It has already been a few weeks since the amazing SMSC Lugano 2022 took place for the very first time in sunny Ticino. After listening to interesting lectures and getting to know new people from all over Switzerland, the swimsa world awaits new events: after the EuRegMe on which you can read in this newsletter’s edition, we will hold our delegates’ assembly in Basel on the 14.5. and are looking forward to further improve swimsa!
your swimsa EB 21/22
swimsa Alumni Network
Have you been active in swimsa in the past? Would you like to stay in touch with your friends? Are you willing to give input into current topics? swimsa is happy to (re-)introduce the swimsa Alumni! You can read more about the concept here.
Should you be willing to join, you can find instructions on how to do so here. We are looking forward to hearing from you and seeing you!
Join our mailing list!
So many events, workshops, conferences and trainings are happening all of the time, all over the world, for medical students. How to keep track of them? You can join our new mailing lists! Just visit swimsa.ch/engagement, scroll down, and fill out the form, checking the boxes which correspond to your interests, and you will receive emails concerning events and opportunities. Still not sure what all of this means? Write an email to vpg@swimsa.ch and ask all your questions.
From the 18th to the 22nd of April 2022, the IFMSA (International Federation of Medical Students Associations) European Regional Meeting took place in Povoa de Varzim, Portugal. swimsa was represented by 10 motivated medical students that took part in different sessions, discussions, votes, workshops, trainings and of course the socials. Additionally, we served the rest of Europe a lot of chocolate and during the National Food and Drinks Party, and even Raclette was on the menu. It was a very intense and amazing experience for all of us. If you are interested in joining a meeting like that contact the Vice-President for Global Affairs (vpg@swimsa.ch).
Exchanges
Application for swimsa Exchanges
For going abroad for a month between April 2023 and March 2024, the application form on swimsa.ch is currently open and will close on the 30th of June.
More information on exchanges and our contact details can be found on our website under swimsa.ch/exchanges.
Testimonial of an incoming student
La Suisse, elle est top. A l'hôpital, tout le monde était très gentil et j'ai appris plein de choses. Parmi les gens que j'ai rencontrés pendant ce mois-là, chacun·e était accueillant·e, poli·e et souriant·e. J’ai passé des heures a l'hôpital au bloc opératoire sans sentir la douleur aux pieds ou la fatigue, et ça me rendait heureuse.
Ensuite, j'ai passé le week-end avec des amis dans de nouveaux endroits avec des vues magnifiques et une atmosphère incroyable. Ce mois-ci était un rêve devenu réalité. Mais ne croyez pas que c’était facile au début. Les premiers jours étaient vraiment tendus; je me suis perdue à l'hôpital, j'étais inquiète pour la langue et les nouvelles personnes, mais tout cela s'est passé en quelques jours et je me suis sentie chez moi très rapidement. Merci encore pour tout , surtout pour les bons moments passés ensemble. Je suis sûre que chaque étudiant·e qui vient sera extrêmement impressionné·e et satisfait·e de son expérience. En tout cas, moi je le suis.
- Elena from Bulgaria who spent a month in the LC Fribourg
Call for Local Exchange Officers and Local Exchange Officers on Research Exchange
Do you want to enable more students like Elena to come to Switzerland? Do you want to get active within an international exchanges network and meet like- minded students from your university and all over the world? We are still looking for Local Exchange Officers (LEOs) and Local Officers on Research Exchange (LOREs), especially in the following universities:
- Zurich and Basel (LEOs)
- Bern, Lausanne, Basel and Zurich (LOREs)
If you are interested in learning more, please contact us at vpx@swimsa.ch. We are looking forward to hearing from you!
Medical Education
FemTechnology Summit on 01. and 02.06.2022
Attend the second FemTechnology summit on the 1st and 2nd of June 2022, 15.00-19.30 CET to learn about people and technology promoting a change in how women are considered: shifting from 'aberrations' of the norm to a crucial and vital part of the population! Learn about the link between gender and effective therapy in medicine, the future of fertility treatment and so much more!
Listen to startups and physicians talking about their take on solving current female health issues, ranging from an app to identify autoimmune triggers over sports routines tailored to your menstrual cycle to a smart vibrator to track and understand sexual pleasure! The summit is free and happens online. Sign up: https://femtechnology.org/
Do you want to share your project with the rest of the swimsa family? Send us pictures and texts from your local activities to newsletter@swimsa.ch!
Die Arbeitszeiten müssen sinken! Goldsponsor – vsao
Bei zwei von drei jungen Ärztinnen und Ärzten werden Arbeitsgesetz und -vertrag verletzt. Kaum eine(r) will aber noch länger bis zur totalen Erschöpfung arbeiten. Der vsao stellt nun ein Massnahmenpaket vor, um die Belastung zu senken. Ziel ist eine 42-Stunden-Woche plus Weiter- bzw. Fortbildung.
La durée de travail doit baisser! Sponsor Or – asmac
Pour deux jeunes médecins sur trois, la loi sur le travail et le contrat de travail sont violés. Rares sont celles et ceux qui veulent continuer de travailler jusqu’à l’épuisement total. L’asmac présente donc un ensemble de mesures pour y remédier. L’objectif est d’instaurer la semaine de 42 heures plus formation postgraduée ou continue.
Losing track of all the associations? Here a brief overview:
your local Fachschaft/ association des étudiant-e-s
This is your local association for the med students at your university. They organise social events, parties, represent you to your faculty and fight for your medical education.
The Swiss Medical Students’ Association is the umbrella organisation for all Swiss med students. Her members are all the 7 Fachschaften/associations and projects like Achtung Liebe, marrow, METIS, Teddybärspital etc. Twice per year, she organises the SMSC (= Swiss Medical Students’ Conference) with students from all parts of Switzerland. An event you MUST have experienced at least once! www.swimsa.chFacebookInstagramNewsletter
The International Federation of Medical Students' Associations is the umbrella organisation for all the national associations of more than 120 different countries worldwide! They gather twice per year in the so-called General Assembly (=GA), where 1000 students come together to discuss on global health issues and exchange ideas. swimsa is always represented by a Swiss delegation. https://ifmsa.org
In case you’re interested to get active in global health topics on a national or international level, don’t hesitate to contact us! contact@swimsa.ch
