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2 Table of contents 1. Welcome to Medical University of Silesia.3 2. Massage from the Rector NEW! Educational and Medical Stimulation Care Center Figures and admission.7 5. Fees Course Objectives Pre-medical Program Course Objectives Medical Program Curriculum Overview Basic medical subject and Medical Practice Teaching Staff and Foreign Students Accommodation Dormitory Accommodation Flats About Katowice and Silesia region About Poland Why you should to choose Poland?? Student s Life and Useful information a) Disco clubs..36 b) Prices of different goods, meals and products c) Transportation and travelling..38 d) Telephones and weather in Poland.39 e) FAQ.40

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35 In Poland, you have the freedom to choose a path that suits your particular goals. Whichever course you choose, you'll experience a unique kind of education. Studying in Poland promotes innovative, creative and independent thinking. You'll learn to work as part of a team, to communicate effectively with others and to develop the practical skills and intellectual abilities you need for global success. Most importantly, you'll learn how to use your initiative. Your teachers will encourage you to think of original, practical solutions to real-world problems. Upon graduation, your qualification will make you highly sought after by international employers. The Polish education system has a strong international reputation and is known for its effective structure and innovative policy developments. Poland is also a very good place to live. It is a vibrant and friendly country in which students can live, learn and grow. So if you want a quality education and a very good lifestyle, Poland's the place to be. Another reason for choosing Poland is for its cost efficiency. The education and living expenditure in Poland will be comparatively 50 to 80 percent less than that of USA/UK, varying with the location. Every year, students throughout the world go to Poland, for world-class education, which is recognized globally and that has top-class and highly ranked universities. Polish universities and training institutions offer a wide range of courses to met most aspirations and requirements. The curriculum and infrastructure are the latest while the faculty is up-to-date and progressive in outlook and result-oriented. Globally Recognized Courses; Very good standards of living; Worldwide Acceptance of Polish Method of Teaching; One of the best Job Prospects; Poland is a member of the European Union(2004). It joined the Schengen Area in 2007; Emphasis on Practical Aspects in Teaching; Outstanding International Faculty; One of the Best Transportation systems in Europe; International Students enjoy approximately 37% discount on travel; Enrichment of Experience through Visiting Professors from USA, CANADA, another members of EUROPEAN UNION, etc; Participation of Students in Seminars/Symposia/Project Work, etc. in other European cities; Bilateral Student Exchange Program with Universities in Germany, Sweden, Finland etc; Three Months Summer Jobs possibility; Chances of Permanent Residence & Settlement in Europe after completion of study program; Poland offers an attractive lifestyle that is safe, stable and friendly. it means international students quickly feel at home.

36 THE CURRICULUM Students Life and Useful Information Subjects ECTS Hours Total Disco Clubs entrance fee 5$ 1. Internal Medicine with Infectious Diseases and Phthisiology Pediatrics and Children's Infectious Diseases 8, Surgery, Children s Surgery and Oncology 11, Obstetrics and Gynecology 4, General Practice (Family Medicine) Hygiene and Ecology 2, Social Medicine, Organization and Economics of Public Health Service 2, Professional Labour Safety 0, Optional courses State Examination 4,5 135 Total 60,0 1800,0 State Examination (3 weeks): medical licensed exam Step 2 on general medical training and practicallyoriented exam. Optional courses: 1. Organizational Fundamentals of Family Medicine. 2. Fundamentals of Transplantology. 3. Clinical Parasitology and Tropical Medicine. 4. Topical Problems of HIV-infection. 5. Management and Marketing in Public Health. 6. Extreme Medicine. 7. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 8. Topical Questions of Cardiac Surgery. 9. Palliative and Hospice Medicine. 10. Topical Questions of Neurosurgery. 11. Topical Questions of Hematology and Transfusiology. 12. Topical Questions of Cardiology. 13. Topical Questions of Nephrology. 14. Topical Questions of Clinical Immunology and Allergology. 15. Clinical Aspects of Immunoprophylaxis. 16. Medical Aspects of Bioethics and Biosafety. 17. Physical Education and Health. 18. Topical Questions of Cerebrovascular Pathology. 19. Evidence-Based Medicine. 20. Professional Foreign Language. 21. Endoscopic Technologies in Medicine. 22. Fundamentals of the Christian Ethics and Morals. 23. Medical Rehabilitation. Prices of different goods and products Meals Average cost of one meal depends on the place where you choose to eat: canteen 2-3 USD; cafe 4-6 USD; restaurant USD; l u x u r y restaurant USD. 16

