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The Standing Committee on Medical Education- Addis Ababa- is one of the 6 main Standing committes working under EMSA-AA whose goal is to create all rounded and successful medical students.

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Are you passionate about sharing your experiences and insights about being a medical student with others? Do you enjoy writing and want to develop your skills further? If so, we are looking for you!

We are currently recruiting students to join our guide book writing team. As part of the team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to a book that will help current and aspiring medical students navigate their journey through medical school.

We are looking for students who are enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and eager to share their knowledge and experiences. Whether you are in your first year or final year, your contribution will be valuable to the project.

Register here!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfI6jUUjimZLqmgJ-Gk43CUmsd5l6HzwN_RHXdBq9nwS9oW5Q/viewform
🐼 SCOME orientation by Demystifying Med project🐼

As it's decided by the poll we will be having the orientation for quali exam with guest seniors from each department and our senior student ONLINE

Guest list:
Dr. Lelise ( Internal Medicine)
Dr. Solomon (Surgery)
Dr. Bethelhem (OBGYN)
Dr. Addishiwot (Pedi)
Lidiya (Public health)
Dr. Tseganesh (GP)
Dr. Nigus, Dr. Besufekad (Intern)
We will need the pre evaluation form filled to prepare the orientation as you would like it. Please fill the form using this link.

πŸ—“ Friday, July 28 Β· 3:00 – 7:00pm(9LT)
Time zone: Africa/Nairobi
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/cfz-kgvb-xem
#ArtsFriday

Mariamcher Getachew is a PC2 student here at TASH, who was one of our vendors at the SCOME Comeback event.

She is a self-taught pencil graphite/charcoal sketch artist. She has been drawing since childhood and now has a channel where she shares her progress in her artistic journey.

Go show your support https://t.me/mardrawingart
she also does commissioned work, so do reach out to her!
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With πŸ‘† we start our weekly Arts segment. We will be showcasing a variety of art works done by students here at CHS. If you have a poem, sketches, paintings, writings and craftworks you want to share with the public, please feel free to send your submissions to @Girmay_AD7.

We'll be accepting submissions through out the week and showcase your works on Fridays.

If you have any questions, you can contact @Jaasmina and @Idiosyncraticflux.

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#MedhistoryMonday
Medical advancements have come a long way over the centuries, but there have been some bizarre and unusual treatments in the history of medicine that are now considered outdated and even harmful.
1,Chloroform - Chloroform was used as an anesthetic in the United States in the 19th century. However, it is now known to be toxic due to its ability to cause liver and kidney damage, respiratory depression, and possibly cancer. It was eventually replaced by safer anesthetics.

2,Bloodletting - Bloodletting was a popular medical practice dating back to ancient Egypt over 3000 years ago. It was used to treat diseases such as smallpox, epilepsy, and the plague and was still in practice until the 19th century. The procedure involved removing blood from the patient's body with a lancet or leech in an attempt to balance the body's "humors" and cure the disease.

3,Arsenic - Arsenic was a key ingredient in many patent medicines, including "Fowlers Solution," which was a cure for malaria and syphilis in use from the late 18th century until the 1950s. While it was effective in treating these diseases, it was also highly toxic and could lead to arsenic poisoning.

4,Mercury - Mercury was a popular medical treatment from ancient times until recently. It was used by ancient Persians and Greeks as an ointment and by Chinese alchemists for its supposed ability to increase lifespan and vitality. Mercury was also used to treat syphilis in the form of mercury rubs and was a key ingredient in many patent medicines. However, it is now known to be highly toxic and can cause serious health problems, including kidney damage and neurological symptoms.

5,Urine Drinking - Urine drinking was a popular medical practice in ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome, and in ancient Indian Yogic and Chinese medical practices. It was believed to have therapeutic properties and was used to treat a variety of ailments, including kidney and liver problems.
πŸ—£πŸ—£SCOME is here with exciting webinars this time!

✨✨Join our first Professional development webinar from project Medico+ about career opportunities after graduation from medical school with Dr. Bethel Dereje on Thursday August 3rd, at 7:00 PM (1:00 LT).

πŸ‘©β€βš• Dr. Bethel is a Gynecologist oncologist, Assistant Professor in Gynecology and Obstetrics, founder and CEO of WeCare Digital Health. We will be covering exciting post-graduation paths and gain invaluable insights into the medical field from her expertise.

