Workshops – 2024




BLS

BLS The goal of the BLS workshop, including a certificate, is to equip participants with essential life-saving skills. Priced at around 80 euros per person, with a validity of 2 years, it ensures individuals are prepared to respond effectively in emergency situations.


Mind your Mind

Mind your mind workshop is based on the principles of how to assist and support someone that may be experiencing a mental health challenge. The aim is to learn the basic knowledge about mental disorders (such as mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychosis, and substance use disorders) and the main principles of approaching a person who is experiencing a crisis (in particular, panic attacks, suicidal thoughts and disturbance of behavior/agitation).


How to write a paper?

In most people’s mind the field of medicine is widely associated with the image of a doctor wearing a lab coat. However, medicine is far more than this… How is scientific knowledge in medicine generated? How can an undergraduate medical student become involved in scientific research? What are the first steps that one needs to take in order to become an author in a scientific paper? The “How to conduct scientific research” workshop aims answer all the above questions and introduce medical students to the world of medical research.


CV writing

This is a workshop to guide (but also inspire students) on how they can build an eye-catching CV. It also highlights the importance of a good CV in having professional fulfilment in the future!


More than Medical Students: Intro to CyMSA and IFMSA

This session aims to introduce students to the Cyprus Medical Students Association, a member organisation of the International Federation of Medical Students’ Associations. The international opportunities, the goals and ways to get involved and connected with medical students on a local and international level.


Sutures

This workshop will teach you basic and advanced suturing skills and we will go through the different suture types. Recommended especially for those who want to pursue a surgical career.


Laparoscopy

This workshop has the ultimate goal of teaching you the basic skills in laparoscopy. There will be 3 stations with different tasks. Recommended especially for those who want to pursue a surgical career.


EDucational A&E: Problem Based Learning Cases

Step into the shoes of an ED physician! Split into groups and dive head first into A&E cases. Guided by the ABCDE method, you will navigate simulated scenarios, interpret X-rays, blood tests and more, to make critical decisions under pressure.


Ultrasound

Calling all ultrasound enthusiasts: elevate your skills with our ultrasound workshop for students! Join us for an immersive ultrasound workshop and gain invaluable hands-on experience and expertise in ultrasound imaging. This workshop will offer knowledge on the fundamental principles as well as wide-range of clinical applications of ultrasound.


ECG Tips and Tricks

This workshop provides practical tools and techniques for accurate interpretation of ECGs by covering the most common mistakes and giving guidance on electrode placement, waveform analysis, and rhythm interpretation. both beginners and experienced, can benefit from this.