Incoming Student Booklet

LISBOA INCOMING STUDENT BOOKLET

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Welcome to the Lisbon Faculty of Medicine! We take pride in our

tradition of excellence in IFMSA’s professional exchange program, and we

look forward to working with you. Whether you are a pre-clinical medical

student just beginning your clerkships, or already a clinical student

wanting to enrich your experience, we are pleased to have you join us. Our

exchange program offers a unique educational and cultural experience in

addition to the regular medical curriculum. It aims at broadening foreign

students’ understanding of the medical and social conditions in Portugal,

as well as providing you with an invaluable opportunity to live the true

‘Lisbon experience’.

As an incoming student to our faculty, you are more than welcome

to take part in any of the many activities held by the local student

committee, and you will find a detailed list further on in this booklet. In

particular, we strongly encourage you to take part in the Lisbon leg of the

social program, seen as a city is always best seen through its inhabitants’

perspective. Most importantly, though, we want you to become an active

member of the hospital department you have been assigned to during

your stay with us. A hands-on approach will prove very useful, as will

showing interest and asking questions. We consider it your responsibility

to make the most out of the opportunity you’re being given.

You will not be left alone, though. We have assembled a highly

enthusiastic team of voluntary local students to guide you through every

aspect of your exchange. Feel free to reach them, should you need any

help on a given matter, but keep in mind that they’re students just as you,

not professionals.

We hope this booklet is useful to you, and wish you enjoy Lisbon!

The International Affairs Department for the

Student Committee of the Lisbon Faculty of Medicine.

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EXCHANGE INFORMATION

The Clerkship 5

Lodging & Boarding 7

Unilateral Applicants 9

Arrival Support 9

Social Program 11

LISBON FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Introduction 13

Student Committee 15

Map 17

PORTUGAL

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History 17

Culture 21

Cuisine 23

Beyond Lisboa: North 25

LISBOA

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Sightseeing 33

Shopping 39

Restaurants 41

Nightlife 43

Beaches 45

STREETSMART

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Banking 49

Communication 49

Language 51

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Personal Data name ___________________________________________ sex _____ country ___________________________________________________ accepted at department of ___________________________________ head of department _________________________________________ exchange start date ___ /___ /___ exchange end date ___ /___ /___

Language While doctors have a good command of English, patients do not. You should therefore make an effort to learn basic Portuguese beforehand.

Dress Code During hospital hours you are expected to wear a white coat, stethoscope (according to department), and visible identification (bring your medical student card). Footwear should be discrete – no flip flops.

Duration and Working Hours Clerkship duration usually complies with the calendar month, which you should take into account when buying plane tickets. In order to be eligible to the coveted IFMSA SCOPE certificate you must comply with a minimum 20 working hours per week. This will be monitored by means of a logbook your tutor signs at the end of every day. You are free to manage your time, but keep your tutor informed.

Attitude Your tutor will only pay you attention if you show him/her interest, commitment and assiduity. You will not be obliged to do specific tasks, thus it is your duty to search for work and decide how much you want to learn. Self-sufficiency and curiosity are highly encouraged.

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Registration You are to register at SASUL headquarters as soon as you arrive (‘Canteen I’ building, open weekdays from 9.30am - 4.00pm). Should you arrive later than working hours, you will sleep at the student dorm, but must see that you register the very next day. This is very important, for it entitles you to lodging and boarding. Take a valid identification document (European ID card or international passport).

Lodging You will stay in a university owned student dorm, at a convenient distance from both the hospital and the city centre (see map p55). The

dorm is made up of double and triple rooms (sex-divided), and four fully equipped bathrooms per floor. Electric current is 220V, and plugs are the round pin attachment type.

Internet access, bed linen, storage space, weekly cleaning service and washing machine are provided. Towels, lockers or breakfast are not. Against payment of a €10 bail fee, you will have keys to the building door and to your room door. If your room does not suffer any damage, you will be refunded upon departure. Friends, family, significant others or pets are not welcome at the student dorm. Bookmark another place if you wish to bring any of them, or if you want to stay beyond your exchange end date. We recommend www.pousadasjuventude.pt (pick ‘Lisboa’ in the sidebar).

Boarding You will be given 20 meal tickets for lunch in the student cafeteria, open Monday through Friday (see map p16). Lunch time: 12.00am - 2.30pm. Saturday and Sunday boarding is at your own expense. Meal tickets are not valid for the hospital bars and canteens. There is no pocket money.

