Welcome to the Freshman Information Meeting Hosted by ASG

Etiquette Students say “Hello” first (“Dzien dobry”) to Doctors, TAs, and especially Professors; say “Goodbye” (“Do widzenia”) or “Thank you” (“Dziekuje”) as a courtesy Students say “Hello” first (“Dzien dobry”) to Doctors, TAs, and especially Professors; say “Goodbye” (“Do widzenia”) or “Thank you” (“Dziekuje”) as a courtesy Do NOT confuse ‘Professor’ and ‘Doctor’ Do NOT confuse ‘Professor’ and ‘Doctor’ No hats/caps/etc during class/seminars No hats/caps/etc during class/seminars Polish custom is to dress up for tests/exams to show respect Polish custom is to dress up for tests/exams to show respect Every Prof believes his/her course is the most important – do NOT tell them you can’t study something for their class because of another course Every Prof believes his/her course is the most important – do NOT tell them you can’t study something for their class because of another course

Health If you are sick, go either to the Szpital Wojskowy (ER), on the way to Anatomicum, or the hospital on Przybyszewskiego Str. (across from Eskulap). If you are sick, go either to the Szpital Wojskowy (ER), on the way to Anatomicum, or the hospital on Przybyszewskiego Str. (across from Eskulap). Our student clinic is located at the Przybyszewskiego hospital. It is at entrance “R”, entitled Przychodnia Medycyny Rodzinnej (Outpatient Family Medicine Clinic) Our student clinic is located at the Przybyszewskiego hospital. It is at entrance “R”, entitled Przychodnia Medycyny Rodzinnej (Outpatient Family Medicine Clinic) They are open Monday thru Friday 8am-5pm. You must register and if you are not insured in Poland, pay 50 zloty to be seen. They are open Monday thru Friday 8am-5pm. You must register and if you are not insured in Poland, pay 50 zloty to be seen. If you are sick and cannot attend a mandatory class, get the white health booklet signed and stamped by your doctor If you are sick and cannot attend a mandatory class, get the white health booklet signed and stamped by your doctor

Health Winters here are GLOOMY and DARK; enjoy the sun while you can, because it will be gone all winter long Winters here are GLOOMY and DARK; enjoy the sun while you can, because it will be gone all winter long Due to past events, PUMS arranged for an English-speaking Psychologist to be available: Due to past events, PUMS arranged for an English-speaking Psychologist to be available:

Dorms Ms. Karolina Misiorna is the Student Liaison Officer, and only dorm administrator that speaks English in Aspirynka/Medyk (room 20 in Aspirynka) Ms. Karolina Misiorna is the Student Liaison Officer, and only dorm administrator that speaks English in Aspirynka/Medyk (room 20 in Aspirynka) Mr. Pietraszkiewicz, in Eskulap, is the head dorm administrator for the dorms; please see him if you have any concerns (you’ll need a translator) Mr. Pietraszkiewicz, in Eskulap, is the head dorm administrator for the dorms; please see him if you have any concerns (you’ll need a translator)

Indeks DO NOT LOSE YOUR INDEKS!!!! DO NOT LOSE YOUR INDEKS!!!! The index is traditional part of Polish education and culture. The index is traditional part of Polish education and culture. There is a deadline for all signatures in Index. There is a deadline for all signatures in Index. Try to schedule retakes soon after the initial exam is taken. – avoid dragging them out to the end of the year. Try to schedule retakes soon after the initial exam is taken. – avoid dragging them out to the end of the year. Fill out Indeks before you hand it in to the Professor, including your name on every page that is to be filled out. Fill out Indeks before you hand it in to the Professor, including your name on every page that is to be filled out.

Points Retakes Retakes Syllabus: Get one. Syllabus: Get one. Scholarships Scholarships Green books Green books Health Insurance Health Insurance USMLE and NBME USMLE and NBME Dorm Fees Dorm Fees Loans Loans Student Organizations (ASG, NSG, AMSA, Journal Club) Student Organizations (ASG, NSG, AMSA, Journal Club) VISA and Temporary Stay Cards VISA and Temporary Stay Cards Xtra info for dentistry students ;) Xtra info for dentistry students ;)

Course Overview

Polish 120 hrs 120 hrs Pass/fail Pass/fail Fall and spring semesters Fall and spring semesters

Polish The book required for the course is: The book required for the course is: Zaczynam mowic po Polsku…? Zaczynam mowic po Polsku…? The teacher will sell it to you. The teacher will sell it to you. The Polish Department has some good dictionaries available for your use, just ask for them. The Polish Department has some good dictionaries available for your use, just ask for them. Polish-English dictionary link: Polish-English dictionary link:

Histology and Embryology 132 hrs 132 hrs Exam – 5 internal exams, 1 practical, 1 final Exam – 5 internal exams, 1 practical, 1 final Practical covers slides, staining methods, blood cells, and electron microscope slides. Practical covers slides, staining methods, blood cells, and electron microscope slides. Fall and Spring Semester. Fall and Spring Semester.

