Slovakia
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| Participating cities | Bratislava, Martin, Kosice |
| Languages | slovak, english |
| Currency (how much is a Bigmac?) | EUR, 2,60 EUR |
| Time zone | UTC/GMT +1 hour (from end March to end October we have "summer time", so we have UTC/GMT +2 hours) |
| Number of Doctors and beds per 1000 people | 3.69 |
| Member of IFMSA since | 1994 |
| Number of incoming students per year | 152 |
| National Exchange Officers | Nika Gasparovicova (NEO-out), Lenka Kaskova (NEO-in) |
| Official website | http://www.slomsa.sk |
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"Ahoj!"
Welcome to SloMSA exchange page!
We offer to our students the opportunity to travel around the globe to experience different health care systems, to extend their medical knowledge and to meet new people.
Besides, we gratefully welcome students from all over the world showing them our culture, country and way of life. Join us and spend four weeks with us in the hospital and as a part of great international group of future doctors.
On behalf of whole SloMSA team, we wish you to enjoy your experience. We do our best to improve it every day.
Basic informations
Official name: Slovak Republic (SR)
State formation date: 1st January 1993
Political system: Parliamentary democracy
President: Ivan Gašparovič
Prime Minister: Iveta Radičová
State symbols: National coat of arms/ emblem, national flag, state seal and national anthem „Nad Tatrou sa blýska“[1]
Membership in international organisations: EU (since 1 May 2004), NATO, UN, UNESCO, OECD, OBSE, CERN, WHO, INTERPOL, etc.
International codes: SK, SVK, bar code 858
Area: 49 035 km2
Location: Central Europe; The mid and the North of the country is mountainous (Carpathian curve), lowlands (important agricultural areas) are typical of the South and the East. The most important Slovak river the Danube connects the capital city of the SR Bratislava with two capital cities of the neighbour countries - Vienna and Budapest. The highest point is Gerlach Peak (2655 m), the lowest point is the Bodrog river (95 m).
Border countries: Hungary (679 km), Poland (597.5 km), the Czech Republic (265 km), Austria (127,2 km), Ukraine (98 km)
Capital city: Bratislava (population 428 672 as at 31/12/2005)
Population: 5 389 180 (of which 51.5 % female) as at 31/12/2005
Official language: Slovak
Nationalities / Ethnic groups: Slovak (85.8%), Hungarian (9.7%), Roma (Gipsy) (1.7%), Czech (0.8%), Ruthenian, Ukrainian, German, Polish and other (2%)
Religion: believers approximately 84.1% of which:
Roman Catholic (68.9%), Evangelic (6.9%), Greek-Catholic (4.1%), Reformed Christians (2%), other (2.2%)
Currency: EURO (from 1/1/2009)[2]
Health care system and medical education
The healthcare system in Slovakia falls under the competence of the Ministry of Health. In Slovakia there are state and private health care providers. An initial medical examination is provided by state or private general practitioners. Everybody can choose a GP who usually provides basic health care and can refer a patient to an appropriate specialist for further medical examination.
There are two types of health insurance: public health insurance (statutory or voluntary) and individual health insurance. Public health insurance covers the following benefits in full or to a partial extent, depending on specific conditions: diagnostics, treatment and preventative care, outpatient and inpatient care including rehabilitation, compulsory vaccination, provision of drugs, medical aid and dietetic food, spa treatment can be provided upon the recommendation of a doctor, where such care is an inevitable
component of the treatment procedure.
