What is our program?

The SCMSA Summer School is a pioneering 14-day program in Egypt that blends intensive academic learning with cultural exploration.

Academically:

         1-Participants delve into the multifaceted world of Tropical and communicable diseases, gaining insights from diverse fields like tropical medicine, gastroenterology, surgery, pediatrics, and public health.

         2-The curriculum includes interactive sessions, real-patient clinical rotations, and surgical observations, providing a well-rounded educational experience, Renowned professors from SCU medical school impart their expertise throughout the program.

Culturally:

         The Congress seamlessly integrates cultural experiences, offering excursions to iconic Egyptian destinations such as Cairo and its magnificent Pyramids, the historic city of Alexandria, and the stunning Red Sea resort town of Dahab.

In essence, the SCMSA Congress provides a unique opportunity to:

• Deepen knowledge in the field of communicable diseases.
• Gain practical experience through
• real-world clinical interactions.
• Immerse oneself in the vibrant culture and history of Egypt.

***Multiple Small working groups will be formed to attend rotations between a hospital for most efficient use of time and place and the hospital visit will consist of three sessions:

1. Pre-Clinical session & role play:

In this session, the whole group will sit to discuss their previous knowledge about a certain topic. The Hospital coordinator will then give them a short guide about the clinical presentations and required examination for that topic. Then, the whole group will practice History taking or Examination in a role play with a tutor so that they prepare for the bedside session with the patient.

2. Bedside session:

The group will be subdivided into smaller groups, They will take history and perform general and relevant local examinations under the guidance of the tutor (and as  explained to them during the previous session and role play). The group will then discuss the differential diagnosis and provisional diagnosis of the case.

3. Problem-Based Course:

Summer School Scientific course uses Problem-Based learning or PBL as a main method of learning. PBL is a Student-Centered leaning strategy, that has the advantage of stimulating previous knowledge and active participation of the students in the learning process, hence develop students’ problem-solving skills, self-learning abilities, organized logic thinking, critical appraisal as well as self-evaluation, peer evaluation & teamwork.