers from different students’ organizations. The idea was creating a unique event with trainings on leadership, to make ourselves better leaders. First edition (2008) took place in Ankara, second edition (2009) in Spit and this third edition (2010) in Ljubljana, from 16th to 25th July. Apart from the eight-hour training sessions everyday for one week (on Feedback, Facilitation, Project Management, Conflict Management and many more) there was still time for a wonderful social program. Our dear trainers presented us the idea of taking part on a flash mob. A few hours later, after 15 minutes of practice, we were in the center of Ljubljana dancing “Waka waka” the best way we could for a bigger audience than expected. The trip to Bled and Bohinj two days after was also one good way of experiencing the best of Slovenia, having fun, networking and sharing. Some days after there was also a TEDx, in which 10
people presented their best ideas on Social Impact.
All in all, it was hard to leave next morning, not only
I decided to make one about volunteering, using
because of the party the night before (which took
our beloved projects-Teddy Bear Hospital, Different
place in a bunker), but mostly because it was really
Christmas and Best Buddy Project. I as quite surprised
hard for me to admit to myself that LSS 2010 was
to see so many people approaching me in the end
over, after a week of learning, sharing , partying and
asking about our projects, and wanting to do them.
making friends. To those who haven’t had the chance
That’s a good sign for sure!
yet to participate, there is still the chance to apply to
Last day was devoted to self reflection-about who
LSS 2011, so stay tuned!
we are, what we will be in life, our priorities, what
Last, but not least, I have to thank everyone I knew
makes us happy. There was still time to share our tips
on LSS, either trainers (who worked beyond the
to achieve our goals, and the main moto of this day
impossible), participants, passers-by (yes, this one is
might have been “Don’t be afraid to change”!
for our president-it was an honor to have you there),
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CT and OC members… You had an impact on me,
as a supplement to a prestigious medical journal,
and taught me so many things, and we shared so
‚Liječnički Vjesnik‘, which is indexed in EMBASE
many good moments. Thank you, I really miss you.
/ Index Medicus. Moreover, the best works are published as full texts. Consequently, the highest
Yours,
quality of an abstract, which goes through strict
Sofia Ribeiro
criteria process, is mandatory. As we know how
Coordination Team – LSS 2010
important presentation of a project is, we expect you
www.leadershipsummerschool.org
to represent your work either orally or as a poster.
European Integration Director
For 10 times in a row, looking forward to 11th,
ZIMS 10 took place from November 11-14th 2010.
Lisbon Faculty of Medicine
ZIMS is a place of constant exchange of experience,
120 students and young doctors from 16 countries
presentation of scientific papers and acquisition
participated. More than 200 abstracts were submitted
ZIMS
of new knowledge from colleagues and invited
and 53 of them accepted and presented, 33 orally and
The Zagreb International Medical Summit is a
professors in medical science. Further on, additional
20 as posters. One scientific paper is published as full
medical congress that brings together medical
message is to promote city of Zagreb as a cultural and
text. ZIMS 10 organizing committe had 25 members.
students and young doctors, worldwide, but mostly
youth centre, and therefore field trip, workshops and
8 distinguished doctors, scientists and professors
from Europe. In accordance with EMSA spirit, this
evening gatherings are important part of the agenda.
formed Scientific Jury.
medical summit is organized for medical students
It is important to mention that ZIMS is the only
After exceptionally succesful ZIMS 10 we are very
from medical students; ZIMS OC members are
conference where young students and not yet
proud to invite you to participate in ZIMS 11 which
students from School of Medicine at University of
affirmed scientists have access to the world of
will take place in Zagreb, Croatia from November 09-
Zagreb, members of EMSA Zagreb and Students
publishing, thus becoming the only conference in
12th 2011. You can participate either as presenting
Section of Croatian Medical Association.