General practitioners and specialists have their consulting rooms in hospitals or in health centres. In every university town there is a hospital (“nemocnica”in slovak) with an Emergency department(“pohotovosť” in Slovak) and many specialised clinics. If you need emergency services (“pohotovosť” in Slovak), dial telephone number “112”. Ambulances are well staffed and equipped with life‑sustaining apparatus needed to safely transport patients to hospital. You can buy medicaments only at pharmacies (“lekáreň” in Slovak), located in every town and in most villages (they are marked with a green cross). Every town has to have at least one emergency pharmacy (“pohotovostná lekáreň“ in Slovak) open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Medical education
The standard course of study lasts six years. Each academic year starts in September and lasts till the end of August of the following year. The academic year is divided into winter and summer terms.First to third year’s courses provide theoretical and pre-clinical lectures, labs and practical classes, next years include diverse clinical experiences. After passing the state examination the graduate is conferred the degree MUDr. - Medicinae universae doctor (Doctor of Medicine). Since the academic year 2001/2002 the credit system has been introduced from the first year of study at our faculty. This credit system is compatible with the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS).
In Slovakia, there are three medical faculties as parts of the Universities (Comenius University with medical faculties in Bratislava and Martin and the medical faculty of University of P.J.Safarik in Kosice) and Slovak Medical University in Bratislava created by law in 2002.
Comenius University[3] is the oldest and largest university in Slovakia. It was founded in 1919 and follows the university traditions of Academia Istropolitana, which was established in Bratislava in 1465. It is named after Jan Amos Comenius, teacher of nations, an outstanding personality of the world history. With his reflections on method and content of education he became a founder of modern pedagogics.<br
The main task of the Medical Faculty of CU[4] is undergraduate education of students where they gain general medical knowledge and which takes 6 years. The graduates can continue in their research in postgraduate training in an appropriate department leading to the award of PhD degree.
Courses of General Medicine and Dentistry are held in 56 theoretical and clinical institutes and departments.
In 1969 the Faculty of Medicine with the seat in Martin was oficially established as the 2nd Faculty of Medicine of Comenius University. On the basis of the decision of the Academic Senate in 1991 the Faculty was renamed to the Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in honour of an outstanding medieval physician and humanist Jan Jessenius, the Rector of Charles University in Prague, whose ancestors had their roots in the district of Martin.[5]
P. J. Šafárik University in Kosice was founded in 1959.[6] Originally it consisted of Faculty of Medicine in Košice and Faculty of Philosophy in Prešov (Faculty of Medicine existed since 1949 as a part of Comenius University in Bratislava).[7]
Language
Slovak is the official language and belongs to the West Slavic subgroup of the Indo‑European language family, and uses the Roman script. It does not differ significantly from Czech, and comprehension in both languages is rather common.
The majority of the population (86 %) speaks Slovak as their mother tongue. The second most widely spoken mother tongue is Hungarian. The most widely spoken foreign languages are English,German, Russian, Hungarian and French. The young urban population is generally considered to be the most linguistically proficient.
Some phrases for you practical use:
Hello – ahoj
Yes – áno
No – nie
Thank you – ďakujem
My name is… - Volám sa…
Can you show me the way to… - Mohli by ste mi ukázať cestu do…
How can I get to - Ako sa dostanem do...
I have got lost – Stratil som sa.
Ticket – lístok
Hospital – nemocnica
Help – pomoc
I don’t speak Slovak – Nehovorím po slovensky.
I don’t understand – Nerozumiem.
Money – peniaze
Gazified water – voda bez bubliniek
Water with gas – voda s bublinkami
Beer – pivo
Wine – víno
Food – jedlo
Here are some useful links where you can find translation dictionaries from and to Slovak:
http://slovnik.zoznam.sk
http://translate.google.sk/?hl=cs&tab=wT#
http://www.slovakiasite.com/useful-vocabulary19.php
Traditional dishes
The traditional basic components of the Slovak diet have always been milk, potatoes and cabbage. Tasty meals typical for Slovak cousine such as cabbage dumplings etc. can be prepared by combining these ingredients. The Slovak national meal is bryndzové halušky[8], which means for the Slovaks the same as sushi for the Japanese or pizza for the Italians.