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Unilateral Applicants All unilateral applicants are to pay €350 by wire transfer two weeks prior to their exchange start date. Payment details are as follows: ACCOUNT NAME: Associação Estudantes Faculdade Medicina Lisboa BANK: Santander-Totta IBAN: PT50 0018 000040364320001 97 BIC: TOTAPTPL

Arrival Support Our team of contact persons will try to pick you up at the airport, given that you provide us with your flight details at least two weeks in advance. Please specify a) flight number b) arrival date and time. Example: flight TP605, arriving July 31st at 2.30pm. If arriving by bus or train, please specify a) arrival station b) bus/train company c) arrival date and time. Example: Lisboa Oriente Transport Hub, Renfe train, arriving July 31st at 2.30pm.

Contact Persons This is our team of voluntary local students. Our mission is to make your stay as memorable and carefree as it possibly can.

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Social Program We have planned a comprehensive sightseeing and social programme for you to get to know the best and most traditional parts of Lisbon, Porto and Sintra. It is up to you to decide how much you want to do, but we obviously advise you to do as much as you can. Not all days are filled with activities - this is on purpose. It is our belief that it is best to give you freedom to do your own things as well. We will nevertheless be there to support you and help you plan your trips.

Mondays Short weekly meetings to go over the programme for the following week. Note that being present at the first meeting is mandatory, as aspects of the clerkship and of the social programme will be discussed.

Wednesdays Weekly international food and drinking parties at the Student Halls. The themes are "Sweets & Delicacies", "Cooking & Tasting" and "Drinks & Beverages". Bring a few items from your home country to share!

LISBOA Theme Weekend The local committees of Lisboa and Porto organize a joint social programme, consisting of walking tours in Baixa, St George Castle, Parque das Nações, Oceanary, Belém, as well as dinners and parties. Estimated cost: €35 (admission fares, dinners and parties).

PORTO Theme Weekend Get to know Portugal's beautiful second-city. The programme includes walking-tours, wine-tasting and ferry-boat trips. Estimated cost: €95 (transport, accommodation, admission fares, wine tasting, dinners).

SINTRA Field Trip In a smaller group of just the Lisbon Exchangees, we will take a one day trip to the nearby village of Sintra, and visit 2 of its palaces, the beautiful scenery, and finish with the sunset at Cabo da Roca – Europe’s westernmost point. Estimated cost: €20 (transport, fares).

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History The Lisbon Faculty of Medicine (FML) ranks as one of the most prestigious medical schools in Portugal. Founded in the XIX century, it has had numerous headquarters throughout the years. Nowadays, it is made up of two units: the main building, which works as a public hospital (1954); and a brand new, state of the art, research-oriented complex (2004). At the helm of the faculty you will find eminent neurosurgeon Dr Egas Moniz (1874-1955), standing proudly as the first Portuguese citizen ever to receive the Nobel Prize. You may know him as the developer of cerebral angiography, the technique that allowed physicians to map blood vessels in and around the brain, or as the first known describer of the carotid siphon.

Education Here students can take three courses: Microbiology, Nutrition and Medicine. The latter is divided into three stages, in a total length of 6 years. The Basic Stage (years 1 and 2) provides a common unified basic science learning experience, focusing mainly on health strategies, research and the community. The Pre-clinical Stage (year 3) develops integrated basic science/clinical knowledge, and the Clinical Stage (years 4, 5 and 6) enables medical students to reach the standard of competence required in a real-life clinical situation.

Research The Egas Moniz Building is the modern research unit of FML, and home to the prestigious Institute of Molecular Medicine. Working in close relationship with the Gulbenkian Science Institute makes it one of the foremost research groups in Portugal. In 2005 alone it published over 90 articles and 10 chapters in well renowned scientific magazines, made 129 communications in international conferences and won 21 prizes. Medical students are warmly welcome to take part in its research projects. Each year, roughly 25 students successfully accomplish one-year research projects in 10 different departments, with a total approximate budget of 300.000 euros.

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Introduction The Student Committee of the Lisbon Faculty of Medicine (AEFML) was founded in September 1914, being one the first student organizations of the country. It is a non profit organization primarily aimed at protecting the interests and rights of the students it represents. In addition to that, it also seeks to provide them with first-rate opportunities to broaden their horizons beyond the standard medical curriculum. Its staple activities range from sign language courses, disease tracking campaigns and the ‘teddy bear hospital’, to sports tournaments, medical students’ gatherings and both national and international exchange programs.

Exchange Lisboners are keen on participating in pioneering exchange projects: the twinning exchange program, the Kumba village project, and the IFMSA professional/research exchange programs, just to name a few. The Socrates-Erasmus program is also quite popular, with FML alone sending and receiving around 40 students on a yearly basis. In addition to these exchange programs, a few foreign students choose FML to take their complete degree. The majority hails from Portuguese speaking countries (Cape Verde, Angola, Mozambique, Guinea Bissau and Brazil) as well as eastern European countries, namely Bulgaria and Russia. Only rarely do we have students from Germany, USA and China. It is also AEFML’s duty to integrate these students in the FML life.

