IFMSA-Iraq Outgoings Exchange Manual 2021-2022

IFMSA-Iraq Outgoings Exchange Manual Term 2021/2022

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IFMSA-Iraq Executive Board 2021/2022

President

Hayder Tariq Rasheed Secretary General

Saif AlMusawi Vice-President for Internal Affairs

Roaa Kaori Vice-President for External Affairs

Hussam Riadh Treasurer

Mohammed Hamid

Publisher International Federation of Medical Students’ Associations Iraq P.O.Box: 62861 Medical post office (10049) Baghdad, Iraq Tel: +964 772 272 8123 web: www.ifmsaiq.org

International Federation of Medical Students' Associations - Iraq is a non-governmental organization formed by alumni and nonalumni medical students as part of the IFMSA worldwide. It started in 2012 and became a registered NGO in Iraq in the year 2015.

IFMSA-Iraq aims to connect the Iraqi medical, dental and pharmacy students to communicate, collaborate, advocate and lead initiatives that create the change we believe in, IFMSA-Iraq carries the voice of its members and empowers them with the necessary knowledge, skills, and experiences through exchanges, external representation and a variety of opportunities and projects, to carry out meaningful student’s participation role and to shape the face of healthcare and educational systems in aspects of local, national and the international levels all together.

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INTRODUCTION It's with our utmost pleasure that we present to you IFMSA-Iraq's official Outgoing Booklet. In this booklet, you are going to find information regarding the International Federation of Medical Students' Association, IFMSA-Iraq and Professional and Research Exchanges, what they are, how you can apply, our selection criteria and which countries you can go to. If you want to have a mixed journey between discovering a new country and doing scientific research, then SCORE is a stunning offer for you. Would you rather discover new health systems while doing an internship abroad? Then apply for SCOPE exchange.

Within this booklet, you are going to find that SCOPE, the Standing Committee On Professional Exchange, and SCORE, Standing Committee On Research exchange, are grouped together for the most part. This is because they are from the same family and share all the essentials. While the differences will be highlighted and, in the end, hopefully everything will be clear to you! This booklet is extremely important to all the members who are willing to apply for an exchange program. We highly encourage you to read this booklet before applying, so that the whole exchange program and its process will be well known to you. Furthermore, if you still have questions regarding anything related to the exchange programs, do not hesitate to contact your Local Exchange Officer (LEO) or Local Officer on Research Exchange (LORE), you can find their contact information on the next page.

We wish you an unforgettable experience by embarking on the exchange journey! Warm regards.

- National Officer on Professional Exchanges (NEO) - Danny Faris - National Officer on Research Exchanges (NORE) - Mohammed Safaa - NEO General Assistant - Rania Hussein - NORE General Assistant - Hama Ahmed

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CONTACT The SCOPE&SCORE family in IFMSA-Iraq is managed by a stunning team of national and local officials and assistants. Below you can find the structure of the team and all of their contact information. Firstly, you have the NEO (National Exchange Officer) and the NORE (National Officer on Research Exchange). They are responsible for handling all the tasks related to both the outgoing and incoming students. The NEO and the NORE have assistants as well, for easy communication between the local and national officers.

Furthermore, there are a number of local officers who are distributed in different universities and governorates, their outgoing related tasks are to promote the IFMSA exchange program in their LC, and guide their LC's members on how to fill the exchange application form and answers all their exchange-related questions, so don't hesitate to contact your LEO or LORE.

National Team 2020-2021 National officer on professional Exchanges (NEO) Dany Faris

National Officer on Research Exchanges (NORE) Mohammed Safaa

NEO General Assistant Rania Hussein

NORE General assistant Hama Ahmed

NORE General assistant Tamara

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What is IFMSA-IRAQ IFMSA-IRAQ The international federation of medical student’s association (IFMSA-Iraq) is a nongovernmental, non profitable organization officially registered within the Iraqi parliament. IFMSA Iraq has full membership within the international federation of medical student association and it commits to develop the health care sector and making sure that everyone enjoys a sufficient degree of public health, in addition IFMSA Iraq aims to enhance the Iraqi medical student role with in the medical education system.

The international federation of medical student’s association was established in 1951 in Denmark and it’s considered to be one of the oldest and largest organisation officially ruled and fully controlled by students themselves as it represents and connects 1.4 million students from 127 different countries around the world. The association was established in Iraq in 2012 and gained full membership in 2015 and in 2018-2019 the association had more than 5000 Iraqi students from 15 different Iraqi cities.

Mission and Aims It aims for a small Iraq of medical students where students can unite under one umbrella in order to share their ideas and could be able to reach a better understanding of the worldwide medical issues. It aims to unit medical students to lead positively effective projects in our community that we serve.

IFMSA Iraq represent the ideas and ambition of health Iraqi leaders, in addition the association provide their members with trainings, Exchange programs, to gain the important skills to reach a better health care system in the near future that will reflect positively on our country’s future and development.

