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Help us meet the global health challenges of tomorrow Do your PhD in Denmark
Meet representatives from leading Danish universities and see examples of health research projects at the AM2011 in Copenhagen. Introduction 3 AM2011 Delegate Programme
Introduction
4 Welcome to Denmark!
5 Welcome message from IMCC
6 Welcome message from IFMSA
Welcome to AM2011 Denmark
10 Conference Programme Overview
12 Transportation
13 Venue
16 Accommodation
17 Theme
18 Social Programme
20 Green
Conference Programme - day by day
22 Monday | August 1
24 Tuesday | August 2
30 Wednesday | August 3
32 Thursday | August 4
36 Friday | August 5
40 Saturday | August 6
Get to know your host
42 We’re here to help you!
New to IFMSA?
45 IFMSA in a flash!
45 Standing Committees
46 Team of Officials Introduction AM2011 Delegate Programme 4
Welcome to Denmark!
Dear friends,
Words cannot describe how I feel, only two weeks before Most likely, the most prominent of all our external present- we all meet in Copenhagen for the IFMSA August Meeting ers is professor Hans Rosling, famous and loved for his 2011. Two and a half years ago, in Tunisia, the idea of a GA inspiring and mind-altering talks. in Denmark arose. And one year ago, you elected Denmark as the host of the 60 years anniversary of our beloved fed- It has been of key importance that the social programme - eration, the August Meeting 2011. Now, as we approach where you get to meet people in a more relaxed and infor- the culmination of two and a half years of hard work, I mal setting - will be inclusive, and will appeal to everybody. would like to express my deepest appreciation of and grati- I am very proud to say we have succeeded in this. You can tude to my team, the Organising Committee (OC). Without learn more about the highly varied events on page 18. this group of devoted people, a GA in Denmark would never have been possible. The entire OC is extremely exicted to welcome you to our capital for a week you will never forget. With this Delegate Programme, we want to give you a comprehensive guide to the upcoming GA. Upon check-in, every delegate will get a printed, short version of the Dele- Best wishes, gate Programme, containing the conference programme, practical information, etc. Benjamin Skov Kaas-Hansen President of the Organising Committee The August Meeting 2011 will be different from any other AM2011 Denmark General Assembly IFMSA has seen before. This was one of the strongest arguments in our candidature. Ørestad Junior College gives us an unprecedented chance to have an in- timate, fruitful General Assembly completely on our condi- tions without interference from concurrent arrangements.
We have put a lot of effort into continuing the work started at the AM2010 OC, when introducing steps to increase the sustainability of our General Assemblies, as we agreed on when adopting the IFMSA Green Charter. We will only use public transportation. It is clean, fast, and timesaving. As an added benefit, the ticket price will be only €3, greatly re- ducing the added, and often neglected, expenses for dele- gates when attending a General Assembly. You will not get lost, though. There will be volunteers guiding you all the way from the airport or Copenhagen Central Station to the venue.
We want the August Meeting 2011 to be more than just a General Assembly. Therefore, we have a strong line-up of external presenters with top-of-the-class expertise pre- pared to take you through the wonders of Health and the Future in an engaging and intriguing manner. Introduction 5 AM2011 Delegate Programme
Welcome message from IMCC
Dear all,
It is with great pleasure that I, on behalf of IMCC Denmark, Lastly, I would like to dedicate an enormous recognition can welcome you all to the IFMSA August Meeting 2011, and respect to the whole Organising Committee of this GA. our 60 years anniversary. We have been looking forward to They have in every means set an example of vision, dedica- welcoming you for almost two and a half years – since the tion, and hard work. The vision was to organise a GA that idea arose during the March Meeting 2009 in Tunisia. could set an example for future General Assemblies. We Bringing the GA back to Copenhagen where the IFMSA wanted the IFMSA to lead by example when it comes to was founded 60 years ago is a great honour for our organi- handling the global climate change, and we have organised sation, and a milestone like this is an opportunity to reflect, a greener GA in appropriate settings where we consider for a short moment, on why we are here today. our carbon footprints in every step we take. We wanted to raise the academic levels of the theme events and in line The idea of bringing together medical students in an inter- with the anniversary we chose the overall theme Health and national organisation arose in the years after World War II the Future. and the International Federation of Medical Students’ As- sociations saw its first lightl in Copenhagen in 1951. IFMSA I am convinced that you will enjoy, and be challenged by, has since its very beginning focused on student ex- our theme sessions in which a lot of thoughts and effort changes, as well as conference and workshop planning – has been put. The dedication that the OC has put into this with the core vision of improving Global Health and contrib- has been astonishing and we are counting OC working uting to the creation of responsible future doctors, just as hours in thousands. It has been a pleasure seeing this we see it today. In 1952 the first General Assembly was come true and I hope that you will all enjoy a memorable held in London with 30 delegates representing ten Euro- General Assembly here in Copenhagen. pean countries. The General Assembly here in Copenha- gen hosts up to 1000 delegates representing more than 90 countries worldwide, and we will most likely welcome new Yours faithfully, National Member Organisations to the IFMSA family here in Copenhagen. The IFMSA have come a long way, but the Lars Bødker Madsen core values are still the same; students are coming together President for External Affairs, 2010-2012 with the overall vision of improving Global Health and fight- International Medical Cooperation Committee (IMCC) ing inequalities in the world. The IFMSA is a perfect illustra- tion of what can be achieved when vision, dedication and hard work is in place. Despite all the tremendous chal- lenges the world is still facing more than 70 years after the beginning of the Second World War, we as members of the IFMSA can only lead by example and continue the fight so we can leave a better world for tomorrow. The future de- pends on what we do in the present and we all owe a great thank you to the founding fathers of our organisation and to all the dedicated people that have taken IFMSA to where it is today. Let us hope that each and every one of us can plant a seed that will grow like the IFMSA has done for the past 60 years. Together we can make the changes we want to see. Introduction AM2011 Delegate Programme 6
Welcome message from IFMSA
Dear IFMSA Friends,
August is here and IFMSA is ready to hold its 60th annual sponsibility to promote health, in all its aspects, wherever General Assembly August Meeting in Copenhagen, Den- you might be. This is certainly another opportunity to learn mark, from the 1st to the 7th August, 2011! and to educate one another, as you envisage the future direction of health and healthcare and prepare to take on 2011 will mark 60 years of IFMSA activities spanning most the challenges ahead if not all the dimensions of public health, reproductive health and human rights as well as remarkable success in In conclusion, always remember that you are the future organizing student exchanges. This is indeed a moment to leaders of health. Your efforts are mandatory, if we ever are pause, look back and see how far we have come. to achieve health for all. Let us keep working for a healthier tomorrow. The numerous successes that IFMSA can boast of have come from the great passion for life and burning desire to improve health that is found among our members. This Best regards from Accra, Ghana passion and desire is why you travelled long distances to be able to share with your counterparts from across the Chijioke Kaduru globe, the best means for the preservation of human life. President 2010/2011 More than 900 medical students are here together in Co- International Federation of Medical Students’ Associations penhagen, from more than 90 countries, to take another giant step in creating a new generation of future physicians with the capacities to lead health efforts in their communi- ties. We are gathered once again, to share experiences and trade ideas on how to improve our work in the areas of Medical Education, Public Health, Reproductive Health in- cluding AIDS, Human Rights and Peace, in addition to the Student Exchanges.
