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Website: www.medicinskaforeningen.se E-mail: karx@medicinskaforeningen.se Phone: 08 - 524 830 79

Dear student,As a newly admitted student at one of the educational programmes represented by your students’ association, Medicinska Föreningen (MF), you are hereby an amphiox. The amphiox booklet is produced by the Communication Committee (KomU) to provide you with an overview of Medicinska Föreningen and show you how to get the most out of your time as a student.

On the backside of the booklet, the Reception Committee (MU) has listed all the activities that are being organised as part of the reception to make your first month as delightful as possible. The Amphiox Day will kickstart the semester and you will meet both new and returning students. Turn the page to get started!

Amphiox booklet of autumn 2014

Welcome dear amphiox! *

Congratulations, you’ve been admitted to Karolinska Institutet (KI) and have the opportunity to join Medicinska Föreningen (MF) that is the students’ association which represents you and gives you a voice at KI. This booklet will introduce you to many of the things that you need to know and don’t want to miss during the initial weeks of your reception. You’ll also learn about what to do and where to go when your studies become overwhelming and you need to swap over to some social activities.

As presidents of MF, we work full-time to continuously improve its activities in order to suit your specific needs today and tomorrow. Thus, we greatly appreciate your feedback and welcome you to the MF building in Solna or the office in Huddinge to meet us. Finally; make your student life count. These are the precious few years in life when you develop professionally, meet the love of your life, go abroad, move away from home, have some punch at our dinner parties and much more. Many of our best days at KI have been with MF. Make sure yours will be too!

* Amphiox: spineless undeveloped creature, or simply KI freshmen - before they participate in the Amphiox Day and Ampioxgasquen (gasque = party)

See you at Medicinska Föreningen!

Elin Ekeroth & Karin BöttigerPresidents of Medicinska Föreningen

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Photo: Jingcheng Zhao

What are the aims of Medicinska Föreningen?

Medicinska Föreningen strives to improve the life of its students both in terms of the actual educational experience but also everything around it. The main principle that is utilised can be summarised as “Three S”. Read more about them below.

Your students’ association has a great influence over the educations provided by KI and devote much time to voice the opinions and concerns of its members. During the entirety of your study period, you can influence your education by primarily turning to your study programme section in MF (see page 8). These are specific working groups that ensure that the students will have the best education possible and seeks to improve the togetherness between new and experienced students, for instance by arranging activities together.

Student influence

Naturally, as a student you shouldn’t only bury your head in the study material. Therefore, many activities are organised to enjoy life when you’re not busy with exam revisions. The MF building is a place for all of us to hang out irrespective of programme or study term. Especially during the introduction weeks you are about to experience. Keep reading to find out more!

Student life

As student you might need help not only with your studies. As a member of MF you are entitled to queue for a place to stay in Stockholm with SSSB, rent our premises to a discounted price and get help by our student and doctoral student ombudsmen and many other things. MF also owns “Medicinska Bokhandeln”, a non-profit book shop avaliable both in Solna and Huddinge where you will find course literature at a cheaper price than you would expect elsewhere. How great!

Student aid

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The black card is exclusive to MF members and the one you’d want! KI sends the white version to non-MF member students who miss out on

exclusive deals and privileges.

How do I become a member of MF?

You join Medicinska Föreningen by paying a membership fee when a new term is about to begin for you as a KI student. When everyone is registered by KI as students for the upcoming semester, MF will send out electronic invoices by e-mail to all of the students it represents. This invoice is also accessible online. Thus, you can pay in advance by visiting the Member’s portal website: https://portal.medicinskaforeningen.se. When you’ve registered with the portal, you will receive instructions on how to pay your membership fee by card or bank giro. Additionally, you can also visit the MF office in Solna or Huddinge to get help with your membership. Please refer to the MF website for opening hours. After your payment is confirmed, MF orders a personalised black Mecenat card for you, as depicted below. In order to utilise our membership benefits, you must be able to show this black version of the card with the MF symbol. The card should arrive by regular mail to your semester adress within approximately two weeks after your membership has been registered.

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KI Mecenat card MF Mecenat card

The office in Huddinge is in Zanderska Huset on Alfred Nobels Allé 23 and manned twice per week, Tuesdays and Thursdays. The building also houses a gym. For our office opening times, please refer to the website.

In Solna, Medicinska Föreningens has its very own building located at Nobels Väg 10. In addition to the MF office with staff members and ombudsmen, you will find merchandise, venues, a lunch restaurant, the basement pub, the ball room, a sauna, study spaces, the MF Café and more!