The traditional beverage to accompany the meal is sour milk or whey. One can especially enjoy bryndzové halušky in a typical Slovak “koliba” restaurant or “salaš”. And what is more, annual competition in cooking and eating of this traditional meal is organised in the little mountain village of Turecká.
Among the traditional domestic dishes are various meals prepared of potatoes. They are mostly in form of dough - cooked or fried (zemiakové placky, lokše). Varied classes of sheep cheese and cabbage are also popular materials used for cooking in Slovakia. A good Slovak dinner consists of a soup - kapustnica (made of cabbage)[9], garlic soup (in some places it is served in a bread loaf), a bean soup with a frankfurter or the beef or chicken consommé.
Traditional desserts are pastries of risen dough filled with marmalade, curd, nuts or poppy seeds. Štedrák is the typical Christmas pastry. From the Slovak region of Záhorie comes an interesting pastry called Skalický trdelník[10] in shape of a roll with a hole inside. Wine or beer is usually accompanied by salted cookies (kapustník, pagáč).
Goose feasts called "Hody" is a famous gastronomic event organized above all in the village Slovenský Grob situated not far away from the Capital.
Domestic soft drinks such as Vinea and Kofola, and a wide choice of fine quality mineral waters now compete with the world trademarks of soft drinks.
Specific Slovak distillate is borovička , the local variety of gin, distilled of the fruit of Juniperus comunis. Popular distillate is the plum brandy- slivovica and hriatô (a mixture of fried bacon, spirit and honey). Sweet taste has a honey wine medovina. High-mountain hotels and cottages serve distillate called Horec - a stimulating drink after strenuous hiking. The Demänovka liqueur, which contains an extract of medicinal herbs, is a good choice, for instance.
Apart from distillates, beer is very popular. Slovak beers are of good quality and the brands like Zlatý bažant, Smädný mních or Topvar are comparable to the excellent Czech beers. High quality wines are also produced in Slovakia where vine is grown since the Roman era.
Transportation
Travel by train:
Trains in the Slovak Republic are safe and agreeable way to travel. There exist basically 6 different types of train:
- Os Passenger train (“osobný vlak” in Slovak)
- Zr Accelerated train (“zrýchlený vlak” in Slovak)
- R Fast train (“rýchlik” in Slovak)
- Ex Express
- IC Intercity
- EC Eurocity
The websites of the Slovak Railways: http://www.slovakrail.sk or http://www.zsr.sk. For complex travel itinerary: http://www.cp.sk. Tickets can be bought at the train station ticket office. It is also possible to buy tickets on‑line at the website http://www.slovakrail.sk. International trains run from Vienna (1 hour), Budapest (2,5 hours) and Prague (5 hours) several times a day. Trains from Krakow (Poland) stop in Bratislava (5,5 hours). EURail pass holders must buy a supplement. All major cities within Slovakia are serviced by train on a daily basis.
Travel by coach:
While the trains are more comfortable, coaches are sometimes more direct, they connect most of the towns and villages, and are reliable and satisfactory. The first thing is tocheck out the website at http://www.cp.sk. Tickets can be bought when boarding. It is possible to buy a ticket with a seat reservation (“miestenka” in Slovak) for long‑distance coaches at the ticket office of any main bus station. Eurolines which provide passage to several European cities. http://www.eurolines.sk
Travel by plane:
There are airlines that provide connections within Slovakia and to foreign countries, such as Slovak Airlines http://www.slovakairlines.sk. The biggest airport in Slovakia is in Bratislava (“Letisko M. R. Štefánika, http://www.airportbratislava.sk), in Košice (“Medzinárodné letisko v Košiciach” http://www.airportkosice.sk) and in Poprad (“Medzinárodné letisko Poprad‑Tatry” http://www.airport-poprad.sk).Bratislava International Airport is located 15 km from the Bratislava Old Town. A taxi into town costs about 10 EUR. By bus, take No. 61 to Hlavná železničná stanica (Main Railway Station). Thanks to the short distance of Vienna and Bratislava (60 kilometres) it is also possible to use Vienna’s Schwechat International Airport [http>//www.viennaairport.com]. Just in front of arrival gate at Vienna airport you will find the platform for departure of buses leaving for Bratislava where you can change to bus/train to other Slovak principal towns. (The ticket from the Vienna Airport to Bratislava bus station costs ca. 8 EUR plus 0.80 EUR per a piece of luggage.) Moreover, there is a special bus connection between Bratislava M. R. Štefánik International Airport, Bratislava city centre (Nový Most) and Vienna’s Schwechat International Airport, Vienna city operated by Blaguss Slovakia. For the time schedule and prices see the website http://www.blaguss.sk/ba_wien.php.