Europe where the book of abstracts is published
or non-presenting participant. The registration form
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will be available on our website from April.
the fact that I actually intended to go on…September
were. Since we’re employed and paid by the hospital
Allow us to be a part of your new, plentiful, life
2008, three months after that. All the application
as students (I had 240 euros each month), we really
experience; to help you to acquire medical knowledge,
deadlines were far over, but I was determined (or
have to be there every day and you decide when to
bound with colleagues from all over the world, enjoy
stubborn, as you wish) and against all odds, two weeks
have your vacations
Croatian beauty and hospitality. Come to Zagreb and
later I had all my papers signed from both faculties,
(1-2 weeks per 3
experience science!
and I was buying my flight to Paris.
months,
For all the other information about congress feel free
Since the beginning of my medical studies, I had
on the year you are
to visit www.zims.hr and contact us via e-mail:
plans of doing Erasmus, and was passionate about
in). Sooner than I
info@zims.hr.
Paris (that I had visited a few years before) and french
had expected, exams
We are looking forward seeing you in Zagreb at
culture and language, so I knew that was the perfect
came (every three
ZIMS11!
destination for me. I wasn’t wrong at all.
months), all of them
ZIMS11 OC
depending
written and in French, with the famous “zeros” Studying medicine in France is though, and despite
(critical mistakes/omissions that make you lose the
being aware of that before leaving Portugal, it was
entire question). They all went well.
a shock when I arrived. I remember arriving to the
Living in Paris is expensive. But that’s probably the
hospital for my first day, and having to speak French
only bad thing about this city. I felt blown away every
ERASMUS
all the time, see patients, write on their medical
day just by walking out of home, and going down
Destination: Paris
records, make and receive phone calls and present
the street until I reached Bastille, and then walked
In June 2008, when I was studying to my 3rd-year final
patients in rounds, like I was already a doctor. It was
by the river. Sometimes I didn’t have a direction,
exams, an idea crossed my mind: to go on Erasmus. So
overwhelming, but I have to confess that I enjoyed
but that doesn’t really matter when you’re in Paris.
far, the idea seemed good and achievable, except for
to be treated the exact same way french students
It’s beautiful, classic, and charming no matter where
PEOPLE AND PROJECTS
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you go. I’ll never forget partying in Bastille, on the
early age but if survive for a period of years without
stairs of Sacré-Coeur (with one of the nicest views
SCH
treatment will never be as usual. 30% of the world
to the city) and in so many places. I’ll never forget
Save a Child‘s Heart
mortality rate is causes by this disease and it also
my two Spanish Erasmus friends, Marta and Ana. I’ll
LUGANSK - Following the continuous search for cure
estimated that if proper precaution is not meet about
never forget our goodbye, with a champagne bottle
on infectious diseases these 2 decades, resources have
7.2million people will be affected too by 2015.so due
on Trocadèro, looking over the Eiffel Tower.
been channeled into more researches and production
to this fact EMSA students plan on educating other
All in all, I will never forget this experience, and
students and professional in different fields including
I’m sure I’ll return one day. To all of you that are in
children.
doubt of going somewhere in Erasmus, my advice:
Children are the most affected with this problem,
go! It is more likely you regret not going that going
and since they are most vulnerable even without
and not enjoying. If you have any questions, feel free
been aware social events is the only way to get them
to contact me by email, I’ll be happy to help you.
and their parents informed, so in short it will be all
I loved my experience so much that I didn’t want
informative and educative but in a social package .
to finish my studies without a second experience.
of drugs leaving the surgical field less active for a
That’s why I’m going to Rome, from January to June
period of time now. Heart disease is one of the most
2011.
in-tensed and dangerous disease in the field but it is
Europeanly yours,
often overlooked making it another global neglected
Sofia Ribeiro
disease. This in turn results to one of the world’s
European Integration Director 2010/2011
largest causes of death. Congenital heart disease is one of the largest costs of death in neonates and children especially in their
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Lugansk heart campaign is created by EMSA- lugansk
to try fixing the gap between medical field and the
dancing to affected children just relieve them of
? Opera ? Maybe a good movie with a roommate? My
spheres of the economy, despite popular believe on
their pain and to share with them the valentine
pulse quickened while I was looking through the list
the level of low social life style of medical students
season. With much support from Save A Child’s
of high-brow cultural events for the night. ‘Carmen’
and doctors the event promises a different that’s why
Heart foundation’s –(Israel) support We believe
by Bizet in the National Opera seemed more than
that with proper orientation, informative forum and
perfect.
