exchange program booklet 2013/2014 - neo version
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Contains information regarding the clinical internship opportunities within the IADS member countries. The booklet is to be used only by the NEOs.TRANSCRIPT
IADS Exchange Program Booklet
Edition 2013 - 2014
“Go beyond your dental borders”
A PROJECT DEVELOPED BY THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF DENTAL STUDENTS
IADS ExchangeCONTENTS
Page 3: Word of the Authors
Page 4 - 9: IADS Exchange Program Logistics
Page 10 - 11: Colombia
Page 12 - 13: United Arab Emirates
Page 14 - 15: Algeria
Page 16 - 17: Portugal
Page 18 - 19: Puerto Rico
Page 20 - 21: Jordan
Page 22 - 23: Mexico
Page 24 - 25: Montenegro
Page 26 - 27: North Cyprus (Cyprus)
Page 28 - 29: Saudi Arabia
Page 30 -31: Chile
Page 32: Slovakia
Page 34 - 35: Republic of China
Page 36 - 37: Denmark
Page 38 - 39: Turkey
Page 40 -41: Slovenia
Page 42 - 43: Russian Federation *
Page 44 -45: Russian Federation **
Page 46 - 47: Serbia
Page 48 - 53: Romania
Page 54 - 55 : Poland
Page 56 - 57: Malta
Page 58 - 59: Moldova
Page 60 - 61: Italy
Page 62 - 63: Tunisia
Page 64 - 65: Indonesia
Page 66 - 67: India
Page 68 - 69: Hungary
Page 70 - 71: Malaysia
Page 72 - 73: Greece
Page 74 - 75: Ghana
Page 76 - 77: Georgia
Page 78 - 79: Iran
Page 80 - 81: Finland
Page 82 - 83: Egypt
Page 84 - 85: Armenia
Page 86 - 87: Czech Republic
Page 88 - 89: Sudan
Page 90 - 91: Bulgaria
Page 92 - 93: Other countries
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IADS ExchangeIADS CLINICAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM
“GO BEYOND YOUR DENTAL BORDERS”
The IADS Exchange Program has been founded in the 1960s and since then it has made possible for tens of thousands of students to go abroad and share their experiences in terms of dentistry
and student life.
Today we are proud of sustaining and assuring the continuity of such marvelous program which gave the opportunity to talented dental students of enriching their knowledge and to create tight bonds of friendship overseas.
The current edition of the IADS International Student Exchange Pro-gram Booklet comprises the available exchange program information from most of the IADS countries and a guideline for the Exchange Pro-gram Officers. It has been made to be for the use of the IADS National/Local Exchange Officers in order to facilitate a much faster and easier way of establishing exchange partnerships between the IADS countries. The Booklet comes for the usage of dental students as well, they being able to understand better the dental and social aspects of a foreign country, thus choosing an eventual country of destination.
The Program wouldn’t have been developed and sustained without the enormous work and dedication of the previous and current IADS Na-tional/Local Exchange Officers and IADS Executive Committee Officers. With this occasion we would like to thank everyone which have contrib-uted of helping students “going beyond their dental borders”
Learn, Connect, Make friends! Be part of it!
Pavel Scarlat (Romania/R. of Moldova) Esti Riyanda (Indonesia) IADS President IADS International Exchange Officer
[email protected] [email protected] 0040769680743 +6281345924309
Page 54 - 55 : Poland
Page 56 - 57: Malta
Page 58 - 59: Moldova
Page 60 - 61: Italy
Page 62 - 63: Tunisia
Page 64 - 65: Indonesia
Page 66 - 67: India
Page 68 - 69: Hungary
Page 70 - 71: Malaysia
Page 72 - 73: Greece
Page 74 - 75: Ghana
Page 76 - 77: Georgia
Page 78 - 79: Iran
Page 80 - 81: Finland
Page 82 - 83: Egypt
Page 84 - 85: Armenia
Page 86 - 87: Czech Republic
Page 88 - 89: Sudan
Page 90 - 91: Bulgaria
Page 92 - 93: Other countries
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Objectives differ between organisers and par-ticipants and from country to country, but the ideal Exchange will benefit the participant in some or all of the following ways:
- to enhance the participant’s knowledge of dentistry, by exposing them to technologies, facilities, or a socio-economic environment that is different from their home;- to enhance the participant’s cultural and social understanding of the country visited;- an exchange of knowledge and skills between host and participant;- to improve the participant’s language skills;- to open the participant’s mind to different ap-proaches to familiar problems;- to encourage independence in the planning and research of such a trip;- to develop the professional community spirit of the participant and the host students.
Local Exchange Officers represent the IADS Exchange Program at the respective schools of a country-member. They are under the au-thority of the National Exchange Officer. Na-tional Exchange Officers represent a country member at all IADS meetings. They are under the authority of the International Exchange Officer who, also represents the Exchange Programme to the IADS Executive Committee and internationally.
INTERNATIONAL
EXCHANGE PROGRAM
LOGISTICS
Purpose of exchanges1
2 Exchange Officers Important abbreviations & terms:
ISEP - International Student Exchange ProgramLEO - Local Exchange OfficerNEO -National Exchange OfficerIEO- International Exchange OfficerMYM - Mid-Year MeetingCOSPIE - Committee of Solving Problems During Exchanges
Exchangee - the student who wants to go on the exchange;NEO1 - NEO of the exchangee’s country;NEO2 - NEO in the country of the exchangee’s first choice;NEO3 - NEO in the country of the exchange’s second choice (if this is a different country from the first choice).
Guideline edited by: Christopher Orr, IEO 1994-95(second edition)Aneta Filipiuk, IEO 2008-2010 (third edition)
1.To represent his/her school or local association at national IADS meetings if he is not the member of LEOs network under the guidance of NEO of his/her country as well as keep contact with IEO and other NEOs, follow-ing the duties of NEO then. 2.To contact his/her NEO and to help him establish, de-velop and improve exchange system in his/her country.3.To establish exchange program at his/her dental school and provide conditions for exchangers from abroad.4.To use posters, guides and/or magazine articles etc. in individual schools to promote the exchange pro-gramme and make his/her students aware of the oppor-tunities IADS offers them.5.To be updated with current exchange possibilities and IADS projects.6.To collect exchange applications from his/her students and forward them to NEO or organize the exchange by himself by contacting NEO of country, which will be exchange destination. 7.To stay in contact with NEO or LEO, organizing his/her student exchange abroad and provide him with confir-mation notice as well as details of student arrival and stay. 8.To organize stay of exchangers from abroad, depend-ing on the type of exchange and exchange contract settlements: within the bounds of possibility to as-sist students’ arrival or to provide them with essential information how to reach exchange destination in his/her country, organize practices or visiting at dental clin-ics, arrange meals, accommodation and organize social program or to appoint students responsible for organi-zation. 10.To attend meetings with NEO, meetings of NEOs/LEOs and make a report before IADS international meet-ings on exchange program at his/her school. 11.To prepare informational package of exchange pro-gram at his/her university: LOCAL MEMBER PROFILE.
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3 Local Exchange OfficerDuties:
4National Exchange OfficerDuties: 1. To represent his/her country at the IADS meetings (MYM and Annual Congress) and actively participate in GA sessions and NEO meetings. To present his/her country and exchange program during Congress Exchange Fair. If participation is not possible then, an apology for absence should be submitted along with a written report to IEO before the meeting. 2. To receive IADS mail and distribute information re-ceived from the Executive Committee among the LEOs. To be the member of World Dental Students Yahoo E-mail Group and IADS group on Facebook as well as submit to Yahoo NEO e-mail group.3. To stay in contact with IEO and other NEOs, provide them with his/her contact details to be placed on NEOs/LEOs contact list and to attend online meetings “NEO Mondays”, taking place every first Monday of the month. 4. To learn IADS Constitution and its regulations as well as duties and rights of General Assembly.5. To establish Exchange Program at his/her country and provide conditions for exchanges from abroad, to create network of LEOs in dental schools from his/her country and to promote exchange program among national dental students.6. To be updated with IADS current projects and activi-ties. To keep the LEOs updated with the IADS Exchange Programme and to encourage them to promote the exchanges and other IADS projects. 7. To preside meetings with corresponding LEOs at least twice a year, to help them deal with exchange program organization at the local level. 8. To supervise exchange program in his/her country and ensure an active academic and social programme for the students who participate on exchange in his/her country.9. To receive from LEOs or directly from students, ad-minister and distribute application forms.10. To evaluate each Application Form going to abroad in order to make sure that they are properly filled in, fully completed and sent before the deadline.11. To receive and administer applications received from other NEOs, organize exchange of foreign ex-changes together with LEOs, to provide foreign stu-dents with Invitation Letters if needed in order to get a visa. 12. To send and receive Acceptance/Rejection and Confirmation notices or letters to exchangee and NEO from the country of the student participating on the ex-change. To organize each exchange within the confines of exchange contracts signed with other NEOs. 13. To present a comprehensive verbal report and a NEO Report on International Exchanges at all NEO meetings.14. To sign unilateral and bilateral exchange contracts with other NEOs. 15. To prepare informational package of exchange pro-gram at his/her country: COUNTRY MEMBER PROFILE. 16. To encourage the exchangee to complete the Stu-dent Exchange Report.17. To collect student’s exchange reports and forward them to IEO as they could take part in Student Ex-change Report Competition. 18. To pass the Exchange Certificates received from IEO to LEOs or individual students.
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i. In order to participate on exchanges through the IADS Exchange Programme, the student must belong to an association which is a full or school member of IADS, or the student must be an individual member of IADS (personal member). ii. He/she must then complete an IADS Exchange Ap-plication Form, and send it to his/her LEO, who will forward it to NEO (= NEO1) or directly to NEO of his country.
Application forms will be given by the IEO to the NEOs as well as placed at the IADS official website. Only the official application forms will be used for exchanges to be valid through IADS. To be accepted by NEO applica-tion should be filled in properly:a) in English languageb) with photoc) with readable student’s name, date of birth, contact details and exchange destination d) signed by NEO or the Dean of student’s Dental School if neededApplication form should be printed, filled in and send to NEO2 in original or scanned and send via e-mail. Ap-plication may be sent to NEO2 official e-mail or to NEO e-mail group.IEO will provide NEOs with properly filled in sample of application form. NEOs of hosting countries have a right to modify ap-plication process. iii. The deadline to apply for an exchange will be differ-ent on each country, depending on what is stated in the Country Member Profile.
Exchanges between countries are based on unilateral or bilateral exchange contracts terms signed by NEOs and on additional settlements between them.
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LOGISTICS
Guide to ExchangesThe System Step 1: Before the exchange takes place
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i. NEO1 must make sure that the exchangee completes the Student Exchange Report and returns it to him/her. ii. NEO1 will forward the report to IEO, who will issue and IADS Exchange Certificate for the student. Exchange Reports will take part in Student Exchange Report Compe-tition and placed on the IADS website in order to create database of students’ experiences. iii. If adverse situations have occurred, a report to the IEO has to be made by the NEO or student who feels disap-pointed. iv. Each NEO will keep a record of exchanges and should present a NEO Report on International Exchanges to the IEO at the NEO Meeting. These meetings occur twice a year: at the MYM and Annual Congress. The IEO will collect each NEO Report on International Exchanges and will compile the IEO Annual Report on International Exchang-es in order to keep statistics of the exchanges.
Types of Exchanges:
Students can usually go for between 2 and 6 weeks. Most exchanges are on a “unilateral” basis, where the incoming students pay the cost of their accommodation, transport and food, etc. Some places offer a “bilateral” exchange where the incoming student is hosted by the students (i.e. the host students provide meals and accommodation), in return for being hosted when they visit the other coun-try at a later time. Bilateral exchanges are established by NEOs who sign contracts between each other and specify conditions of exchanges, which may be freely modified
Unilateral Exchanges In a unilateral exchange, the exchangee has to pay the costs of food, transportation and accommodation. Ar-rangements are made at the host country so that the exchangee may participate in academic and social pro-grammes.
Bilateral Exchanges In a Bilateral Exchange, the student does not have to pay for food or accommodation during his/her exchange. An agreement exists between two countries or schools so that for each student they send, another will be received. There may be other requirements depending on the countries participating on the exchange (language ex-amination, year of students participating, etc.). A contract should be signed by the participating NEOs to specify the terms of the exchange.
9It is essential that potential exchangees check visa requirements well in advance before planning and visit to a foreign country. Because of the constantly changing requirements of different national governments towards visitors from other countries, it would be impossible to present an authoritative listing of requirements for each country in this guidebook. Therefore, only gen-eral guidelines are given, and all participants in the Exchange Programme are advised to check with the Embassy or Consulate of the country they propose to visit well in advance. Many Embassies/Consulates offer a telephone service for such enquiries, and as such the enquiry can be made relatively quickly. It is the duty of exchangee or NEO1 to provide NEO2 will all information what kind of invitation and documents should he pre-pare and send to exchangee in order he gets a visa. Additional costs incurred by NEO2 regarding to invitation sending should be covered or reimbursed by exchangee.IADS does not accept any responsibility for or changes in cancellation of arrangements which arise due to failure to adequately check requirements for entering any country. 7
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6 Step 3: After the exchange is completed
7Step 2: Once the student has decided to go on exchange
i. NEO1 must check that the application form is fully and correctly completed, including all contact details and student’s identification data. He/she must also make sure that the form has been sent before the deadline for the proposed exchange. ii. NEO1 makes two copies of the form, and posts the original to NEO2.iii. NEO2 tries to arrange the exchange: •Iftheexchangeeisaccepted,he/shemustsendan Acceptance notice (or a similar letter) to both NEO1 and the exchangee. This letter must include the dates for the exchange, name of the Dental School hosting the exchange, contact details of responsible LEO or student, accommodation arrangements and address. •Iftheexchangeeisrejected,he/shemustsenda Rejection notice (or a similar letter) letter) to both NEO1 and the exchangee. He/she must then send the Ap-plication form to NEO3. NEO3 then tries to arrange the exchange in that country. This letter must include the reasons for the application being rejected. iv. If a Unilateral Exchange is arranged, NEO2 has to make sure that the exchangee knows how much money will he/she need to cover exchange expenses and provide the student will information essential for his arrival and stay. v. If a Unilateral Exchange Sponsor has been arranged by NEO2, he/she must inform NEO1.vi. if a Bilateral Exchange is arranged, NEO1 and NEO2 must make sure that the terms of the contract have been arranged before the acceptance notice is sent. vii. NEO1 must send a Confirmation Notice (or similar let-ter) to NEO2 to confirm that the exchangee will partici-pate. viii. Once the final outcome is known, NEO1 must send one of the copies of the application to the IEO for filing purposes.
NEO is organizing exchange by himself or he is contacting LEO, who will be in charge of hosting student in his/her city. NEO should prepare letter of invitation for students in need of visa, help the student and advise him on travel as well as give him all essential information on the exchange conditions.
Often exchanges are based on mutual confidence and settlements between NEO1 and NEO2 so they both should act reliable.
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i. IADS Application for Exchange
The Application Form is the only way a student can request an exchange. It should be completed fully and must include the Dean’s signature (optional), organiza-tion’s stamp and NEO signature. The student may have three choices for an exchange location.
ii. Acceptance/Rejection Notice
The Acceptance/Rejection Notice was designed to sim-plify the exchange process. It saves NEO2 from having to write individual letters to NEO1 once the outcome of the exchange process is known. It is hoped that this will speed up the process of application. A letter from NEO2 containing the correct information is acceptable, provided that copies are sent to both NEO1 and the exchangee in the usual way. If the student is accepted, NEO2 must write the dates for the exchange and the deadline for confirmation on the notice as well as accommodation address and contact details of LEO or person responsible for hosting an exchangee. If the student is rejected, NEO2 must write the reason for rejection and send the application form to NEO3 as appropriate.
iii. Confirmation noticeA Confirmation Notice will be sent by every NEO send-ing a student on exchange. It must specify the school that the student will attend, and the dates of his/her exchange as well as details of his/her arrival. The confir-mation notice can also be used to cancel the exchange. It is very important to send the Confirmation notice before the deadline so that the host school has time to make the appropriate arrangements.
