1st Summer School of the Year: EXEGYPT Intercontinental Summer School (24th Edition), Ismailia, Egypt
EXEGYPT Intercontinental Summer School (24th Edition), Ismailia, Egypt
The EXEGYPT Intercontinental Summer School, in collaboration with the European Medical Students’ Association (EMSA), is hosting its 24th edition in Ismailia, Egypt. This renowned program offers a unique and enriching experience for students from various disciplines, including Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Nursing, Physiotherapy, and Architecture. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in meticulously designed scientific programs while exploring the rich cultural heritage of Egypt.
This time around, Kulliyyah of Pharmacy, IIUM Kuantan is sending undergraduate students in two rounds: Group 1 and Group 2.
Program Details
Group 1: July 15, 2024 – July 26, 2024 (Total participants: 4)
Group 2:July 31, 2024 – August 11, 2024 (Total participants: 5)
Social and Cultural Exploration
Participants will embark on an extraordinary daily social program, traveling and discovering nine different Egyptian cities from East to West, including:
– Cairo
– Giza
– Alexandria
– Port Said
– Ismailia
– Ain Sokhna
– Fayoum
– Dahab
– Sharm El Sheikh
Academic Programs
- Emergency Program:
– Lectures on the latest topics in emergency medicine
– Hands-on clinical rounds
– Opportunities to join surgeries and attend workshops
- Tropical Medicine and Infectious Diseases Program:
– Lectures on common tropical and infectious diseases in Egypt
– Clinical rounds and endoscopy unit visits
– Participation in surgeries
- Dental/Maxillofacial Program:
– Lectures and surgeries for maxillofacial fractures
– Visits to dentistry clinics focusing on endodontics and dental extractions
- Pharmaceutical Program:
– Lectures on clinical pharmacy topics
– Laboratory sessions and visits to local pharmacies
- Diagnostic Radiology Program:
– Training in radiography, ultrasonography, CT, and MRI scans
- Physiotherapy Program:
– Lectures on applied anatomy, biomechanics, and physiology
– Clinical rotations focusing on physiotherapy skills
- Perioperative Nursing Program:
– Training in various roles of perioperative nursing
– Real clinical practice experience
- Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Program:
– Exposure to trauma patients and reconstruction protocols
– Lectures, clinical rotations, and operations
– Introduction to microsurgery and aesthetic surgeries
- Architectural Engineering Program:
– Introduction to ancient Egyptian, Islamic, and Coptic architecture
– Lectures on Arabic architecture basics
– Hands-on projects with global colleagues
This program not only enhances clinical skills through extensive hands-on experience but also provides a comprehensive understanding of Egyptian culture and architecture, making it a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for all participants.
