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IFMSA CZ WELCOMES YOU TO PALACKY UNIVERSITY OLOMOUC!
!NEW! For incomings: Information about summer activities 2010 is now available here. Follow the link to the bottom of the page.
Palacky University
The history of higher education in Olomouc began in 1566, when Jesuit college was established here. In 1573 this collee was granted University rights, identical with those of other European institutions of higher education. The Univeristy of Olomouc, the second oldest university in the Czech lands (after Charles university in Prague), spread its influence not only through Moravia and Silesia, but also in Austria, Germany, etc.. After the Jesuit order was abolished in 1773, the University was secularised. In 1848 the University teachers and students took an active part in the Revolution and their legions supported the uprising in Viennna. The result was that the University fell into disfavour with the monarchy and from 1851on it was gradually reduced, and finally abolished altogether by a Decree of 1860. The Faculty of Theology continuedits work independently and, together with University Library, kept up the tradition of higher education in Olomouc. On the 21st of February, 1946 the University was re-established as fullblown entity and named Palacky University. The November in 1989 brought about the beginning of the third and the most important period in the history of higher education in Olomouc.
The Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry
The faculty in its present form has been presenting instruction since 1947. There are about 460 teachers, 1860 pregraduate students, 230 postgraduate students, and 115 students are taught pregraduate programme in the English language.
The graduates of General Medicine are awarded the degree MUDr. - Medicinae Universae Doctor, (M.D., Doctor of General Medicine). Possession of this degree enables the holder to practice medicine in the Czech Republic and in Europe without restriction. This degree also enables the holder to practice medicine in other countries where our Faculty is recognized and to apply for locally required licensing examinations.
The Faculty is highly active in research both in theoretical and clinical subjects. The main research areas are:
1. Molecular aspects of the formation, diagnosis, and treatment of tumors
2. Study of allergies and immune-pathological processes with an inflammatory factor
3. Experimental pharmacology of natural and synthetic agents with cytoprotective, antiphlogistic and cytostatic effects
4. Development of the Medical Faculty Transplant Programme
5. Molecular disorders of saccharide and lipid metabolisms in formation, development and treatment of cardiovascular diseases
6. Pre-conception and prenatal prevention of inborn developmental defects and hereditary diseases and their intra-uterine and postnatal medical solutions. Reducing the risks of multiple pregnancy.
SUMMER ACTIVITIES 2010
Since we would like to present you with Czech culture, history and way of life, we have prepared for you voluntary social and sightseeing activities. The activities include weekend trips to some major Czech cities and small social activities during the week; the latter are now listed in the section SOCIAL ACTIVITIES. In order to take part in any event (applies for both weekend trips and social activities), you have to sign up and pay the respective fee at the Welcoming Evening.
We have not set the final prices for weekend trips and social activities, yet. However, we know for sure that we accept payments in CZK only. So make sure you have enough CZK to cover your desired trips before the Welcoming Evening.
1st Jul. & 1st Aug. - Welcoming Evening
This is short meeting where you will get useful information about further events. You will hear a short introduction speech delivered by an official representative of our Faculty. Here, you will also sign up for weekend trips and pay the respective fees for transportation, accommodation and alimentation. If you are willing to take part in any of the trips, your presence is compulsory. However even if you don't want to travel to places listed below, it is strongly recommended not to miss the meeting, since you will be provided with other valuable informations regarding your staying in Olomouc. By the time you will certainly get hungry, that's why you will also get a free dinner!
| Schedule: | Thu 1st Jul / Sun 1st Aug: 17:00 Welcoming Evening - at faculty |
| Duration: | 1 evening |
| Fee: | free |
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES:
Ropes Courses
A ropes course is a challenging outdoor personal development and team building activity. It consists of high poles connected by ropes combined with various obstacles. The ropes course is 100% safe, for the participants are constantly secured. Official website
| Schedule: | will be presented at the Welcoming Evening |
| Duration: | 1 afternoon |
| Fee: | -- NOT AVAILABLE YET -- |
Rafting Trip
Rafting recreational activity using an inflatable raft to navigate a river or other bodies of water. Rivers in Moravia (especially the river Morava) are calm and safe. Make sure you choose your co-travelers well!