Local Transport:
The public transport system in towns is quite reliable.Operating hours are from 5:00 to 23:00. After 23:00 there are a few night bus lines. Schedules can be found at every stop and in Public pootransport stands. Tickets are usually not sold on buses. In such cases they can be bought at newsstands, automatic ticket dispensers, some bus stations or public transport kiosks. However, it is dependent on the particular town, check it upon arrival. Tickets vary from town to town. There are time‑tickets (you can change means of transport within a given period) or single‑use tickets (every time you change means of transport, you use a new ticket). Fare depends also on tariff zones given by the town area. There are usually also tickets valid for several days upon validation after entering the vehicle. You must also have a ticket for large pieces of luggage and animals. To get a pass (1, 3, 6 or 12‑month passes) you need a recent photograph (ca 3 × 3.5 cm), your ID card and a completed application form. It is always helpful to consult with local people. Children and students travel for reduced fares (ask for details as conditions may vary from town to town).
Useful glossary:
Autobus — bus
Električka — tram
Trolejbus — trolleybus
Zastávka — stop
Cestovný poriadok — schedule
Cestovný lístok — single (one‑time) ticket
Mesačník, predplatný cestovný lístok, električenka — a monthly
travel pass
Zastávka na znamenie — request stop
Information on the routes and schedules in Bratislava can be found at http://www.dpb.sk, http://www.imhd.sk. Information on public transport in Banská Bystrica, Košice, Nitra, Prešov, Žilina is at www.imhd.sk (in Slovak; look for “cestovné poriadky” — time schedule, “mapy a schémy” — maps and schemes of routes).
Travel by car:
All foreign national driving licences are recognised in Slovakia. The current traffic regulations are the same as in other European countries. Seat belts are compulsory. The use of a mobile phone is forbidden while driving. All accidents must be reported to the police. It is prohibited to drink any amount of alcohol before or while driving. No level of alcohol in blood is tolerated. A car must have the appropriate lights from 15 October till 15 March.
Speed limits:
On a motorway: 130 km/h (80 mph); On a motorway in built‑up area: 80 km/h (49 mph); On an open road: 90 km/h (55 mph); In built‑up area: 60 km/h (30 mph)
For the motorways, yourautomobile must have a motorway sticker valid in the given calendar year. They are available at border crossings, petrol stations and post offices. The sticker must be placed on the right‑hand side of windscreen and you must always have the second part of the sticker with you and show it to a police officer upon request. Any sticker not fixed is not valid. Motor‑bikers don’t need toll stickers on motorways.
Travel by ferry:
A scenic ferry along the Danube is a convenient and pleasurable way to travel from Bratislava to Vienna or Budapest.
Weather
Slovakia has a continental climate, with four distinct seasons. Winters are typically cold and dry, while summers tend to be hot and humid.
The average daily temperature range in Bratislava is -3° to 2° C (27° to 36° F) in January and 16° to 26° C (61° to 79° F) in July; temperatures tend to be cooler in the mountains. Bratislava receives an average of about 650 mm (about 26 in) of precipitation annually. In areas of high altitude, snow is often present for as many as 130 days each year.