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LOGISTICS
INTERNATIONAL EX-CHANGE STANDARD FORMS1
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iv. Student exchange Report
This report should be completed by every student participating on an exchange through IADS. It should be completed by the exchange upon his/her return, and sent by the LEO to the NEO. If any problems are reported, these must be verified by NEO1 when he/she receives the NEO Report on Student Exchange from NEO2. The situation should be reported to the IEO as appropriate, especially if the NEOs concerned cannot find or agree on a solution to it. Student Exchange Report is a basis for IEO to issue Exchange Certificate and to report it for the Student Exchange Report Competition.
v. IADS UNILATERAL/BILATERAL EXCHANGE CONTRACT
This can be used to make arrangements for mutual exchange of students. It can be used for individual students or groups, depending on the availability of places in the countries concerned. Contracts can be signed by NEOs at the MYM or Congress, and can be valid for an agreed period, usually six months or a year. They specify conditions of unilateral or bilateral exchanges.
vi. NEO REPORT ON INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGES
This report is standardised to make it easier for the NEO to present the information to the NEO Meetings, and also to sim-plify the IEO’s job of compiling annual exchange statistics. The report is to be presented twice annually: at the MYM (for the period August — January) and at the Congress (for the period February — July). A written report detailing problems or suggestions may also be attached for the attention of the IEO. If the NEO cannot attend the MYM or congress, he/she may send a replacement with the appropriate information, or may send the information to the IEO not later than one week after the end of the meeting.
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Holidays: January 1: New Years’ Day May 1: Labour day July 20: Independence day December 24, 25: Christmas December 31: New Years’ Eve
Food & Drinks
Colombia’s varied cuisine is influenced by its diverse fauna and flora as well as the cultural traditions of its immigrants. Colom-bian dishes and ingredients vary widely by region. Some of the most common ingredients are: cereals such as rice and maize; tubers such as potato and cassava; assorted legumes; meats, including beef, chicken, pork and goat; fish; and seafood. Co-lombia cuisine also features a variety of tropical fruits such as mango, banana, papaya, guava, pineapple, lulo, and passion-fruit. Among the most representative regional dishes are ajiaco santafereño, bandeja paisa, mote de queso, lechona tolimense, mamona, mute santandereano, tamales and fish dishes, especially in coastal regions. In the Caribbean Coast region, the most popular dish is the sancocho, which varies in prepara-tion and ingredients. Ingredients include soup guandú with salted meat, fish, shellfish, turtle, chicken and goat. The arepa with chorizo is a fast food in Colombia. In the Andean region, typical regional Tolimense dishes of the Tolima Department and Huila Department include lechona, tamales, and rice with chicken, pork and soft grains wrapped in banana leaves. The are also offers Cundiboyacense preparations such as Masato, chicha, changua or potato soup, stew santafereño, the ajiaco and other specialties including cuchuco or pork spine, and river fish. The bandeja paisa is a typical dish of this region and is sometimes considered the representative Colombia dish.
National Traditions
Location: in the northwestern of South America, bor-dered to the northwest by Panama; to the north by the Caribbean Sea; to the east by Venezuela and Brazil; to the south by Ecuador and Peru; and to the west by the Pacific Ocean. Population: 42.888.594 2005 Census.Language: More than 99.2% of Colombians speak the Spanish language, but also 65 Amerindian languages, 2 Creole languages and the romani language are spoken in the country. English language also has official status in the San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina IslandsCapital city: Bogotá D.C
About the country:
Colombia
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Type of membership: Full local school membershipAssociation: UBSIFO – Universidad El Bosque Semilleros de Investigación de la Facultad de Odontología.Registration date at IADS: 2013Number of Dental schools: 1 (single)
IADS Country Member Info
Name: Juan Guillermo Gutiérrez Quintero
Email: [email protected]/School:Universidad El Bosque
Estimated Cost of Exchange
Accommodation + food + local transportation: $550USDParty + tours: depends the season
LEO Contact Details
Exchange Program General Info
Available cities/universities:Universidad El Bosque
Best period for exchange: All year
Exam periods: November-January/April-JuneExchange duration: 2 - 3 weeks Language requirements: Spanish or English Deadline for applications: 2 months in advanceForm of application required: - Motivation letter.- IADS application form with photo - Paper which accredit you as student of your school with, pres¬ent the original when you arrived to school. - Scanof your passport Deadline for confirmation: Two weeks after application Social Program: Colombian night and Tours around the city and close towns.
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Holidays: 15-Oct-2013* Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice)04-Nov-2013* Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year), 02-Dec-2013 National Day 2014; 01-Jan-2014 New Year’s Day13-Jan-2014* Milad un Nabi (Birth of the Prophet Mu-hammad) ; 27-May-2014* Lailat al Miraj (Night of Ascen-sion); 28-Jul-2014* Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan)
Food & Drinks
Restaurants in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman adhere to strict governmental regulations concerning food safety in addition to assurance of halal meat usage. Being a multicul-tural hub, the UAE offers a widely diverse selection of interna-tional cuisines including, but not limited to Arabian, Western, Chinese and Italian.
Dress:Most Emirati males prefer to wear a kandura, an ankle-length white shirt woven from wool or cotton, and most Emirati women wear an abaya , a black over-garment covering most parts of the body. indecent clothing” are an aspect of the UAE to which visitors are expected to conform
Languages:Language: Arabic is the official language though English is widely spoken. Other languages such as French, Spanish and German are also communicable in hotels and upscale destina-tions.
National Traditions
The Seven emirates: Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah, and Umm al-Quwain were coastal tribes known for trading, fishing and pearling during the early 50s. They shared the same culture, language, religion, nomadic lifestyle and most importantly the same valuable resource; The Black Gold.
After the discovery of the Black Gold in, 1961, a new form of trade was soon to begin and in 1962 it flourished and completely transformed the first exporting Emir-ate, Abudhabi. A few years later, Dubai followed in the exporting trade and in December 2nd, 1971 the union of the Seven Emirates was to come to existence to form what we know today as the United Arab Emirates. The
About the country:
United Arab Emirates
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Type of membership: Full local school membershipAssociation: University of Sharjah Dental Students’ Associa-tionRegistration date at IADS: 2012Number of Dental schools: 1 (single)
IADS Country Member Info
Name: Sara Anbari
Email: [email protected]/School: University of Sharjah
Estimated Cost of Exchange
Accommodation: Average of AED 150dhs per day per per-son for double bed- room Public transport: If you want to travel to other cities via pub-lic transport then you will pay AED 25 for bus or you may rent a car for AED 90 per day
•Taxi:•TaxiStart(NormalTariff) 3.50AED•Taxi1km(NormalTariff) 1.62AED•Taxi1hourWaiting(NormalTariff) 50.00AED
•Pocket Money: AED 75 - 100 per day. Typical cost of lunch or dinner is AED 25 to 45.Insurance policy requirements: Yes Sponsorship possibilities: None
LEO Contact Details
Exchange Program General Info
Available cities/universities: University of Sharjah
Best period for exchange: During Winter (Especially between January and March)
Exam periods: November-January/April-JuneExchange duration: 4 weeks (If you want you can stay for sightseeing)Language requirements: Arabic or English Deadline for applications: 2 months in advanceForm of application required: IADS Exchange Form filled and signed along side Contact Information For EmergencyDeadline for confirmation: 1 month in advance Type of exchange: unilateralNumber accepted per year: 6Clinical work possibilities: Just observing during Morn-ing session or Afternoon session on weekdaysSocial program: Organized by NEO.
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Holidays: 1 January-New Year’s Day; 24 January -Milad un Nabi (Birth of Prophet Mohammad); 1May- Labour Day; 5 July -Independence Day; 15 October – Eid al-Adha ( Feast of Sacrifice) ; 1 November – Anniversary of Revolution; 4 November- Islamic New Year; 13 November- Ashura
Food & Drinks
very spicy and many flavourings are used. Algiers and popular coastal towns have a fair selection of good restaurants, serv-ing mainly French and Italian-style food, though even classic dishes will have an unmistakable Algerian quality. Fish dishes are exceptionally good.
Regional drinks: As in much of North Africa and the Middle East, refreshing, golden-coloured mint tea and strong, sweet coffee (sometimes called Turkish coffee) are drunk wherever people gather to talk and relax, a legacy of French rule. If available, try Medea, Mansourah and Mascara red wines and Medea, Mascara and Lismara rosés.
Advantages:
Algeria is a beguiling blend of cultures spanning a vast chunk of land - taking in everything from whitewashed fishing ports, verdant hillsides and olive groves to the unmatched dramatic landscapes of the Sahara Desert and the Hoggar Mountains.With more than four-fifths of its territory covered by the Sahara, the desert is Algeria’s most striking feature and its big-gest draw to travellers. But the north of the country, colonised by the Phoenicians and the Romans and covered with fascinat-ing ruined cities is green and fertile, and the imposing capital Algiers (‘the White City’) has a fascinating Medina to explore and offers and interesting perspective on modern Algerian life.
National Traditions
Location: Northern Africa between the Mediterranean Sea in the north and the Great Sahara Desert in the southPopulation: 35 millionLanguage: Arabic (official) French and English widely understoodCapital city: AlgerClimate: cold wet winter, dry hot summer,warm spring with moderate temperatures, windy and cool autumnCurrency: Algerian Dinar (1 Euro = 145 Dinars)
About the country:
Algeria
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Type of membership: Full local school membershipAssociation: Blida Dental Students AssociationAddress: 20 Avenue Amara Youcef, 09000 Blida, AlgeriaRegistration date at IADS: 2013Number of Dental schools: 1 (single)Number of students: 67Registration date at IADS: MARCH 2013
IADS Country Member Info
Name: Rima Sidoumu
Email: [email protected]: 20 Avenue Amara Youcef, 09000 Blida, Alge-ria
University/School: University of Blida, Zabana
Estimated Cost of Exchange
Estimated cost of exchange: about 450 Euros for two weeks•accommodation:200euros,canaswellbearrangedde-pending on the number of students received •publictransport:10euros•food:15Eurosperday•pocketmoney:10eurosperday•sparetimecosts:10to30eurosperday
Insurance deposit system requirements: no Insurance policy requirements: no Sponsorship possibilities: noRemarks: You are required to bring your hospital kit.
LEO Contact Details
Exchange Program General Info
Available cities/universities: Blida
Best period for exchange: July to November
Exam periods: December to JuneExchange duration: two weeks maximumLanguage requirements: English, or French or ArabicDeadline for applications: two months in advanceForm of application required: IADS application with NEO signature and school stampDeadline for confirmation: 1 month in advance Type of exchange: unilateralNumber accepted per year: 10Clinical work possibilities: depends on students exper-tiseSocial program: organized by the NEO and includes parties, sight-seeing, visiting even other cities
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Holidays: January - 01 New Year’s Day, February - 12 Carnival, March - 29 Good Friday, March - 31 Easter, April - 25 Freedom Day, May - 01 Labor Day, May - 30 Corpus Christi, June - 10 Portugal Day, August - 15 Assumption of Mary, October - 05 Republic Day, November - 01 All Saints Day, December - 01 Restoration of Independence, December - 08 Immaculate Conception’s Day, December - 25 Christmas
Food & Drinks
Portugal has a very rich cuisine. We are of the countries where they eat more fish and the basis of our food is Mediterranean. With a vast coastline, seafood plays a major part in Portuguese cuisine and the quality of our seafood and freshly caught grilled fish is beyond compare. But meat also forms part of the nation’s preferences. And cozido à portuguesa - a succulent boiled mixture of meats, vegetables and stuffed sausages - is one of the most appetising recipes in the world. If you are in the North, you can also savour tripe (tripas) cooked in the style of Oporto, and a type of feijoada, which can also be made à la transmontana in the interior of the region. In the Alentejo, the bread-based açorda and migas are two unmissable delights and if you travel near Bairrada do not miss the opportunity to savour the famous Leitão assado (roast suckling pig).
Regional drinks: Portugal is famous for its fortifies wines: Porto and Madeira. Port comes from the Douro region and Madeira from the is-land. These are great wines for an aperitif or as a degestif after a meal. However, Portuguese wine culture and expertise does not end with its fortified wines. The Douro region has become one the most famous region in the world for its DOC wines.
Advantages:
- Great wheather-climate- Surrounded by sea and river- Unique history and culture- Hospitable and friendly people
National Traditions
Location: In Southwestern Europe, on the Iberian Penin-sula. It is the westernmost country of mainland EuropePopulation: 10,781,459Language: PortugueseCapital city: LisbonClimate: Mediterranean climate and is one of the warm-est European countriesCurrency: € Euro
About the country:
Portugal
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Type of membership: Full MembershipAssociation: Portuguese Association of Dental StudentsAddress: RuaCentraldeArcosnº764•4425-513S.PedroFins - Maia - PortoRegistration date at IADS: 26/02/2012Number of Dental schools: 7 Number of students: 3100
IADS Country Member Info
Name: Cristian Godoy Pereira
Email: [email protected]
University: Ciências da Saúde Egas Moniz Institute, Lisbon
Estimated Cost of Exchange
•accommodation:University residence (campus). The price depends on the availability of seats in residence.•publictransport:7 € per week•food:5 €-20 € per day•pocketmoney:10 € per day•sparetimecosts:cinema 6€ ; Disco 15 €
NEO Contact Details
Exchange Program General Info
Available cities/universities: Lisboa (Instituto Supe-rior de Ciências da Saúde Egas Moniz - http://www.egasmoniz.com.pt/)Best period for exchange: January 20 - February 14 and June 9 - July 18Exam periods: January-February and June-JulyExchange duration: 1 to 2 weeksLanguage requirements: Portuguese, English or Span-ishDeadline for applications: 2 months in advanceForm of application required: Deadline for confirmation: 1 month in advanceType of exchange: Unilateral / BilateralNumber accepted per year: about 5 each periodClinical work possibilities: Depends on students exper-tiseSocial program: Disco, animal zoo, beach.
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Holidays: The most outstanding celebration is the Fiestas de la Calle San Sebastián, which is held in January all over Old San Juan but mainly on San Sebastián Street. The festival began as a celebration by a local priest to commemorate the life of Saint Se-bastian, a martyr who died in the name of Christianity. Residents of Old San Juan wanted to bring back the event. They would deco-rate their balconies, religious processions would take place on the streets, and local artists would exhibit their paintings or sculp-tures, creating an impromptu street market. Some 40 years later, these practices remain intact, with one small difference. What was once a small crowd of residents has now become a national event attended by tens of thousands of revelers each year.
Food & Drinks
Our culinary tradition spans centuries and combines Taíno, Spanish and African cultures, recipes and ingredients. In recent years, it’s been combined with flavors from around the world to create mouth-watering fusion and nouveau Rican creations.From gourmet fine dining to roadside kiosks, you will love exploring our menus and discovering the many tastes of the island. And you haven’t tasted our food, you haven’t truly expe-rienced Puerto Rico. As we say in Puerto Rico, ¡buen provecho!
Regional drinks: Coffee growing has a rich history on the island; the volcanic soil and moist climate of Puerto Rico’s mountainous interior make for perfect coffee-growing conditions, and its growing artisanal industry produces some of the finest coffee in the world.We’re also the only rum-producing country to enforce a strict minimum-aging law for every one of our rums, and that makes our rum exceptionally smooth. And, of course, we’re the birth-place of the most famous rum cocktail in the world: the piña colada.
Advantages: Puerto Rico brings you the best of the Caribbean: over 270 miles of white-sand beaches, balmy temperatures throughout the year (we never get into the triple digits), tropical flavors and rhythms, and of course, plenty of rum! But did you know that, even among its fellow Caribbean islands, Puerto Rico stands out? Take a closer look at what makes our island spe-cial… even by Caribbean standards.
National Traditions
Location: Puerto Rico is a Caribbean island located be-tween the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean. Our island lies between the Dominican Republic and the U.S. Virgin Islands, and is part of an archipelago known as the Antilles, which stretches across the Caribbean from Florida to Venezuela.Population: 3.8 millionLanguage: Spanish/EnglishCapital city: San JuanClimate: Puerto Rico enjoys year round summer temper-atures, an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C).Currency: Dollar (USD)Learn more: http://www.seepuertorico.com
About the country:
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Type of membership: Full Country MembershipAssociation: Puerto Rico Dental Student Society (PRDSS)Address: PRDSS, School of Dental Medicine Medical Sciences Campus – University of Puerto RicoPO Box 365067 San Juan, PR 00936-5067Registration date at IADS: August 2013Number of Dental schools: 1Number of students: 190
IADS Country Member Info
Name: David Díaz RubayoEmail: [email protected]: Calderon de la Barca W4-7 San Juan, PR, 00926University/School: School of Dental Medicine – Uni-versity of Puerto Rico – Medical Sciences Campus
Estimated Cost of Exchange
Estimated cost of exchange: approximately $600.00 - $700.00•accommodation:$350.00perweek,$50.00pernight,ifscheduled by the NEO•publictransport:$1.50perday–Trainfromthescheduledaccommodation•food:$25.00perday•sparetimecosts:$40.00bynightout,mostplacesdon’thave cover chargeInsurance deposit system requirements: If accommodation is made by the NEOInsurance policy requirements: Please contact NEO for this informationSponsorship possibilities: None availableRemarks: Clinical dress code: Scrubs and shoes – all white and clean – name tag, long hair in an up-do, no scarfs, clean shaved.
