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SWISS MEDICAL STUDENTS CONVENTION
Basel 2024
The Swiss Medical Students' Convention (SMSC) is an event organized each semester by the Swiss Medical Students’ Association (swimsa) in collaboration with a group of students from the hosting university. From October 25th-27th, 2024, the SMSC will take place in Basel. This three-day conference will bring together approximately 400 medical students from across Switzerland for an interactive and educational weekend.
Under this year's theme "Medtech Evolution - Pioneering the Future of Medicine," we delve into the fascinating world of medical technology and its impact on the future of healthcare. From telemedicine and artificial intelligence to robotic surgery, SMSC 2024 will showcase and discuss the latest developments and trends in medical technology. Through engaging lectures, interactive workshops, and inspiring discussions, participants will gain valuable insights into how these innovations are shaping the future of medical practice and patient care.
main Sponsors
Intressenverband für Ärzte und akademische Berufe
Universitäts-Kinderspital beider Basel, UKBB
Gesundheitszentrum Fricktal
HSG Allumni
A big thank you goes to every single sponsor who makes this event possible!
SATURDAY
Biozentrum: Spitalstrasse 41, 4056 Basel
08:00-09:00
09:30 - 10:00
10:00 - 11:00
11:30 - 12:30
13:30 - 14:30
14:30 - 15:00
15:00 - 16:00
16:00 - 17:00
17:00 - 18:00
19:30 - 22:00
Check-In
LZM Room 104/105: Klingelbergstrasse 61, 4056 Basel
Breakfast
Opening Ceremony
Lecture 1: Panel Discussion (Doctors of the Future –
Opportunities, Risks, and Challenges in Relation to
Artificial Intelligence)
Prof. Dr. Niko Beerenwinkel, Dr. med. Joël Lavanchy, Dr. Franziska Bächler, Dr. Jan Schürmann
Coffee Break
Lecture 2: What Mechanics Can Do for You - An Engineer’s Perspective on Innovation in Medicine
Prof. Dr. Edoardo Mazza
Lunch
Lecture 3: Back to the Future: How Technology Improves Functioning of Persons with Disability
KD. Dr. med Inge Eriks-Hoogland, PhD and Daniel Joggi
Project Presentation
Project Fair
Workshop Slot 1
Workshop Slot 2
Dinner
Speed Dating and Beer
SUNDAY
Biozentrum: Spitalstrasse 41, 4056 Basel
08:30
09:30 - 10:30
10:30 - 11:30
12:00 - 13:00
Breakfast
Workshop Slot 3
Lecture 4: AI in the Medical
Field
(Dr. Ahmed Abdulkadir)
Coffee Break
Closing Ceremony
Lunch to Go
our merchandise
SMSC Basel Participant T-Shirt
Would you like a SMSC Basel Participant T-Shirt? You can pre-order it when you register and will receive it at the event. If you ordered a T-Shirt, you will recieve it at the event. If you haven’t ordered a T-Shirt and still want one, you can buy it directly at the event!
GET TO KNOW THE SPEAKERS
Dr. Jan Schürmann
Clinical Ethics at USB, UPK, UAFP, UKBB.
Prof. Dr. Niko Beerenwinkel
Full Professor at the Department of Biosystems Science and Engineering, Head of Congressi Stefano Franscini, ETH Zürich.
Dr. med. Joël Lavanchy
Senior Physician Visceral Surgery.
Dr. Franziska Bächler
Life Sciences Lawyer, Researcher.
Prof. Dr. Edoardo Mazza
Full Professor at the Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering, Head of Institute of Mechanical Systems, ETH Zürich.
KD Dr. med. Inge Eriks Hoogland, PhD
Medical Doctor in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Head of outpatient Department of Swiss Paraplegic Centre (Ambulatorium), Head Transition SPZ, Lecturer.
Dr. Ahmed Abdulkadir
Senior Researcher, Expert in Data Analysis and Research Methodology.
Daniel Joggi
Member and Former Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Swiss Paraplegic Foundation, Paraplegic.
