Plight of the Algerian residents

The plight of Algerian residents on strike has sparked interest in the United States.

We received the following request from Jack dePaolo to put him in contact with residents willing to share their experiences.

Hi, my name is Jack dePaolo, I am an MD / PhD student in the United States, at Louisiana State University in New Orleans. I am also affiliated with Medscape http://www.medscape.com/medicalstudents I am currently working on a story about Algerian medical trainees and their fight for higher wages and the end to the public service requirement. I was wondering whether you could put me in touch with any medical residents in Algeria.

Please also feel free to share your feelings and experiences here with the group, thanks.

If anyone wishes to contact Jack, his email is jack.depaolo@gmail.com

Medical English classes

It is with great excitement that I bring you news of Medical English classes at Hopeland Institute.

Whilst demand for these classes has waned over the past few years, new interest is being shown by Algerian doctors and vets keen to learn English designed to help them understand medical terminology.

It is hoped that new classes will start in Cheraga in September and those hoping to benefit are advised to register their interest as soon as possible so they can be added to the waiting list.

To find out more about previous courses, please see previous posts and comments from our students.

A test of level will be required prior to registration to ensure an adequate base in English. You will need level 3 to take these classes.

Please contact Hopeland Institute directly for more information or to book a test of level.

We really hope you enjoy studying with us!!

50 / Fifty Magazine in English

This is an Algerian magazine written in English. It is about Algeria and other parts of the world. The aim of this magazine is to help Algerians in learning English and inform the world about different aspects of Algeria.

There will, insha'Allah be 2 medically related pages, one for the general public and one for doctors.

If you would like to write anything for the magazine, please email me.

We are also looking for Algerian doctors and medical students to interview living both in Algeria and other parts of the world.

If you have any ideas for these pages, please let me know :-)

If you are interested in other aspects of the magazine then please visit Hopeland Institute Algiers Facebook page

Working as a doctor abroad

I received a message in my Facebook inbox about Meda Doc advertising jobs for Algerian medics abroad. Not sure if it's of use to anyone?

Medical Emigration?

Last week in my outpatient clinic, I met a lady who told me that she misses her homeland, she misses the weather, her family and the lifestyle. I asked her what was stopping her returning and was shocked when she told me it was the health service. She had had previous surgery in the UK and was concerned that if she ever left and the problem returned, she would not be able to afford the care required.

I found this very sad. Would you ever consider sacrificing everything for the sake of good healthcare, even if it meant living apart from your family?

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