Where do I find Medicinska Föreningen?You will find the students’ association on the two main campuses of KI; Solna in the north and Huddinge in the south. In addition, you can contact MF by the web-site and social media such as Facebook and Twitter.

Huddinge Campus

Solna Campus

facebook.com/mfsthlmf @MFSthlmtwww.medicinskaforeningen.se @MFSthlm

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What is offered for active members?The students’ association has something in store for everyone. As an active participant in committees, the MF senate (Fullmäktige, FuM), and MF councils you will work on student political matters and organise activities and service for fellow members. MF societies are meant for those who want to be creative and enjoy student life to the fullest! On the following pages you will find brief descriptions of the many working groups in your students’ association.

Förvaltningsutskottet (FU) / The Administration Committee Takes care of finances and maintenance of the MF premises. Ideal if you enjoy physical labour e.g. at the sports cabin in Solvik! fuo@medicinskaforeningen.se

Idrottsutskottet (IdrU) / The Sports Committee Organises weekly sport activities and biannual sporting trips and sport days! Keep an eye on the website calendar or contact idru@medicinskaforeningen.se

Kommunikationsutskottet (KomU) / The Communication Committee The information node of MF online and offline, responsible for this very booklet! Also the home of the popular Medicor Magazine and TVMF for video content.

komu@medicinskaforeningen.se

Programutskottet (PrU) / The Entertainment Committee Celebrate the start of the weekend with the MF Friday pub! PrU also arranges ceremonial parties where you can mingle with Nobel laureates! pru@medicinskaforeningen.se

Internationella nämnden (IN) / The International Council If you don’t speak Swedish this is where you can influence internationalisation at MF and KI. It provides basic Swedish lessons and its Global Friends joins native and international students of all ages! intcomm@medicinskaforeningen.se

Näringslivsutskottet (NU) / The Business Committee Find your inner entrepreneur, network with businesses and help arrange the career fair, Futura Karolina, where you can meet with future employers. nu@medicinskaforeningen.se

MF committees and councils

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Mottagningsutskottet (MU) / The Reception Committee The Reception Committee loves freshmen! They co-ordinate all the fun you’re soon about to have. Do you want to help make the next reception unforgettable? Learn more about the reception at: http://www.mottagningsutskottet.se/

Kulturutskottet (KU)/ The Cultural Committee This committee aims to provide possibilities for MF members to enjoy art. If you like to express yourself or have a soft spot for the arts, this is the committee for you! ku@medicinskaforeningen.se

Valberedningen / The Nominating Committee Nominates student representatives for working groups and bodies at MF & KI that aims to improve your education in a variety of manners. valberedningen@medicinskaforeningen.se

Valnämnden / The Election Arranging Committee Organises the autumnal elections to the MF senate and International Council. Will you candidate this year? Keep an eye out for posters with more information! valnamnden@medicinskaforeningen.se

Stipendieprövningsnämnden / The Stipend Committee Handles the announcement and applications for the special MF stipends every semester. stipendier@medicinskaforeningen.se

Ordföranderådet / The Chairman Council Consists of every chairperson involved in the students’ association. They meet to discuss topics concerning the development of MF with regular intervals.

Utbildningsrådet / The Educational Council Summons sections and student representatives to discuss educational matters. The pedagogy prize “Mäster” is awarded by the council during the Lucia ball as well!

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A Scalpella The MF choir that performs a wide variety of genres with its many members. http://www.ascalpella.se/

Blåslaget and Dragplåstret Blåslaget is the student orchestra accompanied by their dancegroup Dragplåstret. Together, they perform at many grand events hosted by MF. http://www.blaslaget.se/hemsidan.php

Corpus Karrolina The men’s farce group that produces shows every spring. http://www.corpuskarrolina.se

Flix The ladies’ farce group that entertains the rest of us every autumn. http://www.flixspex.se/

Fokus Students of Christian faith that arranges seminars, thematic Friday pubs and weekend trips for students of the Medical programme. http://www.fokusmf.com/

Queerolinska Welcomes students and employees of the LBGTQ community at MF and KI. Thanks to Queerolinska, your medical university was the first to be represented at a Pride Festival parade! queerolinska@medicinskaforeningen.se

Stroket Instrumentalists that assemble to maintain and develop their skills during their studies at KI without a strict rehearsal schedule. http://www.stroket.se

Intersektionen Provides new perspectives, encourage creative thinking and question social norms in study- and career related situations. intersektionen@medicinskaforeningen.se

Social dans Beginner-friendly weekly assemblies in the MF ballroom to practice a wide range of dances from salsa to traditional Swedish folk styles.