more support from the entire community the raise of
After I got back home that evening studying
congenital heart disease will be eliminated for real, so
went as smoothly as ever. Never before had I felt
help /join us save a child for tomorrow.
so refreshed, relaxed and culturally up-dated. The forthcoming week I shared my experience with
the campaign will bring together students, teachers, doctors, Ngos, public servants, different institutions of learning, religious sector, social and culture groups like wise. The event will also share more light on humanitarian services since most children affected are from poor background, which brings us back to the concept from ASISA’s project ‘A child for tomorrow’ This project will be running throughout the world for several years to come, Lugansk heart campaign will also include performances of plays, songs and
Cultural Injection
somebody in EMSA. All of a sudden he got this crazy
That day I was pretty much sick of everything.
idea. The idea which I blindly fell in love with the
Literally. 3 hours of studying felt like centuries and it
moment it came to life…
was just the very first day of the exam session. Ahead
The heart and soul of the matter was to overcome in
of me, on the horizon of the forthcoming week, there
our fellow students the reluctance and apprehension
were 6 other boring days filled to the limits with
towards opera, philharmonics and good old theatre.
studying. A perspective which can only be described
Many medical students claim not to have enough
as a powerful depressant. Did I say ‘studying’? Well,
time, money or maybe courage to pay regular visits
a more appropriate term would be ‘staring dully at a
to such places. Needles to say, it is more than easy to
succession of letters without comprehension’. I felt
neglect our cultural desires when exploring medicine
that I need a break to recharge my batteries. Best
too long. There is always (and will always be!) so
way? Certainly a little tet a tet with culture. Theatre
much work to do… But the longer we study and the
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faster time runs, the more pressure we should put on
in which the prize was an opportunity to watch a
friends conducted another sponsor-hunt. This time
the esthetic side of our personal development. Sad to
popular spectacle in one of the most popular theatre
some long-term cooperation was suggested. And we
say, becoming something of a troglodyte in terms of
in the capital. And the initiative was welcomed with
surely knew what it meant! A new project was being
culture is a common threat among young medics. Also
a huge enthusiasm! We suddenly felt the gravity of
born. Our own unique polish invention we are more
reading books (other than scientific) to many people
the enterprise. Encouraged by the initial success, my
than proud of. And now, more than ever, we want to
remains a matter of second importance. Postponing
share with you this idea we once had…
it to periods such as Christmas and summer holiday
After three years of constant development, struggling
is rather a poor excuse. The truth is, if one doesn’t
with the demands of the sponsors, building a web site
regularly develop the habit of reading belletristic
and making a lot of noise around ourselves we finally
– he or she won’t see the point in loosing time for
got it. ‘Kulturalnia’ (or ‘The Cultural Injection’) is
something else than ‘Pathologic Basis of Diseases’.
definitely one of the most popular EMSA projects
Well, at least one can not complain about the lack of
in Warsaw, right next to the Teddy Bear Hospital.
varied characters there!
Each month we distribute over 30 free double tickets
In EMSA our first step on the way of saving
to all sorts of cultural events in the city. Cinemas,
students from cultural annihilation was to distribute
theatres, concerts… students visiting our www can
tickets for which nobody would have to pay.
choose from a wide range of cultural happenings we
Difficult, huh… Solution? Sponsors! My friends
get access to. Moreover, we distribute valuable books
asked more than a dozen of theatres, the opera and
and CDs to those who give a correct answer to our
the philharmonics to support our mission. Some of
quizzes. Students get an opportunity to present via
them responded. By placing an announcement on
our web their pieces of writing and photos they took.