I would like to urge each of you, who have made this jour- ney from every corner of the world, to take advantage of every minute you have during this General Assembly to learn and educate others within this unique environment, an environment that offers you the best opportunity you can ever have of acquiring a multi-cultural and a multi- disciplinary education.
The theme of this General Assembly also offers us a unique opportunity to gain some insight into the future directions of health and health care. Make sure you do not miss the chance of learning about robotics and virtual autopsies and self-use stethoscopes, among many other issues such as the possible directions of global health and health policy administration. You have a huge role in shaping your own communities and you have been privileged with the re Introduction 7 AM2011 Delegate Programme
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Welcome to AM2011 Denmark Conference Programme Overview Transportation Venue Accommodation Theme Social Programme
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August 1 (p. 22) August 2 (p. 24) August 3 (p. 30)
7:00-8:00 Workout Breakfast Breakfast 8:00-9:00
9:00-9:30
9:30-10:00
10:00-10:30
10:30-11:00 Morning Sessions Morning Sessions
11:00:11:30
11:30-12:00 Arrival
12:00-12:30
12:30-13:00 Lunch 13:00-13:30 Lunch 13:30-14:00 NMO hour 14:00-14:30 NMO hour 14:30-15:00
15:00-15:30 Regional Meetings 15:30-16:00
16:00-16:30 Trainings Welcome Session 16:30-17:00
17:00-17:30 Theme Events 17:30-18:00 Dinner Project Presentations 18:00-18:30
18:30-19:00 Trainers’ Dinner Dinner 19:00-19:30 Meeting Opening Ceremony 19:30-20:00
20:00-20:30 Grand Lecture Project Fair 20:30-21:00
21:00-21:30 Late Late Late 21:30-22:00 Dinner Dinner Dinner
22:00-22:30 Plenary I Plenary II Colour Party Plenary III National 22:30-23:00 and Cultural Food and Show Drinks Party 23:00-23:30 Welcome Party 23:30-
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August 4 (p. 32) August 5 (p. 36) August 6 (p. 40) August 7
Workout Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast
Sightseeings and workout
Projects’ Departure Meeting Morning Sessions Morning Sessions
EB candidate debate
Lunch Contract Fair Lunch
Lunch
NMO hour Projects Projects Presentation Presentation
Trainings Regional Meetings Invention Fair Afternoon Anniversary Sessions Plenary IV Theme Events
Dinner Dinner
Anniversary Ceremony
Late Late Dinner Dinner Anniversary Dinner
Plenary IV Night Plenary V Night sightseeing sightseeing and “Vega” and “Park” Plenary VI
Goodbye Party
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company you all the way to the hotel. You will pay the A few welcoming words from the logistics team that transportation fee (i.e. the train or Metro ticket) to the volun- has worked tirelessly throughout the past year to make teers at the airport, and they will take care of getting a everything fall into place. It’s been a year full af plan- ticket for you. You can pay with either Euros (€) or Danish ning, negotiating, organising, a lot of emailing, and hard Crowns (DKK) and if needed you can withdraw money from work to create the best possible setting for an efficient the ATMs at the airport. If you are unsure about something, and fruitful GA. Making a GA from scratch is no small the volunteers will help you. The price for OC proved tickets task and it didn’t just happen over night. The idea of from the airport is €3 or DKK 20, regardless of whether you bringing the August Meeting 2011 to Denmark began go by train or Metro. over two years ago and has slowly but steadily taken form through a lot of ideas, hopes, and dedicated work Arriving before 7:00 or after 22:00 on August 1 from a great team of people, all working towards the If you arrive earlier than 7:00 you can either wait for the same goal; to organise a GA worthy of the 60 years volunteers, or you can take the train or the Metro yourself. If anniversary of our Federation. To ensure smooth logis- you arrive later than 22:00 you will have to get to the hotel tics throughout the GA we have an amazing team of by yourself; luckily, it is very easy. Both the train and the volunteers who have all participated in the process of Metro depart from Terminal 3 in the airport; simply follow making this GA come true. It is our hope that we can the signs when you reach Terminal 3. If you have questions work together with you to make this a memorable GA or are unsure about something, feel free to ask around; where everyone - volunteers and delegates - will do practically everybody in Denmark speaks English. their very best to help out each other where it is needed. We are all responsible for making this an Metro amazing week and the OC will be there every step of Tickets for the Metro are available at the Metro platform the way to assist, guide, answer questions and, last but and at the DSB ticket sales counter in Terminal 3. Please not least, help you out when something just gets too note that the ticket machines only accept Danish coins and Danish and nothing makes sense. This week is going to credit cards such as VISA. The Metro station is located at be the culmination of everything that has happened the end of Terminal 3 and up the escalators. The Metro during the past two years and we all look very much operates at 4-6 minutes intervals during the day and eve- forward to seeing you all in August, and welcoming you ning hours, and at 15-20 minutes intervals during the night. to the 60th IFMSA August Meeting in Copenhagen, See the info box for a step-by-step guide on how to get Denmark. from the airport to the venue by Metro. A regular Metro ticket from the airport to Ørestad Station costs €5 or DKK Yours sincerely, 36. Patricia Fruelund Logistics Director - Take the M2 Metro line (direction: Vanløse) - Get off the Metro at Christianshavn station (7 stops) - Take the M1 Metro line (direction: Vestamager) Transportation - Get off the Metro af Ørestad Station (5 stops) Transportation to and from the GA will be easy. Our venue and hotel are close to the airport and the city centre of Co- Train penhagen and very easy to reach by public transportation. Tickets are available from the DSB Ticket Office above the railway station in Terminal 3. Please note that the ticket Arriving at Copenhagen Airport machines do not accept notes, only coins and credit cards On the arrival day there will be volunteers at the airport from such as VISA. Trains towards Ringsted leave approximately 7:00 to 22:00 to guide and assist you towards the hotel. once every hour from 4:00 to midnight and stop at Ørestad They will be wearing dark grey t-shirts, and are easily found Station where you will need to get off. Trains towards as soon as you reach the Arrivals area in the airport. You Helsingør leave approximately every 15 minutes from 4:00 will take either the train or the Metro depending on when to midnight, and once every hour from midnight to 4:00, you arrive, but volunteers will tell you what to do and ac- and stop at Ørestad Station. It takes about 7 minutes to
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take the train from the airport to Ørestad Station. A regular Departure Day - August 7 train ticket from the airport to Ørestad Station costs €3.20 Going to the airport or the Central Station or DKK 24. There will be volunteers in the hotel lobby during check-out and at Ørestad Station platform, from 7:00 to 13:00. The Arriving at Copenhagen Central station volunteers will help you find a train or Metro taking you to On the arrival day there will be volunteers at the Copenha- the airport or the Central Station. As mentioned earlier, gen Central Station in from 7:00 to 22:00 to guide you in Ørestad Station is only a short walk from the hotel and very the right direction. They will be easy to recognise in dark easy to find, and you can catch trains going directly to both grey polo shirts, standing above train track 1-4 at the top of the airport and the Central Station. The tickets can be the escalator in the main hall, the tracks where most of the bought at the platform, and a 2-zones ticket costs DKK 24 trains arrive. The volunteers will not be able to accompany (≈ €3). You can also stop by the OC desk during the week, you nor take care of paying your ticket, but they will help and the OC can help you find the right train for you. you with it and guide you to the right train. A regular train ticket from the Central Station to Ørestad Station costs €5 or DKK 36.
