Exchange Conditions of AMSB

Working Conditions
Languages
English
(Excellent)
Required
Languages Remarks
-
Clerkship Type
- Clinical Clerkship
A clinical clerkship is defined as the rotation of a student in a clinical department of a hospital or clinic, such as Dermatology and Pediatrics.
- Preclinical Clerkship
A preclinical clerkship is defined as the rotation of a student in a preclinical department at a Medical Faculty/School or Hospital, such as Biology and Chemistry
Required level of studies
A student can choose a professional exchange only if they have finished at least their 2nd year.
Graduated students allowed
No

Even if accepted by the hosting country, students must be still enrolled in university by the time the Application Form is sent.
Clerkship Duration
4 weeks, 6 hours a day, 5 days per week
Dress code
Casual
What to Bring
- White coat
- Stethoscope
- Surgical Scrubs
Academic Quality
Clinical clerkship in a university hospital setting.
Nightshifts
No
Special Remarks
As we aim to receive feedback from the incoming students regarding their tutors and the working conditions they are placed in, we strive to improve all of the forementioned by talking and discussing with the tutors and head of departments the problems we face, thus resolving them and develop ourselves. Also every student is provided with a tutor, most commonly a Professor and an English speaking doctor/resident who translates when they come in contact with a patient.
Towns
Calendar

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Cities Remarks
IMPORTANT: When you choose your cities you have to choose one from each of the following groups:

a) Medical Faculty of Sofia University or Medical University of Sofia

b) Plovdiv or Varna

c) Pleven or Stara Zagora

If it has two cities from one group, your Application Form will be sent back to change it!

Please keep in mind that you can be placed in any city depening on availability in the LCs.
Calendar Remarks

If the student applies for the SUMMER MONTHS - the AF must be submitted before the IFMSA March Meeting.

All exchanges begin on the 1st day of the month and end on the last day of the month.

Disciplines
Disciplines

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Disciplines Remarks

Not all disciplines are available in all LCs. Please check the LC ExPlore page.

Some surgical departments may want a MRSA test to be provided upon arrival. The concerned students will be informed with the CA.

General
Pocket money
NO BGN
Boarding
- Hospital
- Student hostel
- Host family
- Pocket Money
Lodging
- Student hostel
- Host family
- Dormitory
- Student flat
Social Program
We provide one of the best and entertaining social programs, including a National Social Program, where we bring together all incoming students from all the 6 medical faculties. Not only do we organise an unforgettable trip to the notorious Bulgarian seaside, but also allow the incoming students to soak up the traditional, ancient atmosphere and try out the delicious national cuisine in some of the oldest towns of the country.
Student with disabilities
No
Couples
yes
Link to ExPlore Page
Bulgaria (AMSB)
Special Remarks

They will be accepted in the same LC but they may not sleep at the same room.

We do not accept graduated students. 

For deparment availbility in the LCs, please check the ExPlore Page of AMSB. 

Application Form
Deadline
3Months
Unilateral fee
275 EUR
Payment details for unilateral fee
The student must pay the Fee via bank account to the hosting LC AT LEAST 1 month before the exchange begins. Otherwise the clerkship may be cancelled.
Visa requirements
The requirements may vary between the different regions the student is coming from. Type of visa Required: Visa C for planned stay. For further information please take a look at this site:


http://www.mfa.bg/setlang/en/


Link to Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ website (or any other website that provides official information on visa)
Click here
Special Remarks
The student is supposed to apply ONLY for clinical subjects that has already studied in the university.
In some cases pre-clinical students may be accepted as well.

4 months before the start of the practical training of the students.

All documents must be uploaded at the database.

Unilateral fee must be paid 4 weeks in advance.Each LC gives a separate Bank Account.Contact your LC as soon as possible.
Card Of Documents
Standard documents
- Motivation Letter for Department 1(*) These documents are required to be sent with Application Form
Format
- Card of Document
- Passport copy(*) These documents are required to be sent with Application Form
Format
- Card of Document
- Photo(*) These documents are required to be sent with Application Form
Format
- Card of Document
- Curriculum Vitae(*) These documents are required to be sent with Application Form
Format
- Card of Document
- Language certificate(*) These documents are required to be sent with Application Form
Format
- Card of Document
- Student record (Subjects passed)(*) These documents are required to be sent with Application Form
Format
- Card of Document
- Immunisation Record(*) These documents are required to be sent with Application Form
Format
- Card of Document
- SCOPE Terms and Conditions(*) These documents are required to be sent with Application Form
Format
- Card of Document
- Proof of Enrollment(*) These documents are required to be sent with Application Form
Format
- Card of Document
Special documents
None
Upon Arrival documents
- Health Insurance
Format
- Paper
The standard documents are the basic documents that the students are asking for and the special documents are less important, as only some Local Committees ask for them. So it's mandatory to upload the standard documents, but not the special ones. (Students do it when asked for by the LEO/NEO.)
The upon arrival documents are hard copies documents that the students are requested to take with them in the host country.”
Immunization requirements
Recommended vaccinations by European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC); otheriwise, no additional requirements.

Insurance

Health Insurance - upon arrival, can be done in Bulgaria. 

Liability Insurance - upon arrival, can be done in Bulgaria. 


Deadline
8 Weeks

Special remarks
Some surgical departments may want a MRSA test to be provided upon arrival. The concerned students will be informed with the CA.

Card of Acceptance
Deadline
8 Weeks
Special remarks
Must be sent at 2 months before the start date of the exchange.
Card of Confirmation
Deadline
4 Weeks
Special remarks
4 weeks in advance
Cancellations
Deadline
Weeks
Special remarks
A substitution, when possible, is preferred to a chancellation.
Substitutions
Deadline
0 Weeks
Special remarks
Substitutions can be made until 4 weeks before clerkship starts.
Additional Information
Update Date
07/14/2018 09:02
Validation Date
07/06/2018 00:00
Special remarks

We do not accept graduated students. 

Pocket Money: Depends on the local committee. 
Boarding: Depends on the local committee - in a students' canteen, cafeteria, host family or pocket money for lunch.  
Lodging: in a students' dormitory, hostel or in come cases - host family.  
Extra nights: Depends on the local committee.