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Internet Access Points FML enjoys widespread wi-fi coverage and 5 desktop internet access points. Insert username and password as follows: username ____________________ password ____________________

Hospital Departments

department subsection floor access no. Physiology Institute - 1 19

Anaesthesiology service 5 6, 7

Dermatology service 5 2, 6 consultations 1 7, 9, 10

Endocrinology service 7 12 consultations 1 12

Gastroenterology service 4 12 consultations 1 9, 10, 12 intensive care unit 4 12

Infectious Diseases service 4, 5 15 consultations 1 14, 15 intensive care unit 6 15

Internal Medicine multiple services 3, 5, 6 12 service 2B 7 9 consultation 1 12

Neurology service 7 1, 6 consultations 2 1 laboratory 8 1

Ophthalmology service 2 13 consultations 1 13 operation room 1 13

Orthopaedic Surgery service 6, 7 7 consultations 1 7, 9, 10 operation room 7 7

Otorhinolaryngology service 5 13 consultations 3 13 operation room 4 13

Paediatrics consultations 1 9, 10 neonatology 7 11, 5 intensive care unit 2 5 operation room 8 5

Surgery service 5 7, 9, 10 general surgery service 2 7, 8, 10 consultation 1 9, 10, 12 operation room 5 6, 8 operation room observatory 6 6, 8, 11

Plastic Surgery service 7 11, 12 consultations 1 12 operation room 7 11, 12

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internet access points map floor (access no.) anatomy library C 2 01 (18)

multimedia department D 2 3 (17)

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Portugal in a Minute

General Data Founded: 1143 // Position: westernmost country of mainland Europe Area: 92,345km2 // Population: 10.8M // Capital: Lisboa // Anthem: A Portuguesa // Official Language: Portuguese // Currency: Euro Predominant religion: Roman Catholic // Political System: parliamentary democracy // EU Position: member state since 1986.

Economics Market Economy: services-dominated (71% Gross Added Value, 58% of active population) // Competitive advantages: quality of life, strategic access to markets, climate, natural and cultural heritage, global and intercultural, skilled and flexible workforce, security.

Timeline Past: a people of explorers and pioneers, forerunners of international trade and contact // Present: rapid social and economic change, high-quality infrastructure, leading niche provider of telecommunications, technology and services // Future: a country close at hand, always seeking discoveries and innovation, a global and reliable partner.

History Portugal is one of the oldest nations in Europe, with eight centuries of History and a happy mixture of peoples, cultures and traditions. Before 1143, the year in which D. Afonso Henriques in Guimarães declared independence from the kingdoms of León and Castile and became the first King of Portugal, peoples such as the Phoenicians, Greeks, Carthaginian, Romans, Huns, Suevi, Alans, Vandals and Moors had already passed through the land. During the 12th and 13th Centuries, the Portuguese Kings extended the borders and conquered the Kingdom of the Algarves from a powerful Arab emir. With its borders now defined, Portugal started to look inside itself. At the end of the 13th Century, King D. Dinis founded the University of Coimbra, one of the oldest in Europe, and castles, palaces and cathedrals were built in

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the most important cities. But the kingdom was too small for the size of the ambition of the Portuguese monarchs, who could not resist the call of the sea. Thus started one of the greatest adventures of humanity, the Discoveries, led by the visionary Infante D. Henrique. During the 14th, 15th and 16th Centuries, the Portuguese caravelas navigated as far as Africa, to the distant Orient and the heart of the South American continent. They conquered lands, hoarded riches and brought to Europe things which had never been seen before. The small kingdom was now the largest Empire in the world. Portugal brought together wise men and mercenaries, scientists and painters, businessmen and poets, slaves and princes.

Such power and wealth awoke the jealousy of other peoples, and after the tragic death in battle of King D. Sebastião in North Africa, the vacant throne was taken by Spanish Kings, who united the two states for 60 years. In 1640 however, we once again restored the independence of Portugal. In the 18th Century D. João V, an absolutist King and lover of the arts, ordered the construction in Mafra of a giant convent and palace and, in Lisboa, the Aqueducto das Águas Livres. However, the luxurious and exotic capital of the kingdom almost completely vanished in 1755 due to a devastating earthquake. It was Marquês de Pombal, Prime Minster for King D. José, who recreated a new Lisboa, monumental and ready to take on the furies of nature. In the 19th Century, Napoleon's troops invaded Portugal and the royal family fled to Brazil, returning 13 years later to a different country, weakened by years of war and where Republican ideas were increasingly gaining ground. The Republic was in fact finally established in 1910.