Arriving earlier than 7:00 or later than 22:00 You can take the train directly from Copenhagen Central Station to Ørestad Station. You can take the trains headed 400 m. for Malmö, Sweden. These trains leave approximately once every 15 minutes from 4:00 to midnight, and once every 600 m. hour from midnight to 4:00, and stop at Ørestad Station. Going from Copenhagen Central Station to Ørestad Station with train takes about 7 minutes.
Buses If you arrive with Eurolines, you will need to enter Copen- A: Venue - B: Hotel - C: Metro Station
hagen Central Station which is located right next to the bus © 2010-11 Google. © 2011 Tele Atlas. © 2011 PPWK platforms. Image © 2011 COWI A/S, DDO
Addresses Venue Hotel Cabinn Metro (hotel) Our venue for the GA is Ørestad Junior College. It is situ- Arne Jakobsens Allé 2 ated only a few minutes by Metro or train from the old city 2300 Copenhagen S - Denmark centre and Copenhagen Airport. Organised around a cen- Ørestad Junior College (venue) tral staircase and atrium, the boomerang-shaped floors Ørestads Boulevard 75 create four distinct learning zones and with its open areas 2300 Copenhagen S - Denmark and private corners, our venue is a perfect setting for
Metro Forum NørreportKongens NytorvChristianshavnAmagerbroLergravsparkenØresund Amager StrandFemøren Kastrup Airport Line M2
Vesterport Islands BryggeDR Byen Sundby Bella CenterØrestad Vestamager Line M1 Copenhagen Central Station
S-train Lines A, B, Bx,E, H
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Main entrace 1st floor 4th floor 2nd floor
OC desk (203) Lunch and dinner buffets (003)
SCOPE (001) SCOPH (Multisal) SCORA (300) SCOME (212) SCORP (400) SCORE (201) NMO Management (112) Presidents’ Sessions (002)
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sessions, trainings, theme events, as well as small working groups and socialising. It offers an inspiring atmosphere At the OC desk, you can and room for everything and everyone. Only built recently, - Buy the AM2011 Delegate t-shirt (€10) the junior college marks the beginning of a new era in the - Sign up for Social Programme events Danish schooling system. Not only is Ørestad Junior Col- - Print and copy lege groundbreaking in its architecture, it also provides top- - Ask for your lost belongings (“Lost and found”) of-the-line audio-visual equipment to ensure things run - Buy a new name tag (€5) smoothly. - Get an answer to all your questions The venue is ours exclusively for the week. This gives us unprecedented flexibility and a unique opportunity to create Sponsor booths the perfect setting for a fruitful and efficient GA. On the ground floor and 1st floor you will find some of our sponsors. They have been a big part of making this GA Practical information about the venue come true, so stop by their booths, have a look or a dis- It is the responsibility of everyone to help keeping the venue cussion, and see why they are relevant for us as medical clean and in order. We expect you to remember to throw students. your garbage in the bins; to take your belongings with you when you leave a room; and remind your fellow delegates Info board to do the same. The volunteers are there to help you, but On the ground floor next to the buffet area there will be a not to clean up after you. board where you can post messages or read important There is free wireless internet, and iMacs are to be found all notifications. There you can also sign up for theme events over the venue; they are yours to use for the entire week - and trainings. you will receive logon information on arrival day. It is strictly forbidden to post or stick anything on the walls Meals at the venue. It is of key importance that you comply with this to avoid any damage to the walls of the venue since we Breakfast - will be served in the hotel café as a buffet to prepare you will be charged for any expenses related to repairing of such damages. for a long and demanding day. The café has a capacity of 400 guests at a time so it is preferable that everybody does not show up last-minute. On the last day, the OC will hand OC desk out “breakfast boxes”, and you will not have access to the You can find the OC desk on the 2nd floor in Area 203. breakfast buffet at the hotel. There you will be able to get general information, help and guidance. The OC desk is staffed from August 1 in the af- Lunch and dinner ternoon until the beginning of Plenary I, and on the other - will be served at the venue as buffets. There will be signs days from morning to the beginning of that day’s plenary (or by the food stating what the meals contain. All meat, ex- Anniversary Afternoon on August 6). If needed, you can find cept pork, is halal. There will not be separate buffets for a volunteer to help you in the plenary hall when the plenary vegetarians but the signs will say whether the dish is vege- session has started. At the OC desk there will be volun- tarian. The buffets will be on the ground floor and you can teers to answer questions of all kinds - whether you want use the common areas on all the floors - including the roof to know how to get to Downtown Copenhagen or where top terrace - to sit down and enjoy your meal. It is very im- your Theme Session is taking place. There, for a small fee, portant that you clean up after yourself and place all the you can also print and copy. Also, you can buy the official used dishes on the trolleys on each floor. The volunteers AM2011 t-shirt for only DKK 75 (€10). “Lost and found” are there to help you, not to clean up after you! will also be in the OC desk. Please note, that you need an intact name tag to Late dinner enter the venue. If needed you can buy a new name tag in For the delegates that will be fasting there will be a late din- the OC desk; we will charge €5 for this service to cover the ner from 21.15 to 22.00 served as a buffet. This will be at additional expenses. the venue on the ground floor and there will also be handed out
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“lunch packs” for the delegates to bring to the hotel. At the Arrival day and check-in hotel there will be a room available for these delegates to All delegates must check in at the hotel, on the arrival day. eat there lunch packs together for those who wish to do Check-in is open from 8:00 to 22:00 on August 1 and there so. In order to access the buffet and get your lunch pack will be signs and volunteers to guide you when you arrive at you need to show your name tag. the hotel. When you check in, you will receive the key to your room, your name tag, and a Delegate Package. You Coffee and tea cannot enter the main venue before having checked in at - will be available for free all day long. There will not be dis- the hotel, as you need to have your name tag; the venue posable beakers, so it is important that you remember the opens at 13:00. We cannot guarantee that your room at ceramic mug that you get in your goody bag when you the hotel will be ready before 15:00. If you arrive before check in. your room is ready, we can store your luggage until the room is available and you will be free to see some of Co- Security penhagen, Ørestaden, or simply relax in the hotel lobby. At all times during the day there will be volunteers checking name tags at the venue entrance. It is of key importance Departure day and check-out that you remember your name tag, because you will not be You have to check out of your room before 11:00 on able to enter the venue without it. If you have lost your August 7. Otherwise, the hotel will charge you for an extra name tag, or it is broken, you will have to go to the OC day. There will be volunteers in the lobby from 7:00 to desk, after clearing this with the security at the entrance, 13:00 to help you if you have any questions. and purchase a new one for €5. In order to participate in the social programme events you will need to wear the bracelet given to you on the arrival Remember “+45” day. There will be security at the entrance checking every- The country code for Denmark is +45, so remember one entering, and without it you will not be allowed to enter. this prefix when you are calling a Danish phone. It is not allowed to drink alcohol at the venue during the week except for the Anniversary Party. Please respect this.