πŸ”˜Don't miss out! Here's the link to the webinar https://meet.google.com/eeb-mhyg-fwe

πŸ“† Save the date, tomorrow at 1:00 Local time.
Until then, panda hugs 🐼🐼
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✨✨We had an interactive and insightful session with Dr. Bethel today. We would like to thank her for sharing us her experience and point of view on her career path. Those of you who didn't get the chance to join us today, we have an exciting webinar coming up next week, so stay tuned!
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πŸ“’ SCOME's Medico+ is here again!

πŸ”˜ Join our second Professional Development webinar where we discuss about career opportunities after medical school. And guess what? We will be having Dr. Misker Kassahun and Dr. Tigist Workneh as our guests!

πŸ‘©β€βš• Dr. Tigist Workneh did her Masters on Public Health, and she is also the founder and manager of Medical Research Lounge (MRL).
πŸ‘©β€βš•Dr. Misker, an MPH Candidate, is the Co-founder of GIV Society Ethiopia. She's also known for her modelling career.
They'll be sharing their expertise on diverse career paths outside and inside the clinical practice.

πŸ—“οΈ Wednesday, August 9, 2023
πŸ•’ 6:45 PM (12:45 LT)
🌐 Via Google Meet meet.google.com/hiq-imjx-xnr

Don't miss out on this inspiring webinar. Expand your horizons and discover your opportunities!

Until then, Panda hugs 🐼🐼
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#MedhistoryMonday
Before the 20th century, regulations did not require manufacturers of ready-made remedies to list ingredients in their medicines. Perhaps taking advantage of the popularity of the drug, Lloyd Manufacturing did advertise the cocaine in their toothache drops. The promised instantaneous relief was likely provided by the anesthetic properties of cocaine.
All Over Albany cited a Brooklyn Union article that described a method of using cocaine to numb pain in dental procedures. According to the article, teeth could be drawn and nerves removed with little or no pain.
In the early 1900s, cocaine’s drawbacks started to make the rounds, and novocaine became the preferred local anesthetic, instead.
🌟 What an amazing time we had with Dr. Misker and Dr. Tigist yesterday! We're sure that those who joined us gained valuable insights from their expertise.
✨ Keep an eye out for future webinars, there's more exciting content coming your way!!!
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#MedHistoryMonday

The history of modern medicine is replete with significant discoveries, but few are as accessible and impactful as Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Brought to life in the mid-20th century by Dr. Peter Safar and Dr. James Elam, this life-saving technique was born out of tragedy and nurtured by innovative thinking. Safar, often called the father of CPR, was inspired to develop methods to preserve life in the critical moments following a traumatic event after losing his daughter to an acute asthma attack. Working alongside Elam, who proved expired air was sufficient for oxygenation, they devised the ABC (Airway, Breathing, Circulation) method, the foundation of modern CPR.
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πŸ“£πŸ“£ Be a part of the 3rd webinar in the Professional Development series, proudly organized by Medico+, a project under SCOME-AA.

πŸ”˜As always, we have an exceptional lineup of speakers this time:
Dr. Robera Haile, a Certified Ethical Hacker and Cyber Research Analyst, and
Dr. Nebiyu Elias, web developer, surgery resident, and EMA-JDN communication chair.

πŸ—“οΈ Wednesday, August 16, 2023
⏰ 7:00 PM (1:00 LT)
🌐 Via Google Meet
http://meet.google.com/rdc-rmrw-dzv

✨✨Brace yourselves for an insightful discussion on IT and medicine, and its integration. Don't miss this golden chance to expand your horizons!

Until then Panda hugs 🐼🐼🐼
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🐼 SCOME AA 🐼
presents "Project OES"

As always, SCOME AA projects try to work on the medical education system both by augmenting and improving.

Project OES (oral exam simulation) is not an exception. We all can agree how nerve racking oral examination can get. To alleviate this our projects plans to give a refresher of how things can get in these exams.
Cooperative seniors will be assigned from each department and they will give us the simulation which will be as similar as possible to the exam.
The Simulation will be for Short exam (Physical examination)

This Google form is "Needs assessment" for the project.

The project can only be done if enough students wants the simulation to happen. Thus, please fill the form since we will be registering students for the program from this form.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1EavhP6Hk5GEO21061hHB3TVHC_5oZmddWoMemSqnKGA/edit

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