Histology and Embryology Basic Histology by Junquiera Basic Histology by Junquiera A Histology Atlas (optional); take pictures during lab A Histology Atlas (optional); take pictures during lab BRS Cell Biology and Histology BRS Cell Biology and Histology Langmann’s Embryology Langmann’s Embryology Moore’s Embryology Moore’s Embryology

Gross Anatomy 210 hrs 210 hrs 4 Quizzes 4 Quizzes Fall and Spring Semester of first year. Then fall semester of second year. Fall and Spring Semester of first year. Then fall semester of second year. Online source Online source M1/anatomy/html/

Gross Anatomy Moore’s Clinically Oriented Anatomy (big or baby) Moore’s Clinically Oriented Anatomy (big or baby) Anatomy Atlas (Netter, Sobotta, Rohen/Yokochi) Anatomy Atlas (Netter, Sobotta, Rohen/Yokochi) BRS Gross Anatomy BRS Gross Anatomy DO NOT need Grant’s Dissector or scalpel DO NOT need Grant’s Dissector or scalpel Flashcards available Flashcards available HAVE A LABCOAT HAVE A LABCOAT

Medical Chemistry 60 hrs 60 hrs Lectures, seminars and labs Lectures, seminars and labs Exam – Quizzes and Final Exam Exam – Quizzes and Final Exam Fall Semester Fall Semester

Medical Chemistry Timberlake Chemistry for supplement Timberlake Chemistry for supplement Handouts from class are VERY USEFULL Handouts from class are VERY USEFULL Bring Lab coats for Labs. Bring Lab coats for Labs. Quizzes are 5 questions, based on seminars and handouts. Usually multiple choice with couple of structure (Except AMINO ACIDS) Quizzes are 5 questions, based on seminars and handouts. Usually multiple choice with couple of structure (Except AMINO ACIDS)

Biophysics 75 hrs 75 hrs Exams: Every week!!!, Integrative (Depending on Point averages), and final Exams: Every week!!!, Integrative (Depending on Point averages), and final Fall and spring semesters Fall and spring semesters

Biophysics Biophysics Lab Book (IMPORTANT) Biophysics Lab Book (IMPORTANT) Lectures, and Labs Lectures, and Labs Seminars and Second semester and they cover medical biophysics. Seminars and Second semester and they cover medical biophysics.

First Aid 20 hrs 20 hrs Pass/fail Pass/fail Arranged in Groups. Arranged in Groups. Attendance mandatory – but if you have proof of current certification in the medical field, you can try to get out of lectures Attendance mandatory – but if you have proof of current certification in the medical field, you can try to get out of lectures No books are required. No books are required.

First Aid Final Exam: Final Exam: 3 questions total. 2 Theorhetical, 1 practical. 3 questions total. 2 Theorhetical, 1 practical. The practical will be performed on a mannequin The practical will be performed on a mannequin

We like this guy. He rocks. Papa Smurf You’ll see him in Histology If your lucky!

Philosophy 30 hrs 30 hrs Pass/fail Pass/fail Spring semester Spring semester No books, Take notes in class No books, Take notes in classhttp:// Required texts (for final): Plato Symposium Plato Symposium Henry David Thoreau Life without principle Henry David Thoreau Life without principle David Hume An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding (sections 1-4) David Hume An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding (sections 1-4)

Latin 60 hrs 60 hrs Test: Periodic Quizzes Test: Periodic Quizzes Book: Lab Book (Sold by the teacher) Book: Lab Book (Sold by the teacher)

Physical Training 30 hrs. 30 hrs. Spring and Fall Semesters Spring and Fall Semesters Go out and fun!!!!!!!!!!! Go out and fun!!!!!!!!!!!

Biology 35 hrs 35 hrs Spring Semester Spring Semester No Book required. Strictly handouts No Book required. Strictly handouts Lectures and Seminars. Lectures and Seminars. Test: Quizzes and Final Exam. Test: Quizzes and Final Exam.

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Contact Information Sacha Shaw (ASG)– Sacha Shaw (ASG)– Patricia Walczok (ASG)– Patricia Walczok (ASG)– Stephanie Cairns (NSG) – Stephanie Cairns (NSG) – Thomas Poloczek (Dentistry) – Thomas Poloczek (Dentistry) – Monika Kalinowski (Dentistry) – Monika Kalinowski (Dentistry) – Karolina Oczachowski (AMSA) – Karolina Oczachowski (AMSA) – English Speaking program website : English Speaking program website : Polish program Forum : Polish program Forum :

American Medical Students Association American Medical Students Association The oldest and largest independent association of physicians-in- training in the United States. The oldest and largest independent association of physicians-in- training in the United States. Medical school will likely be the most difficult life challenge you have faced. From the rigorous studying to the pressure of fulfilling your roles as student, family member and friend, you need all the help you can get to succeed Medical school will likely be the most difficult life challenge you have faced. From the rigorous studying to the pressure of fulfilling your roles as student, family member and friend, you need all the help you can get to succeed AMSA is committed to improving the lives of medical students like you, in big ways and small. Our benefits will make your life just a little easier, and our magazine, The New Physician, will bring a smile to your face and provide a needed diversion from studying. AMSA is committed to improving the lives of medical students like you, in big ways and small. Our benefits will make your life just a little easier, and our magazine, The New Physician, will bring a smile to your face and provide a needed diversion from studying. For more Information or to get involved with upcoming events contact: Karolina Oczachowski – or Sacha Shaw at For more Information or to get involved with upcoming events contact: Karolina Oczachowski – or Sacha Shaw at