3rd EMPS newsletter Issue 2

3rd IPSF Eastern Mediterranean Pharmaceutical Symposium

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Memories of EMPS 1st IPSF EMPS - Jordan

IPSF EMPS is the first specialized pharmaceutical annual event for pharmacy students and new graduates from the Eastern Mediterranean region and their friends and colleagues from around the world.

People may have thought that pharmacy is all about dispensing medications, but we all know it is much more than that. In this annual event participants will be presented with a new data about pharmacy revolution worldwide in curing, diagnosing and preventing diseases.

The workshops are very enlightening; participants can learn how to improve themselves as pharmacists and how to improve their future practices. They will develop their communication skills and counseling abilities, and be able to take an action towards misuse of medicines. They will learn Powerful strategies on dealing with adversities and changes in the profession and be able to be more productive.

The first EMPS was held in Jordan in 2010 hosted by Jordan Pharmaceutical Students' Association (JPSA).

2nd IPSF EMPS - Qatar

The next year Qatar was chosen to hold the 2nd IPSF EMPS in the region in association with QuPHS. The first two EMPSs were full of inspirational and resourceful lectures from the best doctors and professors from the region as well as IPSF workshops.

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Memories of EMPS

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EMPS this year Faculty of Pharmacy Students' Association, Sudan (FPSA, Sudan) will be hosting the 3rd IPSF EMPS of the year 2012 in our beloved country Sudan to complete what other EMPSs had started and we hope to share knowledge in pharmacy field.

Our faculty has a long tradition of excellence in pharmacy and graduate education, and research. Students learn how to be a part of future that will bring continuing change to the practice of pharmacy. In order to be ready for this inevitable change, part of the alumni mission is to prepare them for lifelong learning, and to be leaders in all areas of pharmaceutical care, particularly managing drug therapy and counselling patients on the proper use of medications.

In essence, making sure the patients are as healthy as possible. Admission to the Faculty of Pharmacy at the University of Khartoum is highly competitive. The students admitted represent tomorrow’s leaders in the pharmacy profession.

The faculty has hold many public health days such as World diabetes day and Breast cancer day inside its halls, raising the awareness of the common with these serious diseases and many more. In the last year there were convoys and medical commissions that were sent to the rural areas of Sudan.

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EMPS this year Day 0 (July 13)

Day 1 (July 14)

Day 2 (July 15) Breakfast

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Scientific symposium 11 EMRO Orientation & Mock RA 12

Lunch

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CP Workshop

CSE Workshop

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SEP Workshop

PCE Winner Worksh proposal op 1

RA 1

Winner proposal 2

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LIT 1

poster exhibition

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Scientific Workshop 2

Arrival and Registration

Scientific Workshop 1

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Humanitarian campaign Workshop A

Break

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Museums program

International night and Auction

Cultural Eveninig

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Welcome party

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RA: Regional Assembly PCE: Patient Counselling event CSE: Clinical Skills Event

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SEP: Student Exchange Programme LIT: Leaders In Training PST: Post Symposium Tour

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The schedule Day 3 (July 16)

Day 5 (July 18)

Day 4 (July 17)

Day 6 (July 19) Breakfast

Educational Symposium

Industry Visit

Educational Workshop 1

PCE Preliminary 2

Educational Workshop 2

PCE Preliminary 1

CSE Competition

Humanitarian Campaign (including breakfast and lunch)

PCE Final

LIT 3

LIT 5

LIT 6

Humanitarian Workshop B

LIT 7

LIT 8

Humanitarian Workshop C

Future of EMRO

LIT 4

Departure or PST

LIT 2 RA 5

Break

River Nile Trip

RA: Regional Assembly PCE: Patient Counselling event CSE: Clinical Skills Event

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Free Night

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Closing ceremony and Gala night

SEP: Student Exchange Programme LIT: Leaders In Training PST: Post Symposium Tour

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Welcome to Sudan Where great dreams become great achievements

“Sudan is a big land it is a matrix a simple life style and love .Sudan is a vast country located at the living heart of Africa it is diverse and fascinating ,A lot of it remains unexplored which makes it an even more exciting for travelers . The three major cities (Khartoum, Omdurman and Khartoum north) form which is known as the “Triangular Capital” of Sudan.

The Sudanese people are well known for their unique brand of hospitality .They obliged to host any strangers or guests and entertain them during their stay. This practice has dominated Sudanese lives and thinking for many centuries and it is common to find people travelling to distant places in Sudan without carrying any food with them .They are always sure of finding food and even a place to stay wherever they go.

Sudan lifeline’s is represented by the longest river in the world: the Nile, running from south to the north in a gigantic ‘S’ shape.

A cruise on this heavenly river at night is definitely the trip of a lifetime.

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You have the chance to catch the gorgeous lightened landscape of the city of Khartoum and its fancy restaurants, hotels and clubs .If you have the change to spend a fortnight here, make sure you take this rare opportunity to explore.

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There are many luxuries sites in Sudan that will provide you with entertainment, relaxation and good memories.

Borj Alfatih (Corinthia) is a world renowned hotel a five star experience that you will never forget. This elegant architectural masterpiece is located in the central of Khartoum where White and the Blue Nile (Al mogran) meet. The Gala dinner will take place here. It sets among exquisite landscaped gardens, ornamental mini-lakes and fountains , All its floors, rooms and suits provide panoramic views of Khartoum and the Nile. This glamorous hotel also has six restaurants and cafĂŠs and leisure facilities including spa, gym, tennis and squash courts.