37 THE SIXTH YEAR OF STUDY (Pediatrics) Educational weeks - 40 Subjects ECTS Hours Total 1. Pediatrics with Children s Infectious Diseases and Phthisiology Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases 7, Surgery, Children s Surgery and Oncology Obstetrics and Gynecology, incl. Children s Gynecology General Practice (Family Medicine) Hygiene and Ecology 2, Social Medicine, Organization and Economics of Public Health Service 2, Professional Labour Safety 0, Optional courses State Examination 4,5 135 Total 60,0 1800,0 State Examination (3 weeks): medical licensed exam Step 2 on general medical training and practicallyoriented exam. Optional courses: 1. Organizational Fundamentals of Family Medicine. 2. Fundamentals of Transplantology. 3. Clinical Parasitology and Tropical Medicine. 4. Endoscopic Technologies in Medicine. 5. Management and Marketing in Public Health. 6. Extreme Medicine. 7. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 8. Topical Questions of Children s Cardiology. 9. Topical Questions of Children s Gastroenterology. 10. Topical Questions of Children s Pulmonology. 11. Topical Questions of Children s Nephrology. 12. Topical Questions of Neonatology. 13. Topical Questions of Children s Hematology and Transfusiology. 14. Topical Questions of Clinical Immunology and Allergology. 15. Clinical Aspects of Children s Neurology. 16. Topical Problems of HIV-infection. 17. Clinical Aspects of Immunoprophylaxis. 18. Physical Education and Health. 19. Medical Aspects of Bioethics and Biosafety. 20. Evidence-Based Medicine. 21. Professional Foreign Language. 22. Fundamentals of the Christian Ethics and Morals. 23. Medical Rehabilitation. Whisky Johnnie Walker: Red label 15$/ 1L Black Label- 30$/ 1L Polish Vodka 10$/1L Coke 0,5$/ 1L Mineral Water \\0,3$/1L Juice 0,6$/ 1L Jam 0,8$ / 400g Olive Oil 1L/ 3,2$ Cigarettes: Marlboro Gold-3$ Parliament Silver 4$ The annual curriculum is approved by I.V. Gerush, Chief of the Educational Department Prices of alcohol and cigarettes only for information purpose. Medial University of Silesia doesn't recommend drinking alcohol or smoking cigarettes.

38 FACULTY OF POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION Traveling by plane City of Katowice has very convenient transport connections. You can take a flight to Katowice-Pyrzowice Airport (KTW), which is situated about 34 km (21 miles) from the city downtown. There are bars and duty-free shops at the airport as well as carrenting companies. The airlines that operate the majority of flights to Katowice are Polish Airlines (Polskie Linie Lotnicze LOT) and Lufthansa. Apart from them, many other airlines offer their flights from and to Katowice, including cheap airlines. For those who will not manage to get a straight connection to Katowice, there is a possibility to fly to Krakow-Balice, the John Paul II Airport (KRK) situated one hour drive(about 70 KM) from Katowice. Duty-free shops, bars and exchange offices are available there as well. Other international airports in Poland are located in Warsaw, Gdansk, Poznan, Rzeszów, Szczecin, and Wroclaw. Traveling by train It is worth using rail as a mean of transportation as it is relatively fast, environment friendly, and what is the most important, students under 26 and with a valid student ID are eligible for 37% discount. Polish State Railways (PKP) offers a variety of connections not only in the area of Poland. Taking high standard trains such as: IC- InterCity, EC-EuroCity, EN-EuroNight or regular ones you can find yourself in one of the European cities like Berlin, Cologne, Prague, Bratislava, Budapest, Amsterdam, Paris,M Madrit, Rome or Vienna within a few hours. Local transportation The Campus of the Medical University of Silesia is located in Katowice-Ligota. From there you can get to the downtown by bus (the nearest bus stop is located in front of the dormitory) that leaves every 10 minutes. You can also get a monthly pass, which is relatively cheap and enables you to travel within the area of Katowice using all available bus lines.there are mini-buses going to the city center as well, which are faster and less crowded than regular buses.cab is the most comfortable and at the same time the fastest mean of transportation. The prices vary on the distance and on the daytime (charges are lower at night than during the day).