Heavy overcoats and winter shoes or boots for winter,
summer clothes for summer. Rainwear is recommended
throughout the year.
Social life
Sports:
In Slovakia there is a wide range of facilities for summer sports. The most popular are cycling,
water sports and hiking. Large reservoirs such as Zemplínska šírava, Oravská priehrada, Liptovská Mara, Sĺňava near Piešťany, Ružín at Hornád, and Domaša at the River Ondava along with artificial lakes like the Slnečné jazerá near Senec and Zlaté piesky in Bratislava offer visitors a chance to enjoy water sports. Many Slovak rivers are navigable and canoeing is very popular amongst young people. Horse riding is becoming more popular, with stables for public existing in many towns. Mountaineering, hill-walking, white water rafting, adrenaline sports, and paragliding are only some of the ways to spend a weekend in the mountains. Another very popular activity is camping or renting cottages, and hiking (trekking) in the mountains. For those who prefer green lawns and white sport dress there are many possibilities to play tennis at tennis clubs, at public courts or golf in clubs.
Thanks to its mountainous nature, the country offers great opportunities for downhill and cross-country skiing, as well as snowboarding. The mountains enjoy over 80 days of snow per year which often reaches a level of 2 m in the “Nízke” and “Vysoké Tatry”. In these high mountain regions, there is snow on the ground for 130 days each year. Ice hockey and ice-skating are very popular sports that can be practised in closed stadiums, as well as outdoors.
Theatre, Opera, Ballet:
The theatre network consists of four state funded professional theatres in Bratislava, Košice and Banská Bystrica, 20 theatres under the competence of self‑governing
regions and municipalities. The list of theatres with addresses can be found at http://www.theatre.sk.
The oldest professional theatre is The Slovak National Theatre (“Slovenské národné divadlo” — SND) in Bratislava (www.snd.sk). It comprises drama, opera and ballet sections, each with a permanent professional
company. The SND is a repertory company with
a season running from the beginning of September to the
end of June. Performances are staged every day except
Sunday (opera and ballet) or Monday (drama). In April
2007 new building on the bank of the Danube became the
seat of SND in addition to the historic building
Other state institutions are The State Theatre (“Štátne
divadlo”) in Košice, The State Opera and Ballet
in Banská Bystrica and Nová scéna in Bratislava specialising in musical repertory, http://www.nova-scena.sk
The theatre also offering different types of performances
during the summer break is the Aréna theatre in Bratislava, http://www.divarena.sk
Theatre performances usually begin at 19.00 and whilst
tickets can be bought an hour before the start, it is
advisable to reserve them several days before at the ticket
office of the respective theatre. Tickets may be also reserved on‑line
at http://www.ticketportal.sk.
Music:
In the first half of the 19th century, a national musical
tradition began to develop around Slovakia’s impressive
folk heritage.
Among romantic composers, the most important are the
compositions of Ján Levoslav Bella, Viliam Figuš‑Bystrý who
layed the foundations of the first Slovak opera, and those
of Mikuláš Schneider‑Trnavský and Mikuláš Moyzes who had
merit in lyric songs and ballads creation. Well‑known works
from the 20th century include the symphonic compositions
of Alexander Moyzes, and the operas of Eugen Suchoň
(1st Slovak national opera “Krútňava”
and Ján Cikker.
Today, music is one of the most significant aspects of
Slovak culture. Some of the most renowned orchestras
are The Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra of Bratislava
(“Slovenský filharmonický orchester mesta Bratislavy”,
http://www.filharm.sk and Košice http://www.sfk.sk, The Symphonic
Orchestra of Bratislava Broadcast (“Symfonický orchester
Slovenského rozhlasu”)http://www.slovakradio.sk/sosr and The
Bohdan Warchal Slovak Chamber Orchestra (“Slovenský
komorný orchester Bohdana Warchala”)http://www.filharm.sk.