It also a nice place to go in the free night day.

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Welcome to Sudan Where great dreams become great achievements

Another magnificent place to be is the Friendship Hall where all the sessions and workshops of 3rd IPSF EMPS 2012 will be held in. is located on Nile Street.

Enjoy our welcoming party for the participant along with lot of fun programs and enjoy our Sudanese spirit and touch our hospitality.

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Alkairouan palace where the international night and the auction will take place . It is located in Soba, north Khartoum . It has a beautiful historical atmosphere judging by the ancient-like buildings. you can smell the scent of the forest, enjoy the small fountains and take yourself on a journey for your body and soul.

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Enter the greatest family in Middle East

Traditions, keys to guard the past

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Sudanese henna Henna is a beautiful Sudanese tradition. Henna is a paste that is made from the leaves of the Henna bush. The leaves are picked and made into a powder turn. Then water is added to the powder turning it into a paste. The paste is put into a cone that is made using a sturdy plastic bag, and then it is used like a pen to draw beautiful drawings on the hands or feet. The paste is left to dry, then washed off. If you are careful, your henna can last for over three weeks before fading away! Traditional designs are mostly of roses and flowers. They’re very popular and mostly done on the hands and feet.

Men also use “henna” .They put it on their hands and feet for their weddings! In the grooms “henna party” right before the wedding, his mother, sisters, and aunts get together, sit him on a decorated bed, and paint henna on his feet and his hands. Meanwhile, all his female relatives are singing and dancing, and his brothers and guy friends all get one hand “henna-d”!

Henna has been used for over 5000 years in many countries around the world to decorate women’s hands and feet, especially married women and brides. Some make it light orange, some make it red, but Sudanese like to make it black and shiny!

Traditional Clothing For Sudanese men: most Sudanese men wear either traditional or western clothes. A traditional garb for men that is worn in Sudan is the “Jalabiya”, which is loose-fitting, long-sleeved and white in colour with “Sirwal” (loose pants), and “taqia” (cap) and “Imma” (a long turban) and “Markoob” (leather shoe). The Jalabiya is accompanied by a large scarf worn by men “Shal”, and the garment may be white, coloured or striped, and is made of fabric varying in thickness, depending on the season of the year and personal preferences. The “Taqia” is a short and rounded cap. It can be any colour. Some Sudanese Muslims wrap the “Imma” (turban) around the cap.

For Sudanese women: Sudanese woman wears a traditional “Thawb”. “Thawb” means “garment” in Arabic, and the Thawb itself is the traditional clothing for Sudanese women. “Thawb” is a long piece of cloth that is wrapped around the body. It is available in different colours and textures.

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Jebana The ritual of hospitality is as important in the Sudan as it is in other Arab and African countries. While there is a measure of similarity in all the Arab and African countries, each has its unique characteristics. For example, no other country prepares coffee as the Sudanese do, if this country acquires culinary fame; it is for its Sudanese Jebena (Specially prepared Sudanese Coffee).

To prepare Jebena we fry our coffee beans in a special pot over charcoal and then grind it with cloves and certain spices, then steep it in hot water and serve it lovingly in tiny coffee cups (Fingan) after straining it through a special grass sieve.

Expectations to IPSF EMPS 2012 As hosts of this remarkable event, we assure you that your experience in our country will be unforgettable; you will find that Sudan is your second home, you will never feel alone or be left stranded, for Sudan will embrace you with love and affection. It isn’t anything like the publicity suggests; it is more secure than you would think and all the events will be held in strictly safe places so there is nothing to worry about.

We hope that you will make use of all the sessions, workshops and tours , and make friendships across the region, communicate, get involve, and enjoy the whole journey.

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Registration Period Registration fees 1st Period

1 February to 15 April 2012

2nd Period

16 April to 15 May 2012

160 US $

3rd Period

16 May to 31 May 2012

250 US $

Post Symposium Tour fees = 100$

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90 US $

What does the registration fee include ?

7 days and 6 nights of accommodation in the symposium hotels.

Attendance of all activities descriped in the symposium program as Opening ceremony, General Assembly, workshops, Scientific and Educational Symposiums, social events and Gala Night.

All meals included (special dietary needs will be considered ) .

Transportation from the airport will be provided , also from the venue to the hotels and vice versa . In addition to the evening programme and back to the hotels. * Post symposium tour is excluded.

Registration in 5 steps:

1- CP confirmation letter (PDF File) needs to be acquired before hand since it has to be uploaded during the online registration.

Please check who your CP is in the CP information section of the IPSf EMPS website, if you have problem contacting your CP please contact IPSF EMRO secretary@emro.ipsf.org 2- Online registration in the website: emps2012.uofk.edu 3- Payment: you will receive the payment details containing the bank address, account number and the amount to be paid as registration fees.Payment have to be done within 10 business days from online registration date.

4- Visa: A copy from the participant passport (copy of valid residency as well), participant information along with the passport expiry date should be sent to RC once registration is completed.

5- Arrival and departure details: To arrange transportation from/ to Airport -Accomodation, you will be asked later to provide your arrival and departure details to the RC. 17

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Registration Step by step

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VISIT

emps2012.uofk.edu

The time is now for IPSF EMPS 2012, Sudan‌ embrace it!