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MedEx
is a multilateral student exchange program offered by IPPNW to
our student members. With the
help
of our IPPNW affiliates around the world, we are able to offer you a
unique exchange program which
encompasses
both clinical and social service experience. To
date, we have opportunities available in Canada, Kenya,
Philippines, Zambia, and Egypt.
Programs will run
for 8 weeks, with 4 weeks devoted to clinical work and
the remaining 4 weeks with an IPPNW social service
project. Please direct inquires and applications to mgoggin@ippnw.org. Deadline for
applications will be April the 16th, 2004.
The
MedEx
idea originated in IPPNW-Germany, which has been sending medical
students
on peace and justice electives for five years. IPPNW's MedEx will be
international, and open to any qualified student to participate,
including those from the
global South. The Central Office will coordinate. MedEx will help the
students
find accommodations, usually with a host family. Direct financial
support
will include a travel grant and expenses for books and supplies.
The
MedEx Elective Program
MedEx
will
use IPPNW's medical groups to host exchange students for
(1) a
clinical
elective
(2) a
social
service activity and
(3) a
follow-up activity in one of the following fields:
peace and disarmament,
conflict and violence prevention,
abolition of nuclear weapons and nuclear power, or
public health
Any
student
in a certified medical school is eligible. IPPNW physicians and
students
will publicize the program. Five country affiliates of IPPNW have
committed to hosting MedEx students: Canada, Kenya, Philippines,
Zambia, and the US.
Exchanges are under discussion in Belarus, El Salvador, Israel, The
Netherlands,
and Uganda. The goal for 2004 is 10 exchanges.
Please send in your
applications until April the 16th, 2004.
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