our EMSA web-site, we organized first competitions
In exchange for prizes, of course. Everyone can also
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view more than 100 reviews of books, movies, theatre
really does you good and there is no point in avoiding
spectacles and music we add every few weeks.
it with the silly excuse of the lack of time. What is
All in all, it is not possible to explain and describe
more, I am convinced that every EMSA deserves a
everything in one small article. I would only like to
little cultural element. EMSA members and fans in
point out that the best measure of our influence is
particular!
the fact that not only students get interested in our
Olga Rostkowska
web-site. ‘Kulturalnia’ also gets propositions from
olga.rostkowska@emsa.waw.pl
theatres which want to offer us help in exchange
www.kulturalnia.emsa.waw.pl
for advertising spot. Apart from that, some students’
Facebook: EMSA Kulturalnia
organizations seek our help in announcing their events. We are always excited to use our site as a
Special thanks to my EMSA friends – Kasia Sokół,
cultural medium for all!
Michał Wronowski, Marylka Śmietanowska, Maciek
My ‘take-home message’ is: we deeply believe
Gryziak, Magda Restel and Piotr Chomicki - who
that the project has a very important input in
started running the project while I was still a passer-
development of passions and the appetite for art in
by in this organization. I am thoroughly convinced
our mates. I encourage all young doctors to bear this
that it wouldn’t exist now if they hadn’t existed in
in mind. Please, do not ever feel sorry for the time
EMSA back then. Thanks guys – you did a wonderful
spent watching a good movie or chatting about the
thing!
last book with a friend. Trust me, it surely is to your
If anyone after reading this article would like to know
personal benefit. And this is our current mission –
more about the project, please contact me via mail. I
to convince as many people as possible that culture
would be pleased to put your doubts at rest.
EXTERNALS EPSA Dear EMSA member, It is a great pleasure and honor for me to introduce you a student association, which is in many ways similar to EMSA. EPSA (The European Pharmaceutical Students’ Association) is the European student body representing Pharmacy
120.000 students
all
over Europe. It is a nonprofit and non-political association
which
represents 33 Pharmacy Students’ Associations from 29 countries and is aiming to ‘to develop the interests and opinions of European pharmacy students and to encourage contact and collaboration between them’. EPSA’s motto is “Bringing Pharmacy, Knowledge and Students Together” and reflects its will to promote the ideas and opinions of all the students of Pharmacy in Europe and provides a platform of network between
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them, expressing in one voice the opinion of all
to gain a real-time work experience, mainly in the
student members together three times a year: during
European Pharmacy students.
fields of research and industry through internships
the Annual Congress in April and the Autumn
EMSA and EPSA have been cooperating for a long
in research institutions or pharmaceutical companies
Assembly in October, when also the General Assembly
time, because both associations are representing
lasting between 2 and 12 months.
comes together and during the Summer University
students involved in the healthcare field and the
Similar to EMSA, EPSA has its headquarters in
which is the third event of the year when Pharmacy
future actors of the Public Health. The two boards
Brussels, Belgium, in the PGEU’s offices. PGEU is the
students spend one week together and have inspiring
are now aiming to increase and empower this
Pharmaceutical Group of the European Union which
discussions, both on a professional and on a social
collaboration, which should be for the best benefit
represents Community Pharmacists from Europe and
level. All the EPSA events are extremely educational
of our student members and should lead to a stronger
every year the Vice President of External Affairs
and inspiring for the participants, who get to know
works permanently there, collaborating with PGEU
many new people from very different countries and
in the promotion of the role of the pharmacist in public
cultures in Europe, but get to learn soon that they
health. This offers EPSA an excellent opportunity to
all face the same thoughts and challenges by being
be represented in the capital of the European Union,
European Pharmacy students!
to be in contact with the newest developments of the
Being student events, the EPSA events have a fantastic
Pharmacy profession at a European level and to have
social program, meaning great parties, dancing the
a close contact and perform daily lobby with the EU
EPSA Muevelo dance and experiencing the exciting
voice of the Healthcare students!
Institutions and EPSA’s partners and stakeholders.