LEO Contact Details
Exchange Program General Info
Available cities/universities: San Juan, PR, School of Dental Medicine
Best period for exchange: 3rd week of January, 2nd week of February, 4th week of AprilExchange duration: 1 weekLanguage requirements: English or SpanishDeadline for applications: 2 months in advanceForm of application required: Please contact NEO for Application FormDeadline for confirmation: 1 months before dateType of exchange: UnilateralNumber accepted per year: 2-3 per periodClinical work possibilities: Assist in clinical procedures and laboratory workshopsSocial program: Will be scheduled by the NEO
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Holidays: National Holidays: May 25th (Independance Day) , May 1st (Labour Day) Islamic Holidays: Islamic New Year, Eid Al-Feter , Eid Al-Adha , Prophet Mohammed BirthdayOther Holiday: January 1st (new Year’s Day) , December 25 (christmas).
Food & Drinks
Jordanian Cousin “Mansaf”. Various Restaurants provide All kinds of food; Arabian, Asian , Italian , Fast food.
Things that you can see only in Jordan:
1-Petra City (Rose City) – One of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Built by the Nabataeans around 300 B.C., the ancient city of Petra currently consists of over 800 individual temples, tombs and monuments.2-Dead Sea – the lowest point on earth and most saline sea. 3-Aqaba - famous for its marine wildlife. It has the world’s northernmost coral reef ecosystem. An average water tem-perature of 23° Celsius.4-Wadi Rum – Also known as The Valley of the Moon, cut into the sandstone and granite rock in southern Jordan. Popular activities in the desert environment include camping under the stars, riding Arab horses, hiking and rock-climbing among the massive rock formations.5-Madaba City – Best known for its spectacular Byzantine and Umayyad mosaics, Madaba is home to the famous 6th century Mosaic Map of Jerusalem and the Holy Land. With two million pieces of vividly coloured local stone, it depicts hills and val-leys, villages and towns as far as the Nile Delta.6-Mount Nebo: one of the most revered holy sites of Jordan and the place where Moses was buried. A small Byzantine church was built there by early Christians, which has been expanded into a vast complex. 7- Dana Nature Reserve – the largest nature reserve in Jordan, covering over 300 square kilometers and all four different bio-geographical zones of the Kingdom.
National Traditions
Country Name: Hashemite Kingdom of JordanGovernment Type: Constitutional MonarchyLocation: Middle east, northwest of Saudi Arabia , be-tween Palestine (to the west) and Iraq Population: 6,5 Million Language: Arabic , English is spoken by the Majority of educated individualsReligions: Islam , Christianity Capital City: AmmanTime Zone: UTC/GMT +3
About the country:
Jordan
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Type of membership: Full Country Membership Association: Jordanian Association of Dental Students - JADSAddress: Amman - Jordan , Queen Rania AL-AbdaAllah St, JU/FODFacebook Page: facebook.com/JadstudentsContacts: - Osama Afaneh – JADS President [email protected] +962 79 598 0659 Registration date at IADS: March 2013Number of Dental schools: 2- University of Jordan – JU- Jordanian University of Science and Technology – JUST
Exchange Program General InfoAvailable cities/universities: University of Jordan Best period for exchange: July to September Exchange duration: 1 monthLanguage requirements: English or ArabicDeadline for applications: 2 months prior to exchange periodForm of application required: IADS Application Form with photoDeadline for confirmation: 1 monthType of exchange: Unilateral Number accepted per year: VariableClinical work possibilities: Depends on the arrangement with the universities or private clinicsSocial program: Program will depend on the prefrences of participating student and time of the year.
IADS Country Member Info
Name: Zaid Khoury
E-mail: [email protected]: +962 77 755 9241University/School: University of Jordan
Estimated cost of exchange:•accommodation: 200 JD•public transport: (Housing will be walking distance from University)•food: 10 JD/Day•pocket money: 200 JD/ Month
Insurance deposit system requirements: (50 JD ac-cording to accomidation)Sponsorship possibilities: No
Remarks:-Student should have International Health Insurance. -Costs and expenses are eligible to change according to circumstances in the country but will be clarified to
NEO Contact Details
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Holidays: January: 1st-New Year, February: 5th-Constitu-tion day, 19th-Army’s day, 24th-Flag day, March: 18th-Anniversary of the Oil Expropriation, 21st-Benito Juarez´s birthdayMay: 1st-Labor day,5th-“Fifth of May”, June: 1st-Marine´s day, September:13th-Heroic Cadets ‘day, 16th-Independence day, October: 12th-Colombus day, November: 20th-Revolution day December: 1st-Change of Federal Government (every 6 years), 25th-Chrismas, 31st-New Year’s Eve
Food & Drinks
Drinks:Tequila, Mezcal and beer.Food:Tortilla, tacos, guacamole, nachos, mole, ceviche, tamales, beans and fruits.
Advantages:
Mexico’s history is all over the country, you can visit the ruins of Mayan cities and walk among the stone pyramids that once housed some of Mexico’s earliest residents and also the most modern buildings in the world. Mexico is one colorful country, typical houses are painted with bright tones, people proudly drive shiny cars, Mexican restau-rants and cafes display different colors in their walls, tables, chairs, table cloths… everywhere!Mexican cuisine is rich in flavors, textures, meaty, spicy and colors too!In general, Mexicans are welcoming, smiley and make you feel at home. They are always ready to help you and make a joke about anything.Also this country offer you many different and beautiful views and weather (jungle, mountains, beach, desert, etc)
National Traditions
Country: MexicoLocation: North America Population: 117,409,830Language: SpanishCapital city: Mexico cityExchange city: Torreón, Coahuila.Climate: Mexico is a country teeming with a variety of climates. The mountains, plateaus, and coastal lowlands produce climates that range from tropical to desert. Torreon is desert*Currency: Peso mexicanoLearn more: www.visitmexico.com
About the country:
Mexico
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Type of membership: Local School Membership Association: Consejo Estudiantil Perla Negra Address:Registration date at IADS: 2012
IADS Country Member Info
Name: Leticia ThompsonEmail: [email protected]/School: Universidad Autónoma de Coa-huilaAddress: Av. Juarez Sin Numero esquina Calle 17, Tor-reón, Coahuila, Mexico. 27,000
Estimated Cost of Exchange
•Accommodation+food+localtransportation:$500USD•Party+tours:dependstheseason
Remarks: Don’t forget to bring your clinical clothes, if you want you can buy the Faculty uniform, it coast 50USD (pants, jacket and t-shit)
LEO Contact Details
Exchange Program General Info
Available cities/universities: Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila, Campus TorreónBest period for exchange: All yearExchange duration: 2 weeksLanguage requirements: Spanish or EnglishDeadline for applications: Two months before exchangeForm of application required: - IADS application form with photo- Paper which accredit you as student of your school with stamp (scanned and send by e-mail to LEO), pres-ent the original when you arrived to school.- Scanof your passportDeadline for confirmation: Two weeks after applicationType of exchange: unilateral or bilateralClinical work possibilities: observing, assisting and work.Social program: Mexican night and Tours around the city
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Holidays: 1 January – New Year’s Day 7 January . Orthodox Christmas 1 May - Labor Day 21 May – Independace Day 13 July – Statehood Day
Food & Drinks
Food & Drink: Njeguška pršuta i sir, kačamak, Vranac vines, Rakija…
Advantages:
Montenegro, the pearl of the Mediterranean, unique in many ways, is situated in the south of the Adriatic. Nowhere else can you find, so much natural wealth, beauty, mild beaches, clear lakes, fast rivers, and gorgeous mountains in such a compact area as in Montenegro. In the morning you can wake up along the beautiful Adriatic coast, have lunch on the banks of Skadar Lake, and enjoy an evening walk in the Montenegrin moun-tains. Montenegro can not leave you indifferent.Not only an excellent choice for holidays, Montenegro has many other remarkable characteristics: history, culture, tradi-tion, good weather conditions, clean air, beautiful nature, the blue Adriatic Sea.... Everyone should visit Montenegro. This little country combines features of both the Balkans and the Mediterranean, near Serbia, Bosnia, Croatia, Italy and Albania. Despite its small size, Montenegro offers great diversity and abundant natural beauty. That is why people usually call Mon-tenegro ‘’Land of the wild beauty’’.
National Traditions
Location: Montenegro is located in Southeastern EuropePopulation: 625.000Language: MontenegrinCapital city: PodgoricaClimate: MediterraneanCurrency: EuroLearn more: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montenegro
About the country:
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Type of membership: Full Country MembershipAssociation: MoDSA MontenegroAddress: Krusevac BB, PodgoricaRegistration date at IADS: September 2013Number of Dental schools: 1 Number of students: 105
IADS Country Member Info
Name: Ivana GlomazićEmail:[email protected]: Krusevac bb, PodgoricaUniversity/School: Medical University of Montenegro
Estimated Cost of Exchange
•accommodation:15Eurosperday•publictransport:17Eurospermonth•food:5Eurosperday•pocketmoney:itdepends•sparetimecosts:
Insurance policy requirements: YesSponsorship possibilities: Yes
Remarks: * no girlfriend, no boyfriend, no family accompanying on clerkship.* no pets *students are fully responsible for their own acts or possible injuries of themselves or others during boarding in Monte-negro.
NEO Contact Details
Exchange Program General Info
Available cities/universities: Podgorica
Best period for exchange: July and August Exam periods: February and JuneExchange duration: 2-4 weeksLanguage requirements: English or MontenegrinDeadline for applications: 1 month in advanceForm of application required: YesDeadline for confirmation: 15 days in advanceType of exchange: UnilateralNumber accepted per year: do not know yetClinical work possibilities: observing and assisting Social program: yes
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Holidays: January 1 -New Year’s eveApril 23 – National Sovereignty day and Children’s Festi-val•May1–LabourDay•May19–YouthandSportsDay•July20,November15-NationalHolidays•ReligiousHolidays–RamadanandSacrificeFeasts
Food & Drinks
•FOOD:DuetoitsstrategicpositioninthemidstoftheMedi-terranean on trade routes between Europe, Asia and North Africa many civilisations have conquered this island and all have left their traces in the foods which are still eaten today. The basis for a traditional meal in North Cyprus are the small hot and cold dishes known as meze followed by freshly-caught fish or succulent kebabs. Specialities to look out for include seftali kebab, a type of local sausage, made from lamb; hellim, halloumi cheese, traditionally made from sheep’s or goats’ milk and usually served grilled; and pilavuna, a savoury bread made from cheese, egg, milk and raisins.•DRINK:FoodinNorthCyprusistypicallyfollowedbythetraditional Turkish coffee served with a Turkish delight known as lokum. Lemonades made from fresh lemons grown locally are very popular.
Advantages:
North Cyprus is a modern and safe country. Being an island it is full of beautiful beaches. Scuba diving, para-gliding and surf-ing are the most popular activities. There are lots of historical sites to visit from the Roman, Byzantine, Lusignan, Venetian, Ottoman and British periods. You can enjoy excellent Turkish cuisine and many fish restaurants.
National Traditions
Location: The third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. 65 km south of Turkey, 100 km. west of Syria and 370 km. north of Egypt.Population: Approx 300,000.Language: Turkish. English widely spoken and under-stood.Capital city: NicosiaClimate: Cyprus has an intense Mediterranean climate. Hot dry summers from mid-May to mid-September and rainy, rather changeable, winters from November to mid-March are separated by short autumn and spring seasons of rapid change in weather conditions.
About the country:
North Cyprus (Cyprus)
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Type of membership: Full Local MembershipAssociation: Northern Cyprus Association of Dental Stu-dents (NCADS)Address: Near East University, Faculty of Dentistry, Nicosia, North Cyprus.Registration date at IADS: 27.03.2013Number of Dental schools: 1Number of students: 500Registration date at IADS: 27.03.2013
IADS Country Member Info
Name: Cengiz Hakan ERTURGUT
Email: [email protected]: Near East University, Faculty of Dentistry, Nicosia, North Cyprus.University/School: Near East University
Estimated Cost of Exchange
Estimated cost of exchange:
•Accommodation:€15pernightperpersonfordoublebed-room (student dorms,includes breakfast also)•Publictransport:Ifyouwanttotraveltoothercitiesyoumust pay €5 for bus or you must rent a car for €30 per day (renting is generally for two days)•PocketMoney:€15-20perday.Typicalcostoflunchordin-ner is €10-20.
Insurance policy requirements: YesSponsorship possibilities: NonRemarks: Non
LEO Contact Details
Exchange Program General Info
Available cities/universities: Near East UniversityBest period for exchange: During Summer Holidays (Especially in July and August)Exam periods: November-January/April-JuneExchange duration: 4 weeks (If you want you can stay for sightseeing)Language requirements: English (If its possible Turkish)Deadline for applications: 2 months in advanceForm of application required: Only Personal and Con-tact Information For EmergencyDeadline for confirmation: 1 month in advanceType of exchange: UnilateralNumber accepted per year: 12Clinical work possibilities: Just observing during 9.00am to 13.00pm at weekdaysSocial program: Organized by NEO,NSO(IADS Delegate) and NCADS’s Members¨
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Location: It is bordered by Jordan and Iraq to the north, Kuwait to the northeast, Qatar, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates to the east, Oman to the southeast, Yemen in the south, the Red Sea to the west and Persian Gulf to the east
Population: 29,195,895Language: Arabic Capital city: Ryadh
Climate: Temperatures in Saudi Arabia are different in each part of the country.Saudi Arabia has a dry climate with high temperatures in most of the country. Particularly in the central area and the north, the temperatures can be very high. The south has moderate temperatures, which can go as low as 10 C (50 F) during the summer in the mountains of Sarawat in Asir. During the winter, the temperatures are moderate in general, but turning cold at night sometimes descending below freezing specially in mountainous areas of the west and along the northern border.
About the country:
Saudi Arabia
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Type of membership: Full County MembershipAssociation: Saudi Arabian Dental Students’ Activities UnitAddress: College of Dentistry, Qassim UniversityRegistration date at IADS: March 2013Number of Dental schools: 24Number of students: 400
IADS Country Member Info
Name: Omar Al-Abood
Email: [email protected]: College of Dentistry, Qassim University University/School: Qassim University
Academic level of exchange student : Last 2 years of college & Interns
- College orientation program - Attending Saudi dental students scientific meeting (Those who apply for February)- Attending lectures and workshops- Participation in PBL sessions- Possibility of clinical work under supervision including obser¬vation and assistance - Social program - Sponsorship possibilities: Possible
NEO Contact Details
Exchange Program General Info
Available cities/universities: Qassim University in Buray-dah
Best period for exchange: February, August and Sep-tember Exchange duration: 2 WeeksLanguage requirements: English Deadline for applications: 2 Month in advanceForm of application required: Yes with NEO StampDeadline for confirmation: 1 month before arrivalType of exchange: Unilateral/BilateralNumber accepted per year: 30Clinical work possibilities: Observation & assisting
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Typical Dance: The cueca.Typical traditions: The Rodeo, The Comet, The Top, The EmboqueHolidays: summer holidays are January and February.Winter holidays are in July and August.National holidays: 18 and 19 of SeptemberFood & Drink: Humitas, beans, curanto, etc.
Advantages:
1. The standard of living is the highest in South America2. The crime rate is the lowest in South America3. Chile has one of the most stable economies in the world dur-ing the last 30 years.4. Low cost of living.5. Country with the lowest rate of corruption in the world.6. Financial system stability. Well developed banking infrastruc-ture.7. During global crisis of 2008, the Chilean economy showed its stability with minimal loss weight rate, stable situation in the stock market and preserving the purchasing power of the Chilean.8. Modern technology and communications infrastructure.10. For decades Chile lies within the 10 countries with best investment environment.11. Several regions of Chile are considered the best places in the world ecology.12. Variety of climatic zones.13. In the report on the Best Cities for Doing Business in Latin America.
National Traditions
Location: South AmericaPopulation: 16.634.603 (2012, Census)Language: SpanishCapital city: SantiagoCurrency: CLP - Chilean pesoLearn more: www.gob.cl
About the country:
Chile
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Type of membership: Local membershipAssociation: Scientific Association of Dental Students – Uni-versity Austral of ChileAddress: Rudloff #1640, Valdivia, Region de Los Ríos, Chile, South America.Registration date at IADS: 2013 Number of Dental schools: 1Number of students: 200Registration date at IADS: September, 2013
IADS Country Member Info
Name: Nicolás Cohn Inostroza
Email: [email protected]: Bueras #1090, Valdivia, ChileUniversity/School: Austral of Chile
Estimated Cost of Exchange
Work in progress
LEO Contact Details
Exchange Program General Info
Available cities/universities: Universidad Austral de ChileBest period for exchange: March - DecemberExchange duration: 2 -4 weeks Language requirements: Spanish /EnglishType of exchange: unilateral/bilateralClinical work possibilities: Work in progess..Social program: YES
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Exchange Program General Info
Availible cities/universities: Pavol Jozef Safarik Univer-sity (Kosice) University of Jan Komensky (Bratislava)
Best period for exchange: October (may be discussed)Exams period: 6 weeks in January – February, 6 weeks in June – JulyExchange duration: 1 week (may be discussed)Language requirements: English or Slovak/CzechDeadline for applications: minimum of 6 weeks before exchangeForm of application required: Motivation letter
Deadline for confirmation: minimum of 4 weeks before exchange
All information will be given when contacting NEO. Please, feel free to ask anything you are interested in (about Slovakia/exchange)!