A resulting period of confusion resulted, out of which emerged António Oliveira Salazar, a controversial dictator, loved and hated, who governed the country with an iron fist for almost half a century. However, on April 25th 1974 the “Carnation Revolution” returned freedom to the Portuguese and ended what still remained of the former colonial empire. Once again inside its own b orders, Portugal turned round and faced Europe. In 1986 the country joined the EEC and, in the last twenty years, the Portuguese have been enthusiastic participants in the construction of a new Europe. Without however forgetting their History, their character and their traditions.

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Music Portuguese music encompasses a wide variety of genres. The most renowned is fado, a melancholy urban music, usually associated with the Portuguese guitar and saudade, or longing. Internationally notable performers include former queen of fado Amália Rodrigues [1], World Music award winner Mariza [2], and Madredeus. The hip-hop scene is also quite popular, with Da Weasel, Boss AC and Sam the Kid holding sold out live acts. Other bands with international recognition include gothmetal band Moonspell, Blasted Mechanism and The Gift.

Film At age 99, Golden Palm and Golden Lion award winner Manoel de Oliveira is the world’s oldest active director, and remains one of the most influential filmmakers in Europe. Renowned portuguese actors include Maria de Medeiros (Pulp Fiction) and Joaquim de Almeida (Desperado, Behind Enemy Lines).

Literature 16th Century adventurer Luís de Camões (1524-1580) wrote the epic poem “The Lusiads”, a fantastical interpretation of the Portuguese voyages of discovery, with Virgil's “Aeneid” as his main influence. Modern Portuguese literature is represented by authors such as Eça de Queirós, Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen, António Lobo Antunes and José Saramago, winner of the 1998 Nobel Prize. It is, however, Fernando Pessoa [3] (1888–1935) who is said to have been the four greatest Portuguese poets of modern times, since he had three alter egos (‘heteronyms’) who wrote in styles completely different from his own.

Architecture Modern Portuguese architects, of which Siza Vieira and Tomás Taveira are the most representative, follow the most advanced trends seen in European mainstream architecture with no constraints, though preserving some of its singular characteristics. The azulejo and the Portuguese pavement (“calçada”) are two typical elements of Portuguese-style architecture.

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Cuisine Portuguese cuisine is characterised by rich, filling and full-flavoured dishes and is a prime example of a Mediterranean diet.

Bacalhau The Portuguese love dry codfish (bacalhau), for which there are hundreds of recipes. There are more than enough bacalhau dishes for each day of the year. It can be prepared in several ways, such as bacalhau com natas (with cream), bacalhau com todos (boiled with vegetables), and pastéis de bacalhau [1]. Two other popular fish recipes are caldeirada and grilled sardines, eaten mostly in the summer, when the weather allows outdoor barbecues.

Cozido à Portuguesa [2] This is one of the most typical dishes in Portugal, most typically consumed in the coldest regions of the country. It consists of a mixture of boiled meats (pork, beef, bacon, sausages, etc.) and vegetables (carrots, potatoes, beans, rice, etc.) altogether.

Pastry The Portuguese art of pastry has its origins in ancient recipes, of which Pastéis de Belém and Queijadas de Sintra [3] are good examples. Made for over centuries in the quaint village of Sintra, these small cheese and cinnamon cakes are simply divine. As for Pastéis de Belém [4], suffice it to say that their secret 1837 recipe has kept thousands coming for more.

Wines Portuguese wines have deserved widespread recognition since the times of the Roman Empire, which associated Portugal with god Bacchus. Today the country is known by wine lovers and its wines have won several international prizes. Some of the best Portuguese wines are: Vinho Verde, Vinho da Bairrada, Vinho do Porto, Vinho da Madeira and Moscatel. Port Wine [5] is well known around the world and the most widely exported Portuguese wine.

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Óbidos [opposite page] Located on a hill, Óbidos is still encircled by a fortified wall dating as far back as Moorish occupation. The well-preserved mediaeval look of its streets, squares, white-washed walls and its massive castle have turned the picturesque village into a true gem of the west of the country.

Train from Metro Entrecampos 2:40 hours €15,30 (CP)

Fátima [3] Religious pilgrimage site built after the aparition of the Virgin Mary.

Bus from Metro Sete Rios 1:30 hours €19,00 (Rede Expressos)

Coimbra [1] Portugal’s University city, Coimbra is home to the oldest academic institution in the Portuguese-speaking world. Student rituals and the so-called “academic spirit” are at their best in this quaint city.


Porto [2] UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE Built along the hillsides overlooking the mouth of the Douro river, this is an outstanding urban landscape with a 2000 year history. Its continuous growth was propelled by its proximity of the sea (the Romans named it Portus, or port), and the banks of the river still offer the best vistas of the city.

Downtown, Riverside Promenade, Clérigos Church Tower, Sock ,Exchange Palace, King Luis I Iron Bridge, Port Wine Cellars.

