We are now receiving applications.
The final application deadline is March 20th, 2017 at 23:59 pm CEST.
Thank you for showing an interest in ReCaP!
You are invited to apply to the Refugee Camp Project of 2017 sponsored by International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War (IPPNW). The objective of the Refugee Camp Project is to provide motivated medical students with a four week summer experience of living in the West Bank while learning about the Israeli- Palestinian conflict and the challenges of delivering healthcare under occupation. For further information on the ReCaP program, please visit our website:
https://recapproject.org/Please read carefully the admission information provided below before applying to ReCaP. Regular updates about the admission process can be found on our Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/recapproject For any questions you may have concerning ReCaP, please do not hesitate to contact us at:
recap.project@gmail.com.
We wish you the best of luck in applying to ReCaP 2017!
Eligibility:
Participation in the ReCaP project is limited to students who meet the following criteria.
Applicants are current medical students who:
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have completed at least two years of full-time study towards the completion of a (bachelor’s or first) degree in medicine
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have good working knowledge of the English language
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are available for the provided program dates
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are committed to not only fully engaging in the four week program but also to assisting with the organization of next year’s project
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are able to support themselves financially during the four week program (noting that while housing and transport are provided for by ReCaP, cost of flights, food and personal trips are the responsibility of the participant)
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have a valid international passport or are able to attain one before the starting date of the project
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have not previously participated in ReCaP
Note: Priority is given to medical students who have entered the clinical phase of their studies. This is however not a requirement and we encourage students of all study levels who meet the stated eligibility criteria to apply for the program.
How to apply:
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Complete the online application form provided on this page by filling in all required fields and submit your application by clicking on the ‘enter’ box.
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Please be aware that this is a competitive program. We strongly encourage you to put time and care into filling in the provided application form. Please note that the motivations of the applicant are heavily weighted in the selection process.
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The deadline for submitting an application is March 20th, 2017 at 23:59 pm CEST.
Selection process:
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Students are selected by the Project Coordinators based on an assessment of each student’s application. Please be aware that we receive many applications each year and that unfortunately we are only able to accept a small, select amount of students into our program.
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All applicants will be notified by email of the Coordinators’ decisions on their application by April 15th, 2017.
The Refugee Camp Project welcomes applications from qualified candidates of all nationalities and backgrounds to apply.