Slovakia Name: Anna Koskova
E-mail: [email protected]: +421 911 044 834Address: Trieda SNP 1, 040 01, KosiceSchool: University of Pavol Jozef Safarik, Kosice, Slovakia
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Atractions:
- People with full energy and hospitality - Freedom of speech are prevalence- Multiple combination of cultures- Modern and traditional scenes, such as Taipei 101 mall, or sun-moon-lake- Petite country land with huge development- Paradise of shopping, and entertainment- Colorful night life(pub.ktv)- Night market- Cheap and delicious food- One of Taiwan’s greatest attractions is the National Palace Museum.
Full Name of Country: Republic of China (Taiwan, R.O.C)Population: about 23 millionCapital: TaipeiOfficial Language: Mandarin (Chinese)Religion: multi-religionMajor cities: Taipei, Taichung, KaohsiungCurrency: New Taiwan Dollar (NTD/TWD), 1 USD = 29.46 TWDGMT zone: GMT+8
Climate: The climate on the island is generally marine and varies widely by season in the Northern part and the moun-tain areas. The South, however, belongs to the tropical belt and is warm and humid all year. From May to June it’s rainy season, with almost daily showers. From July to October typhoons are most likely to strike, on average about four di-rect hits per year. In the northern part of Taiwan, cloudiness is persistent and extensive during the year; in the south, however, the rainy days are always in the summertime, and 90% of the annual precipitation falls during this period.
Find more at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taiwan
REPUBLIC OF CHINA(TAIWAN)
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Exchange Programme General Info
Available cities/universities: National Defense Medical Center (Taipei)
Best period for exchange: During summer holidays (especially in July in August)
Exchange duration: 2–4 weeks
Language requirements: English, Manda-rin (Chinese)
Type of exchange: unilateral and bilateralBilateral contracts: YES
Social program: organized by NEO and TDSA (Taiwan dental Students associa-tion)
NEO Contact Details:
Name: Che-hao TingE-mail: [email protected],
Contact Number: +886 975-176068Belonging School: Chun Shang Medical University
Dental Shool Information
Number of dental schools: 7Length of BDS curriculum: 6 yearsLength of MDS curriculum: 2-3 years
Name of schools and their city of location:
- National Taiwan University (Taipei)
- Taipei Medical University (Taipei)
- National Yang-Ming University (Taipei)
- National Defense Medical Center (Taipei)
- China Medical University (Taichung)
- Chung Shan Medical University (Taichung)
- Kaohsiung Medical University (Kaohsiung)
Teahing language: Mandarin (Chi-nese), English
A pagoda in Peace Park in Tai-pei, Taiwan
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• January1:NewYears’Day• March,April:Easter• May1:1.may(Labourday)• June23:SaintHans’evening(Sankthansaften)• FirstweekendofJune:Distortion• FirstweekofJuly:RoskildeFestival• October:Autumnholidays(Efterårsferie)• December24,25,26.:Christmas• December31.:NewYears’Eve
Food & Drinks
Open sandwich (Smørrebrød), Danish pastry (Wienerbrød), Buttermilkwithcrackers(Koldskålmedkammerjunkere),Dan-ish hotdog, Red fruit jelly with cream (Rødgrød med fløde)
What oil is to Texas, beer is to Denmark. Something like 440 million litres of Danish beer are exported annually – or three quarters of a billion pints. So you should definitely not leave the country withouth having tried Carlsberg or Tuborg beer. The favoured spirits are either snaps, which is potato-based and a concoction called Gammel Dansk(Old Danish). Usually they are drunk for Christmas lunch or Easter lunch. Next to beer, young Danes also like to get drunk on liquorice schnapps and alkopops.
Advantages:
Beautiful and humble people, free-spirited way of thinking, lots of new architecture mixed with old historical and creative city parts, Scandinavian fash-ion and design, great food, atmosphere and friendly people.
National Traditions
Location: At the northernmost tip of mainland EuropePopulation: 5.6 millionLanguage: DanishCapital city: CopenhagenClimate: Temperate, with lots of wind, changing weather and generally cool temperaturesAverage minimum temperature in January: -1 °CAverage maximum temperature in July: 21 °CCurrency: Danish Krone (EUR 1 = 7,5 DKK)Learn more: www.denmark.dk, www.visitdenmark.dk, www.visitcopenhagen.dk
About the country:
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Type of membership: full country membership
Association: IU – Internationalt Udvalg (or DADS - Danish Association of Dental Students)
Address: Københavns Tandlægeskole, Odontologisk Forening, Att: Internationalt Udvalg, Nørre Alle 20, 2200 København N, Denmark
Contact: [email protected]
Registration date at IADS: since the beginning - foundersNumber of Dental schools: 2 (Copenhagen and Aarhus)Number of students: 450 students in Copenhagen
Deadline for applications: 2 months in advanceForm of application required: IADS Application Form with photoDeadline for confirmation: 1 month in advanceType of exchange: unilateralNumber accepted per year: Maximum 12 (6 each semester)Clinical work possibilities: observing, assistingSocial program: Social Night with Danish Dental Students
IADS Country Member Info
Name: Nete Olsen or Signe StenkildeE-mail: [email protected]: : Københavns Tandlægeskole, Odontologisk Forening, Att: Internationalt Udvalg, Nørre Alle 20, 2200 København N, DenmarkUniversity/School: Royal School of Dentistry, University of Copenhagen
Estimated Cost of Exchange
Estimated cost of exchange:• accommodation:Between150DKKand335DKKpernight per person (Hostel)• publictransport:290DKKperweekperperson• food:lunchcostsabout60-200DKKincaféorrestaurant,25-50 DKK in student canteenbread 30 DKK, milk 7 DKK, Cola (2l) 20 DKK, Beer 15 DKK• pocketmoney:150DKKperday• sparetimecosts:cinema90DKK,disco0-120DKK
Insurance deposit system requirements: No Insurance deposit requirements (The exchangee will cover all costs of exchange)Insurance policy requirements: N/ASponsorship possibilities: None
Very Important: Clinical dress code: Trousers, T-shirt and shoes – all white and clean – name tag, long hair in an up-do, no scarfs, nail polish, no jewelry.
NEO Contact Details
Exchange Program General Info
Available cities/universities: Royal School of Dentistry (Co-penhagen)Best period for exchange:• Copenhagen: March, April, May, October, NovemberExchange duration: 1-1½ weeks (possible to stay longer for sightseeing)Language requirements: English
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Advantages
Wonderful hospitality, wonderful views, lots of historical places to visit and lots of touristic places; Country: sur-rounded by 3 seas: the Black Sea, the Mediterranean Sea, and the Agean Sea.
IADS Member Info:
Type of membership: Full Country MemberAssociation: TURKDENTSICRegistration date at IADS: 2 May 1992Telephone: 00903124359394Website: tdb.org.trNumber of Dental schools: 37Number of students: 10,000
About the country
Location: situated in middle eastPopulation: 70.000.000Language: TurkishCapital city: AnkaraClimate: : Surrounded by high mountains and open seas, Turkey is a cornucopia of natural wonders. Apart from that, Turkey is noted for its climatic diversity ranging from the Mediterranean to oceanic to continental climates.The northern regions of Turkey have an oceanic climate whereas the southern areas are affected by a temperate Mediterranean climate. The continental climate reigning in the internal regions makes one experience four seasons in one day.
Currency: Turkish liraLearn more: www.turkiye.com
National TraditionsHolidays: ramasan –kurban holiday and because of being religious holidays and depending on moon calendar, these holadays every year changesFood: döner, kebab, ottoman foodsSweets: baklava, gullac, sekerpareDrinks: Turkish rakı, serbet
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Estimated Cost of Exchange
•accommodation:students’shouldbook themselves, however staying at another student’s house can be arrangeable•publictransport:0.50Europerride•food:15Europerday•pocketmoney:10-15Europerday•sparetimecosts:Museumticketsare 5-7 Euro, nightout costs 20-30 Euro depends on the place
NEO Contact Details:
Name: Gorkem Sengun E-mail: [email protected]/School: Istanbul Univer-sity
Exchange Program General Info
Availible cities/universities: Istanbul: Istanbul University, Marmara University, Yeditepe University, Bezm-I Alem UniversityAnkara: Gazi University Zonguldak: Bülent Ecevit University
Best period for exchange: October to December, March to May, July, AugustExchange duration: 2 weeks Language requirements: English or Turkish
Deadline for applications: 2 months in advanceForm of application required: IADS Application Form with photo and NEO StampDeadline for confirmation: 1 month in advanceType of exchange: bilateral/unilateralNumber incomings accepted per year: 10Clinical work possibilities:Observing and assisting in clinicsSocial program: Organized by NEO and Local Dental Students Association Members
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Holidays: * 1, 2 January (New Year) * 8 Febraury (Prešeren Day, the Slovenian Cultural Holiday) * 27 Aprila (Day of Uprising Against Occupation) * 1, 2 May ( Labour day) * 15 August (Assumption day) * 31 October (Reformation day) * 1 November (All Saints) * 25 December (Christmas) * 26 December (Independence and Unity Day)
Food & Drinks
Food: štruklji, chesse, jotaSweets: potica, prekmurska gibanica (over-Mura-moving cake)Drinks: cviček, refošk, teran, merlot, (wine)Other: landscape, folkmusic, dance
Advantages:
* well-english-speaking people * safety cities * seaside, mountains, vineyards, forest, caves, lakes
National Traditions
Location: Central EuropePopulation: 2.040.788Language: SloveneCapital city: LjubljanaClimate: three distinct climate types: Mediterranean, Continental and AlpineCurrency: € (Euro)Learn more: http://www.slovenia.info/?lng=2, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slovenia
About the country:
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Type of membership: countryAssociation: Sidsic (društvo študentov dentalne medi-cine)Address: Kersnikova 4, 1000 LjubljanaWebsite: www.sidsic.comNumber of Dental schools: 1Number of students: 400
Deadline for applications: at least 1 month in advanceForm of application required: original paper with school or NEO stamp sent via emailDeadline for confirmation: at least three weeksType of exchange: unilateralNumber incomings accepted per year: no limitsClinical work possibilities: observing, assistanceInsurance deposit system requirements: not yet
IADS Country Member Info
Name: Moni FerranE-mail: [email protected]
Estimated Cost of Exchange
* accommodation: 100€ * food: 8-10€ * pocket money: 15€ per day * spare time costs: cinema 5€ , disco 1-5€
In case you decide to come on students exchange to Ljubljana, we will try to show you how Slovenian students live, study and have fun, We will take you to our clinic to see how it looks like and what do the students do there, what the practice looks like… As you know Slovenia is full of natural beauties….old cities, mountains, rivers, vineyards, seaside, forests….. all there waiting for you to discover them! So…. When are you com-ing?
NEO Contact Details
Exchange Program General Info
Available cities/universities: LjubljanaBest period for exchange: October – JuneExams period: 15 of January – 15 of February, June, SeptemberExchange duration: 1 weekLanguage requirements: Slovenian / English
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Holidays: 1-10 of January – New Year, Christmas, 23 of February – Defender of the Fatherland Day, 8 of March – International Women’s Day, 12 of April – Day of Cosmonautics, 20 of April – Easter, National Donor Day in Russia, 1 of May – Labor Day, 1 of May – Victory Day, 1 of June – Children’s Day, 12 of June - Russia day, 16 of May - Day of Medical Worker, 27 of June - Russian Youth Day, 1 of September - Day of Knowl-edge, 25 of January – Student DayFood & Drinks:Vodka, soup, meat dumplings (pelmeni), cabbage soup (shchi), porridge, pancakes, jam, kvass, mead, baking, honey-cakeAdvantages Dear friends! Our great and friendly team is eager to welcome you in our beautiful country. We are proud to open the doors of our universities to our foreign colleagues and friends. Our team has more than 4 years experience in organization of exchanges for dental students. And it is a real honor for us to have you interested in our country, education, culture! Our great local organizing committees will do their best to organize an unforgettable period for you! We promise you to have a lot of fun together! Coming to us – you are never alone, we will take a good care of your activities and social programme!
National TraditionsLocation: In the north of the Eurasian continent, East and East EuropePopulation: 143,5 millionLanguage: official language – Russian, 27 others co-offi-cial in various regions.Capital city: MoscowClimate: continental climate, the average yearly tempera-ture of nearly all of European Russia is below freezing. September – October: +15; November – December: -10; January – February: -20; March – April: +5; May – June: +25; July – August: +20.Currency: Russian rubleLearn more: Russia is the biggest country in the world, that’s why its climate is different in every part of Russia. It has a lot of nationalities and religions. You can also pay by your cards at most places in Russia, but it’s better to have some cash also. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects. Russia shares borders with the following countries (from northwest to southeast): Norway, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithu-ania and Poland (both via Kaliningrad Oblast), Belarus, Ukraine, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, China, Mon-golia, and North Korea. It also has maritime borders with Japan (by the Sea of Okhotsk) and the United States (by the Bering Strait).
About the country:
Russian Federation
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Type of membership: full country membershipAssociation: Russian Association of Dental Students and Young Dentists (ADSYD)Website: www.rams-web.ruSocial networks: FB https://www.facebook.com/groups/RADSYD/Registration date at IADS: 1st of September 2013Number of Dental schools: we have members from 49 dental from all around Russia (we are the only dental students association which collaborates with the main dental school of Russia- Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry)
Deadline for applications: : 3 months in advance. Be aware: most nationalities require to have a Russian visa to entry the country. We will assist you with the invita-tion for a visa.
Form of application required: IADS AF, Letter of State-ment , Passport copy
Deadline for confirmation: 2 months in advance
IADS Country Member Info Type of exchange: Unilateral or BilateralBilateral contracts: are welcomeNumber incomings accepted per year: unlimitedClinical work possibilities: You may assist at surgeries, in clinics, also treatment of patients is possible.Social program: the social programme is just great! It is organized by Local Committees!
Name: Saba KhurtsilavaE-mail: [email protected]/School: Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry
Estimated Cost of Exchange •accommodation:at some universities the dorms are pro-vided (which might be free in case of bilateral exchanges). Otherwise you may be hosted by the students family or ad-vised to book a room at a hostel or a dorm, which might cost approximately up to 30$ per night.
•publictransport:1$per1rideinMoscow,40$per60rides.•food:to25$per1day(3mealsaday)•pocketmoney:upto15$perday•sparetimecosts:cinema5euro,disco7-12euro,cocacola0.75euro per 50 cl, beer 2euro per liter, pizza – 5-8euro, sushi - 5euro, vodka – 5euro (for the very good one).Insurance deposit system requirements: at some universities they may ask you to pay the deposit of 100 euro upon arrival. Insurance policy requirements: you should have for the whole period of exchange. Sponsorship possibilities: we have a partner ,which is a char-ity organization. For the first time in 2013-14 we will be able to offer you an opportunity for scholarships. All applications will be considered automatically for it.
We are looking forward to receive your applications through your NEO!!!
NEO Contact Details
Exchange Program General InfoAvailible cities/universities: Moscow, Saint-Petersburg, Nizhnii Novgorod, Perm’, Samara, Chelyabinsk, Ufa, Kirov, Izhevsk, Arkhangelsk, Omsk, Voronezh, Ekaterinburg, Orenburg, Saratov, Barnaul, Khabarovsk, Vologda, Kazan, Orenburg, Barnaul, Chelyabinsk, Ufa, Rostov-na-Donu, Penza, Ulyanovsk, Dimitrovgrad, Stupino.Best period for exchange: We can accept all year long. The periods are different in every city, detailed informa-tion will be given to the NEO. We prefer to accept small groups of students for 2-4 weeks.Exchange duration: to 4 weeks
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Holidays: - The New Year- Fatherland Day (23 February)- International Women’s Day (8 March)- International Workers’ Day (1 May)- Victory Day- Maslenitsa- Tatiana Day- Cosmonautics Day- Ivan Kupala Day
Food & Drinks
Russian cuisine widely uses fish, poultry, mushrooms, berries, and honey. Crops of rye, wheat, barley, and mil-let provide the ingredients for various breads, pancakes and cereals, as well as for kvass, beer, medovuha and vodka drinks. Black bread is rather popular in Russia, compared to the rest of the world. Flavourful soups and stews include shchi, borsch, ukha, solyanka and okro-shka. Smetana (a heavy sour cream) is often added to soups and salads.Pirozhki, blini and syrniki are native types of pancakes. Chicken Kiev, pelmeni and shashlyk are popular meat dishes, the last two being of Tatar and Caucasus origin respectively. Other meat dishes include stuffed cabbage rolls (golubtsy) usually filled with meat. Salads include Olivier salad,Vinaigrette and Dressed her-ring.