Train from Metro Oriente 2:40 hours €55,00 (CP)

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Évora [1] UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE The main municipality in the Alentejo region of Portugal, Évora is now the best example of a Portuguese town from the country’s golden age. The historical centre still displays much of its original mediaeval urban layout, and makes it possible to understand the influence of Portuguese architecture in Brazil, as well as other former Portuguese territories outside of Europe.

Giraldo Sq., Cathedral, Roman Temple, St. Francis Church Chapel.

Train from Metro Entrecampos 1:45 hours €20,00 (CP)

Porto-Côvo Traditional fishing village south of Sines, with sublime beaches backed on and sheltered by the natural parks of southwest Alentejo, ideal for trekking, sunbathing and surfing.

Secluded Beaches, Surfing School, Pessegueiro Island


Algarve [oposite page] Starting at the mythical promontory of Sagres, where, according to legend, Prince Henry’s nautical school was housed, the Algarve’s coast encompasses a total distance of 230 kilometres, including 150 km of sandy beaches. Although it is usually overcrowded with tourists in the Summer, there are some true spots of beauty…

Lagos [3]

Beaches, Sagres Cape and Cliffs, Golden Coast Grottos.

Bus from Metro Sete Rios 3:45 hours €32,40 (Eva)

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Town, St. Luzia Village, Pedras D’el Rey Beach, Cacela Velha Village.

Bus from Metro Sete Rios 4:15 hours €32,40 (Eva)

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History

Lisboa (whose previous names include Olisipo Felicitas Julia and Archbouna) is the largest city and capital of the country, and is located on the terraced sides of a range of seven low hills overlooking the hectic harbor. Legend suggests that it was founded by Ulysses, though historians claim the city’s origins go back to 1200BC. Once the wealthiest city in the Western world, Lisboa remains a major cultural and commercial centre. Its airport is an important link between Europe and America, and the city has one of the biggest harbours in the world, spreading over more than 30km.

Tourism

Lisboa offers visitors a wealth of cultural attractions, including the imposing 12th century cathedral, the Mosteiro dos Jerónimos with its strikingly beautiful interior and the National Museum of Ancient Art. The São Jorge Castle, built by the Visigoths in the 5th century, provides spectacular views over the city and the Tagus River from its terraces. Lisboa has a vibrant social life centred on Rossio Square and Bairro Alto (literally high district), which pulsates with activity far into the night. The Alfama is the city’s oldest and quaintest quarter, a maze of ancient streets and alleyways where nearly all the houses date back to the 16th century. At night, the Alfama is home to Fado, the melancholy music which epitomises Portugal’s rich folk heritage.

The ‘Great Lisbon’

The city’s actual population is set at around 550 000 inhabitants. However, in reality lots more work in Lisboa but comute to smaller towns all around it. Thus, total population of the so-called “Grande Lisboa” is actually 2.8 million.

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Baixa From the early 16th to mid-18th centuries, Lisboa's royal palace stood on the riverbank, around today's Praça do Comércio. It was the grand entrance to Lisboa, one of the world's great cities. Then in 1755 the earth shook, the ocean rose and fires raged, and the Paço Real and most of the medieval jumble of buildings behind it were gone. The Baixa (downtown) we see was built on the ruins of lower Lisboa, to a different plan, in a different style, for a new era. This is the bustling centre of Lisboa, including the broad riverfront square Terreiro do Paço, the pedestrianized street Rua Augusta and its triumphal arch [page 24], and the cosmopolitan, coffee-fuelled heart, Rossio Square.

Chiado This is where some of Lisboa's older hills, steeped in history, collided with the new cartography of Pombal's reconstructed city centre. Today, both areas are old, venerated, and full of shops, but Chiado's history and cultural institutions give its commercial activities a gilt edge. Here you’ll find quality shops, Convento do Carmo (reminder of the earthquake), Elevador de Santa Justa (neogothic lift to Carmo) and Brasileira, famous art-noveau café where Fernando Pessoa still lingers.

Bairro Alto Higher up is Bairro Alto (the "high district") a 16th century maze of narrow streets framed by the wider lanes and longer blocks of later construction. It is best known as the district of Lisboa with the highest concentration of bars, where parties spill out onto the streets, but it is also a residential area and home to Lisboa’s most extravagant shops.

Castelo de São Jorge [oposite page] Crowning the hill where the city’s original settlers lived, this medieval castle is the result of a successful and evocative restoration work.

Sé Catedral Built in the 12th century for the city's first bishop, it is a fortress-like structure whose stone glows amber at sunset.

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Sightseeing: Belém Now part of a larger city, rather than the distant suburb it was in the pre-motorized era, Lisboa's westernmost district nonetheless retains pleasant contrasts with lhe city centre. Refreshing river breezes and a cluster of some of Lisboa's main sights contribute to its appeal.