“European Night”, where students bring food and
As one of the key aims of EPSA is increasing the
Just as after attending an EMSA event your life might
drinks from their home countries and everyone has
mobility of the Pharmacy students, one of our most
have changed the life of many Pharmacy students‘
the opportunity to make a trip all over the European
important projects is the Individual Mobility Project,
life changes positively after joining an EPSA event
countries just by tasting! This is what we call to
which offers students of pharmacy the opportunity
and experiencing the EPSA Spirit! ☺ EPSA gathers it’s
experience the EPSA Spirit, and joining EPSA events
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is a unique way to do it! The next EPSA event will take place in Lisbon, Portugal, between the 11th and the 17th of April 2011 – join us!
UKMSA New initiative for UK medical students launched United Kingdom Medical Students’ Association (UKMSA)
Association, the Royal Society of Medicine and the
for students.“
The UKMSA is a new student-doctor collaboration,
General Medical Council during his career.
The
which aims to unite over 40,000 medical students
„This is the first time medical students across the UK
International Medical Student Conference on May
across the United Kingdom and provide them with
have been linked in this way to share experiences
11th 2011 and the event is kindly being hosted by the
the resources they need to maximise their experience
and resources, wherever they are studying,“ explains
International Surgical Congress of the Association of
of university.
Mahiben.
Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland (ASGBI). Thus,
Fifth-year medical student Mahiben Maruthappu
„We aim to provide free resources to students
as well as over 1500 surgeons attending the ASGBI
is the founding President of UKMSA, the United
nationwide, including careers and examination advice,
Congress, we hope to additionally welcome hundreds
Kingdom Medical Students’ Association, which
information on research opportunities, competitions
of medical students to the UKMSA Conference at the
also involves a number of other professors, senior
and prizes, grants, discounts on medical books and
Bournemouth International Centre this coming May.
clinicians, researchers and students.
equipment, podcasts and an online forum. There are
It is hoped that this will be one of the largest and most
Honorary Chairman is Lord Walton of Detchant, a
currently a vast number of medically related societies
prestigious single-day medical student conferences in
significant figure in British medicine, being the only
out there and the opportunity to create and facilitate
Europe.
person to have been President of the British Medical
links between them would have significant benefits
“We are delighted to be affiliated with an organisation
UKMSA
will
be
holding
its
inaugural
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as impressive and influential as the ASGBI,” says
have been particularly impressed by their vision, and
It is hoped that the support of the European Medical
Myura Nagendran, a fourth year medical student
the diligence with which they pursue their goals.
Students’ Association (EMSA) will help to facilitate
and Vice-President of the UKMSA. “Our annual
I would like to take this opportunity to wish them
greater links between UK and European medical
conference will be a fantastic opportunity to bring
every success in their future endeavours.”
students.
medical students together for networking and debate,
Professor Robin Williamson, a former President of
For more information please visit
as well as giving them a chance to present their
the ASGBI, had this to say: „I remain closely involved
www.ukmsa.org or contact the President Mahiben
scientific work through posters. We feel strongly
with the teaching of surgery and anatomy, so it is a
Maruthappu
that it will also facilitate productive dialogue with
pleasure to be an Executive Trustee of UKMSA. I am
email: Mahiben.maruthappu@medschool.ox.ac.uk
students for the ASGBI, a society keen to engage all
delighted about the new affiliation with ASGBI, i.e.
or Vice-President Myura Nagendran
levels of medical professionals with an interest in
the association with an Association that is close to
email: myura.nagendran@medschool.ox.ac.uk
surgery.”
my heart.”
The student committee is guided by an Executive
Guided by the vast experience of the executive
Trustee Board of which Professor Shervanthi
trustees which also include such influential clinicians
Homer-Vanniasinkam, a surgeon with a significant
and surgeons as Professor Sir Graeme Catto, Professor
interest in medical student affairs, is a member.
