EMSA Medical Summer School, Emergency Medicine, Croatia, 26 July - 3 August 2011

by **bloggie** Thu 19 May 2011, 02:10

EMSA Summer School, Emergency Medicine

This is a project that brings together students from all around the world interested in gaining and exchanging knowledge in the field of emergency medicine. The school will take place in Dubrovnik, Croatia, from July 26th untill August 3rd 2011. It is organised by EMSA Zagreb and Student Section of Croatian Medical Association of Zagreb.

The main theme of the project is emergency medicine and it consists of the following topics:
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (BLS & ALS)
• Shock & coma
• Drug abuse & poisoning
• Polytraumatized patient & basic surgical skills
• Rational pharmacotherapy
• Pediatric emergencies
• Principles of critical medical thinking

The scientific part is composed of lectures, interactive seminars, practical skills and daily cases held by Croatian leading experts in this field. Every student will have a chance to renew and expand his/her knowlegde, as well as master new skills.
In the afternoon there will be a wide choice of electives such as: ECG basics, Labour and delivery, Practicals extra, Surgical skills, Sport trauma etc.

Alongside the scientific part, a well organized social program is meant to enrich this unique experience by enabling participants to make new friendships and to develop a feeling of team spirit. The social program includes sightseeing and an insight in Dubrovnik's rich history, team buildings, sport activities, EMSA Village Party, field trips, medical games and nightlife...

Visit the Summer School's website for more information and registrations.