Mosteiro dos Jerónimos [1] UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE Lisboa's greatest monument is emblematic of the country's Manueline style. Dom Manuel I built the monastery and abbey in the early 16th century, in thanks for Portugal's voyages of maritime discovery.

Torre de Belém [2] UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE For many, this perfectly proportioned defensive tower is the masterpiece of the Manueline style. When built in 1515, it was almost mid-stream in the Tejo; land on the right bank was later reclaimed.

Padrão dos Descobrimentos [page 18] Created in 1960 for the 500th anniversary of the death of Henry, the Navigator, this monument is in the form of the prow of a ship and incorporates the heroes of the Discoveries. Behind Henry are the statues of great people of that era, including explorers, cartographers, artists, scientists and missionaries. The pavement compass and map (a gift from South Africa) trace their exploits.

Centro Cultural de Belém [3] Constructed lor use during Portugal's 1992 EU presidency, the CCB now houses the Berardo Collection of Modem Art, among other temporary exhibitions. Peek inside for Picasso’s, Dali’s and Andy Warhol’s work.

National Coach Museum Previously a horse riding arena, it boasts one of the finest collections of historical carriages in the world, decorated with paintings and exuberant gilt woodwork.

Pastéis de Belém Peek inside this coffee shop and have a go at its famous pasties.

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Sightseeing: Parque das Nações Built on the site of Lisboa's successful Expo 98 world fair, held to mark the 500th anniversory of Vasco da Gama's epic voyage to India, the "Park of the Nations" is a new, self-contained riverside district east of the centre. It balances Belém to the west, and showcases Portuguese architecture of a younger vintage. A bustling amusement park and trade-fair centre by day, by night the park becomes a concert and events venue, with a young nightlife scene and a recently opened casino. Here you’ll find the Oceanary, the Atlantic Pavillion and Torre Vasco da Gama [1], Lisboa’s tallest building

Oceanário [2] The world's second largest aquarium has hundreds of aquatic species organized by habitat and viewed on two levels. The vast central tank has species large and small, swimming round and round in uneasy peace. Impossibly cuddly looking sea otters (Eusébio and Amália) in a side tank get the most affection.

Sightseeing: Sintra Recognized in 1995 as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sintra was the summer retreat of Portuguese kings from the 13th to the late 19th centuries. It still possesses many of the classic qualities of a hill station: a cooler climate than the city, ample greenery and an atmosphere conducive to indulging romantic whims. The quaint older town is home to some picturesque cafés, and the surrounding landscapes, dotted by exquisite mansions and sights, are an essential part of any visit.

Palácio da Pena [oposite page] UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE Dom Fernando II, Dona Maria's German-born king consort, had this fabulous toyland palace built in the mid-18th century. The intriguing work of a hyperactive imagination, it exhibits all his eclectic and romantic tastes, and has been preserved as it was when the royal family last lived there.

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Shopping

Rua Augusta and Baixa Lisboa’s open air shoping district is located right on the main pedestrianized street, and throughout all the Baixa (the downtown).

Metro Rossio

Chiado and Bairro Alto Up the streets in Chiado you’ll find a small-sized shoping mall, quality shops outside, and Lisboa’s weirdest and artsiest shops in Bairro Alto.

Metro Baixa-Chiado

Colombo Shoping Centre With over 400 shops, it is the biggest mall in the Iberian Peninsula.

Metro Colégio Militar/Luz

Corte Inglés Department Store Warehouse-like shoping mall. Although a bit pricy, it is right next to the beautiful gardens and museum of the Gulbenkian Foundation.

Metro São Sebastião

Vasco da Gama Shoping Centre [opposite page] Although small in size, it is located right in the heart of the much coveted Parque das Nações, a great place for afternoon walks.

Metro Oriente

Campo Pequeno Shoping Centre A small shopping centre just minutes away from Santa Maria Hospital.

Metro Campo Pequeno

Saldanha Shoping Centre Good food court and mini-market up the street from the student dorm.

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Rua das Portas de Santo Antão Around the corner from Hard Rock Café, this pedestrianized street has some of the best, and yet still affordable, restaurants in Lisboa.

Metro Restauradores

Entretanto Bar, Regency Chiado Hotel Head down the street from the hectic Armazéns Chiado shopping mall, through a small door and up the lift to the the best view in Baixa.

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Chapitô [opposite page] A circus school, bar, café, terrace and restaurant combined in an exceptional location on the São Jorge Castle hillfoot.

Bus 37 / Tram 28 from Figueira Square (next to Metro Rossio)

Portvgália Although it has franchised, this is the 1925 original brasserie and place for ‘bife do pojadouro’ steak or the ‘açorda de marisco’ shrimp dish.