39 After receiving Diploma foreign Telephone citizens can continue education by two different ways: Country 1. Primary code: 48 specialization of the graduates of High Medical (Pharmaceutical) Outgoing Educational international Establishments code: 00 of or III-IV + th accreditation levels in clinical residency. Katowice 2. PhD area thesis code: preparation. 32 Telephone Clinical cards residency available is a at: 2 (4) post year offices, training newsagents, program gas in a stations, chosen hotel speciality receptions when a There resident are different works mobile predominantly phone operators a hospital in Poland being and an the active telephone part card of from a clinical one operator department. works only Resident with participates that particular in operator's all activities telephone. of the hospital attends patients, intra-clinic conferences and disputes, has access to medical documentation, follows professors and other skilled specialists during their rounds and Calling from stationary and public phones: participates in clinical manipulations. At the same time, there are advanced dialing lectures stationary and meetings phone number for residents - before conducted the number by add chiefs '0' and of the the area department code with e.g. explanations (0-32) of the most complicated cases, key aspects of diagnostics and the dialing latest mobile international phone number treatment - e.g. guidelines PhD thesis preparation is an advanced way of post-diploma training that includes Calling the from activities mobile phones: of clinical residency combined with a development of own dialing research stationary project phone and number preparation - before of the a thesis number under add the area supervision code e.g. of (22) the best dialing professors mobile of phone the University. number - dial After the number that the without thesis will adding be presented any extra and codes defended e.g. in front of the Scientific Council of the University and later in front of the specialized Council. That will give the owner not only practical experience but Mobile scientific telephone PhD degree with possibility of international verification as well. GSM 900 and 1800 networks The mobile operators are: T-MOBILE, PLUS ORANGE, PLAY There are also mobile phones on pre-paid cards available: ERA - TAK TAK PLUS - SIMPLUS REQUIRED ADMISSION DOCUMENTS FOR POSTGRADUATE ORANGE - POP/GO/MUSIC TRAINING (RESIDENCY OR PhD PROGRAM) PLAY - MIX 1. Completed application form HEYAH (including full name, date of birth, passport number, citizenship, permanent address, phone, fax and address of an applicant). Weather in Poland 2. The University weather in Poland Diploma is changeable; and transcriptions. there are four seasons in Poland: spring, summer, fall and winter. In the hottest spells - from May to September - the temperature 3. Physical health examination certificate. can be even 35 C. In winter there happens to be periods of frost with temperatures -8 C. During 4. this HIV time test there results. is lots of snow in Polish mountains so you can go skiing. The temperature in fall and spring is from 15 C to 20 C. The Silesian region, where Katowice 5. 8 is photographs situated, is one (3 х of 4 the cм). warmest parts of the country.

40 Starogard-Gdanski, PLAND Q: Do I need to speak fluent Polish? FAQ A: You do not need to because university offer study programmes in English. Nevertheless, you may learn Polish either for private everyday use for the time you stay in Poland, or for joining a university course in Polish. Q: How much money do I need for living in Poland? A: Depending on your personal situation, lifestyle and habits you Alba may Iulia, have ROMANIA different needs. In practice, you will need at least PLN(350$ 650$) per month in order to cover the cost of decent accommodation, pay for the local transport, and even go out occasionally. This amount should cover the costs of rent, food, clothing, personal hygiene, local transport, study materials, telephone and other expenses not the tuition fee however. Bologna, ITALY Magna Charta Universitatum, ITALY