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Krankenhaus Agatharied

Germany 2018/2019 Freemovers

Personal data
Mobility type:
traineeship

Faculty at MU:
Faculty of Medicine

Field of study:
General medicine

Level of study during period of placement:
Master

Language used:
German

Summer/winter school?:
no

Period of studies:
spring 2019

Period of placement (from-to):
2019-08-05 - 2019-08-26

Number of months:
1

Activities before my departure abroad
What was your approach in organising the placement?:
I had to find a contact person in the host organisation, that allowed me to come, subscribed me "Training Agreement" and helped me in the first days to get to know the hospital.

What documents are required for acceptance on a placement at this organisation?:
1. Curicculum vitae
2. Cover letter

How far ahead did acceptance have to be organised? (in weeks):
6-8, depends on how fast comunication is.

Did you need a visa?:
- choose option -

Documents and materials needed for a visa:

Fee for the visa:

During the placement
Did you change the training agreement in the course of your placement (training agreement)?:
no

What is necessary to arrange immediately on arrival? What requirements and at which offices?:
attend introduction day, get an access to changing room, get an own universal key to OP

Describe your work/activity in the foreign organisation. Describe what specifically you did, whether the work corresponded to the agreed conditions and your field of study, and whether your work was independent and responsible, approximate working hours.:
Gaining basic standards in intensive care medicine, intubation, ventilation patients, preparation before operation, dosing mostly used anaesthetic medicaments
My work was responsible, controled by the certified doctor.
8working hours per day.

Did the organisation or local student organisations arrange any special events for foreign students on placements?:
- choose option -

If yes then what?:

Practical questions on your placement
Where did you live?:
I lived in my family member´s house. If not, there was a accomodation for students nearby the hospital.

Cost of accommodation - monthly:
30 EUR

Additional comments to the price of accommodation (as to what the price includes):

Who arranged your accommodation and how far ahead:
I did. One month before coming.

Equipment, internet connection, what to bring:
I had all I needed.

What are the rough costs of groceries (compare with Czech prices):
In shops prices are very similar to Czechs. But it´s 2x expensive in restaurants.

Transport to location of placement:
A car - 9seats transporter.

Approximate price:
60 euro.

Tips for purchasing cheap tickets and other recommendations:
dopravamnichov.sk

What are the local transport options (public transport, cycling, on foot, rough prices):
train, bus, bike
One way ticket 2 euro.

How did you use health insurance? What type?:
any

Did you have other insurance? Which?:
no

Experience with insured events:
no

Tips for recreation:
Nature - "VorAlpen" - hiking, cycling
Histrory and Culture - München - English garden.

Financial support and expenses
Monthly grant from the Centre for International Cooperation:
15000 CZK

What other sources did you make use of to finance your placement?:
I had some savings and my parents supported me. (Scholarship 15 000 CZK for the internship period).

 
 
What was your average monthly expenditure during the placement (i.e. without the travel there and back)?:
500 EUR

a/ of which for accommodation:
200 EUR

b/ of which for catering:
170 EUR

c/ travel and recreation:
130 EUR

Any comments to the average monthly expenditure:

 
Experience with bank accounts/services. Do you recommend an account arranged abroad, use of Czech payment cards...:
Everything paid by card (EURO).

 
Did you pay to foreign organisations any fees? (insurance, materials, etc.):
No, I did not pay any extra fees.

Did you receive a salary from the host business/organisation?:
- choose option -

If yes, what was your monthly salary?:
0 ???

 
Other advantages from the host organisation?:
I had lunches for free in hospital cantine.

Is it necessary to assume a larger amount at the start of the placement? If yes, what and for what purpose?:
no

Recognition of the foreign placement at the home faculty
Is the traineeship part of your field of study?:
yes

If yes - is it a compulsory or optional part?:
compulsory

How will your traineeship abroad be recognised at the home faculty?:
as a placement abroad, specially designed subject for this

How many ECTS credits did you/will you get?:
5

Were there serious problems arranging recognition of the placement?:
no

Overall assessment
Assessment of personal benefit (1 = excellent):
1

Assessment of academic benefit (1 = excellent):
2

Do you agree with the statement that, thanks to the experience gained during the placement you will be able to further develop your skills for work in your field?:
absolutelly yes!

What did you most appreciate after completing your placement?:
comunication in foreign language, new practical skills, system of work in Germany

Any serious problems during the placement?:
no

Do you have any recommendation for those that follow you? (e.g. what to take with them):
take shoes to the hospital, clothes I got