MF societies

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Study programme sections

Doktorandsektionen for Doctoral StudentsE-mail: dsa@medicinskaforeningen.se

Biomedicinska utbildningssektionen (BUS) for Biomedical studentsE-mail: bus@medicinskaforeningen.se

Biomedicinska analytikersektionen (BAS) for Biomedical Laboratory Science studentsE-mail: bas@medicinskaforeningen.se

Logopedsektionen for Speech and language pathology students Please e-mail the board for contact details: styrelsen@medicinskaforeningen.se

Läkarsektionen for Medical students E-mail: lakarsektionen@medicinskaforeningen.se

Arbetsterapeutsektionen for Occupational therapy students E-mail: artemis@medicinskaforeningen.se

Optikersektionen Kaustika for Optometry students E-mail: kaustika@medicinskaforeningen.se

Sjukgymnastsektionen for Physiotherapists E-mail: ordfsgs@medicinskaforeningen.se

Psykologsektionen PsyKI for Psychology studentsE-mail: psyki@medicinskaforeningen.se

Folkhälsovetenskapssektionen for students of Public Health sciencesE-mail: PHS@medicinskaforeningen.se

Sjuksköterskesektionen for nursing students E-mail: ssek-ordf@medicinskaforeningen.se

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There are special sections within MF that are dedicated to each of the educational programmes represented in the students’ association. Below you will find contact information for each of them.

The staff at Medicinska Föreningen

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Sara ElgAdministratorI handle the membership system, write the newsletter and edit the website. You can contact me if you have any questions about the membership or general questions about MF. E-mail: karx@medicinskaforeningen.se Telephone: 08 - 524 830 79

Andrew Sajjadi-BergqvistUndergraduate and Master Student ombudsmanAs a student at KI you can turn to me for advice in anything that regards problems or concerns about KI. E-mail: so@medicinskaforeningen.se Telephone: 08 - 524 830 73

John SteenDoctoral student ombudsmanAs a Doctoral student or Post doc you can contact me concerning all questions or difficulties that may occur during your research.E-mail: do@medicinskaforeningen.se Telephone: 08 - 524 830 72

Peter CarlssonPremises manager and janitorI´m responsible for rental and maintenance of our premises. You can contact me if there’s anything you need to know about renting any part of the MF building or our sports cabin “Solvik” located at Värmdö.E-mail: lokaler@medicinskaforeningen.se Telephone: 08 - 524 830 71

TreasurerTogether with the Administration committee the treasurer handles all MF finances such as budgets, bills, salaries etc.E-mail: skattmastare@medicinskaforeningen.se Telephone: 08 - 524 830 78

Apart from the presidents, the students’ association has five employees with various fields of expertise that you can turn to if you need help.

29th of August: Reception day (Solna) The reception day kick-starts three weeks worth of activities for you to get acquainted with your students’ association! Come and meet fellow students, MF representatives and enjoy yourself in the process!

5th of September: Infopub (Solna) At 4 p.m. Medicinska Föreningen opens its doors to the first of many weekly Friday pubs. This one is particularly dedicated to welcome newly arrived students. Many MF bodies and representatives will be present in a mixture of fun performances, interaction and refreshments at student-friendly prices. Now that you know a bit more of what is avaliable within MF (pp.5-8) come by and say hello!

11th of September: Waffle lunch (Huddinge) The MF board prepares waffles i the MF facilities at Campus Huddinge. Enjoy free waffles and meet the board members of your students’ association!

Meet Medicinska Föreningen!Evidently, the first weeks as a KI student is more than lectures and literature. This is also when you will meet the people who will share your exam anxiety and post-exam euphoria; fellow classmates, crazy “faddrar” or inspiring students with prior experi-ence of KI. The Reception Committee is happy to invite you to have the time of your life! Pubcrawls, dinner parties in the MF building, sports and games. The aim is to provide a taste of what Medicinska Föreningen has to offer its students. The autumn 2014 reception begins with the Reception day, followed by three weeks crammed with fun! Here are some highlights from the schedule found on the back:

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The Welcoming Day in 2013 was superfun. Come join us this year and see what MF is all about!

Photo: Jingcheng Zhao

Avsändare:Medicinska FöreningenBOX 250 Stockholm171 77 STOCKHOLM

Activities for the reception starting August 29th The most up-to-date schedule is maintained by Mottagningsutskottet MF on Facebook. You can e-mail the Reception Committee at mu@medicinskaforeningen.se.