We are glad to invite you to take part in the 1st International Staff Week that will be held at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Coimbra (FMUC) on June 21st – 24th 2016.
With this event we will give participants the unique opportunity to find out more about the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Coimbra and share best practices with our partner universities in the scope of internationalization in Medicine, to improve and increase international cooperation within the Medical Faculties.
Target group: International Office staff working in internationalization in the field of Medicine (mobility programmes, student services, international cooperation, agreements) are welcome to this staff week.
The main communication language is English.
Provisional Programme: The programme will include different workshops on application procedure and regulations, course compatibility process, student traineeships, internationalization strategies. Visits to departments/services of the FMUC and University Coimbra Hospitals. Site visits to research centres, networking events, and social programmes (excursions, dinner, etc) are also part of the programme. Participants are expected to bring into the discussion examples from their own institutions and present best practices or innovative approaches to the issues addressed.
Accommodation: Support is provided through a selection of hotels but participants are responsible to make their own reservations. List of hotels and prices will be published soon.
Please note that participants are expected to cover their costs of travel and accommodation as well as make the necessary arrangements and reservations.
Application: To apply, please enter our registration site and fill in the data requested before April, Monday 22nd 2016.
We will inform you about the approval of your application on April, Thursday 28th 2016. We have 20 places and a maximum of 2 persons per institution can be accepted to create a diverse international group.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact with Nicole Dourado at a.mri@fmed.uc.pt
After the acceptance confirmations, more details about the final agenda and accommodation information will be provided to all participants.
We look forward to seeing you at FMUC!