National Traditions
Location: Russia is a state in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects. Russia shares borders with the following coun-tries (from northwest to southeast): Norway, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland (both via Kalinin-grad Oblast), Belarus, Ukraine, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Ka-zakhstan, the People’s Republic of China, Mongolia, and North Korea. It also has maritime borders with Japan (by the Sea of Okhotsk) and the United States (by the Bering Strait).
Population: 141 927 296 (2010 est.)Language: Russian official throughout the country; 27 others co-official in various regions.Capital city: MoscowEthnic groups: Ethnic groups: Russians 79.8%, Tatars 3.8%, Ukrainians 2%, Bashkirs 1.2%, Chuvash 1.1%, Chechen 0.9%, Armenians 0.8%, other 10.4%Currency: Ruble (RUB)Time zone: Summer: UTC+2 to +11
About the country:
Russian Federation
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Type of membership: full country membershipAssociation: National Medical Students’ State (HCCM)Address:Moscow, 2-nd Roshinskaya street, 5-403Website: http://star-ssmv.ru/Registration date at IADS: 2007Number of Dental schools: 42
Deadline for applications: we need your documents 3 months before your arrival to prepare and send the IL for your VISA to Russia. Students from almost all countries need visa to enter Russia. We don’t make ILs by ourselves. They are composed by Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It takes 1 month to make IL!!!
Form of application required: Regular paper signed or stamped by the NEO and scanned to be emailed. 2 cop-ies of passport and the name of the city which you will apply for your visa. Passport must be valid at least 1,5 years after the last day of suppositional clerkship.Deadline for confirmation: 2 months in advance
IADS Country Member Info Type of exchange: Unilateral or BilateralBilateral contracts: are welcomeNumber incomings accepted per year: unlimitedClinical work possibilities: Clinical practice is possible as well as observing and assisting, it will depend on your enthusiasm!!!Social program: organized by LEO, NEO
Name: Nataliya KozlovaE-mail: [email protected]/School: The Chuvash State University named after I.N. Ulyanov
Estimated Cost of Exchange
* accommodation: 50 euro per 1 week (free of charge on bilateral exchange) * pocket money: about 10 euro per day (in some LCs lunch is provided) * spare time costs: cinema 5 euro, disco 7-12 euro, coca-cola 0.75 euro per 50 cl, beer 1.5-2 euro per liter, pizza – 5-8 euro, sushi- 5 euro, vodka – 5 euro (for the very good one).Insurance deposit system requirements:yes (for the whole period of exchange), we will check on ar-rival. Insurance policy requirements: yes. On arrival you have to pay 150 euro. You will get your money back when you’ll leave ( if you won’t break anything (of course) Remarks: Accommodation at student’s dormitory, hosting family or hotels (depends on the city)
To get the information about the other exact city, please, contact NEO Russia.
NEO Contact Details
Exchange Program General InfoAvailible cities/universities: Moscow, Orenburg, Riazan’, Ekaterinburg, Cheboksary, Kazan’, Perm’, Izhevsk, Stav-ropol’, Kursk, Volgograd and othersBest period for exchange: from May till September (also other months are possible, we can decide it individually)Exchange duration: up to 4 weeksLanguage requirements: English
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AdvantagesA peaceful nation and its great hospitality, can be an ad-vantage over other countries. There are so many things to be seen, such as confluence of Sava and Dunav rivers in Belgrade, the Petrovaradian fortress in Novi Sad, the Celekula Fortress in Nis, etc. You can spend your free time in various clubs and caffes, as Serbian people are known for splendid use of leisure time!IADS Member Info:
Type of membership: school membership Association: Dentistry Students’ ClubTelephone: + 381 21 420 677Website: ou can found us on facebook (Klub Studenta Stomatologije )Number of Dental schools: 1Number of students: 500
About the country
Location: Serbia is located in Central and Southeastern EuropePopulation: around 7.5 millionLanguage: SerbianCapital city: BelgradeClimate: Climate varies between a continental climate in the north, and a more Adriatic climate in the south .The aver-age annual temperature is around 10.0 C. Temperature in summer is between 25 C and 37 C, and during the winter is between -10 C and 5 C.Currency: Serbian Dinar (RSD)Learn more: www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serbia
National TraditionsHolidays: - 1st and 2nd January New Year’s day- 7th January Orthodox Christmas - 15th February – Statehood day - 1st and 2nd May – Labour day
Food:Kiflice, Sarma, Gibanica, Roštilj, Punjene Paprike, Pod-varak, Gulas, etc.Drinks: Rakija (Schnapps), Vine, Beer, etc.
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Estimated Cost of Exchange
* accommodation: 15 euro per night per person for double bedroom (stu-dents dorms) * food: starting from 500 DINAR per day (cca. 5 euros) * pocket money: unlimited amounts * spare time costs: cinema 350 rsd, disco entrance 200 rsd
Insurance deposit system require-ments: noInsurance policy requirements: noSponsorship possibilities: noRemarks: no
NEO Contact Details:
Name: Salić Marko E-mail: [email protected] Mob: +381628929179
University/School: Faculty of Medicine in Novi Sad
Exchange Program General Info
Availible cities/universities: Novi Sad / Medical Faculty Novi Sad, Depart-ment of Dentistry
Best period for exchange: August and September
Exchange duration: 2-4 weeksLanguage requirements: EnglishDeadline for applications: 1 month in advanceForm of application required: yesDeadline for confirmation: 15 days in advanceType of exchange: unilateralBilateral contracts: noNumber incomings accepted per year: 12Clinical work possibilities: observing and assistingSocial program: if required
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Holidays: * January 1, 2 New Year’s Day * April/May Easter The official holiday is the Orthodox Easter * May 1 Labor Day International Labor Day * December 1 National holiday (Union Day) * December 25/26 Christmas
Food:Romania has had influence from both invaders and neighbors where it’s traditional cuisine is concerned. Romania’s traditional food sees touches of Turkish, Hungarian, Austrian, and other cuisines, but over the years, these dishes have become just as traditional as the oldest Romanian traditional foods.Some main local dishes are:
* sarmale – minced meat, rice, onions and spices are mixed and then rolled into grape or cabbage leaves * mititei (mici) – grilled, longish and spiced meatballs usually made from beef meat or mixed beef and mutton meat * mamaliga (polenta) – made out of yellow maize cooked in boiling water with salt; when cold, it can be cut into slices just like bread; usually served hot mixed with cheese and eggs * tochitura Moldavian stew with fried egg and grated cheese served with polenta * ciorba – the Romanian sour soup is prepared by poultry meat and vegetables
National Traditions
Location: South-East of EuropePopulation: over 22 milionsLanguage: RomanianCapital city: BucharestClimate:May through September are Bucharest’s warmest months (June, July, and August being the height of the Bucharest summer), though May and September may have some chilly days. In addition, spring and autumn tend to be wet. Winters are cold, with temperatures below freezing.Currency: leu (1leu=100 bani)Learn more: www.aboutromania.com
About the country:
Romania
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Drinks:
Palinca is the strongest of drinks, containing 60% pure alcohol. Then comes ţuica, usually made of plums but lately produced in other flavours as well, with 40% pure alcohol. Many Romanians living in rural arease produce these two drinks by themselves at home. Wine is next, Romania is a big wine producer and some of the best wineries are Murfatlar, Cotnari, Bohotin, Jidvei. Beer in Romania is cheap. The most important local brand is Ursus, but you can find many international brands.
Advantages:
Bucharest is located in the southeastern part of Romania. Just like many Eastern European capital cities, Bu-charest was built on the banks of a river – the Dambovita. Bucharest has been the capital of Romania since the 19th century.Now it is a modern and jouyfull city, where you can visited a lot of interesting sites and also have a lot of fun. Fans of museums will enjoy Bucharest as there is many to choose from. On the other hand, if you want to go straight to the big attractions, you can visit the Parliament Palace – the 2nd largest administrative building in the world after the Pentagon, the Univeraity Square or the Metropolitan Church.There are also a lot of clubs for each kind of music and they are opened until 5 or 6 in the morning! Everybody is very kind and there are a lot of beautiful girls.:) Bucharest is a great starting point from which to explore the rest of the country. Away from the buzz of the city, you will find a different side of Romania – life in the coun-tryside moves more slowly, the air is crisp and hospitality abounds. At 120km from Bucharest you’ll find many mountain resorts, where you can go skiing in the winter and climbing in the summer. There are also two well-knowed castles: Peles and Pelisor.
Sweets:
* cozonac – cake prepared during Christmas or Easter; it’s a cake, bread shaped with different fillings de-pending on the baker (raisins, nuts, cocoa, etc.) * papanasi - pancakes with sweet cheese, cream and comfitures * clatite - pancakes filled with cheese, chocolate or jam
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Type of membership: School Member: UMF “Carol Davila” Bucharest, Romania Faculty of DentistryAssociation: The League of Students in Dental Medi-cine BucharestAddress: Calea Plevnei, nr 19, etaj 4, sector 1, Bucur-esti RomaniaWebsite: www.lsmdb.roContact: [email protected] date at IADS: 2nd of March 2008Number of Dental schools: 1Number of students: 400
IADS Member Info - Bucharest
Availible cities/universities: Faculty of Dentistry, Uni-versity of Medicine and Pharmacy “Carol Davila”, Bu-charestBest period for exchange: October-December, March-MayExams period: January-February, June-JulyExchange duration: 1-2 weeksLanguage requirements: EnglishDeadline for applications: 2 months in advanceForm of application required: IADS Application with NEO Signature and School stampDeadline for confirmation: 1 month in advanceType of exchange: Unilateral/BilateralNumber incomings accepted per year: 5/per countryClinical work possibilities: Depends on students’ exper-tiseSocial program: Organized by LEO
Estimated Cost of Exchange LEO Contact Details
Exchange Program General Info
Name: Cristina Manole E-mail: [email protected]
* accommodation: 100 euro/month * food: 15 €/day * pocket money: 10 €/day * spare time costs: cinema 4 €, disco 5-10 €
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LEO Contact Details
Iasi: known as The Cultural Capital of Romania is the second most populous city and a municipality in Romania. Located in the historical Moldavia region, Iaşi has traditionally been one of the leading centres of Romanian social, cultural, academic and artistic life. The city was the capital of Romania from 1916 to 1918. Still referred to as The Moldavian Capital, Iasi is the seat of Iasi County and the main economic centre of the Romanian region of Moldavia.
The Dental Medicine Faculty of Iasi was created in 1945 as a department of the Medicine Faculty under the guidance of Prof. Dr. Nicolae Dutescu, being at that time the first faculty of this profile from the country. Since 1965 it functions as an independent faculty with 6-years full-time courses. After 1989 and especially since 1992 our faculty has been going through a continuous developing process, increas-ing the number of the staff and of the students and modernizing the specialized clinics endowing them with a modern material basis in accordance with the exigencies of the third millennium.
The Faculty of Dental Medicine from Iasi, combining harmoniously the tradition, symbol of the funda-mental and the stability, with the newest demands of the European exigencies, opens warmly its gates for those who are interested in Dental Medicine’s academic environment.
IADS Member Info - Iasi Exchange Program General Info
Number of days: 7 to 14 daysPeriod: November, April, AugustStudents: 2 to 8Accomodation: students hostels (free)Costs: Public Transport: ~ 1,5 €/ day (24h ticket)Food & drinks: ~ 10 €/day
LEO Contact Details
Denis HerscuLocal Exchange Officer
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Type of membership: LocalAssociation: The Society of Dental Students Craiova( SocietateaStudentilorStomatologiCraiova)Adress: Romania, Dolj, Craiova, PetruRares4Contact: [email protected] date at IADS: 2009Number of students: 200
IADS Member Info - Craiova
Exchange Program General Info
Best period for exchange: during the university year from October 1st–December 20thand from March 1stuntil June 1st, as well as during the summer holi-day starting on July 15thuntil October 1st.Exams period: January 1st-February 15th; June 1st–July 15th;Exchange duration: 2-4 weeksLanguage requirements: EnglishDeadline for applications: May 1stconcerning sum-mer holidays exchanges and 2 months in advance for the rest of them.Form of application required: original paper with school of NEO stamp via emailDeadline for confirmation: 1 month in advanceType of exchange: Bilateral
LEO Contact Details
Name: Dasoveanu PatriciaE-mail: [email protected]
“Dear NEOs and LEOs,
The Faculty of Dental Medicine of UMF Craiova(Romania) has a history in preparing well-rounded students with good abilities in terms of their Dental education. We would have the pleasure to present you the Society of Dental Students Craiova “brand” through establishing durable and fruitful exchange partnerships in the name of our intellectual values. We frankly encourage the es-tablishment of bilateral partnerships.
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IADS Member Info - Timisoara Exchange Program General Info
Type of membership: School Membership: UMF “ Victor Babes” Timisoara, Romania, Faculty of DentistryAssociation: Timisoara Dental Students Association Address: P-ta Eftimie Murgu 2, 1900 Timisoara, RomaniaWebsite: www.tdsa.roContact: [email protected] date at IADS: 21st of March 2011
LEO contact details: Name: Giacomo ArmaniE-mail: [email protected] , [email protected]
Address: Timisoara, Linistei 63, 300288University/School: UMF “Victor Babes”, Timisoara, Faculty of Dentistry
Estimated cost of exchange: - accommodation: we can arrange for some of you free accommodation but the number depends on the pe-riod of your arrival. If not it can go up to 20euros/night in some guest houses or hostels.- food: around 10-20 euros/day - pocket money: around 10-15 euros/day - spare time costs: cinema 5 euros , disco/party depends on the night usually the entrance is free. Insurance deposit system requirements: 100 euros should be transferred to the Association’s account before exchange, the whole amount of money will be given back at arrival in LEI, which saves the exchange student the trouble of changing money at arrival
Best period for exchange: during the university year from September 17th–December 20th and from March 1st until May 20th.
Available cities/universities: University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes”, Timisoara, RomaniaExams period: January-February, June- July;Exchange duration: 2-4 weeks;
Language requirements: English Deadline for applications: 2 months in advance Form of application required: IADS Application with NEO Stamp
Deadline for confirmation: 1 month in advanceType of exchange: unilateral
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Advantagesgreat hospitality with lots of places to visit and various landscapes all around the country: Baltic Sea, Mazury Lakes, Tatra Mountains, Bieszczady, winter capital: Zako-pane, beautiful old cities like Cracow, Wroclaw, Gdansk, Poznan, LublinIADS Member Info:
Type of membership: countryAssociation: PTSS – Polskie Towarzystwo Studentów Sto-matologii; Polish Association of Dental Students\Telephone: 0048 61 854 71 07Website: www.ptss.plContact: [email protected] date at IADS: 2001Number of Dental schools: 10Number of students: 500
About the country
Location: central EuropePopulation: over 30mlnLanguage: polishCapital city: WarsawClimate: continental; average temperature is about 7°C (45°F); temperatures in Warsaw range, on average, from –6° to –1°C in January and from 13° to 26°C in July; weather is really changeableCurrency: zloty (PLN)Learn more: www.poland.pl, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PolandNational TraditionsHolidays: 1st May, 3rd May (Anniversary of First Constitution), 11th November (Day of Independence), 1st January (New Year), Easter and Easter Monday, 25th December (Christmas), 26th December (Boxing Day), 1st November (All Saints Day)Food: pierogi, bigos, oscypek, schabowy, placki ziemniac-zaneSweets krówki, delicje, ptasie mleczko, sękaczDrinks: hot beer (grzaniec), vodka – Żubrówka, Wyborowa
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Estimated Cost of Exchange
* accommodation: from 15-30 pln per night * food: lunch costs about 10-20 pln in restaurant, 5-10pln in student bar * pocket money: 30 pln per day * spare time costs: cinema 15 pln, disco 5-10 pln
Insurance deposit system requirements: noInsurance policy requirements: yes (ISIC or EURO<26 cards are ok)Sponsorship possibilities: sometimes spon-sored entrance fees for sightseeing and ac-commodation for free on bilateral exchangeRemarks: accommodation in dormitories available only with advance payment with statement concerning exchange period
NEO Contact Details:
Name: Magdalena WilczakE-mail: [email protected]: +48606707168 Address: Student Dorms “Karolek” ul. Rokiet-nicka 5 room 2.21 , 60-806 PoznańPoznan University of Medical Sciendes, Poznań, Poland
Exchange Program General Info
Availible cities/universities: Szczecin, Poznań, Lublin, Warsaw, Cracow, Zabrze, Gdańsk, Białystok, Wrocław, Łódź
Best period for exchange: 1st January – 14th February; 1st – 30th June
Exchange duration: 2-4 weeksLanguage requirements: EnglishDeadline for applications: 2 months in advance; concerning exchanges during summer holidays deadline for applica-tions is 1st of May each yearForm of application required: original paper with school or NEO stamp sent via e-mail; e-applications only before acceptanceDeadline for confirmation: 1 month in advanceType of exchange: unilateral and bilateralBilateral contracts: Hungary, TurkeyNumber incomings accepted per year: depends on each school and LEO as well as arrangements with other NEOsClinical work possibilities: only observ-ing, assistingSocial program: organized by LEO
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AdvantagesMalta is a modern and safe European country. English is an official language together with Maltese, however Italian is also known. There is always something to do in Malta as it practically never sleeps! Night clubs are open till 4am and the drinking age is that of 17. There are some beautiful picturesque beaches around the Maltese Is-lands. During your stay in Malta, island hopping is a pos-sibility and can be done at extremely cheap prices. Malta is also a country rich in history, in fact 7000 years of it!