Michael Baum and Professor Christopher Bulstrode,
She remarked that “…the UKMSA seeks to provide
the student team hopes to expand the UKMSA into
medical students with a forum to both interact, and
the premier go-to website and umbrella organisation
further their aspirations in medicine. In the short
for UK medical students seeking information and
time I have been associated with the organisation, I
support.
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Right to Research Coalition Do you have access?
left incomplete. This isn’t one country’s or one continent’s problem
In the summer of 2009, students founded the Right
– it’s global. Research journals can cost thousands
to Research Coalition.
of dollars, up to nearly $40,000 per subscription per
on the belief that no student should be deprived of
year. Even the most well funded institutions in the
the research they need for a complete education,
wealthiest nations can only afford access to a fraction
because they or their institution cannot afford the
of the scholarly record, and those at less wealthy
often high price of journals.
institutions must make do with far less.
we’ve grown into an international alliance of 31
It doesn’t have to be this way. With the Internet, we
student organizations, representing nearly 7 million
can now distribute these journals and the articles they
students, which advocates for and educates students
contain at very little marginal cost, enabling a better
about a more open and equitable system of publishing
model for publishing, Open Access. Open Access is
– a system which not only alleviates these issues of
Director, Right to Research Coalition
the free, immediate, unrestricted availability of high-
access but also allows for reuse in new and interesting
In one major European country, the average
quality, peer-reviewed scholarship over the Internet
ways, such as semantic text mining, that we’re only
university only has access to approximately half off all
– combined with the rights to use this information
just beginning to imagine.
published journals – half. This means that students’
to its fullest possible extent. Open Access has gained
As a field that relies heavily upon research, medicine
educations are limited to what they have access to
tremendous momentum over the past decade. In fact,
has been at the forefront of Open Access. Similarly,
rather than what they need most, and researchers are
over 5,000 journals and over 20% of all published
medical students have been some of our most
deprived of the whole picture, making it harder to
articles are now freely available on the Web.
involved members and were a critical part of the
find the cutting edge and build upon it. Science is
However, this is only the beginning, and students
founding of our coalition.
slowed, scholarship is hindered, and educations are
have a critical role to play.
that medical students and the European Medical
by Nick Shockey
Our organization is based
Since that summer,
It’s appropriate then
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of European Doctors (CPME) and presenting on Open
EMSOC
Access at medical conferences. Though we’re off to a
You love Music? You‘re in Medicine?
great start, we hope this is just the beginning.
The European Medical Students’ Orchestra and Choir
As we continue to work with EMSA as an
(EMSOC) meets annually in various cities of Europe.
organization, I hope you will consider getting
This year it ́ll be in Gießen, Germany and we would
involved personally. It can be as simple as educating
love to welcome you there!
yourself, your campus, and others about Open
But before EMSOC, there was EMSC and EMSO. And
Access, or as involved as presenting on Open Access
both have their own history!
at conferences or advocating for policies that open
The European Medical Students’ Choir (EMSC) was
access to the results of research on your campus, nationally, or internationally. Our website (http:// www.righttoresearch.org)
contains
much
more
information on Open Access, how it affects medical students, doctors, patients, and others, and what you can do to make an impact in opening up this crucial information to all who need it. I hope you will take Students’ Association (EMSA) were the first group we engaged when we began expanding from our then predominately North American membership. EMSA
some time to explore our site and consider adding your voice on this issue of such importance to both medical and non-medical students alike.
founded in London, England, in 1996, by Vasuki Sivagnavel. The choir consists of medical students and young doctors from all over Europe, all of whom have a talent and a passion for singing. Every year, the choir meets in a European city for about
has already been a wonderful partner, taking this
10 days of intensive rehearsals and social activities,
issue of access to research to the Standing Committee
culminating in several fantastic concerts. Each course
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is organised by medical students and junior doctors of
in size and popularity to a full symphony orchestra
the host country. Since its beginnings in 1996, EMSC
of about 60 musicians from more than 20 European
events have happened up to twice a year until 2006,
countries.