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Objectives To expose medical students to humanitarian and global health issues and providing them with the opportunity to educate themselves and their peers; To facilitate partnerships between the medical student community and international organizations working on health, education, and medicine; To give medical students the opportunity to take part in clinical and research exchanges worldwide; To provide a network that links active medical students across the globe, including student leaders, project managers, and activists, so that they can learn from and be motivated by each other; To provide an international framework in which medical student projects can be initiated, developed and implemented; To empower and train medical students to take a role in bringing about the necessary changes to improve the health of all global citizens.

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SCOPE The Professional Exchange program is a full educational program offering clerkships to medical students abroad. Since the very beginning, in 1951, it was evident that exchange of medical students would be one of the main fields of action in IFMSA. As early as 1952, a total of 463 students spent a period of practice abroad, and today, it continues to be the backbone of the Federation and constitutes its longest running project. Annually, around 13.000 students from more than 90 countries travel around the world to discover new health systems, new cultures and to enhance their global health and intercultural understanding. The aim of SCOPE is to promote cultural understanding and co-operation amongst medical students and all health professionals, through the facilitation of international student exchanges. SCOPE aims to give all students the opportunity to learn about global health, and attain this partly by having its exchanges accredited by medical faculties across the world.

SCORE Unfortunately, many medical students do not have the opportunity to experience research while in medical school. Research is essential for the development of medicine and without it, the medical field could never have reached the stage it is at now with innovative methods of diagnosis and treatments. Put together the experience of improving research skills with an unforgettable cultural learning opportunity and you have the Standing Committee on Research Exchange (SCORE). Our mission is to offer future physicians an opportunity to experience research and diversity in countries all over the world. This is achieved by providing a network of locally and internationally active students that globally facilitate access to research exchange projects. Through our programming and opportunities, we aim to develop both culturally sensitive students and skilled researchers intent on shaping the world of science.

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Outgoing Selection Criteria So, you decided to apply for an exchange program? Great! We have a process which includes: Firstly, fill out the google form whenever the call for exchange programs is opened.

Secondly, you will be interviewed by the exchange team to assess the following criteria:

a. Major criteria: 1. Scoring System: 50% of total selection score 2. English language proficiency: 18% of total selection score 3. Academic level: 15% of total selection score

b. Minor Criteria​​: 1. Interpersonal qualities (10%) which includes: - Independence - Communication skills - Tolerance and open mindedness - Ethics - Being trustworthy 2. Professional development (5%) which includes: - Previous travel experience - Extra volunteering activities - Conferences and workshops attended - Additional IFMSA experience.

3. Impression and panel judgment (2%)

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Finances a. The outgoing student is to pay 100 USD before departure. If the exchange goes without any breach of regulations from the student and without any complications, 50% of the amount paid (50 USD) will be returned to the student and 50% will be kept with the organization. This amount will go to the national budget. b. The full amount (100 USD) will be returned to the student in case of rejection of visa or the student’s inability to travel due to extreme circumstances ( death in family, severe illness, accident etc.) c. The full amount (100 USD) will be kept with the organization in case the student violates any of the exchange regulations. d. The exchange price is 200€-400€ (depends on the hosting NMO) including - A 4-week clerkship or research exchange - Accommodation - Minimum one meal per weekday - Contact person - PDT/PET (to be held on) - Local and national social programs are dependent on the country and city.

- Flight tickets, vaccinations and visas are not included.

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Regulations and punishments a. The student will be put on a blacklist that prevents them for going on an exchange if they cancel their exchange for an invalid reason after receiving the card of acceptance ( will be put on the blacklist for 1 year in this situation) or after receiving the card of confirmation ( will be put on the blacklist for 2 years in this situation). b. Objections from students over the results of the selection process are only permitted for a week after the results are announced, keeping in mind that objection will result in re-evaluation and clarification of the selection process but cannot result in changing the score. c. Valid reasons for cancelling an exchange include only visa rejection and life or death situations.

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Important Links https://ifmsa.org/participating-countries-and-exchanges-conditions/ https://ifmsa.org/exchange-the-world/ https://ifmsa.org/professional-exchanges/ https://ifmsa.org/research-exchanges/ https://ifmsa.org http://ifmsaiq.org

Important Abbreviations - SCOPE- Standing Committee on Professional Exchange - SCORE- Standing Committee on Research Exchange - LEO- Local Exchange Officer - LORE- Local Officer of Research Exchange - NEO- National Exchange Officer - NORE- National Officer of Researche Exchange - SCORA- Standing Committee on sexual & reproductive health including HIV/AIDS - SCOPH- Standing Committee on public health - SCORP- Standing Committee on human rights and peace - SCOME- Standing Committee on medical education - SC- Standing Committee - LC- Local Committee - CV- curriculum vitae - NMO- National Member Organization - PDT- Pre Departure Training - PET- Pre Exchange Training - NGA- National General Assembly

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Now let’s embark a ship of journey to all the countries of our next year !

IFMSA-Iraq Exchanges Outgoing

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Countries Azerbaijan

Pakistan

Braziel

Peru

Catalonia

Poland

Croatia

Portugal

Czech Republic

Romania

Germany

Serbia

Greece

Slovakia

Hungary

Slovenia

Indonesia

Spain

Italy

Sweden

Jordan

Tunisia

Lebanon

Turkey

IFMSA-Iraq Exchanges Outgoing

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