| Schedule: | will be presented at the Welcoming Evening |
| Duration: | 1 afternoon |
| Fee: | -- NOT AVAILABLE YET -- |
Paintball
Paintball is a sport in which players eliminate opponents by hitting them with pellets containing paint, usually propelled from a CO2 or compressed-gas powered paintball gun. Make sure you take shoes which can be washed! The rest of your clothes as well as your skin is safe under protective coat and pants.
| Schedule: |
will be presented at the Welcoming Evening |
| Duration: |
1 afternoon |
| Fee: |
-- NOT AVAILABLE YET -- |
Biking trip
There are plenty of wonderful scenic cycling tracks around Olomouc. The Moravian flat land is perfect even for absolute beginners. Our proposed trip would take you through the nature reserve up the Morava river to the town of Litovel. The route includes swimming in Poděbrady lake, a lunch in old watermill and visit to the Litovel brewery. Those more skilled can visit more places on their own, e.g. Bouzov castle, Javoricko caves etc.
| Schedule: |
will be presented at the Welcoming Evening |
| Duration: |
1 day |
| Fee: |
-- NOT AVAILABLE YET -- |
WEEKEND TRIPS:
3rd to 4th Jul. & 6th to 7th Aug. - Sightseeing in Olomouc & International Evening Party| Schedule: | Sat 3rd Jul / Fri 6th Aug: 19:00 - 21:00 Dinner at "Liquid" club 21:00 - 24:00 International Party (the same place) (free admission after 9pm) Sun 4th Jul / Sat 7th Aug: 9:30 - 12:00 Sightseeing in Olomouc 12:30 - 14:00 Lunch at "Hanácká restaurace" 15:00 - 16:00 Visit to the Olomouc Archdiocesan Museum |
| Duration: | 1 evening and 1 full day |
| Fee: | 500 CZK (we accept CZK only, includes following expenses: dinner, free drink, lunch, admission to the Olomouc Archdiocesan Museum) |
& sightseeing in Brno| Schedule: | Fri 9th Jul / Fri 13th Aug: ##:## Departure from Olomouc ##:## Arrival in Brno ##:## Sightseeing in Brno ##:## Dinner ##:## Party in a local club ("Metro" or "Livingstone") Sat 10th Jul / Sat 14th Aug: ##:## Departure from Brno ##:## - ##:## Sightseeing in Lednice ##:## - ##:## Mikulov - Evening in the wine cellar Sun 11th Jul / Sun 15th Aug: ##:## Sightseeing in Mikulov ##:## Arrival in Olomouc |
| Duration: | 3 days (2 nights) |
| Fee: | 2600 CZK (we accept CZK only, includes following expenses: transportation, accomodation, alimentation, admission fees) |
| Schedule: | Fri 23rd Jul / Fri 20th Aug: ##:## Departure from Olomouc ##:## Arrival in Prague ##:## - ##:## Sightseeing in Prague ##:## Dinner Sat 24th Jul / Fri 21st Aug: ##:## - ##:## Sightseeing - Prague Castle ##:## - ##:## Free afternoon ##:## Dinner Sun 25th Jul / Sun 22nd Aug: ##:## - ##:## Sightseeing in Prague ##:## - ##:## Lunch ##:## Departure from Prague ##:## Arrival in Olomouc |
| Duration: | 3 days (2 nights) |
| Fee: | 2650 CZK (we accept CZK only, includes following expenses: transportation, accommodation, admission fees, dinner) |
SEE THE TUTORS PAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT DEPARTMENTS OF THE FACULTY - ENTER HERE