when EMSC took a three-year break. In 2009, EMSC
In 2009, EMSO got together with EMSC in Lubljana, Slovenia. In 2010, the cooperation of EMSO and EMSC continued and had concerts in Chester Cathedral and the Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester. From 29th July to the 8th August 2011, EMSO and EMSC will once more come together to form the European Medical Students‘ Orchestra and Choir. This year‘s course will take place in and around
returned; better than ever, it started a cooperation
Gießen, Germany. To give the course an unforgettable
with EMSO to produce a spectacular series of concerts
ending, EMSOC will play concerts in the Heiliggeist
in Ljubljana, Slovenia under the direction two highly
church, Frankfurt as well as in the municipal theatre
donation at the same time. In 2011, raisings will be
skilled and dedicated conductors, Martina Batič and
of Gießen, performing the 10th Symphony by Gustav
given to the children hospice „Stiftung Kinderhospiz
Marjan Grdadolnik.
Mahler and „A German Requiem“ by Johannes
Mitteldeutschland Nordhausen e.V.“, an organisation
The European Medical Students‘ Orchestra (EMSO)
Brahms.
supporting families of children suffering from severe
was founded in Wurzburg, Germany, in 1993. Like
Beside the inspiring experience of getting into
diseases.
EMSC, the orchestra consists of medical students and
contact with medical students and young doctors
If you are interested in more information, visit
young doctors from all over Europe. Since its origins
from all over Europe, participants will get the chance
www.emsocinfo.org or e-mail us at
as a chamber orchestra in 1993, EMSO has grown
to play music and to raise money for a charitable
Alexander.Indermark@emsocinfo.org.
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CALLS
are not in the EEB.
Call for Innovation!
We think it is now time to shape up the Workgroup
If one decided to be old fashioned and picks up a dictionary this is what one could find under
EMSA WG – Call for Enthusiasts!
innovation: „The act of starting something for the
Have you ever thought about getting really active on
first time...“
the European level? Do you have great ideas and an
As correct as this deffinition might be, it‘s not very...
amazing vision, how EMSA might look like in 2012?
Creative. Let‘s see if we can get something new from
Then we are waiting for you!
the quote by Theodore Levitt: „Creativity is thinking
Become active on the European level, without being
and increase the activity and use of it!
responsible for all formal duties of an EMSA European
The four pillars of EMSA (Medical Education,
Board (EEB) member! Join the EMSA Workgroup!
Medical Science, Medical Ethics and Public Health,
up new things. Innovation is doing new things.“
and European Integration) are waiting for enthusiasts and project coordinators!. Help the Directors to spread projects and lead EMSA on it‘s European cause! Join us simply by contacting the board at emsa-eb@ googlegroups.com!
Doing. The key word. No matter how creative
We have a joined vision of EMSA, now let us start
your mind may be, if it does not respond to the
working on it. Together!
world arround it and if it does not act it cannot be
It has been established a bit over a year ago, during
On behalf of the EMSA European Board,
the 2009 GA in Heidelberg. It consist of a collection
Tin Knežević
EMSA as an organization nurtures innovation. We are
of people who are active on the European level, but
President
an ever developing, organic organizations that excells
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concedered innovative!
in being one steap ahead of the mainstream. And as such, in constant need of eager young minds. If you
3T - Training Think Tank! A brilliant mind once said: „It is not so very important for a person to learn facts. For that he does not really
but also to inspire others to do so. Another brilliant mind said that medicine is not only science, but an art as well. His ways were based on science, but his understanding of humanity was never limited by it. He is now considered the father feel your creative potentials need a new adventure, if
need a college. He can learn them from books. The
of western medicine; Hippocrates.
you want to challange the status quo and if you want
value of an education as a liberal arts college is not
Today we are inspired by them to change the world
to contribute, then join our Innovation team!
learning of many facts but the training of the mind
Help us improve our IT, help us implement modern
to think something that cannot be learned from
communication platforms, help EMSA become a 21st
textbooks.“
century organization!