Musical performances usually begin at 19:00 and whilst
tickets can be bought an hour before the beginning, it is
advisable to reserve tickets several days before at the ticket
office of the respective orchestra.
The most impressive ensembles performing traditional
dance and music are The Slovak Folk Ensemble
(“Slovenský ľudový umelecký kolektív” — SĽUK, http://www.sluk.sk,
only in Slovak) and Lúčnica http://www.lucnica.sk. Most towns
have their own folk festivals with dancing, local costumes
and food. These tend to be held throughout summer
until the end of September. The biggest one takes place
in Východná in July each year.
If you are interested in popular music, many music festivals are held every summer in Slovakia. http://http://www.festivaly.sk/festivaly/hudba
Traditional Folk Art:
Folk art and crafts, which include woodcarving,
fabric weaving, glass blowing and painting,
pottery, ceramics production, blacksmithing,
have a long tradition. The tradition of folk
art and crafts has been handed down through
the generations and is nowadays supported
mainly by ÚĽUV, The Centre for Folk Art
Production.Http://www.uluv.sk/en
Slovakia became famous for “majolika“ pottery already in
the 14th century (especially the town of Modra). Modra’s
ceramic tradition was heavily influenced by the influx of
Haban craftsman in the 16th century. The Habans, also
known as Anabaptists, were a religious sect that arose
during the Reformation. The pottery is characterised by
gentle curves and bright colours, particularly blue and
yellow. Contemporary Modra’s majolika factory is a direct
descendant of this tradition.http://www.spectacularslovakia.sk
see the section Crafts, http://www.modra-ceramics.sk,
http://www.majolika.sk/indexenglish.html
Examples of folk architecture, such as wooden churches
and brightly painted houses, are to be found throughout
the country. Interesting open‑air museums presenting folk
architecture can be found in Martin (The Museum of theSlovak Village — “Múzeum slovenskej dediny”), Bardejov
Spa, Zuberec, Výchylovka in Nová Bystrica, and Pribylina.
If you are interested in “living museums” (folk architecture
reservations), you should visit villages like Čičmany,
Vlkolínec, Špania dolina, Ždiar, Podbiel, or Sebechleby.
Wooden church architecture is unique, especially by its
construction and interior design. All parts had to be made
of wood and no nails were allowed. In the north east of the
country you may find mostly churches of Greek Catholic
or Orthodox denomination. Most of them date back to
the 17th and 18th Century. One of the oldest churches is the
Roman‑Catholic wooden church in Hervartovo near Bardejov
dating back to the 15th century. Wooden churches and towers
in the centre of the country were mostly of Roman‑Catholic
and Evangelical denominations. Http://www.muzeum.sk/dostol/defaulte.php, http://www.geocities.com/woodchurch99, http://www.remesla.lawit.sk
Cinema:
Cinemas (“kino” in Slovak) can be found in every town.
Film clubs are popular and can be found in all university
towns. In Bratislava, there are also multiplex cinemas
in the Aupark and Polus shopping centres (Palace
cinemas — www.palacecinemas.sk, Istropolis Cinema Center
— http://www.istropoliscinemacenter.sk). Most films bear the
original soundtrack with subtitles; some films have Slovak
dubbing.
Other tips
Country telephone code: +421
Local telephone calls: Public phones accept local coinage but most public phones require telephone cards, which can be purchased at post offices, railway stations, department stores, kiosks and hotels. Sometimes is more convinient to buy a SIM card for your mobile phone in slovak operator: (T- mobile, Orange, 02 Telefonica)
Voltage & Adaptors: 230volts / 50 Hz, Slovakia uses the standard continental European "europlug", with 2 round pins, socket and plug system also found in Germany, France, etc.
