Egyptian Association For International Medical Studies (EAIMS)

Through its bilateral international cooperation protocols; The Egyptian Association for International Medical Studies (EAIMS) is proudly welcoming the Incoming University Students of Cologne, Vienna, Graz, Innsbruck, Gdansk, Iasi, Wenzhou & Hamilton during the year 2009.

The incoming students are generally accepted to do electives in all fields of medical sciences (Human Medicine - Dentistry - Pharmacy - Physiotherapy - Nursing). Such electives are organized by the Egyptian Association for International Medical Studies (EAIMS) at Kasr Alaini Medical Sciences Faculties, Cairo University, Cairo – Egypt.

Below, please find some helpful guidelines to enable you to enjoy your elective and your stay in Egypt as well:

1- Level & Place of Electives: Certified Undergraduate Electives, at Kasr Alaini Medical Sciences Faculties, Cairo University, Cairo – Egypt.

2- Duration of Electives: 4 weeks usually, (5 working hours daily from 9 am to 2 pm, 5 days a week & 2 days weekend: Thursday & Friday).

3- Medical Training: English is the training language. 80% attendance is obligatory toget the training certificate. Training will be in a previously chosen specialty, including in-patient clinical rounds, out-patient clinics, operations, seminars & round table discussions.

NB: Please bring white coat, stethoscope & operation room suit to change in the hospital.

For more info about the Faculties, Hospitals & Incoming Students feedbacks please Visit:

5- Board & Lodging for Incoming University Students of Graz, Innsbruck, Gdansk & Iasi:

A- Free Accommodation At Manial Youth Hostel: Only 5 minutes walking distance from the hospital, rooms are air-conditioned with 3 beds and private bathroom. Reception is open 24 hours only upon arrival , however Daily Curfew time is midnight - No mixed rooms, No smoking & No Alcoholic drinks.

Address & Tel of the Hostel: Manial Youth Hostel; 135 Abdel Aziz Al-Seoud Street (Beside University Bridge) - El Manial - Cairo - Egypt. Tel: +20 2 23624593 & +20 2 23640729.

Note: In case of heavy luggage or arrival in group, we recommend you to take a Limousine Car directly from Cairo International Airport to the hostel in return of total cost not more than 100 Egyptian Pounds (about 14 Euro). The distance from the airport to the hostel takes from 30 to 45 minutes according to traffic crowd.

B- Free Meals at Conference Center Cafeteria in the hospital (every day except weekends):

6- Board & Lodging for Incoming University students of Cologne, Vienna, Wenzhou, Hamilton:

On the incoming student's responsibility according to our bilateral agreements. However, EAIMS can provide the following helpful guidelines:

NB: Suggested Nearby Accommodation Options:

1- Nile Garden Hotel ***: (Average 15 euro per night). Address: 131 Abdel Aziz Al-Seoud Street (Beside University Bridge) - El Manial - Cairo - Egypt. Tel: +20 2 23685767 & +20 2 23653422. For info, please visit: Nile Garden Hotel (Recommended).

2- Manial Youth Hostel: (Average 5 euro per night). Address: 135 Abdel Aziz Al-Seoud Street (Beside University Bridge) - El Manial - Cairo - Egypt. Tel: +20 2 23624593 &

+20 2 23640729. For info, please visit: Manial Youth Hostel & http://www.hihostels.com/dba/hostel017004.en.htm (Official Website of the Hostel).

3- Down Town Cheap Hostels & Hotels: http://www.hostelsweb.com/cities/cairo.html

4- Nearby Five-Star Hotels: Only three minutes walking distance:

- Grand Hyatt Cairo: http://www.cairo.grand.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/index.jsp

- Four Seasons Nile Plaza Cairo: http://www.fourseasons.com/caironp/

5- Renting Nearby Apartments: You can rent a nearby apartment in:

- Cairo districts: Garden City – Manial – Down Town – Zamalek – Maadi.

- Giza districts: Dokki – Mohandseen – Agouza – Giza – Kornish.