Metro Arroios

Parreirinha de Alfama Typical and yet affordable fado house (unlike in Bairro Alto).

Metro Santa Apolónia

Docas Riverfront strip of quality restaurants, right under the iconic iron bridge.

Tram 15 from Metro Cais do Sodré to Alcântara 15 mins

Parque das Nações Large riverfront restaurant strip, left of the Vasco da Gama shopping.

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Bairro Alto This is Lisboa’s most traditional nightlife district, where you find bars for every taste: fado, rock, pop, r&b, reggae, gay&lesbian, goth&emo. On Fridays and Saturdays, parties usually spill out onto the streets.

Metro Baixa-Chiado

Janelas Verdes Up the street from Santos is this tiny strip of shot bars. Although somewhat ruled by teenagers, the music is good, and the drinks cheap.

Tram 15 from Metro Cais do Sodré to Santos 2 mins

Cup&Cino, Mr Koffee, Papa Café Nice after-hours cocktail bars just down the street from the Hospital.

Metro Entrecampos

Docas By nightfall, this nice strip of restaurants turns into a cocktail bar venue.

Tram 15 from Metro Cais do Sodré to Alcântara 15 mins

BBC Very posh disco with an indoors, riverfront dancefloor.

Train from Cais do Sodré to Belém 15 mins

Lux In Lisboa’s fanciest disco getting in might seem a bit restrictive, but dress up in your best ‘fashion style and they’ll certainly let you in.

Metro Santa Apolónia

Parque das Nações Bar after bar, restaurant after restaurant, will guarantee you a fun night.

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Santo Amaro & Torre [3] Although the beaches themselves are not quite so big, there is a lovely pathway between the two, dotted with nice cafés and views of Lisboa.

Train from Metro Cais do Sodré to Santo Amaro 20 mins

Carcavelos The widest beach on the northern bank of the river Tagus, Carcavelos is very popular among surfers.

Train from Metro Cais do Sodré to Carcavelos 30 mins

Tamariz [1] Extremely narrow sand strips, but the most beautiful coastal pathway around, ending in the very fancy village of Cascais. Look for the marina, and the ‘mouth of the devil’ sea cliff areas.

Train from Metro Cais do Sodré to Estoril 35 mins

Guincho [2] This is the adventure for the fit! After leaving the train station, look for the BICAS rent a bike stand near McDonald’s, and pedal your way along the most beautiful bike path in europe After 9 kms you will be rewarded with a nice sand dune beach right on the hillfoot of the Sintra mountain range.

Train from Metro Cais do Sodré to Cascais 40 mins

Costa da Caparica Coveted 20 kms long beach on the southern bank of the river Tagus.

Bus from Metro Praça de Espanha to Costa da Caparica 40 mins

Ericeira [opposite page] A true Mecca for surfers situated north of Lisbon.

Bus from Metro Campo Grande to Ericeira 70 mins

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Metro and Carris Buses Covering most of the city except the west, the Metro is the fastest way of getting around (see map p52). Trains run every 4 to 8 minutes, from 6:30am to 1:00am. Buses, on the other hand, are available nearly everywhere, and work around the clock.

The convenient “Viva Viagem Zapping” prepaid contact card costs €0.50, and can be charged with up to €15.00 to be spent zapping through both Carris buses and the Metro (one journey: €0.75).

For your stay we recommend…

1) apply for & collect the “Lisboa Viva” card at Metro Campo Pequeno (€10.00 express delivery; take photo and official identification card; use dormitory’s address in the application form if necessary)

2) load the card with 30 days urban metro/carris pass (€28.10)

TOTAL COST: €38.10

Trams and Funiculars Trams and funiculars are Lisboa's quaintest and most appealing forms of public transport, but not the most

effcient. Same tickets as for buses.

Tram 15: easiest way to Belém Tram 28: most picturesque tram ride in the city Santa Justa Lift: panoramic view from Baixa to Carmo square Glória Funicular: from Restauradores to St Peter of Alcântara belvedere

Taxis Cream or black-and-green taxis may be hailed, caught at ranks or ordered by phone. Fares are relatively low for European standards.

Lisboa: 217 932 756, 218 119 060, 218 111 100 // Sintra: 219 138 018 Oeiras: 214 239 600 // Cascais: 214 660 101 // Almada: 212 509 660

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MultiBanco ATM Network (MB) Covering all of the country, these automatic teller machines allow you to withdraw a maximum €400.00 per day directly from your bank account, or recharge your mobile phone card. Taxes vary according to your source banking agent.

Western Union Global agent for money transfer services, offering the ability to receive money from over 200 countries and territories. Find Western Union Balconies in every Post Office (CTT), MilleniumBCP desks and select money exchange offices.