Accomodation OC emergency phone number All delegates will be accomodated at Hotel Cabinn Metro in On arrival day and throughout the week it is either twin or quadruple rooms. Rooming lists will be made possible to get in contact with someone from before, and it is not possible to make individual requests. the OC in case of an emergency. The rooms will be gender-separated and we will try to keep NMOs together. All rooms are with private shower and toi- Patricia: +45 28 77 27 19 let, free wireless internet access, television, and an electric kettle with complimentary free tea and coffee. The recep- tion at Cabinn Metro has 24 hours service where you can get help and buy food or beverages. You can also relax in Emergency situations the lobby where there is iMacs for use and free wireless In case of fire, need for police assistance, internet. The hotel and venue are located in the new and or severe injury, dial 112 rapidly developing part of Copenhagen, Ørestaden, only 600 metres apart. In addition to that, the nearest metro station is only 700 metres away. By Metro or train, the air- port and the Old City Centre can be reached within ten minutes, which allows delegates to explore both the mod- ern experimental parts of Copenhagen as well as the beau- tiful and historical Inner City.
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Our theme Health and the Future will rock your world! Theme That is some statement, we know. However, from the very start it has been the OC’s mis- Tuesday | August 2 | Page 26 sion to create action-packed theme sessions of the (16:30-18:30) highest quality. We believe we can deliver! Are you ready to get in on all the action? Limited Resources when Fighting Diseases Our theme will ignite curiosity and fascination as well as A discussion based on the future HIV/AIDS situation illuminate key possibilities and challenges in health and health care systems around the globe. Access to Essential Medicines How patents and industrialisation play a role in access to Over the course of three days you’ll have the chance to essential medicines deepen your knowledge-base across three major pil- lars; Technology of tomorrow, Future patterns of dis- The Perfect Man eases, and Future ethical dilemmas. Specifically you’ll An ethical discussion on the future of man and technology have the chance to join discussions on how to utilize limited resources when fighting diseases; on how to adjust our current system of industrialization; and pat- Thursday | August 4 | Page 34 enting to help those most in need. You can also choose (14:00-18:00) to tap into the minds of some of our nation’s greatest Don’t miss our Invention Fair where research institutions, ethical thinkers in a 360-degrees discussion on tech- and companies show off their amazing products, technolo- nology and the perfect man. Are you intrigued by the gies, methods, and systems that are bound to make an challenges the world faces because of antibiotic resis- impact on the health of tomorrow. tance or from global brain drainage? Then visit our in- teractive workshops on these topics. And finally if you would like to be amazed by how far man’s mind can Friday | August 5 | Page 38 travel, sit back and enjoy an introduction to nano- (16:30-18:30) medicine and take a tour through our Invention Fair where new technologies and frontier research is pre- Antibiotic Resistance sented. A growing threat to global public health
I’ve been there myself; hard-pressed to stay awake Fighting Malaria with Simple Ideas after an intense day of GA activities, longing for that An eye-opening workshop hour of spare time where I can lie down and close my eyes for just a minute, maybe two. Nano-medicine On the brink of revolutionising traditional medicine? Believe me when I tell you, you’ll miss out if you think that our theme events prove the right time for doing just that. Get up, get motivated and join in!
Kind regards, Peter Thomas Kenney Hansen Theme Director
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Wednesday | August 3 – National Food and Drinks Party The Social Programme team has worked intensely to Enjoy an international night with delicious snacks and offer you an exciting and relaxing time during your lim- drinks from over 80 countries at the traditional National ited spare time. We believe in a social programme for Food and Drinks Party. EVERYONE, and parties where you can have fun even without drinking alcohol. To satisfy as many different Thursday | August 4 – Night sightseeing and clubbing interests as possible, we have arranged entertainment, Dance all night long at one of the oldest nightclubs in Co- games, and night sightseeings during or prior to the penhagen – “Vega”. The club is situated in Vesterbro, one night events to make each evening a unique experience of Copenhagen’s most popular areas and you get the op- for you. Apart from the night events we want to offer portunity to go on a night sightseeing tour around the area more possibilities to socialise during the day. Therefore, before heading for the club and rock the dance floor. we have arranged sport events to facilitate the interac- tion between delegates and offer a fun way to work Fridag | August 5 – Night sightseeing and clubbing out. We hope that you will participate in as many social Get a real Copenhagen night experience while dancing at events as possible. In return, we promise that you will “Park”, situated in the beautiful neighbourhood of Østerbro. have an unforgettable time here in Denmark. Again with the possibility of a guided night sightseeing tour.
Yours, Saturday | August 6 – Closing Ceremony Clara Mathiessen We will end the GA 2011 at the venue, a night with DJs Social Programme Director and live music. See next page.
Practical Information Social Programme There are some information in relation to the social pro- gramme, that you should keep in mind. As with everything else, the OC wants to give you the best possible experience with your co-delegates, after a long Transportation and trying day. To make it as easy as possible, most of the The social events are in walking distance most nights. Dur- night events will take place right next to the hotel. ing the two sightseeing and clubbing nights, a shuttle bus will take you from the hotel to the club and back, starting at The evening events 21:30. Monday | August 1 – Welcome Party After the Opening Ceremony, we will open this GA in the Dress code company of Copenhagen Artists, great music, dancing, For the Welcome Party, the dress code is semi-formal to and the opportunity to meet your IFMSA friends you have formal. For the night at Park it is not a good idea to wear been longing to see since Jakarta or even Montréal. Flip Flops or baggy pants.