For more info please visit: http://www.coldwellbanker-eg.com/index.aspx

NB: Suggested Nearby Restaurants Options:

1- Medical Faculty Restaurant: It is the Conference Center Cafeteria at Kasr Alaini Medical Faculty. It offers good meals starting from 1 euro in average. It is open from 8am till 4pm daily except Fridays. For info, please visit: Conference Center Cafeteria

2- Manial Area Restaurants: KFC, Pizza Hut, McDonald’s, Cook Door, La Rin, Moemen, Happy Dolphin, Humphris, Metro Supermarket, Kheer Zaman Supermarket,…..

3- Cairo Restaurants & Cafeterias: http://www.cairodining.com/default.aspx

1- In general Egypt is a conservative country due to its Arabic and Islamic culture. However, due to its rich history, you can find many inter-cultural interactions especially in the following big cities which seem to be more International; Cairo, Giza, Alexandria, Shram-Elsheikh, Hurghada, Luxor, Aswan,...

2- Relation between woman & man is also conservative in Egypt. However a wide range of Woman's Rights is present as in any Western Country.

8- Special Remarks:
- Incoming Students should follow the morals and tradition of our country, medical faculty & organization.

- Incoming Studentsshould follow the instructions of the accommodation place, as they would be responsible for paying the cost of any damage or loses if unfortunately happened.

- Incoming Students will afford the cost of their airplane tickets, transportation & outings.

- Any company with Incoming Students (e.g. a relative or a friend) shall be responsible for his/her personal board and lodging.
- In case of early arrival before the beginning of the clinical elective, Incoming Students shall be responsible for their personal board and lodging. Same applies in case they extend their stay after the clinical elective.

- Incoming Students will be received at the Faculty by an official EAIMS representative to introduce them to the training departments.

- Incoming Students should attend not less than 80% of the training program days in order to get the EAIMS training certificates. However Incoming Students will be responsible to get their own forms and logbooks signed and stamped by the supervising doctor at the training department.

- Incoming Studentswill be completely responsible for themselves when they deal with persons outside EAIMS.

a) Attractions Inside Cairo: Visiting Pyramids, sphinx, Saqqarah, Egyptian museum, Cairo citadel, Khan El Khalily Bazaar, Islamic Cairo, Coptic Cairo, Cairo Tower, Coffee shops, shopping malls, Down town especially at night, Nile cruise… NB: Cairo Yellow Cap Taxi Tel: 19155 – 16516 – 19730.

b) Attractions Outside Cairo: Visiting historical cities such as Aswan , Luxor , Alex & Siwa or beaches and scuba diving such as in Red Sea resorts: Sahrm El Sheikh & Hurgada. NB: We always recommend the purchase of a good guide book (Lonely Planet - Egypt) not only to explain what you’re seeing but to put it all in historical and cultural perspective.

EAIMS Coordinators will meet all incoming students weekly in a fixed date for one hour to discuss all related issues related to the program and to listen to feedbacks from incoming students. Therefore, this weekly meeting is Obligatory for all incoming students. Our EAIMS Coordinator Dr. Mona Zaki ( Mobile Tel: +20101983498) will be in touch with you for that.

a) At least 3 months before arrival: Please contact the International Relations Office at your University/Faculty to register. The following 10 documents are required for registration:

4. Two recent photos.
5. A copy of your valid passport.
6. Motivation Letter.
7. Recommendation letter from your institution directed to: The head of EAIMS Trustees Board.

8. Recommendation letter from your institution directed to: Vice Dean of the related Cairo Faculty.

b) At least 2 months before arrival: We will send you by Email the Official Invitation Letter (OIL) to help you to get the entry Visa for Egypt.

c) At least 1 month before arrival: Please via Email inform us by your exact arrival date, time and place for final confirmation & arrangement.

d) Just upon your arrival to Cairo: Please call our EAIMS Coordinator Dr. Mona Zaki on her mobile phone (+20101983498) to arrange for the first meeting at the hospital.

Proudly we are looking forward to your visit, and please feel free to contact us if you have any further questions or requests. Have a nice trip to Egypt.

Dr. Mahmoud A.Halim Salama - EAIMS General Manager - Email: eaims_gm@yahoo.com