Directions
Biozentrum: Spitalstrasse 41, 4056 Basel
From Basel SBB take the bus Nr. 30 in the direction of Bad. Bahnhof and get off at Kinderspital. From here you have to walk about 2 minutes to the Biozentrum.
From Basel Backpack Hostel go to the bus stop Bruderholzstrasse take the bus nr. 36 in the direction of Schifflände and get of at Kinderspital. From here you have to walk about 2 minutes to the Biozentrum.
From Jugendherberge Basel go to the tram stop St. Alban-Tor, take the tram nr. 3 in the direction of St-Louis or Burgfelderhof and get of at Spalentor. At Spalentor take the bus nr. 33 in the direction of Schifflände and get off at Kinderspital. From here you have to walk about 2 minutes to the Biozentrum.
Kollegienhaus: Verso, Petersgraben 50, 4051 Basel
From Basel SBB take the bus nr. 30 in the direction of Bad. Bahnhof. Get off at Universität. From here you have to walk about 6 minutes to Verso.
From Basel Backpack Hostel go to the bus stop Bruderholzstrasse, take the bus nr. 36 in the direction of Schifflände and get of at Zoo Dorenbach. At Zoo Dorenbach take the bus nr. 34 in the direction of Riehen Bahnof and get off at University. From here you have to walk about 2 minutes to Verso.
From Jugendherberge Basel go to the tram stop St. Alban-Tor, take the tram nr. 3 in the direction of St-Louis and get of at Universität. From here you have to walk about 2 minutes to the Verso.
LZM Lernzentrum Medizin, University of Basel: Klingelbergstrasse 61, 4056 Basel
From Basel SBB take the bus nr. 30 in the direction of Bad. Bahnhof. Get off at Bernoullianum. From here you have to walk about 3 minutes to LZM.
From Basel Backpack Hostel go to the bus stop Bruderholzstrasse, take the bus nr. 36 in the direction of Schifflände and get of at Metzerstrasse. From here you have to walk about 2 minutes to LZM.
From Jugendherberge Basel go to the tram stop St. Alban-Tor, take the tram nr. 3 in the direction of St-Louis and get of at Pligerstrasse. From here you have to walk about 6 minutes to the LZM.
Kinker Club: Barcelona-Strasse 4, 4142 Münchenstein
From Basel SBB take the tram nr. 10 in the direction of Dornach Bahnhof Get off at Dreispitz. From here you have to walk about 11 minutes to the Kinker Club.
From Basel Backpack Hostel go to the bus stop Bruderholzstrasse, take the bus nr. 36 in the direction of Kleinhüningen and get of at Leimgrubenweg. From here you have to walk about 11 minutes to the Kinker Club.
From Jugendherberge Basel go to the tram stop St. Alban-Tor, take the tram nr. 3 in the direction of Birsfelden Hard and get of at Breite. At Breite take the bus nr. 36 in the direction of Schifflände and get off at Dreispitz. From here you have to walk about 11 minutes to the Kinker Club.
Basel Backpack Hostel: Dornacherstrasse 192, 4053 Basel
From Basel SBB go to the tram station Bhfeingang Gundeldingen take the tram Nr. 16 in the direction of Bruderholz and get off at Tellplatz. From here you have to walk about 2 minutes.
Jugendherberge Basel: Maja Sacher-Platz 10, 4052 Basel
From Basel SBB take the tram Nr. 2 in the direction of Eglisee Get off at Kunstmuseum. From here you have to walk about 8 minutes.
Accommodation
Basel Backpack Hostel
Dornacherstrasse 192, 4053 Basel
incl. Travel Card (with the Travel Card, you can use public transport in Basel free of charge during the SMSC)
further information will follow soon
Jugendherberge Basel
Maja Sacher-Platz 10, 4052 Basel
incl. Travel Card (with the Travel Card, you can use public transport in Basel free of charge during the SMSC)
further information will follow soon
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main Sponsors
Intressenverband für Ärzte und akademische Berufe
Universitäts-Kinderspital beider Basel, UKBB
Gesundheitszentrum Fricktal
HSG Allumni