This brilliant mind changed the world as it was known
Send a mail to pr@emsa-
and popularized science like very few people since or
europe.eu or
before him. He is remembered for his goofy looks,
ever so slightly. To make our profession an art. To
president@emsa-europe.
wild hair and quick wit. His contribution to mankind
add value to our educational system and inspire eager
eu and be... Innovative!
was mainly scientific, but today we remember Albert
young minds to do the same...
Einstein as a man who dared not only to be different,
EMSA is taking a leap into the world of trainings.
Act – Challange – Contribute!
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“Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.“ – William James
Euromeds Editorial! Dear EMSA enthusiasts!!! Do you want to join a team of creative people who love writing? Or maybe you feel like you have a journalist inside you? If yes, do not hesitate anymore and join the Euromeds Writers’ Committee, in other words Euromeds Task Force, now!
What is Euromeds? Euromeds is the EMSA online magazine made by medical students and meant for medical students. We are developing an entire training structure
Together we can achieve more!
It is also EMSA´s official newsletter, where every
from bottom up. Multidisciplinary trainings, pillar
EMSA member can write reports about the EMSA
trainings, training events, mentorship... You name
activities on the local level and national level.
it! One step at a time, one person at a time we are
Euromeds is released 5 times a year.
making a difference!
What is the purpose of the Writers’ Committee?
If you are willing to be a part of this inspiring change,
This special committee or task force will brainstorm
join us by sending a main to our Human Resources
together about new interesting themes for the
Officer at hr@emsa-europe.eu!
Euromeds and will write educational, sensational
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and of course funny articles for this magazine!
...more internal communication in EMSA.
...for a good cooperation with other Student
They can also give updates or write about new
...at least 1 FMO in every European country!
Organisations
project ideas for the Medical Ethics & Public Health,
...a new website for EMSA!
...for positve and inspirig joint projects
Medical Education, Medical Science and European
...great successors to this year‘s EEB. :-)
...for meeting new people that might become friends
Integration pillars. What is more, if there are new
...to have the best EMS Council ever!
... that the upcoming year will give us a lot of chances
members, this is a way to introduce themselves to
...to contribute to the improvement of our relations
to be happy...
the EMSA world! I would like to invite you once
with EPSA
... that EMSA grows :)
more to the Writer’s Committee!
...to attend the Training Centre of Excellence, the
... to have an inspiring year
If you have any questions or you would like to apply,
new EMSA Training event!
.. to use more the knowledge of other similar
please send a mail to secretary@emsa-europe.org.
...inspire more medical students to get excited about
organisations
global health
.. for many great EMSA meetings this year
...contribute as much as possible to prevent climate
.. to show you the wonderful city of Leiden!
change
... that the NCM will be great! :)
...promote gender equity on all possible levels
...more cooperation with other student organizations
Best regards and I hope to hear from you soon.
Europeanly yours,
Anna Dobek
Secretary General of EMSA Europe 2010/2011
WISHES
...implement
a
way
of
communication
and
collaboration that is suitable for all of us
...lots of teamwork and teamspirit among EEB ...handbooks for all EI projects
...continue to fight passionately for our common vision of a healthy Europe
Can you help those wishes come true?
... A new good functioning platform for NCs I wish...
... Many new FMOs
...to attend the NCM!
... A board that work hard, but also has a lot of fun!
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Compassion Morality
EMSA European Board 2010 / 2011
Responsibility
Thank you for reading the New Years Edition of Euromeds! Ethics & Public With all the amazing articles behind us, there is very little left to be said. Health We hope that you have enjoyed reading this special edition of Euromeds as much as we have enjoyed working on it. Naturally, we Exchange are looking forward to staying in touch through the following editions of Euromeds and at our international events. Breakthrough Finally, we want to warmly thank all the writers for their articles as well as their enduring passion they have for EMSA.
European Integration
Diversity
Europeanly yours,
EMSA Tin Knežević – Chief Editor
c/o CPME Standing Committee of European Doctors Rue Guimard 15 1040 Brussels, Belgium
Cooperation
Science
Ingmar Rinas – Chief Designer Inclusion
Research
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