Tuesdag | August 2 – Cultural Show and Colour Party Buying and drinking alcohol in Denmark The Colour Party starts at 22:00, and from 23:30 we will Serving of alcohol to any person under the age of 18 is have our legandary Cultural Show. After that, there will be prohibited in Denmark. Therefore, when entering a place eight separate bars, one for each colour. A toastmaster will with public serving of alcohol, you must be able to show guide you through the night with colour games and ener- valid picture identification upon request. gisers to give us all an unforgettable Colour Party. Sign up It is allowed to drink alcohol in public places, e.g. parks, as for the Cultural Show at the OC desk. long as one does not act inappropriately. Make sure to wear clothes in your Morning Session colour.
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Prices At 23:30 we will kick off the end of this August Meeting The OC will host four night events; the Welcome Party, the with a party at the venue. This is your chance to say good- Colour Party, the National Food and Drinks Party, and the bye to all your new and old IFMSA friends, celebrate the Anniversary Party. During these, the OC will sell beverages past 60 years that has led to this evening and finish this GA at student-friendly prices between DKK 15 (€2) and DKK in style. There will be Dj’s and live music, and this evening 25 (€3.50). will be one to remember!
Fitness - remember to bring sports wear! Anniversary dresscode: Formal attire Are you also sick of sitting down? Do you also want to get out and exercise? Three times during the GA, the OC will lead the way in a series of workout sessions. The morning workouts will start at 7:00 on August 2 and 5, and at 10:00 on August 4. Each workout session will be about 45 min- utes long. You can choose between going for a run, or a bicycle tour - or even a dancing/fitness class.
Sightseeing Apart from two night sightseeing tours around the neigh- bourhoods in Østerbro and Vesterbro, there will be a sight- seeing tour on August 4 from 9:00 to 12:00. The tour will be at your own charge, and will be either a walking tour through the central neighbourhood of Copenhagen (€4, to cover the tickets for the Metro), or a walking tour in combi- nation with a canal tour in the same area (€13, to cover the tickets for the Metro and the boat). You can sign up for the sightseein at the OC desk.
It’s celebration time! On August 6 we will celebrate IFMSA, starting in the after- noon with a series of anniversary events arranged by the Team of Officials.
After that, there will be a break of an hour and a half where you will have time to go back to the hotel and get ready for the Anniversary Ceremony and Dinner.
The Anniversary Ceremony will begin at 20:00, and will mark the beginning of the Anniversary Evening. After the Anniversary Ceremony, dinner will be served, and tables have been prepared so delegations are seated together. The Anniversary Dinner will be served from 21:00, so that all delegates can eat together, at the same time.
20 WelcomeIn our candidature to AM2011 we Denmark promised you a truly green preGA tels, campsites, and attractions supported by World and GA. This is a promise we have done our very best to Trade Organisation and United Nation Environmental keep. Therefore, we have been thinking about sustain- Programme. This means that the hotel educates in sus- ability in every step of the way - from lodging to transpor- tainable development and train their staff in environ- tation. mental impacts. Futhermore, they measure their total energy usage, and takes responsibilite beyond their own At the August Meeting 2010 in Montréal, Canada, the establishments. General Assembly adopted the IFMSA Green Charter with recommendations to minimize our carbon footprints The OC has worked closely with the organisation 10.10, during the General Assemblies. We believe this has been with members in more than 180 countries, on cutting done very succesfully without compromising the quality down our emissions. As future doctors we will all attend of the August Meeting 2011, one year later. various conferences, and together the OC and 10.10 will launch a competion on how to attend a conference We as future doctors should lead by example, and be keeping your carbon footprint at its lowest. role models for other youth organizations by raising awareness; educating ourselves on the health impacts of Best, climate changes; and passing on this message as widely Charlotte Carina Holm-Hansen as possible. preGA Director and Green Coordinator
Hotel Cabinn Metro has been awarded with The Green Key which is anca ecolabel awarded to sustainable ho-
21 Welcome to AM2011 Denmark
Green Hotel Cabinn Metro has CO2 neutral by 2025 Green been awarded with As the first capital of the Green Key and the world Copenha- Keep it cool the Swan Label. gen will be CO2 neu- Great indoor environ- tral by the year 2025. ment without air con- ditioning. Now, that’s an important choice.
10.10 The OC is working with the organisation 10.10 to arrange a sustainable GA.
No bottled water! No water dispensers. Just clean water straight from the tab.
Building it green Ørestad School is built Responsibly to make as little im- pact on the environ- ment as possible. Green
Green transportation Using public transpor- tation is efficient, sus- tainable, and cheap. Thursday | August 4, 2011 Conference Programme
Conference Programme Arrival Day Monday | August 1 Monday | August 1, 2011 23 Conference Programme
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14:00-14:30 AM2011 Open Conference [Multisal]
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16:00-16:30 Welcome Sessions [Main Hall] 16:30-17:00
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17:30-18:00 Dinner 18:00-18:30
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19:00-19:30 Opening Ceremony [Main Hall] 19:30-20:00
20:00-20:30 Grand Lecture [Main Hall] 20:30-21:00
21:00-21:30 Late Dinner 21:30-22:00
22:00-22:30 Plenary I [Main Hall] 22:30-23:00
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23:30- Welcome Party Tuesday | August 2, 2011 Conference Programme 24
Conference Programme Tuesday | August 2 Tuesday | August 2, 2011 25 Conference Programme
7:00-8:00 Workout sessions Breakfast 8:00-9:00
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9:30-10:00 SCOPE SCOPH SCORE SCOME SCORP [001] [Multisal] [201] [212] [400] 10:00-10:30
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11:00:11:30 NMO manage- Presidents’ SCORA ment Session 11:30-12:00 [300] [112] [002] 12:00-12:30
12:30-13:00 Lunch 13:00-13:30
13:30-14:00 NMO hour 14:00-14:30
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15:00-15:30 Regional Meeting Regional Meeting Regional Meeting Regional Meeting Regional Meeting Europe The Americas EMR Africa Asia-Pacific 15:30-16:00 [001] [002] [112] [201] [Multisal]
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16:30-17:00 Limited Re- Access to Essen- 17:00-17:30 sources when The Perfect Man tial Medicines Fighting Diseases [Multisal] 17:30-18:00 [002] [001] 18:00-18:30
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19:00-19:30 Dinner
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20:00-20:30 Project Fair [Area 222+232+200] 20:30-21:00
21:00-21:30 Late Dinner 21:30-22:00
22:00-22:30 Plenary II [Main Hall] 22:30-23:00
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Theme session A discussion based on the future HIV/AIDS situation 001 Limited Resources when Fighting Diseases 16:30-18:30
The purpose of the discussion is to develop the audience’s ability to appreciate the obstacles of resource allocation and to give them insight into the diversity which needs to be considered in every situation of limited resources in fighting diseases. Every panelist will start off with an opening statement of 5 minutes where they give their own (and their fields) opinion on how to utilize resources in the fight against HIV /AIDS. Following the opening statements, the panelists will discuss their statements and open up to interactions with the audience.