Our Island boasts a brand new general hospital called Mater Dei which opened early 2008 and thus our dental surgery department is brand new and state-of-the art. The whole of the hospital is fully air-conditioned, we use a digital x-ray system over a network, all our dental units have fibre optics and each dental surgery student has his/her own unit as is shown in the photo below.
About the country:
Location: Europe, heart of the Mediterranean Sea just south of Italy
Population: approx. 400,000Capital: VallettaLanguage: Maltese and English are both official languagesClimate: Generally nice and warm. Temperature averaging 30oC in summer and 14oC in winterCurrency: EuroLearn more: http://www.visitmalta.com
National TraditionsHolidays: 1st January – New Year’s Day, 10th February – St. Paul’s Ship-wreck, 19th March – St. Joseph, 31st March – Freedom Day March/April (date changes) – Good Friday, 1st May Labour Day, 7th June Sette Giugno, 29th June – St Peter and St Paul (L-Imnarja), 15th August The Assumption (Santa Marija), 8th September Our Lady of Victories, 21st September – Inde-pendence Day, 8th December – Immaculate Conception, 13th December Republic Day, 25th December – Christmas DayFood: Mediterranean cuisine, typical Maltese cheese and peacakes, Maltese rabbitDrinks: Kinnie and Cisk Beer
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Accommodation: Contact our NEO’s for full assistance on accommodationFood: Typically €5-7 per meal in a restaurantSpare time costs: cinema: approx 2- 7 Euros , disco: usually freeInsurance policy requirements: Better safe than sorrySponsorship possibilities: None
For full details do not hesitate to contact our NEOs: [email protected]
For Countries outside the European Union it is necessary to check whether a visa is re-quired to before visiting our country. Please refer to the following website for the latest updates in visa requirements http://www.mfa.gov.mt
NEO Contact Details:
Name: Thomas Pace Moore, Clifford Camilleri Contact: [email protected]
Institution: University of Malta
IADS Member Info
Full Name: MADS – Malta Association of Dental StudentsWeb Page: www.madsonline.orgCategory of membership: countryNumber of Dental Schools: 1Number of Students: 37 students
Exchange Program General Info
Cities/Universities: University of MaltaBest Period for Exchange: July-Septem-berDeadline for Application:2 months in advanceClinical work possibilities: Observation and assistanceExams period: January, May-JuneLanguage required: English, ItalianType of exchange: Unilateral
Social program: Shopping, Beaches, BBQs, Cinema, Bowling, Diving, Sightsee-ing, Sports, Paintball game, Museums, Crafts Village
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Advantages: Moldova means history, folk music and art, truly beautiful nature: Codri, monasteries and fortresses of Stefan cel Mare, the famous national Ivancea and Taul parks as well as the natural reservation with the church in a cave from Orheiul Vechi. Moldova is also known as a sunny country because we have more than 200 sunny days per year. You will be amazed by the hospitality of the moldovian people and by the heartful moldovian traditions. IADS Member Info: Type of membership: Full Country MemberAssociation: Dental Student Association Moldova (ASSM)Address: mun. Chisinau, Toma Ciorba 42, MD-2004,MoldovaWebsite: www.usmf.mdNumber of Dental schools: 1Number of students: 1347
About the country
Location: Moldova is located in South - Eastern part of Eu-ropePopulation: 3,560,430Area: 33,700 sq kmLanguage: RomanianCapital city: ChisinauClimate: ContinentalCurrency: Leu (MDL)Learn more: http://www.moldova.md
National TraditionsHolidays: January 1st New Year’s Day, December 25th Christmas, Feb-ruary 24th Dragobete (Valentine’s Day), March 8th Women’s Day, Easter, August 27th Independence Day, August 31st Language Day. Food: Mamaliga - a corn porridge with delicious taste; it is usually served with roast, cheese, sour cream etc. Friptura – roast with garlic and onion. Sarmale – a combination of rice and meat wrapped in vine leaves. Placinte – pies filled with cheese and dill, sour cherries etc. Zeama – a chicken soup with vegetables and homemade noodles. Drinks: Wine, cognac, homemade juice etc
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Approximate cost per day after arrange-ment might be provided for freePocket money : 70 – 100 Euro for 1 weekFood will cost from 5 to 10 Euros per dayInsurance policy requirements: yes Remarks: During Exchange students will stay in State Medical University’s Hostels which are great accommodatedPossibility for pre-clinical and clinical visit
NEO Contact Details:
Name: Iuhtimovschi EugenE-mail: [email protected]: Moldova, Ialoveni city, 33 Co-dru StreetUniversity/School: Faculty of Stomatol-ogy, State University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Nicolae Testemitanu” of the Republic of Moldova
Exchange Program General Info
Available cities/universities: Chisinau (capital city), State University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Nicolae Tes-temitanu” of the Republic of Moldova Exams period: From 10 to 30 of Janu-ary, and from 10 to 30 of JuneExchange duration: 1 weekLanguage requirements: English, Romanian, RussianDeadline for applications: 2 months in advanceForm of application required: original paper with school or NEO stamp sent via e-mail; e-application only before acceptanceDeadline for confirmation: 1 month in advanceType of exchange: unilateral and bilateralBilateral contracts: YESNumber incomings accepted per year: 5Social program: organized by NEO
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IADS Member Info: Type of membership: full country membershipAssociation: AISO Italian association of dental stu-dentsAddress: Naples, Italy, Orazio street 92’Telephone: 0039 081 660207Website: www.aisoweb.orgContact: Mirko BascianiNumber of students: 820
About the country
Location: The beautiful peninsula situated in the south of Europe Population: 50.000.000Language: ItalianCapital city: RomeClimate: TemperateCurrency: EuroLearn more: www.aisoweb.org
Food: pizza, mozzarella, pasta and moreSweets: pastiera, babà, cannoli, cassata and more
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Testimated cost of exchange – 350 euro for 2 week. Bilateral, unilateral exchange
- accommodation: 200 Euro - spare time costs: cinema 7 Euro, disco 7 – 15 Euro
NEO Contact Details:
Name: Victor Palumbo E-mail: [email protected]
University/School: University of Fog-gia
Exchange Program General Info
Available cities/universities: (An-cona, Perugia, Chieti, Milano)Best period for exchange: Sep-tember, October – April MayExchange duration: 2 – 4 weeksLanguage requirements: English, ItalianDeadline for applications: yesForm of application required: 2 weekDeadline for confirmation: 2 weekType of exchange: bilateral/uni-lateralBilateral contracts: yesNumber incomings accepted per year: 10Clinical work possibilities: yesSocial program: organized by NEO or AISO
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Food: Mediterranean cuisine, •Couscous(groundsemolinaservedwithmeat,fishorvegetable sauce).•Harissa(chillipaste).•SaladeMechouia(roastedvegetablesalad).•Tajine(akindofspicedquiche,servedcold–norelationto the Moroccan dish of the same name).•Brikauthon(adeep-friedfilledpastry,usuallycompris-ing tuna, egg, onions, capers and parsley, deep-fried in an envelope of pastry)•Lablebi(ChickpeaSoup)Sweets: Various seasonal typical sweets and TwisteesDrinks: tea (usually served with fresh mint leaves and pine nuts in some regions), beer,boukha, lagmi (sweet liquid extracted from date palms)
About the country
Location: the northernmost country in Africa. bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Algeria and LibyaPopulation: 10.732.900 (2012 estimate)Capital city: TunisLanguage: Arabic (official), English and French widely under-stood by educated classesClimate: temperate in north with mild, rainy winters and hot, dry summers; desert in southCurrency: Tunisian Dinar (TND)
National TraditionsHolidays: January 14th (Revolution and Youth),March 20st (Independence Day), March 21st (Youth Day), April 9th (Mar-tyrs’ Day), May 1st (Labour Day), July 25th (Republic Day), August 13th (Women’s Day).-Movable Holidays: Mouled(Prophet’s Anniversary), Eid al-Fitr (End Of Ramadan), Eid al-Idha (Feast of the Sacrifice),Hegire (Islamic New Year).-Other Holidays: Second half of December(Fall break), Sec-ond half of march (Spring break), Summer holidays .
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IADS Member Info• FullName:TADS–TunisianAssociationofDentalStudentsWeb• Categoryofmembership:country• NumberofDentalSchools:1• NumberofStudents:900students
NEO Info :Name: Kamel Ben TekayaContact: [email protected] +21652576870Institution: University of Monastir
Advantages:
Tunisia is a country that is full of beautiful beaches. For the tourists who like to spend their vacation near beaches, Tunisia is heaven. 810 miles if Tunisian coast is covered by beaches. Best known beaches of Tunisia are Monastir, Sousse, Djerba, Hammamet , Kelibia and Tabarka. Surfing, sailing, family water sport activities and wind surfing are the various Thing to do while one is staying in Tunisia.
Monastir is a city on the central coast of Tunisia, in the Sahel area, (20 km south of Sousse and 162 km south of Tunis). Traditionally a fishing port, Monastir is now a major tourist resort. Its population is 41,400. Our hospital is located in the University Of Monastir which is 1km away from the beach. It currently has 8 departments
General Exchange Information•Cities/Universities:University of Monastir•BestPeriodforExchange: July, August, September•DeadlineforApplication:45 days•Clinicalworkpossibilities:Observation and assis-tanceExchange duration: two or four weeks•Examsperiod:January, May-June•Languagerequired: French , English or ArabicForm of application required: Application Form and motivation letterAccomodation in the Esplanade Hotel and meals ( lunch only) are included for 150 euros the two weeks.The social programs are not included ( a cruse to the beautiful island of Kuriat(Monastir), a weekend in south of Tunisia, visiting Tunis, parties… )
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Holidays: - Holiday : Independent day, Moslem holidays, Christian holidays, Buddish holiday, hindu holiday, any national-hood holidays- Food: Sate padang, Gudeg, Gado-Gado, Soto, Bubur pedas, Empek-empek palembang, plenty- Drink: herbal Drinks, Es Rujak , es Campur, Wedang, plenty
Season: rainy season and dry season, the range of tem-peratures during dry season is about 30-37 Celcius
Type of membership: Full National MemberAssociation: Persatuan Senat Mahasiswa Kedokteran Gigi IndonesiaTel.: (0274)387656 Psw. 8.Faximile : (0274)387646 , (0274)387646Website: www.umy.ac.idRegistration date at IADS: March 2013Number of Dental schools: 26
Advantages:
Student will experience how dentist work in Indonesia and all cultural exchange. There are some voluntary works available in some periods, so the student will also experience both to educate and treat the community. The main feedback is the student can enhance their clini-cal skill after the internship program.
National Traditions
Population: 2 8.868.79Capital: JakartaLanguage: Bahasa IndonesiaMain Religions: Islam, Christian, Budda, HinduCurrency: Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)Form of Government: Republic Indonesia
About the country:
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NEO Contact DetailsName: Fauziah Karimah (+6285643613166)University/School: Muhammadiyah University of Yogya-karta. Indonesiaemail address: [email protected] / [email protected] / [email protected]: Jl. D. Ronggowarsito no. 34 Jetis Caturharjo Sle-man, Yogyakarta
Exchange Program General Info
•Cities/Universities:Muhammadiyah University of Yogya-karta•BestPeriodforExchange: June-July (International Dental Summer School)Exchange Duration: 2-3 weeks •DeadlineforApplication:2 months in advance•Numberofstudents:25 - 30 •Languagerequired:English
Deadline for confirmation: 3 days after applicationType of exchange: unilateral Clinical work possibilities: 2-5 hours in clinicSocial program: city tour and tourism objects visits
Estimated cost of exchange:•accommodation:10€/nightforstudenthotelorfreefordormitory •publictransport:10-15€/week•food:2-5€/day•pocketmoney:dependsonwhichtypeoftravelerthestudents is•sparetimecosts:dependsonwhichtypeoftravelerthestudents is
INTERNATIONAL DENTAL SUMMER SCHOOL 2014
International Dental Summer School is a 5th cohort of cap-tivating summer school that organized by Universitas Mu-hammadiyah Yogyakarta. This Program has combined two main major activity Educational and Social program. IDSS will be held for five times in the reason of sharing knowl-edge and experience in dental voluntary project. Instead of studying in a class for most of the time, we prefer to do lecture at the beginning and straight to the field to prac-tice. Public Health Care in Indonesia will have introduced and follow with practical skill to enhance the performance of student to do a Voluntary work
Period : August 2014 Participants : : Minimal year : 3rd Year, clinical students, internship students and Young Dentist ( maximal year of graduation 2012)Activities: Educational program, non Educational program, and Voluntary worksEducational Program: Lectures, Tutorial Discussion, Skills lab Activity, Clinical Visits, Plenary Discussion, Voluntary WorkNon Educational (Social Program) :City tour ( Malioboro, Taman Sari “Water Palace”, Sultan Palace, Vredenburg Fort), Prambanan temple, Borobudur temple, Ramayana Ballet, Rafting, Camping, Outbond, International Night
Fee: 400€ includes 18 days stay at the Hotel, Breakfast, Educational Transportation, ProgramApplication Period : December 2013 – june 2014
Yuniar Tri Wahyuti, BDS (+6285643834983) Wika Adriani ( +6285642154005)Email Address : [email protected] Page : International Dental Summer School
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IADS Member Info:
Types of membership: CountryAssociation: Dental students welfare association of IndiaAddress: Flat no. 318, 6th floor, A block, DDA. HIG Multi storey flats, Sector: 18-B DWARKA, New DelhiPin: 110075Telephone: +919179561111Website: www.dswai.inContact: [email protected] date at iads: 26/01/2010Number of dental students: 300
About the country
Location: Located in southern asiaPopulation: 1.15 billionLanguage: Hindi, EnglishCapital city: New DelhiClimate: ContinentalCurrency: RupeesLearn more: www.india.com
Holidays: Holi, DiwaliFood: Rice, Chapatti, Shahi paneer, RajmaSweets: GulabjamunDrinks: Lassi, Juices of fruits
Advantages:- Highest number of god fearing people- Multi ethnic- Multi cultural- Lots of places to visit
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Estimated Cost of Exchange
Estimated cost for exchange: vary state to stateInsurance deposit system Require-ment: not yetSponsorship possibilities: not yet
NEO Contact Details:
Name: Jatin AnejaE-mail: [email protected]: +919582790857Address: New DelhiUniversity/school: hd dental colege
Exchange Program General Info
AAvailable cities: Delhi, Mum-bai, Kolkata , Banglore , Chennai, BhopalBest period for exchange: from august to DecemberExams period: march to mayExchange duration: 1-2 weeksLanguage requirements: EnglishDeadline for applications: 2 months beforeForm of application required:IADS application With NEO stamp and school stamp deadline for confirmation – 1 month in ad-vance type of exchange: unilat-eral/bilateralNumber accepting per year: no limitClinical work possibility: under our expert supervision social or-ganized (organized by LEO)
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Holidays: - Holiday : December 31- January 1.: New Year’s Eve (Szilveszter) and New Year’s Day (Újév), Carnival Season – Farsang, March 15: 1848 Revolution Day – 1848-as Forradalom és Szabadságharc, Easter Sunday and Mon-day – Húsvét, May I: Labor Day – A munka ünnepe, Early June: Whit Monday: Whit (Pentecost) Sunday and Mon-day- Pünkösd vasárnap és hétfő, June 30: Withdrawal of Soviet Troops, August 20: St. Stephen’s Day, October 23: 1956 Uprising Memorial Day, November 1: All Saints’ Day, December 6: Santa Claus (St. Nicholas’) Day, De-cember 24, 25, 26: Christmas
Type of membership: full country membershipAssociation: Hungarian Association of Dental Students – HADS (Magyar Fogorvostanhallgatók Egyesülete – MFHE)Address: 1089 Budapest, Nagyvárad tér 4., HungaryTelephone:Website: mfhe.huContact: [email protected],Registration date at IADS: decades ago ;)Number of Dental schools: 4Number of students: 600
Name: Karolina RadoE-mail: [email protected]
National Traditions
Location: Central EuropePopulation: 9,960,000Language: HungarianCapital city: BudapestClimate: continentalCurrency: Hungarian Forint (HUF) – 1 EUR = 260-280 HUFLearn more: www.hungary.com
About the country:
Hungary
NEO Contact Details
IADS Member Info
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Exchange duration: 2 or 4 weeksLanguage requirements: advanced English or HungarianDeadline for applications: 1st of May Form of application required:CV and motivation letter, IADS Application FormDeadline for confirmation: 16th of May 2010 for July and August 2010Type of exchange: unilateral and bilateralBilateral contracts: possible in case of bilateral interest (we had contracts previously with Turkey and Poland)Number incomings accepted per year: maximum 50 per-sons during July-AugustClinical work possibilities: Observe
Estimated cost of exchange: accommodation:
Accommodation: 40-45 euros for one weekPublic transport: for students from the EU with valid student ID: around 20euros for 30 days, for the other students it is around 40 euros
Insurance deposit system requirements: 50 euros payed on the day of arrival, you will get back the money after you clean the room, and return the entrance card and key to the room
Exchange Program General Info
Availible cities/universities: Budapest, Szeged, Debrecen
Best period for exchange: July-August for 2 week 01.07.-14.07.201315.07.-28.07.201329.07.-10.08.201311.08.-24.08.2013Or for 4 weeks: 1, 01.07-28.07 or 29.07-24.08
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Cuisine: nasi lemak, asam laksa, char kuey tiao, rojak, cendol, bak kut teh, satay, cendol, ais kacang, bandung syrup
IADS Member Info:
Type of membership: Full Country Membership Association: Malaysian Association of Dental StudentsRegistration date at IADS: 12/8/13 Number of students: 340
About the country
Location: Southeast Asia Population: over 28 millionLanguage: Malay, EnglishCapital city: Kuala LumpurClimate: tropical, humid climate with average tem-perature 30°CCurrency: Ringgit Malaysia (RM) Learn more: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malaysia
National TraditionsHolidays: - 1 Jan New Year’s Day. - Chinese New Year. - Mawlid al-Nabi (Birth of Prophet Muhammad). - 1 May Labour Day. - Wesak Day (Birth of Buddha). - 6 Jun King’s Birthday. - 31 Aug Merdeka Day (National Day). - Hari Raya Puasa (End of Ramadan). - Deepavali- Hari Raya Qurban (Feast of the Sacrifice).- Awal Muharram (Islamic New Year).- 25 Dec Christmas.
