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| Professional Exchange : Exchange Conditions of SQU – MSG(Oman) | |
| Level of studies | Students should have started their clinical years |
| Type of Clerkship | Only clinical clerkships |
| Languages | English is required since it is the main language in which clinical teaching is conducted. However good knowledge in Arabic will be a huge advantage, but it’s not a requirement which the student has to fulfill. |
| Duration of Clerkship | 4 weeks |
| Working Conditions | Saturday to Wednesday are the workdays and the student suppose to be in the hospital from 8am to 4pm. Some department might require their students to do On calls on workday or weekends.
Dress: Shirt and tie for men. Appropriate and professional dress for women (no short skirt). The hospital regulations require that the students must wear white coats. |
| Disciplines | All the exchanges will be held in Sultan Qaboos University Hospital.
For more information about the hospital visit: http://www.squ.edu.om/squh/tabid/2328/language/en-US/Default.aspx Disciplines include: -Surgery: general, head and neck, breast, gastroenterology, vascular, trauma, and urology. -Medicine: respiratory, cardiology, rheumatology, endocrine, haematology, gastroenterology, neurology, nephrology, oncology and infectious diseases. -Paediatric: -Obstetric& Gynaecology -Family Medicine & Public Health -Anaesthesia -Accident & emergency -Ophthalmology -Radiology & nuclear medicine |
| Periods & Towns | All the exchanges will be held in Muscat, the capital of Sultanate of Oman at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital.
Exchange periods according to departments: -Medicine: Respiratory: only June, July and August Cardiology: only June, July and August Rheumatology: only June, July and August Endocrine: only June, July and August Haematology only June, July and August Gastroenterology: only June, July and August Neurology: only June, July and August Nephrology: only June, July and August infectious diseases: only June, July and August -Paediatric: only June -Obstetric& Gynecology: only June, July and August -Anaesthesia: only July and August -Accident & emergency: only June, July and August -Radiology & nuclear medicine: only June, July and August Note: Bilateral exchange is free and unilateral exchanges are available with the cost of 180 Omani Rial which currently equals around 300 Euro or 470 US$ |
| Application documents & deadline | Application requirements:
-Application form (electronic and paper by fax) - Copy of your academic record/transcript - 6 recent passport photographs -Passport copy - English Language Certificate (something proves that the student is qualified to study in English) -Following vaccinations must be completed and signed by a qualified physician: 1- Immunization History 2- BCG 3- Tetanus/Diphtheria 4- MMR 5- Hepatitis B (Give Titre of Rubella antibodies & anti-HBs and date tested). Application deadline: must be sent to NEO 5 months in advance |
| Digital documents required | |
| Card of Acceptance deadline (weeks in advance) |
12 |
| Card of Confirmation deadline (weeks in advance) |
4 |
| Insurance | Obligatory for EVERY student. Health Insurance is absolutely compulsory. The proof of insurance must be shown up on arrival, and must state what the insurance will cover (illness, accidents, home transport, up to which amount, etc.) |
| Pocket Money | Not provided |
| Board & Lodging | Board: breakfast and lunch will be in the hospital, dinner will be either in the hospital or in the accommodation (one or two meals will be provided freely).
Free accommodation at the University’s Campus or outside is provided for 4-weeks only. If the student will be staying longer, they are responsible for their own accommodation. |
| Social Program | Prepare yourself for an amazing social program which includes everything from simple picnics to exciting adventures in the deserts and mountains. Also don’t miss seeing Oman’s wonderful heritage. The city life is also fantastic.
The social program will vary throughout the year, however it will be best in June, July and August. |
| Substitutions | Substitution is accepted at the same department and period, and the same gender for students (simply because some arrangements differ from that for male and female). Substitution Must be reported to the NEO at least 2 weeks before the beginning of the program, due to visa issuance procedures |
| Cancellations | We prefer substitutions rather than cancellations, but if they have to be made, we need to know 3 weeks in advance. This is really important! |
| Visas | Please refer to the nearest Omani Embassy for further details
(we will try to help you if need help!) READ CAREFULLY!! You have to request to your NEO the Invitation Letter in advance. As soon as the student gets the visa he has only 3 months of permission to be in our country and after this period he needs an extension. Please visit this website for more information http://www.omanet.om/english/useful/visa_new.asp?cat=use |
| Special remarks | Transport from & to airport and To/from hospital will be provided.
All students have to bring with them their stethoscopes and student ID . Most aspects of the social program are provided for the students; however students should keep in mind that certain things should be paid for from their own pocket money. The students are not allowed to bring family members or friends with them. They are also not allowed to bring pets. Students must respect the country’s religious, culture and traditions. Students will be held responsible for any of their actions that will offend the previously mentioned aspects |
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| These Exchange Conditions are valid until: |
01-08-2011 |
| Last update of data (GMT) | 03/08/2010 |