• How would you in your line of work prioritize when fighting diseases? • Which way would you direct it in the fight against HIV/AIDS, if you received a million Danish Crowns today? • How should society as a whole utilize its resources for maximum effect in the global fight against HIV/AIDS? • What needs to be done before a significant difference is noticeable within the area of HIV/AIDS? E.g. a 50% reduction in the current level of HIV/AIDS infected? • What considerations must be taken in when you decide how to use your re- sources? • How can we as students become more involved? How do we increase the level of involvement and awareness among our fellow students?
Representing the field of science • Lars Østergaard, MD, Ph.D., D.Msc. at Aarhus University Hospital. Representing the field of NGOs: International Aids Vaccine Initiative (IAVI.org)
Representing the corporate world • CMO of Glaxo Smith Klein Denmark, Ebbe Englev on behalf of ViiV Healthcare (a partnership between Phizer and GSK focused on developing effective and new HIV /AIDS medication)
Representing the political field • Official from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark
Be enlightened on August 2, from 16.30 to 18.30 Tuesday | August 2, 2011 27 Conference Programme
How patents and industrialization play a role in access to essential Theme session medicines 002
Access to Essential Medicines 16:30-18:30
The workshop will start with a short overview of the current system (L. Ryberg) and the complications arising from it (L. Ryberg & K. Athersuch). Following this the panel will discuss the questions mentioned below. The participants are free to ask questions during the discussion.
• Why is 90% of the world’s research based on diseases that are solely problems in industrialised countries? • Why shouldn’t all have access to equal rights in medicine? • Why do patents exist and what problems arise from the current system? • Is it possible to industrialize within health-care without the use of patents? • Is there any incitement to do research and develop new technologies if patents did not exist? • What are the costs of bringing new technologies / products to market? • Are comprises made when turning to generic medicine (copy-medicine)? • How can we ensure faster adoption of critical inventions in countries that cannot pay to secure a • company’s profits? • What would be a practical solution to the complications arising from the current system? • Is patent-pooling the way forward? Is there any other way? • What would it take to implement a system across the globe that will ensure a healthier and more equal world of tomorrow?
Moderator • The Danish Patent and Trademark Office
Get your answers on August 2, from 16.30 to 18.30 Tuesday | August 2, 2011 Conference Programme 28
Theme session An ethical discussion on the future of man and technology Multisal The Perfect Man 16:30-18:30
Rotation-based ethical debate panels through which our audience is stimulated with 360 degree viewpoints on prenatal diagnostics, improving the normal being through technology and what underlying mechanisms drive our constant urge (and search) for perfection.
The audience will be separated into three groups which will rotate to a different set of panelists every 40 minutes thus expanding the knowledge-base and outcome for all participants.
Prenatal Diagnostics • How far should we go in order to discover diseases? • Do we know that lack of e.g. a specific protein will eventually cause a specific dis- ease? How certain do we have to be? • Trade-off between knowledge and causing permanent damage to the mother and fetus?
Thomas G. Jensen, professor dr. med. and member of The Danish Council of Ethics, and Birgit Petersson, Associate professor at the Department of Public Health, Univer- sity of Copenhagen.
Improving and optimizing the normal being • Is it possible that we will end up as cyborgs or trans-humans? • Where do we draw the line when using technology in man? • Is it our obligation to optimize ourselves? What if it helps alleviate the world of ma- jor diseases? • Is technology and the implementation of it in humans part of the evolution? • What about cosmetics – is everything allowed in the name of beauty?
Gunna Christiansen, professor dr. med. and member of The Danish Council of Ethics and Klavs Birkholm, journalist and co-author on The Danish Council of Ethics’ theme “Homo Artefact”.
Urge / search for perfection • What drives humans to constantly change themselves? • Will technology and the use of it in humans make us happier? • Will we ever reach an upper-threshold in our search for perfection? • Is satisfaction the same as stagnation?
Torben E. Andreasen, Philosophy Professor at Centre for Health, Humanity and Cul- ture, University of Aarhus, and Mads Rosendahl Thomsen, Ph.D. in Comparative Lit- erature at University of Aarhus, Denmark
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Conference Programme Wednesday | August 3 Wednesday | August 3, 2011 31 Conference Programme
7:00-8:00 Breakfast 8:00-9:00
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9:30-10:00 SCOPE SCOPH SCORE SCOME SCORP [001] [Multisal] [201] [212] [400] 10:00-10:30
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NMO manage- Presidents’ 11:30-12:00 SCORA ment Session [300] 12:00-12:30 [112] [002]
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13:00-13:30 Lunch 13:30-14:00
14:00-14:30 NMO hour 14:30-15:00
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15:30-16:00 Trainings 16:00-16:30 [See Info Board] 16:30-17:00
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17:30-18:00 Project Presentations [Multisal] 18:00-18:30
18:30-19:00 Trainers’ Meeting Dinner [Multisal] 19:00-19:30
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21:00-21:30 Plenary III Late Dinner 21:30-22:00 [Main Hall]
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23:30- National Food and Drinks Party Thursday | August 4, 2011 Conference Programme 32
Conference Programme Thursday | August 4 Thursday | August 4, 2011 33 Conference Programme
7:00-8:00 Breakfast 8:00-9:00
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9:30-10:00 Sightseeings 10:00-10:30 Projects’ Meeting Workout sessions [112] 10:30-11:00
11:00:11:30 EB Candidate Debate [Multisal] 11:30-12:00
12:00-12:30
12:30-13:00 Contract Fair Lunch [Main Hall] 13:00-13:30
13:30-14:00
14:00-14:30 Project Presentations [Multisal] 14:30-15:00
15:00-15:30 Regional Meeting Regional Meeting Regional Meeting Regional Meeting Europe [001] Americas [002] EMR [112] Africa [201] 15:30-16:00 Invention Fair Regional Meeting [Area 222+ 16:00-16:30 Asia-Pacific [Multisal] 232+200]
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17:00-17:30 Plenary IV (early) Small Working [Main Hall] Groups 17:30-18:00
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18:30-19:00 Dinner 19:00-19:30
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21:00-21:30 Plenary IV (late) Late Dinner [Main Hall] 21:30-22:00
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Theme Event Solutions of tomorrow in your hands today Area 222+232+200 Invention Fair 14:00-18:00
Can you answer “yes” to the following questions;
• Are you interested in medical breakthroughs? • Are you interested in technology and gadgets? • Do you want to get a glimpse of the near future – maybe even test it on yourself? • Do you have a competitive nature and can you see yourself winning a fantastic prize?