Sta. Maria Hospital CTT (2nd floor), open weekdays 9:00am-17:00pm

Cotacâmbios Exchange (Rossio Square), open all week 8:00am-10:00pm

Communication

TMN Moche You can have a free SIM card from this low-cost mobile phone network from AEFML. Recharge it at CTT Post Offices or at MultiBanco machines. Price plan is as follows…

1 EU, Norway & Switzerland line phones; Canada, USA. 2 EU, Norway & Switzerland mobile phones; non-EU european countries. 3 Brasil, PALOP’s, Argelia, Morocco, South Africa, Tunisia, Venzuela. 4 rest of the world.

description weekdays weekends calls & sms to tmn moche €0,000/min =

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Language Portuguese, along with French, Italian, Spanish and Romanian, is a language closely derived from Latin. It is spoken not only in Portugal, but also in Brazil, Timor and five African Nations. English is somewhat widely spoken as a foreign language, but knowing a few words of Portuguese may come in handy. yes / no sim / não please por favor thank you obrigado excuse me / sorry desculpe help ajuda SOS! socorro! what? o quê? who? quem? which? qual? when? quando? where? onde? why? porquê? hi olá hello / good day bom dia good afternoon boa tarde good evening boa noite see you later até logo see you shortly até já goodbye adeus / tchau yesterday ontem today hoje tomorrow amanhã how’re you? tudo bem? fine, and you? bem, e tu?

cool fixe speak english? fala inglês? speak slowly fale devagar I don’t understand não compreendo please repeat repita, por favor which way to ..? como se vai para …? is … far? … é longe? I want … eu quero … how much for …? quanto custa …? the bill, please a conta, por favor

I’m hungry tenho fome I’m sleepy tenho sono I’m tired estou cansado I’m lost estou perdido I’m ok estou bem I love you amo-te more / less mais / menos a lot / a little muito / pouco big / small grande / pequeno good /bad bom /mau hot / cold quente / frio meat / fish carne / peixe open / closed aberto / fechado entrance / exit entrada / saída left / right esquerda / direita here / there aqui / ali near / far perto / longe now / later agora / depois early / late cedo / tarde expensive / cheap caro / barato home casa room quarto toilet / wc casa-de-banho shower duche / banho breakfast pequeno-almoço lunch almoço dinner jantar Monday Segunda-Feira Tuesday Terça-feira Wednesday Quarta-Feira Thursday Quinta-feira Friday Sexta-feira Saturday Sábado Sunday Domingo

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Please express your opinion on the exchange, tell us how you

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Caro Tutor, Agradecemos-lhe a participação no Programa de Intercâmbios da IFMSA/ANEM, orientando e recebendo este aluno para um Estágio Clínico.

Este capítulo, «Logbook», tem como função registar a assiduidade do aluno assim como a sua participação/execução de tarefas. Estas «checklists» pretendem facilitar o processo de Qualificação Académica do Intercâmbio no país de origem do aluno e, simultaneamente, elevar a qualidade do Estágio Clínico. Estamos sempre disponíveis para qualquer esclarecimento.

Com os melhores cumprimentos,

O DEPARTAMENTO DE INTERCÂMBIOS DA ANEM PORMSIC 2010

Dear Student, It is your responsibility to fill in this logbook/checklist during your clerkship. We recommend that you keep this with you at all times and obtain signatures on a regular basis to ensure all your experiences are recorded.

We are gathering information to improve co-operation between students and hospitals and to raise the academic quality of the programme. Your experience and comments are essential to this process. If you have any questions about this booklet, please contact your Local Exchange Officer.

We welcome your co-operation and hope you find it beneficial.

Enjoy your clerkship!

Best regards,

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Why Assess The main objective of the checklist is to implement a standard continuous formative assessment of international students' clinical skills in order to ensure the academic quality of the exchange.

Assessment in clinical clerkships is essential for providing feedback to the student, and the clerkship as a teaching programme also benefits from more emphasis on the formative function of assessment. In this way, it stimulates improvement of the quality of clerkships from an educational perspective.

When and How Information should be carried through longitudinally.

The checklist should be used by the student and the tutor as a guide in the daily practice. It is designed to give both student and tutor the possibility to see if the learning goals of the clerkship are achieved. For this, we have drawn from Miller's Pyramid of competence.

The checklist also constitutes a document that states that the student has successfully fulfilled the clerkship in a way they might use it for accreditation at their home university. For this reason, it should be used in a responsible way.

The attached logbook is an additional help for the student to monitor his learning progress. It is not supposed to be used as a grading tool. Blank spaces or unmarked items in the checklist, as well as in the logbook, could be interpreted as impossible to encounter or perform due to variations in medical practice and not necessarily as the lack of initiative to seize opportunities.

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