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The Federation of Islamic Medical Associations (FIMA) was launched in 1981, believing that:

• Islam is the universal religion, a blessing to mankind and a complete way of living with its own God-ordained laws, code of life and value system incorporating the Islamic ethical and moral code.

• The sovereignty over the entire universe belongs to Allah and that He is the source of all knowledge and truth.

• Allah has sent down his Prophet (PBUH) as a guide in all our endeavors.

Thus we who have been entrusted with the health care of his creation give ourselves this constitution to use in order to seek his eternal pleasure.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

• To foster the unity and welfare of Muslim medical professionals all over the world.

• To promote Islamic medical activities including health services, education and research, through cooperation and coordination among member organisations.

• To promote the understanding and application of Islamic principles in the field of medicine.

• To mobilise professional and economic resources in order to provide medical care and relief to affected areas and people.

• To promote exchange of medical information and technical data among member organisations.

6^th Umrah Program for MEDICAL STUDENTS

Wed. 18 to Fri 27 Feb 2009 (23 Safar to 2 Rabi I 1430 H)

 ORGANISERS & HOST

Islamic Medical Association of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (IMAKSA)/ World Assembly of Muslim Youth (WAMY)

COLLABORATORS

Federation of Islamic Medical Associations (FIMA) and its Members (IMAs)

Venue:

Makkah and Al-Madinah

OBJECTIVES

1.      To foster brotherhood among Muslim students of various Islamic Medical Associations (IMAs) and countries.

2.      To enhance mutual understanding and cooperation.

3.      To exchange information and experiences.

4.      To provide leadership training and organizational skills.

5.      To strengthen the involvement of students in IMA activities.

6.      To promote communication and networking among the student chapters of IMAs and other countries.

7.      To promote the students' levels in the field of Islamic Culture and Education.

8.      To enable the participants to perform Umrah and visit the two Holy Cities, Makkah and Al-Madinah, within a group trip under a special supervision and guidance.

OVERVIEW OF THE PROGRAM

• An international annual congregation of Muslim medical students affiliated to Islamic Medical Associations (IMAs) from all over the world.
• The students participate in a constructed and directed spiritual, educational, cultural, and social, program.
• The operations follow closely the scouting camp system.
• The administration of the program activities is primarily run by the students under supervision by senior doctors.

PROGRAMME OUTLINE

• Directed and guided Umrah and visit to the Holy mosques in Makkah and Al_madinah.
• Visits to Islamic historic and famous relic places
• Lectures, roundtable discussions, workshops & Seminars
• Project presentation
• Meetings and visits
• Spiritual sessions
• Cultural show
• Outdoor activities and sports
• Educational tours

program contents:

Detailed program contents, speakers and timetable will be announced later.

time schedule

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Students of Medical and Health Colleges who are affiliated to and/or nominated by Islamic Medical Associations members of FIMA. (Individual application is not allowed).
• “Students” can be extended to include students from 3^rd year in college until 3 years after graduation to allow for senior and postgraduate students.
• Only "male" participants are allowed in this activity at the current stage.
• “Medical and Health Colleges” could be college of any health specialty such as medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, health sciences or any other health-related college.
• Nominated participants have to be active in his student chapter with potential leadership capacity as recommended by his IMA.
• Participant has to be good in English language

·         Participants are expected to be reasonably versed and very committed from Islamic point of view.

NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS

• The total number of participants is 50 students.
• Each IMA has the chance to nominate 1- 6 Students. This quota is subject to the accreditation of the organizing committee based on the size of the student chapter and on IMA participation in FIMA International Students Activities as decided by FIMA and IMAKSA.

LANGUAGE OF THE Program

• The field language is English.
• The lecturers will specify their language of delivery. Simultaneous Arabic/English translation is provided.

EXPENSES

• The IMAs and/or individual participants are responsible for the cost of their return tickets, as well as their Visa fees.
• There are NO registration fees for the program.
• Accommodation, meals and local transportation will be provided FREE OF CHARGE by IMAKSA during the specified days of the program. Cost of days before or after this period is incurred by the participants.
• Receiving of participants is only possible at King Abdulaziz Airport in Jeddah provided that full information about registered participants and their itinerary is received at least one weak before arrival day. 
• All transportation during the program will be arranged for all participants who abide with program timing and regulations.

VISA REQUIREMENTS

• Visa for entry into Saudi Arabia (visit visa or Umrah visa) is the SOLE RESPONSIBILITY of the IMAs and/or the participants.
• IMAKSA or WAMY unfortunately CANNOT secure visas for the participants. However, an invitation letter can be issued from IMAKSA, WAMY only if it is requested at least 2 months earlier (Deadline for requesting invitation letter is 18 Dec. 2008)

REGISTRATION

• The registration deadline is 15 January 2009.
• Registration is mandatory for all participants. The applications must be submitted to Supervisor of the Umrah program or the regional FIMASAC coordinator through their IMAs (president or chairman of students chapter).  Direct individual application is not accepted.
• Documents needed for registration (To be sent by IMA):

1.      Completed Registration Form designed in Excel for this purpose (attached) for all delegates.

2.      An electronic copy of participants' passports.

3.      IMA Database Form (attached).

• Complete forms and documents can be e-mailed or faxed to the address shown below.

• Registration is only valid after receiving acknowledgement and acceptance letter from organizing committee or Supervisor General of the program.

Dr. Atallah Al-Ruhaily

SUPERVISOR General, UMRAh Program

E. Mail:  aruhaily@gmail.com 

Fax: 00-966-1-4671478

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Revised on 2008-09-13