Emergency phone numbers: Police: 158; Ambulance: 155; Fire: 150
Visa requirements: Visas are not required by most European and U.S. citizens. Canadian, British and Irish nationals can stay up to 180 days visa-free and US citizens can stay up to 30 days. Don't count on getting your Slovakia visa at the border. [www.slovakia.org/touristm/visa]
Tourism Services: CKM Student Travel(Vysoká Street)[11], Bratislava Information and Cultural center-BKIS (Bratislava airport, Klobúčnicka Street)[12]
Cultural differences:Greetings are warm but not effusive. The normal greeting is a handshake, direct eye contact and the appropriate greeting for the time of day: either "dobry den" for hello, "dobré rano" for good morning or "dobré popoludnie" for good afternoon. and "dobru noc" for good evening. Close friends and family may kiss each other on the cheek.
Your exchange in Slovakia
Accommodation
Student hostels usually apartments with 2-3-bed rooms with bathroom and small kitchen corner. Laundry, internet and other equipment available.
Boarding
Boarding conditions depend on local committees. You can be provided with dining vouchers, which you could use in many restaurants across the city - one meal per day (4.00 EUR equivalent). Or you will get pocket money. Other possibility is to have pre-paid lunches in hospital or dormitory canteen. There are also shared kitchenettes in the Student Halls. Attention: cutlery & crockery is usually not available there.
There are many restaurants in Slovakia ranging from cheap to expensive. Larger cities usually have restaurants with national and international
cuisine, the most common being Italian, Chinese, Balkan and also Czech and Hungarian. Beer and wine (domestic and foreign) are good and usually consumed with both
lunch and dinner. Lunch is the main meal and Slovaks are more used to eating out for lunch than for dinner. Most restaurants in town centres have special lunch offers “denné menu” in slovak, usually consisting of soup and a main course), which are cheaper than other meals served there.
Unless the menu states that service is included, tipping is expected. Five to ten percent is a standard tip ina restaurant with waiter service. Waiters usually give
the customer the total of the bill and the customer, as he hands over the money, says how much he is paying inclusive of tip. In restaurants and bars it is usual to round up the price, the tip being roughly 10 %.
More information and lists of catering places can be found at [13], [14],[15].
Hospital practice
It's difficult to say what your daily program will be like ; it's very much up to you ! If you ask questions actively, you'll find more answers, and you'll get a more enriching experience. Incoming students are often surprised by the fact that if you want to do or see something, you always have to ask. That’s the way it works here, you’ll never find a doctor saying ”come, you have to see this or do that”, you’ll have to be the one asking.
Social program
Slovakia is rich in natural and historical inharitage,
Exact program depends on each Local committee and also your and group preferences but you can look forward the best places to see in Slovakia: Medieval castles, caves, national parks, mining medieval towns,...
In the vicinity of cities, sport activities, water areas, music festivals, local cultural events (especially in durying the summer). For more specifications please seach each local committee part.
Contact
NEO-out: Nika Gasparovicova, neo_out.slovakia@yahoo.com
NEO-in: Lenka Kaskova
Exchange conditions
Bratislava: Clinical, Dentistry, only 1.-31.July, 1.-31.August
Kosice: Clinical, Preclinical - limited places, Nurse practice, Dentistry, July, January
Martin: Clinical - students from 3th year, Dentistry, August, March - maximum 6 places without social program, May- maximum 6 places without social program
!!NO Cardiovascular Surgery and Cardiothoracic surgery, Family Medicine, Acupuncture!!
Placement in the desired field is not always possible, so be sure to fill in more than one choice (at least 2). If you fill in only one choice, this means that you agree to any department if the department of choice is not possible.
We will not accept any AFs where a student has not studied any of the fields he/she has chosen.
For more see exchange conditions.
http://www.ifmsa.net/public/ecscope.php?id=36
Feedback
Hi! I wish you all that are staying in Bratislava at the moment to enjoy your time at least as much as we did in July! And greetings to everyone I had a chance to meet in Slovakia and are now already at home or on the way home... thanks for a wonderful month!
Polona from Slovenia, July 2008 in Bratislava
