Official Announcement

THE 11TH FIMA INTERNATIONAL CAMP
FOR MEDICAL STUDENTS

24th - 31st July 2009 (2 - 9 Shaaban 1430H)

KAMPUNG TOK SENIK RESORT,

PULAU LANGKAWI, MALAYSIA

ORGANIZERS:

Islamic Medical Association in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (IMAKSA)/ World Assembly of Muslim Youth (WAMY)

HOST & COLLABORATORS:

• Federation of Islamic Medical Associations (FIMA)

• Islamic Medical Association, Malaysia (IMAM)

• Cyberjaya University College of Medical Sciences (CUCMS)

VENUE:

• Kampung Tok Senik Resort, Pulau Langkawi, Malaysia

THEME:

“Medical Students and Volunteerism”

One of the prominent features of the doctors in FIMA is the spirit of volunteerism. Her doctors have volunteered in virtually all of the humanitarian and medical activities in the many disaster zones. This altruistic spirit of our IMAs and our medical professionals has been recognized by many international agencies. The latest being the award by the American College of Physicians in April 2009 to our FIMA SAVE VISION, a project of FIMA Relief, started in 2004 to address the need for ophthalmic services in 8 different countries.

It is this spirit of volunteerism, which we hope to infuse among our younger generation of doctors, allied health professionals and medical students. Often absorbed in the acquisition of knowledge (cognitive domain); our students are often found lacking in the affective domain, which is equally important in the nurturing of a passionate, compassionate and caring health care professional.
This International Student Camp in Malaysia presents as another opportunity to focus on yet another important aspect in the holistic training of a health care professional i.e. the realm of VOLUNTEERISM.

This would be achieved through a well-designed training module with special emphasis on the practical aspects of volunteerism. There is wealth of experience within our institution, which can be shown cased to all our students at the camp.
The program will be performed in the format of a series of brief talks followed by group workshops on the same topics over the few days time of the camp.
Complementary programs will be given in form of lectures, discussion meetings and debates on Islamic and professional issues. Eminent local and international speakers are invited for participation in the camp activities.

OVERVIEW OF THE CAMP:

• An annual gathering of Muslim medical students from all over the world.
• The students participate in a comprehensive program of educational, cultural, social, sport, tourist and recreational activities.
• The operations follow closely the scouting camp system.
• The students themselves under supervision by senior doctors primarily run the administration of the camp and its activities.
• The duration of the camp is full 6 days.

Time Schedule:

• Registration time Any time from now till Deadline Date.
• Deadline date for Registration 30 June 2009
• Last Date of Arrival to camp site 24 July 2009
• Period of camping 25 – 30 JULY 2009
• Date of departure 31 July 2009

OBJECTIVES:

• To foster brotherhood among Muslim students of various Islamic Medical Associations (IMAs) and countries.
• To enhance mutual understanding and cooperation.
• To exchange information and experiences.
• To provide leadership training and organizational skills.
• To strengthen the involvement of students in IMA activities.
• To promote communication and networking among the student chapters of IMAs and other countries.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

• Students of Medical and Health Colleges who are affiliated to and/or nominated by Islamic Medical Associations.
• “Students” can be extended to include first year house officer or newly graduate.
• Both males and females may be accepted for participation in this camp.
• “Medical and Health Colleges” could be college of medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, health sciences or any other health-related college.
• “Islamic Medical Associations” (IMAs) should be active, associate or pending members of FIMA.

Dr. Atallah Al-Ruhaily

Chairman, FIMA Students Affairs Council (FIMASAC)

Supervisor General, 11th FIMA Students Camp.

E. Mail: aruhaily@gmail.com

Fax: 00-966-1-4690803