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Socrates
SOCRATES is one of the much recognized educational programs of the European Union, specially intended for the development of the education and for the formation of open European sphere for co-operation in all stages of education. The educational program is based on article 149 and 150 of the European Union contract. As per article 149, the Union “will contribute to the development of qualitative education” through its various actions fulfilled in an active collaboration of countries and members.
The first stage of SOCRATES I program was for the period between 1995 and 2000. As per the decision taken on 24 January 2000, by the European Parliament and the Council of Ministers, the Program was extended to the second stage of SOCRATES II – from 1 January 2000 till 31 December 2006. Taking in to consideration the knowledge gained from SOCRATES I and the previous donor programs like PHARE and TEMPUS, the second and extended phase was intended towards integrating the member countries, the resultant participation registered the biggest European educational and cultural collaboration ever existed.
As per the foundation decision, Socrates II program reflected the following aspects:
• To develop and sustain the European educational system on all possible levels;
• To assure an equal access to the educational resources of Europe in all spheres of education;
• To help the qualitative and quantitative improvement of foreign language speaking in the European Union, mostly referring to the minority spoken languages;
• To encourage the collaboration and mobility in the Educational sphere.
With a view of effective implementation of these objectives, the program stresses on the aspects of equal opportunities to all regardless of sex, racism, social inequality and xenophobia.
The Socrates program work towards promoting certain activities:
• To extend and encourage the European collaboration in the sphere of education;
• To work on projects about development and application of innovation in education;
• To facilitate development of language abilities and overcome the cultural differences;
• Confirm the use of effective information and communication technologies in the education;
• To observe and conduct comparative analysis of educational systems and policies in the sphere of education;
• To ensure exchange of information and innovation.
Socrates Program II - Participating Countries:
• All 25 countries of the European Union: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Spain, Luxembourg, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Great Britain, Sweden, Netherlands, Portugal, Czechia, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Cyprus and Malta.
• 3 countries participating in the European zone of free commerce: Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway.
• 3 associated countries: Bulgaria, Rumania and Turkey.
Republic of Bulgaria is a member of SOCRATES program since 1999.
Students Organizations
AMSB or the Association of Medical Students in Bulgaria is a popular students’ organization started in March 2000. An active member of the International Federation of Medical Students' Associations (IFMSA), the association is involved in the programs of AMSB and IFMSA, that is:
1. Professional Exchange – Student exchange program for summer practice.
2. Research Exchange – Student exchange program focusing on predetermined scientific topics.
3. Medical education – Participation in seminars and discussions on different fields of medical education.
4. Organization of anti–AIDS campaigns – Focusing on AIDS and reproductive health.
5. Organizing campaigns for improvement of Public Health
Interested students pursuing medical education in any of the European universities can contact AMSB through European Association of Medical Students, and initiate activities relate to European domain.
Teaching Methods & Assessment In European Universities:
Teaching methods
European universities present a highly rewarding educational system, by following traditional modes of training that are improved upon by the innovative approaches of the modern day. The teaching methods take in a perfect blend of theory, practical and laboratory exercises, seminars and clinical attachments and are integrated with the newly evolved problem-based learning (PBL) program, enhanced by the contemporary audio-visual resources. Unlike lectures that are usually addressed to a large group of students, seminars, practical and laboratory exercises normally split the student strength into small and workable groups of 6 to 10 students. Moreover, these universities are store houses of knowledge with their highly qualified faculties who flaunt an enviable academic background and intensive experience. With a group of students being assigned to a particular lecturer or assistant lecturer, regular monitoring and training continues to happen throughout the entire course curriculum.
Assessment
Every semester ends with an examination, which assesses students’ competency in those subjects completed in that particular semester. Students can appear for one regular and one supplementary examination session. It is the State Examination Board that gives the final verdict on the assessment, which is done by considering the complete theoretical and practical knowledge the student has acquired through the duration of the semester. .
On successful completion of the course and examination, students will be awarded a diploma of completed higher medical education, with MA degree in medicine and professional qualification “Doctor of medicine” with rights of General Practitioner.
Methods of assessment:
• Oral examination
• Written examination
• Multiple choice test
• Practical examination
• Continuous assessment depending on the subject
In all the above assessment methods, students are evaluated on a scale from 2 to 6. Back