Then you don’t want to miss our invention fair where research institutions, companies, and privates show off their amazing products, technologies, methods, and systems that are bound to make an impact on the health of tomorrow.
Sign up for our invention fair competition and go through a treasure hunt of questions at every stall in the search for the winning-prize.
Join the hunt on August 4, from 14.00 to 18.00 Thursday | August 4, 2011 35 Conference Programme Friday | August 5, 2011 Conference Programme 36
Conference Programme Friday | August 5 Friday | August 5, 2011 37 Conference Programme
7:00-8:00 Workout sessions Breakfast 8:00-9:00
9:00-9:30
9:30-10:00 SCOPE SCOPH SCORE SCOME SCORP [001] [Multisal] [201] [212] [400] 10:00-10:30
10:30-11:00
11:00:11:30 NMO manage- Presidents’ SCORA ment Session 11:30-12:00 [300] [112] [002] 12:00-12:30
12:30-13:00 Lunch 13:00-13:30
13:30-14:00 NMO hour 14:00-14:30
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15:00-15:30 Trainings [See Info Board] 15:30-16:00
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Antibiotic Resis- Fighting Malaria 17:00-17:30 Nano-medicine tance with Simple Ideas [002] 17:30-18:00 [001] [Multisal]
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18:30-19:00 Dinner 19:00-19:30
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21:00-21:30 Plenary V Late Dinner 21:30-22:00
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Theme session A growing threat to global public health 001 Antibiotic Resistance 16:30-18:30
• How wide-spread is antibiotic resistance today? • How fast is the threat escalating? • Where are we heading 10 to 15 years down the line if the current situation isn’t changed? • Do we have a wonder-drug on the way if antibiotics become unusable? • How are antibiotics being used today and what differences exist in the use be- tween different countries? How are they being used in farming/animals? Do the use pose problems? • What can we as students and future doctors do?
The event will be lead by React.org’s CEO, Dr. Andreas Heddini, who has a Ph.D. in infection biology from Karolinska Instituttet, Stockholm, Sweden. Through group- based discussions and debate the participants will develop their insight into this global problem and with Dr. Andreas Heddini’s help become aware of areas where they individually and collectively can have impact in the fight against antibiotic resis- tance.
Join the anti-resistance on August 5, from 16.30 to 18.30
Theme session An eye-opening workshop in Multisal Fighting Malaria with Simple Ideas 16:30-18:30
• How can I as a student make a difference in the fight against malaria? • How do I put my resources, network, and education to use when fighting malaria? • Where should I start if I have a good idea? • What fall-backs should I look out for? • How can I create self-supporting systems in Least Developed Countries?
A workshop focused on giving participants specific tools, insights and hands-on knowledge on how to fight malaria with simple ideas. The participants will be pre- sented with a specific problem which RollBackMalaria.org foresees will have an im- portant future role in malaria. Working inter-culturally the participants will learn to ap- preciate simple ideas and the act of putting them to work. Finally CEO of Vestergaard Frandsen and board member of RollBackMalaria.org will offer his expert insight into bringing simple ideas to life specifically focusing on malaria.
Join the fight on August 5, from 16.30 to 18.30 Friday | August 5, 2011 39 Conference Programme
Theme session On the brink of revolutionizing traditional medicine? With 002 Nano-medicine 16:30-18:30
Sit back and enjoy a ride to the near future when professor at Institute of Interdiscipli- nary Nanoscience Center, Jørgen Kjems gives an inspirational introductory lecture into the world of tomorrow seen through the eyes of a nano-scientist.
• Is it possible that bio-nanotechnology will transform our lives with new classes of products unique in their functions and applications? • How far are we from using nano-bots to fight major diseases? • Where are the limits? • And do we need to worry at all?
Enjoy the ride on August 5, from 16.30 to 18.30 Thursday | August 4, 2011 Conference Programme 40
Conference Programme Saturday | August 6 Saturday | August 6, 2011 41 Conference Programme
7:00-8:00 Breakfast 8:00-9:00
9:00-10:00
10:00-10:30 SCOPE SCOPH SCORE SCOME SCORP [001] [Multisal] [201] [212] [400] 10:30-11:00
11:00:11:30
11:30-12:00 NMO manage- Presidents’ SCORA ment Session 12:00-12:30 [300] [112] [002] 12:30-13:00
13:00-13:30 Lunch 13:30-14:00
14:00-14:30 Project Presentations [Multisal] 14:30-15:00
15:00-15:30
15:30-16:00
16:00-16:30 Afternoon Anniversary Sessions 16:30-17:00 [Main Hall] 17:00-17:30
17:30-18:00
18:00-18:30
18:30-19:00
19:00-19:30 Break
19:30-20:00
20:00-20:30 Anniversary Ceremony [Main Hall] 20:30-21:00
21:00-21:30
21:30-22:00 Anniversary Dinner 22:00-22:30
22:30-23:00
23:00-23:30 Plenary VI and Closing Ceremony [Multisal]
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We’re here to help you See you at the GA We’re here to help you 43 See you at the GA
Benjamin Skov Kaas-Hansen Jesper Mølgaard President Security Coordinator
Steen Fagerberg Howraman Meteran Fundraising Director & Treasurer Volunteers Coordinator
David Gryesten Jensen Patricia Fruelund Fundraising Director & Logistics Director Volunteers Coordinator
Julie Rasmussen Jesper Ellidshøj Jensen Registration Coordinator Sponsorships Coordinator
Sanne Marie Thysen Peter Thomas Kenney Hansen Visa Coordinator Theme Director
Andreas Gyldenkærne Mads Dam Culture Coordinator PR & Marketing Director
Bochra Zareini Clara Mathiessien Culture Coordinator Social Programme Director
Charlotte Carina Holm-Hansen Chenxi Huang preGA Director & IT+tech Coordinator Green Coordinator New to IFMSA? IFMSA in a flash, Standing Committees, Team of Officials 44
New to IFMSA? IFMSA in a flash Standing Committees Team of Officials New to IFMSA? 45 IFMSA in a flash, Standing Committees, Team of Officials