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Estimated Cost of Exchange
Estimated cost of exchange (based on one month):• accommodation:700RM• publictransport:150RM• food:600RM• pocketmoney:• sparetimecosts:
Remarks: Interested applicants please contact Malaysian Dental Students Association to find out more details about each dental school in Malaysia and exchange programs if any.
NEO Contact Details:
Name: Priyantha Pang E-mail: [email protected]/School: University of Malaya
Exchange Program General Info
Availible cities/universities: All 12 dental schools which are in cities like Kuala Lumpur, Kedah, Penang, Kelan-tan, Malacca, etc.
Best period for exchange: 2nd half of the year Exams period: January, March/April, June/July Exchange duration: One week to one monthLanguage requirements: Eng-lish Deadline for applications: 2 months in advance Form of application required: de-pending on individual school Deadline for confirmation: 1 month in advance Type of exchange: elective ex-change Clinical work possibilities: Depending on each Unviersity Social program: Will be organized by each partner school accordingly.
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Advantages:
* Great weather-climate * Picturesque landscape * Surrounded by sea * Unique history and culture * Hospitable and friendly peopleType of membership: Full Country Membership country / schoolAssociation: Hellenic Scientific Association of Dental StudensTelephone: +306972014560Website: www.eefoe.gr (under reconstruction)Contact: [email protected] date at IADS: 2009Number of Dental schools: 2
About the country
Location: Southeastern EuropePopulation: 11,262,000 (2008 by Eurostat)Language: Greek(official), English widely spoken and understoodCapital city: Athens Climate: temperate – MediterraneanCurrency: Euro (€)Learn more: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greece
Holidays: 1st January, 25th March, Easter, Easter Monday, 1st May, 15th August, 28th October, 25th & 26th Decem-berFood: souvlaki, greek salad, moussaka, feta cheese, olive oil, various piesDrinks: local wine, ouzo, Metaxas brandy
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* accommodation: ≈35€ per night * food: 5 – 20€ * pocket money: ≈20€ per day * spare time costs: cinema: 8€, night club: 10 – 15€
Insurance deposit system requirements:Insurance policy requirements:Sponsorship possibilities:Remarks:
NEO Contact Details:
Name: Elpida SamaraE-mail: [email protected]
Exchange Program General Info
Available cities/universities: Thessaloniki/Aristotle University of ThessalonikiPeriods for exchange: November 20th – December 20th, Ash Monday – Easter holidays (movable dates), After Easter holidays – May 15thExams period: January 25th – early March, May 25th –July 20th, August 28th – October 10thExchange duration: 1 weekLanguage requirements: EnglishDeadline for applications: 2 months in advanceForm of application required: original paper with school or NEO stamp sent via emailDeadline for confirmation: 1 month in advanceType of exchange: unilateralBilateral contracts: -Number incomings accepted per year: 2 periods per year, 1-6 incoming students per periodClinical work possibilities: observing, assistingSocial program: organized by LEO
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With respect to clinical work, come and see most of the pathologies you only read about during training.
Type of membership: countryAssociation: University of Ghana Medical Students’ AssociationTelephone: 00233-21-678400Website: www.ugmsa.orgNumber of dental schools: 2
Location: On the coast of West Africa, bordered by Cote D’Ivoire, Togo and Burkina FasoPopulation: About 25million peopleLanguage: English and about 46 other local languages( Ga, Twi, Ewe, etc)Capital city: Greater AccraClimate: Great weather all year round. Dry season in the months of January to May and Rainy season from May to August. Currency: the Ghana Cedi ( 1USD=2.20Gh Cedi)Learn more: Great diversity in flora and fauna, rich ever-green forests and savanna lands, beautiful waterfalls.National Traditions: Food: Kenkey and fried fish, banku and okro stew, fufu and light soup, tuo zaafi.
Advantages: wonderful weather all year through, great tourist sites to visit( Kakum national park, several waterfalls and caves, game reserves, and colonial forts and prisons). Very peaceful country, friendly locals, good food, great night-life, music and dance( azonto dance).
GHANA
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NEO Contact Details:
Name: Patrick Bannerman-AgbesiE-mail: [email protected]
Address: University of Ghana Medi-cal Students Association, P. O. Box KB 295, Korle- Bu, AccraUniversity: University of Ghana (Den-tal School)
Exchange Program General Info
Available country/ school: Accra, Uni-versity of Ghana, Dental School
Best period for exchange: August - October Language requirement: English
Form of application: email
Exchange duration: 4-5 weeks
Type of exchange: Unilateral and bilateral
Number of students accepted: 4 Deadline for confirmation: JuneDeadline for applications: April-MayClinical work possibilities: observing and assisting
Social program: Outreach pro-grammes into the local districts with student groups.
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Type of membership: full country membershipAssociation: Georgian Young Dentists’ SocietyAddress: Chavchavadze av.29 TbilisiTelephone: +995 22 232396Website: www.SASS.geContact: +99599232396Registration date at IADS: Number of students: 200
Location: South Caucasus Region of Eurasia… East Coast of the Black SeaPopulation: 4.2 millionLanguage: GeorgianCapital city: TbilisiClimate: From Humid Subtropical to ContinentalCurrency: GEL (Georgian Lari; 1 euro=2.492 Lari ; 1 $=1.679Lari ) (31.10.09)Learn more: www.georgia.ge
National Traditions: Holidays: Orthodox Christmas (7 january) Day of National Unity(9 april) Easter Sunday (moveable) Independence Day(26 may) Saint Mary’s Day(28 august) Saint George’s Day(23 november)Food: Khachapuri, Khinkali, MtsvadiSweets: Churchkhela, Tatara, GozinakiDrinks: Wine (Ojaleshi, Rqatsiteli, Saferavi), Chacha,Other: One of The Most Hospitable Countries in The World
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Estimated Cost of Exchange
- accommodation: 30 lari per day … - food: 10- lari per day… - pocket money: 15 lari per day… - spare time costs: cinema 5-10 lar disco 20-30 lari
Insurance deposit system require-ments: insuredInsurance policy requirements: travel insurance is okSponsorship possibilities: possibleRemarks: Waiting For You in Sunny and Hospitable Georgia
NEO Contact Details:
Name: Ketevan Dolidze/ Tato Ni-bladzeE-mail: [email protected], [email protected]
Exchange Program General Info
Availible cities/universities: Tbilisi State Medical University, Tbilisi State University, Batumi State University
Best period for exchange: March-July, October-DecemberExams period: February and JulyExchange duration: 10 days , 15 daysLanguage requirements: English , RussianDeadline for applications: 2 months beforeForm of application required: IADS exchage application formDeadline for confirmation: 1month beforeType of exchange: unilateral
Number incomings accepted per year: no limitsClinical work possibilities: observa-tionSocial program: included
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Holidays: Nowruz (Iranian New Year) - Starts from 21 MarchSizdah be dar (Nature Day)Jashn-e-Tirgan (Water Festival)Jashn-e-Sadeh (Fire Festival)Jashn-e-Mehregan (Autumn Festival)Shab-e-Yalda (Winter Feast)Charshanbeh Suri
Cuisine
RiceBreads: Nane Barbari, Nane Sangak, Nane lavash, Nane TaftoonDrinks and Dessert: Carrot Juice, Khakshir Syrup, Doogh, Ice cream floatRegional cuisine: Ghorme sabzi, Gheyme, Kebab, Ash, Baghala polo
Advantages:- Very affordable- Cultural and historical- Hospitable people
National traditions
Location: southwestern Asia Population: 77,891,220Language: Farsi (Persian)Capital city: TehranClimate: Iran has a continental type of climate, with cold winters and hot summers prevalent across the plateau.Read more: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geography_of_IranCurrency: Rial Learn more: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran
About the country:
Iran
Type of membership: Full Local School (Association)Association: Dental Students’ Scientific Research Center
Address: Dental School, Tehran University of Medical Sci-ences, Amirabad St., Tehran, IranTelephone: +98 21 88507687Website: http://dentistry.tums.ac.irContact: +98 21 88507687Registration date at IADS: 2012Number of Dental schools: 1Number of students: 400
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Name: Parham Pedram E-mail: [email protected]: +98-912-8149679Address: Dental School, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Amirabad St., Tehran, IranUniversity/School: Tehran University of Medical Sci-ences
Estimated Cost of Exchange
Estimated cost of exchange:1 US$=3500 Rials (Note that this is changeable by time)•accommodation:Student’sdormitories:300,000Rials/night/person Hotel: 1,500,000-10,000,000 Rials per night •publictransport:20,000–200,000RialsforTaxi•food:60,000-600,000Rialspermeal•pocketmoney:30,000Rials•sparetimecosts: Cinema10,000RialsAqua Park 300,000 Rials
Remarks:
1. In Tehran Western clothing and formality is acceptedbut wearing a hijab is required. Women by law must wear a headscarf in public.
NEO Contact DetailsExchange Program General Info
Available cities/universities: Tehran/Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Best period for exchange: 15 sep - 1 jan, 15 feb - 15 march, 1 march - 15 jun
Exams period: January/February, June/July Exchange duration: 2- 4 weeks
Language requirements: English
Deadline for applications: 3 months in advance
Form of application required: IADS exchange forms, approval letter from respective universities, CV Deadline for confirmation: 2 month in advance
Type of exchange: Bilateral
Number incomings accepted per year: 4 Clinical work possibilities: doing laboratory tests & have some clinical works and observation, participating in workshops and classes.Social program: Organized by LEO
Cuisine
RiceBreads: Nane Barbari, Nane Sangak, Nane lavash, Nane TaftoonDrinks and Dessert: Carrot Juice, Khakshir Syrup, Doogh, Ice cream floatRegional cuisine: Ghorme sabzi, Gheyme, Kebab, Ash, Baghala polo
Advantages:- Very affordable- Cultural and historical- Hospitable people
Type of membership: Full Local School (Association)Association: Dental Students’ Scientific Research Center
Address: Dental School, Tehran University of Medical Sci-ences, Amirabad St., Tehran, IranTelephone: +98 21 88507687Website: http://dentistry.tums.ac.irContact: +98 21 88507687Registration date at IADS: 2012Number of Dental schools: 1Number of students: 400
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National traditions
Holidays: Epiphany January 6, Easter, May Day May 1, Midsummer day in June, Independence day December 6, Christmas which is the most extensively celebrated holiday: usually at least the 23rd to 26th of December are holidays and the New Year’s Day the 1st of JanuaryFood: Potatoe –based foods, fish, game, forest mush-rooms and wild berriesSweets: Fazer –chocolate, licorice, salmiacDrinks: Finns prefer Coffee, Koskenkorva – drinks: Ko-skenkorva – Battery – drink, Koskenkorva – salmiac – drink
Type of membership: countryAssociation: SHOL (Suomen hammaslääketieteen opiskelijain liitto)Address: Fabianinkatu 9B, 00130 Helsinki, FinlandTelephone: -Website: www.shol.fiRegistration date at IADS: July 2009Number of Dental schools: 3 (Helsinki, Oulu and Turku)Number of students: around 550
National Traditions
Location: situated in the Fennoscandian region of northern EuropePopulation: Around 5.4 millionLanguage: Finnish and SwedishCapital city: Helsinki
Climate: Winters of southern Finland are usually 4 months long and the average temperature of day is below 0 °C. The coldest winter days of southern Fin-land are usually under −20 °C, and the warmest days of July and early August can be over 30 °C. Summers in the southern Finland lasts 4 months (from the mid of May to mid of September). Winters in north Finland are nearly 7 months long, and snow covers the lands almost 6 months, from October to early may. Summers in the north are quite short, only 2–3 months. The high-est temperatures on the warmest summer days of July, are rarely above 20–25 °.
About the country:
Finland
IADS Member Info
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Type of exchange: unilateralBilateral contracts: -Number incomings accepted per year: 2-3 studentsClinical work possibilities: Clinical work is possible in Finland if the student have had clinical works at his/her school.Social program: The exchangestudents can join all the events organized by the dental students.Estimated cost of exchange: * accommodation: 230€ / month * food: 2,55€/ meal at school * spare time costs: cinema 5-10€, nightclubs 6-10€ +drinks you drink, theatre and gigs 15-30€, sports: gym 5€, tennis 8€, badminton 6€, climbing 3-5€ / 1 timeInsurance deposit system requirements: -Insurance policy requirements: travel insurance
* The oldest city in Finland, it was the first capital of Finland from 1809 to 1812 * It is situated on the southwest coast of Finland at the mouth of Aura River * During the year 2011 Turku has been designated to be the European Capital of Culture together with Tallinn * The University of Turku is the second largest univer-sity in Finland (18,000 students), founded in 1920 * In Turku there are several theatres, cinemas, and art galleries, and the city’s cultural centre organizes a number of regular events all the time of the year
NEO Contact Details:
Name: Annina SalmiE-mail: [email protected]
University/School: University of Eastern Finland
Exchange Program General InfoAvailible cities/universities: Turku/University of TurkuBest period for exchange: September-October, Janu-ary-MayExams period: December and MayExchange duration: 1 monthLanguage requirements: EnglishDeadline for applications: the 15th of May for autumn exchanges and the 15th of September for spring ex-changesForm of application required: by email, pdfDeadline for confirmation: May 2010
Turku
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- National Holidays: January 7th ( Coptic Christmas ), April 25th ( Sinai Liberation Day ), May 1st ( Labor Day ), July 23rd ( Revolution Day ), October 6th ( Armed Forces Day )- Movable Holidays: Sham El Nesseim, Islamic New Year, Ramadan Feast, Sacrifice Feast.- Other Holidays: January 1st ( New Year’s Day ), March 1st ( Sportsmen’s Day ) March 21st ( Mother’s Day ), June 18th ( Evacuation Day ), August 15th ( Flooding of the Nile ), October 21st ( Egyptian Naval Day ), October 24th ( Suez Day / Popular Resistance Day ), December 23rd ( Victory Day )Food: Ful Mudammas ( Broad beans in sauce ), Koushari ( Lentils, Macaroni, Rice, and Chickpeas ), Gebnah Mak-leyah ( Over-Fried Cheese ), Molokhiyya ( A Thick Soup Made Of Chopped Molokhiyya Leaves in Chicken Broth )Sweets: Balava ( Filo Dough, Honey, and Nuts ), Umm Ali ( Raisin Cake Soaked in Milk and Served Hot ), Egyp-tian Rice Pudding ( Topped with Pistachios ), Bassbousa, KenafaDrinks: Hot Drinks: Tea with mint, Sahlab ( A thick liquid that tastes like a cross between Ovaltine and Oatmeal ), Kakakoow Bil Laban ( Hot Chocolate ), Karkadeh (a clear, bright red drink made by steeping dried hibiscus flowers, sweetened to taste, and served either hot or cold ).Cold Drinks: Sugar Cane Juice, Carob Juice, Kamar El Din (Thick Aprciot Juice)
Type of membership: Full Country MembershipAssociation: Dental Students Scientific Association ( DSSA-Egypt )Telephone: +20122337449Website: www.dssa-egypt.orgContact: [email protected] date at IADS: 2006Number of Dental schools: 10Number of students: 750
National Traditions
Location: Northern Africa, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Libya and the Gaza Strip, and the Red Sea north of Sudan, and includes the Asian Sinai PeninsulaPopulation: 81,713,520 (July 2008 est.)Language: Arabic (official), English and French widely understood by educated classesCapital city: CairoClimate: Desert; hot, dry summers with moderate wintersCurrency: Egyptian Pound (EGP)Learn more: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/print/eg.html
About the country:
Egypt
IADS Member Info
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Bilateral contracts: Possible
Number incomings accepted per year: UnlimitedClinical work possibilities: Observation, Clinical work if experiencedSocial program: Organised by LEO, NEO, or NEO team
Accommodation: 10-12 Euros per nightPocket money : 5-10 Euros per dayWeeksspare time costs: Food : 5-10 euros per day
Insurance deposit system requirements: not yetInsurance policy requirements: noneSponsorship possibilities: Sometimes there are subsi-dized entrance fees for sightseeingRemarks: Accommodation for students is at a hotel since we do not have student hostels.
NEO Contact Details:
Name: Aly AboushadyE-mail: [email protected]: Alexandria University
Exchange Program General Info
Availible cities/universities:Alexandria, Tanta, Menia , Ismaillia
Best period for exchange:We Accept students whole year
Exams period: end of December till end of January and beginning of May till end of JuneExchange duration: 2 -4 weeks
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-Holidays: 1 January New Year Day, 6 January Christmas, 28 January Army Day, 24 April Genocide Remembrance Day, 9 May Victory and Peace Day, 28 May Republic Day, 5 July Constitution Day, 21 SeptemberIndependence Day, 7 December Spitak Remembrance Day(earthquake in 1988)Food: Dolma (wrapped in vine, grape leaves), khorovats, Ishxan khorovats (good grilled fish dish), lahmajo, lavash, qufta, Ishli qufta, basturma Garni yarach (Eggplants with meat),spas (soup of matsoun), khash (from cows feet), Harissa, Tjvjik(dish of fried liver and kidneys with onions)Sweets: Sujukh, Gata, lavash(thin sheets of sour fuits puree), PahlavaDrinks: Armenian famous Konyak (cognac) Ararat, Red wine made from grapes, Beers Kotayk and Kilikia, Red wine made from pomegranate, Mulberry Vodka , Jermuk (a brand of mineral water), Than (yoghurt drink)Other: Religion-Christianity (Armenian Apostolic Church), adopted in 301
Advantages
Unusual and traditional hospitality. There are thousands of sights in Armenia and each of them is more impressive and memorable than the other. However, anyone who has visited this country will firstly and forever remember the fabulous view of Holy mountain Ararat.There are more than 100 mountain lakes in Armenia. The largest among them is Lake Sevan, situated at an altitude of 1,900 meters about sea level. And of course historical Christian churches.
National Traditions
Location: Armenia located in Southern part of Transcau-caus and Southeastern EuropePopulation: 3,262,200Language: ArmenianCapital city: YerevanClimate: The climate ranges from dry subtropical to cold mountain weather.The average temperature in July is +25 °C sometimes it can reach 40 °C and -5 °C in JanuaryCurrency: Dram (AMD)Learn more: www. welcomeArmenia.com, www.Arme-nianpages.com,
About the country:
Armenia
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IADS Member Info
Available cities/universities: Yerevan (capital city), Yere-van State medical University after Mkhitar HeratciBest period for exchange: especially during summer holidays from 1st July to 31st August ,but also during school year from 1st Setember to 14th December and from 14th February till 30th June; Exchange duration: 2–4 weeksLanguage requirements: English, Russian or ArmenianDeadline for applications: 2 months in advanceClinical work possibilities: observing, assistingForm of application required: original paper with school or NEO stamp with passport number and photo sent via e-mail;application only before acceptanceDeadline for confirmation: 1 month in advanceType of exchange: unilateral and bilateralBilateral contracts: possible in case of bilateral interestNumber incomings accepted per year: UnlimitedSocial program: organized by NEO and AMSP (Arme-nian Medical Students’ Parliament)
accommodation pocket money : 150 Euro for 4 weeksspare time costs: cinema 4euro/AMD , disco 5-10 euro/AMDFood : will cost from 4 to 10 Euros per day
Insurance policy requirements: yes (in some shops and Restaurants Euro 26 and ISIC)
Remarks: During Exchange students will stay In Yere-van State Medical University’s Hostels which are great accommodated
NEO Contact Details:Name: Inessa Tshagharyan (Djagaryan)E-mail: [email protected]: +37491329218Address: Armenia, Yerevan ,Nor Nork the 9th masiv,house14,apt.33University/School: Yerevan State Medical University after Mkhitar Heratsi
Exchange Program General Info
Type of membership: Full Country MemberAssociation: Armenian Medical Students’ ParliamentAddress: Armenia , Yerevan Koryun2 st. Yerevan state Medical University (YSMU)Telephone: +37410580693Website: www.YSMU.amContact: [email protected] date at IADS: 3. 9. 2009Number of Dental schools: 1Number of students: 743
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Food: Roast sirloin with cream sauce, Pork roast with dumplings and sauerkraut (known as “vepřo-knedlo-zelo”), Goulash, Roast duck or goose, Potato pancake, Fruit dumpligs
Sweets: Czech buns, Pardubice gingerbread, Štramberk ears, Frgál
Drinks: The Czech Republic is considered to be a beer superpower, so you should definitely not leave the country without having a swig of beer.Our country can also boast having high quality wines, especially white wines, so when enjoying Czech food, order a Czech wine.Traditional Czech Becherovka is a great digestif. This bittersweet herbal liqueur from the famous spa town of Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad), thanks to its cura-tive effects, earned the nickname the “Thirteenth Spring”.
Holidays: January 1: Restoration Day of the Independent Czech State, March, April: Easter, May 1.: Svátek práce (La-bour day), May 8.: Den Vítězství (Victory in Europe Day), July 5.: (Saints Cyril and Methodius Day), July 6.: (Jan Hus Day), September 28.: (Czech Statehood Day), October 28.: (Independent Czechoslovak State Day), November 17.: (Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day), December 24, 25, 26.: Christmas
National Traditions
Location: situated in central EuropePopulation: 10 millionLanguage: CzechCapital city: PragueClimate: continental. Average temperature is about 7 C, in July about 17,5 and in January abou – 1 C in PragueCurrency: Česká koruna (Czk)Learn more: www.czech.cz, cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Česko
About the country:
Czech Republic
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IADS Member Info
Availible cities/universities: Charles University Prague and Pilsen, Masaryk University BrnoBest period for exchange:Prague – SeptemberBrno – July, Augustsummer holidays from 1st July to 15th SeptemberExchange duration: 2 weeks (possible to stay longer for sightseeing)Language requirements: englishDeadline for applications: 3 months in advanceForm of application required: IADS Application Form with passport number and photoDeadline for confirmation: 1 month in advanceType of exchange: unilateralNumber incomings accepted per year: depends on each schoolClinical work possibilities: observing, assistingSocial program: organized by LEO
- accommodation: 200-300 Czk per night (Prague), 115-150 Czk per night (Brno)- public transport: Prague 550 CZK (same price 1-4weeks), Brno 265 CZK (same price 1-4 weeks)- food: lunch costs about 80-150 Czk in restaurant, 30-60 Czk in student canteen- bread 20 Czk, milk 15 Czk, Cola (2l) 35 Czk, McDon-alds chickenburger 30 Czk, Beer 25-90 Czk- pocket money: 200 Czk per dayspare time costs: cinema 130-180 Czk, disco 0-150 CzkInsurance policy requirements: yes (ISIC or EURO<26 cards are ok)Remarks: ISIC acceptable, white trousers and T-shirt neededVery important info: Students must have liability insur-ance and must sign contract between her/him, faculty, clinic and CDSA
NEO Contact Details:
Name: Štěpán JurčíkE-mail:[email protected]
University/School: Masaryk University, Brno
Exchange Program General Info
Type of membership: full country membershipAssociation: SSSCR – Sdruzeni studentu stomatologie Ceske republiky (Czech Dental Students Association)Address: Děkanát LFUK v Plzni, Husova 3, 306 05 Plzeň, Czech RepublicTelephone: 00420 773 685 496Website: www.ssscr.czContact: [email protected] of Dental schools: 5Number of students: 1200
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Advantages:
- Sudan’s charm lies in its people, culture and his-tory and its diversity cultivated by the Nile. it also has various characteristics due to its geographical location.- You may escape freezing winter at your country for a change and a chance to a country of a warm sunny weather throughout the year; even during Decem-ber, January and/or February.- Amazing Cultural places and rich history of over 4000 years.- Wonderful spirit of Africa, Hospitability, and inter-esting sightseeing, the only city beholding the 3 Niles. (Beautiful Emergence of THE GREAT NILE by conjugation of Blue Nile and White Nile)- Chance for clinical work and perhaps participation in a voluntary dental field trip- Studying Language is ENGLISH (Clinics & Lectures) rather than a local language.
Holidays: * January 1st (new year day-independence day), * Islamic new year * El-Fitr feast * sacrifice feast * Christmas
Food: You will find all types of internationally-likable foods, as well as very unique Sudanese-special food, such as Qurrassa, Assida, Waika, and a lot more!Drinks: Different types of exotic fruits and herbals are widely used to make plenty of delicious cold drinks and hot teas as well.
National Traditions
Location: North Africa part of the middle east bordered from the north by EgyptPopulation: Over 30 millionsLanguage: Official language is Arabic (English and French are widely spoken), language in clinics and lectures is EnglishCapital city: KhartoumClimate: warm sunny weather throughout the yearCurrency: Sudanese pound (SDG)
About the country:
Sudan
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IADS Member Info
Available cities/universities: Khartoum: University of Khartoum- Faculty of DentistryBest period for exchange: During the school year from September to December and from February to mayExchange duration: 1 to 3 weeksLanguage requirements: EnglishDeadline for applications: 1 month in advanceForm of application required: IADS application form with NEO Signature.Deadline for confirmation: 2 weeks in advanceType of exchange: unilateral and bilateralBilateral contracts: YESNumber incomings accepted per year: unlimitedSocial program: organized by NEOEstimated cost of exchange: 300 Euros. for 4 week for Unilateral and free for BilateralClinical work possibilities: possible (in addition we may arrange voluntary field projects)
Accommodation: if bilateral free, if unilateral 60-100 Euro per weekFood: in a student restaurant 5 SDG/meal. In other restaurants 10-15 SDG/mealPocket money: 10 Euro per daySpare time: concerts 10 SDG, nile river cruise 20 SDG , other activities like bowling, pool or swimming 10- 20 SDG
Insurance deposit system requirements: noneInsurance policy requirements: none
NEO Contact Details:
Name: Abdullah salah Mohamed elaminE-mail: [email protected]: +249919675372Address: Khartoum, University of Khartoum- Faculty of Dentistry (Home address: Khartoum north, Kafori, block 6 house no.444)University/School: Faculty of Dentistry, University of Khartoum
Exchange Program General Info
Type of membership: Full Country MemberAssociation: Sudanese Association of Dental Students (SADS)Address: Khartoum ,El-Qasr street , block no. 1Website: www. dentis.uofk.eduRegistration date at IADS: 1974Number of Dental schools: 3Number of students: 650
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Holidays:1 January – New Year’s Day3 March – National Holiday /Bulgaria’s Liberation from the Ottoman Empire/1 May – Labour and International Worker’s Solidarity Day6 May – Gergyovden (St. George’s Day), and the Bulgarian Army’s Day24 May - Bulgarian Education and Culture, and Slavic Script Day6 September - Unification Day22 September – Independence Day1 November – Day of the Bulgarian Enlighteners (Holiday for all educational institutions)24 December - Christmas Eve25, 26 December - Christmas DaysEaster Holidays– 4 days /Good Friday, Holy Saturday, Easter Sunday and Monday/ according to the Orthodox calendar of the year
Food: White Cheese or Sirene, Yoghurt, Tarator, Shopska salad, Moussaka, Stuffed peppers, Banitsa
Drinks: wine, rakia, beer, boza, ayran
National Traditions
Population: approximately 8 million peopleLanguage: BulgarianCapital City: SofiaClimate: The country has a dense network of about 540 rivers, most of them — with the notable exception of the Danube — short and with low water-levels.[53] Most rivers flow through mountainous areas. The longest river located solely in Bulgarian territory, the Iskar, has a length of 368 km (229 mi). Other major rivers include the Struma and the Maritsa River in the south.
Bulgaria overall has a temperate climate, with cold win-ters and hot summers. The barrier effect of the Balkan Mountains has some influence on climate throughout the country - northern Bulgaria experiences lower temperatures and receives more rain than the southern lowlands.
Currency: Bulgarian lev (BGN); 1Euro=2BGNEuropean Union Membership: 1 January 2007Learn more: http://www.bulgariatravel.org/
About the country:
Bulgaria
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IADS Member Info
Available cities/universities: Sofia, Faculty of Dental MedicineBest period for exchange: variableExchange duration: 1-2 weeksLanguage requirements: EnglishDeadline for applications: Form of application required: Form, signed by the NEO with a School stamp; Copy of Passport or ID card of the exchange stu-dentDeadline for confirmation: Obligatory: information for the arrival date and place as late as 5 days before arrival!Type of exchange: unilateral and bilateralNumber incomings accepted per year: variableClinical work possibilities: Observing; Assisting; Working in Technical Laboratories (both Prosthetics and Orthodontics), Attending Maxillofacial operations.Social program: Social program is ensured by the NEO team and it includes sightseeing, student parties, interesting traditional program and others.
-Accommodation:-Food: A bread costs about 1 BGN Fast food costs about 2 – 10 BGN A coffee costs 0,5-2 BGN Eating in a pub costs about 10-15 BGN Eating in the faculty’s restaurant costs about 6-10 BGN(1 EUR=2 BGN)-Pocket money: Public transport costs 4 BGN per day unlimited trav-eling or 1 BGN per singletour. Unlimited amount of money spent on souvenirs, shop-ping and party time -Spare time costs: Cinema – about 10 BGN Entrance at a disco – 5 – 10 BGNRemarks: If there are students that can offer accommoda-tion for the exchange students at the certain period, both unilateral and bilateral exchanges can be carried out with no hostel taxes. Please, do not forget to take with you your white overall for the clinic work
NEO Contact Details:
Name: Deniz Alperov AhmedovE-mail: [email protected] Number: +359 883 308 157University/School: Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University – Sofia
Exchange Program General Info
Type of membership: Local (School) MembershipAssociation: Bulgarian Dental Student Association (BgDSA)Българска Дентална Студентска Асоциация (БДСА)Telephone: +359 884 84 78 34, NEO Website: http://bgdsa.com/ Registration date at IADS: 19 July 2010 Number of Dental Schools: 1Number of Students: 800
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The following countries will submit their exchange program informa-tion for the next edition/update of the IADS Exchange Program Booklet.
PALESTINENEO: RABEE TOMEHEMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]
5EL SALVADORNEO: - EMAIL ADDRESS: -
2GERMANY NEO: EMAIL ADDRESS:
6KUWAIT NEO: MARYAM ARABEMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]
8 SLOVAKIANEO: ANKA KOŠKOVAEMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]
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3MONGOLIANEO: EMAIL ADDRESS: 4KAZAKHSTAN
NEO: YANA SADYKOVAEMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]
9SPAINNEO: DAVID CREGO PEREIRAEMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]
10 ROMANIA, SIBIU LEO: FLAVIA JOARZAEMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]
7MACEDONIANEO: EMAIL ADDRESS:
8JAMAICALEO: KELVIN BIRDEMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]