IFMSA in a flash by teaching and training students, developing educational projects and adjusting Medical School curricula. IFMSA was founded in May 1951, and had its first Generel Assembly in Denmark exactly 60 years ago. Our Federation Standing Committee on Public Health is run by medical students, for medical students, on a non- SCOPH members implement a wide profit basis. IFMSA is officially recognised as a Non- variety of community-based projects on Governmental Organisation within the United Nations’ sys- a local, national, regional and interna- tem and has official relations with the World Health Organi- tional level in order to raise awareness of zation. It is the international forum for medical students, and promote public health. Through and one of the largest student organisations in the world. these activities, we are achieving a joint vision of a healthy society and the ongoing development of our potential as The mission of IFMSA is to offer future physicians a com- compassionate and skilfull health professionals. prehensive introduction to global health issues. Through our programmes and opportunities, we develop culturally Standing Committee on Reproductive Health incl. HIV/ sensitive medical students, intent on reducing the inequali- AIDS ties that shape the health of our planet. In 2010, IFMSA SCORA aims to improve the sexual and had 103 National Member Organisations from over 90 reproductive health of their communities countries on six continents, and now represents more than by increasing awareness of reproductive 1.3 million medical students worldwide. health issues, especially HIV/AIDS, dis- crimination, and other sexually transmit- Standing Committees ted diseases. This is achieved through medical student IFMSA has six Standing Committees, each addressing a education and empowerment. Some of SCORA’s main ac- specific area of global health. In the morning on four of the tivities include World AIDS Day programming, peer educa- five working days, the Standing Committees will work in- tion and training, and advocacy and awareness campaigns tensely with topics that entail multinational representation. from grassroots to international levels. Additionally, the NMO Presidents and Heads of Delegations prepare the plenaries during this time in the Presidents’s Standing Committee on Professional Exchanges Sessions, and in the NMO Management sessions the dele- These committees organize clinical and gates can acquire new management skills to implement in research exchanges between IFMSA their own NMOs. medical students. With more than 80 participating countries, over 8000 ex- Standing Committee on Human Rights and Peace changes are available each year, provid- SCORP is committed to promoting Hu- ing students with a unique clinical, educational, and cultural man Rights and Peace. As future health experience. These exchanges are officially recognized by care professionals, we work towards the various faculties of IFMSA member schools. empowering and improving the health of refugees and other vulnerable people. Standing Committee on Research Exchanges These committees organize clinical and Standing Committee on Medical Education research exchanges between IFMSA SCOME acts as a discussion forum for medical students. With more than 80 students interested in the different facets participating countries, over 8000 ex- of medical education. Our mission is to changes are available each year, provid- promote modern medical education that ing students with a unique clinical, educational, and cultural addresses current and emerging health experience. These exchanges are officially recognized by care needs. Within SCOME, we work towards these goals the various faculties of IFMSA member schools. New to IFMSA? IFMSA in a flash, Standing Committees, Team of Officials 46
Team of Officials
Executive Board
Geneviève Bois Regional Coordinator, America
Chijoke Kaduru President
Anneliese Willems Regional Coordinator, Asia-Pacific
Caline Mattaer Vice-President for Internal Affairs Ahmed Younes Regional Coordinator, Eastern Mediter- ranean
Jovana Panic Vice-President for External Affairs
Despina Polidou Regional Coordinator, Europe
Heng-Hao (Leo) Chang Standing Committee Directors Secretary General
Ioana Goganau Michael Eichinger Director for Medical Education Treasurer
Regional Coordinators
Pablo Vega Director for Professional Exchange
Charles Chineme Nwobu Regional Coordinator, Africa
Christopher Pleyer Director for Public Health New to IFMSA? 47 IFMSA in a flash, Standing Committees, Team of Officials
Joško Miše Federica Balzarini Director for Reproductive Healh includ- LO to Research and Medical Associa- ing AIDS tions
Jovana Nedeljkovic Mirjana Spasojevic Director for Research Exchange LO to Students Organisations
Beata Syzdul Raphael Buttigieg Director for Human Rights and Peace LO to UNESCO
Liaison Officers
Unni Gopinathan LO to WHO
Margot Weggemans SCOME LO Support Division Directors
Alexander Papadopoulos Marija Ljubicic SCOPH LO Alumni Support Division Director
Pero Markunovic Ionut Cobec New Technologies Support Division SCORA LO Director
Diego Iemmi Nicholas Watts SCORP LO Projects Support Division Director New to IFMSA? IFMSA in a flash, Standing Committees, Team of Officials 48
Anny Huang Publications Support Division Director
Katia Khoury Training Support Division Director
Supervising Council
Andrea Labruto Former Official
Yorgos Polychronidis Former Official
Melhim Bou Alwan Member with Extensive Experience
Birol Tibet Member with Extensive Experience
Chantal Fenech Outgoing Executive Board Member New to IFMSA? 49 IFMSA in a flash, Standing Committees, Team of Officials AM2011 Organising Committee
General Martin Ekdahl Malene Gade Benjamin Skov Kaas-Hansen Lea Vilmann Anne Sofie Eldon President Anne Berg Villumsen Fanny Hard Jakob Hedemark Vestergaard Lena Karlson Howraman Meteran Christian Blom Jørgensen Nissa Khan Treasurer Anna Aaby Andreas Weinberg Rosen Anne Sofie Jørgensen Katrine Tanggaard Camilla hansen Lith Frifelt Logistics Committee Christine Petri Foged Karen Holm Patricia Fruelund Katrne Brodersen Lind preGA Committee Logistics Director Sanne Thysen Charlotte Carina Holm-Hansen Trine Louise Dahl Julie Rasmussen preGA Director Vinni Faber Green Coordinator Registration Coordinator Josefine Holm Henriksen Rasmus Kreipke Line Engelbrecht Jensen Sanne Thysen Søren Valgren Knudsen Visa Coordinator preGA Vice-Director
Winnie Charlotte Mortensen Andreas Gyldenkærne Theme Culture Coordinator Peter Thomas Kenney Hansen Bochra Zareini Theme Director Culture Coordinator PR & Marketing Mayu Herbst Theme Vice-Director Chenxi Huang IT+tech Coordinator Christina Boisen Clara Glazer Jesper Mølgaard Erik Nilsson Security Coordinator Rosa Mencagli Camilla Svensson Vinni Faber Cartsen Birch Anniversary Cecilia Nilsson Registration Hedvig Björkman Jannie Dressler Katrine Brodersen Julia Nilsson Anniversary Karen Dæhlin Holm Registration Mette Jørgensen Ole Jensen Jesper Nielsen Peter Andersen Materials Coordinator Ragnhil Thorup Thomsen Simon Andrup Vilma Nykvist Fundraising Steen Fagerberg PR & Marketing Fundraising Director Volunteers Coordinator Mads Dam PR & Marketing Director David Alexander Gryesten Jensen Fundraising Director Lars Bødker Madsen Volunteers Coordinator Yagmur Sisman Peter Vedel Jesper Ellidshøj Jensen Bochra Zareini Sponsorships Coordinator
Anna Døssing Social Programme Sine Voss Winther Clara Mathiessen Hedvig Björkman Social Programme Director Anna Roe Rasmussen Terese Matthesen Christoffer Molbech Thanikaivashan Balaganeshan Christine Rode Andreasen