ANNOUNCEMENT

Registration
• The registration rate is U$300 per person.
• Time for registration: 1st May 2004 – 20th May 2004
• Late registration: 20th may 2004- 10th June 2004 (Rate U$350 per person)
A/C no.: 045 – 2 – 90523 – 8 Siam commercial Bank
A/C name : Asian Medical Students' Association (Thailand)

Cancellation and refunding
• Any delegates who wish to cancel their registration must send in their requests before 20th May.
• A 100-US dollars refund will be given to delegates who send in their cancellation requests in time.
• No refund will be given to delegates sending in their requests beyond the specified date.
• The committee’s decision is final

Criteria for Evaluation of Projects
These judging guidelines define the criteria that the judges will be using to evaluate all aspects of the research projects and presentations.
• Clarity of work and Interpretation: Is the project understandable? Are the key points, problems, and solutions stated clearly and precisely? Does the student use the research methodology appropiately? Has the student stated the interpretations and conclusions clearly? Do the conclusions and interpretations follow from the results presented?
• Creativity and Comprehensiveness: Is the project original and imaginative? What is the origin of the student's interest in the topic? To what extent were the student's talent and insight incorporated into the project? Does the Research Report fully explain the project itself or is further explanation needed?
• Field Knowledge and Validity: Does the Research Report demonstrate knowledge of ‘Oriental Medicine’ and the underlying scientific issues associated with the study, including such factors as competing theories and evidence? How scientifically reasonable and credible are the data, interpretations, and conclusions?
• Application of the Researh and Future Work: What are possible applications of the work? Is there a discussion of future or follow-up research? If so, what further data would be needed?
• Presentation: Is the material presented logically, coherently and within the time limit? Does the student use tables and graphs appropriately? Can the student handle questions from the jury and the general audience appropriately?

Climate
Thailand enjoys a tropical climate with three distinct seasons-hot and dry from February to May (average temperature 34 degrees Celsius and 75% humidity); rainy with plenty of sunshine from June to October (average day temperature 29 degrees Celsius and 87% humidity); and cool from November to January (temperatures range from 32 degrees Celsius to below 20 degrees Celsius with a drop in humidity).
Much lower temperatures are experienced in the North and Northeast during nighttime. The South has a tropical rainforest climate with temperatures averaging 28 degrees Celsius almost all year round.

Tips for rainy seasons
• Rainy with plenty of sunshine (average temperature 29 degrees Celsius and 87% humidity)
• You should bring (or buy it when you have arrived) an umbrella, raincoat/ponchos, water-resistant shoes (or slippers) with dry socks, and mosquito repellant. Always keep dry.
• You should bring simple medication with you ie. Acetaminophen, Decongestant, etc. and also your personal medication. If you have any signs of common cold or high grade fever, please don’t hesitate to inform any of our group moderators for further advice.
• Smoking is not allowed throughout the event (esp. in the hospital and public places) except in the provided facility due to Thai regulations.

Dress code
Day 0: Casual
Day 1: Opening ceremony and paper presentation: formal
Man: suit, formal shoes
Woman: Skirt, formal shirt no sleeveless, formal shoes
Welcome Party: formal (Dress is allowed)
Day 2: Ministry of Public Health: semiformal
City tour (Grand palace): semiformal (Girls must wear skirt and no sleeveless shirt)
Day 3: Depend on your group ( may be white coat )
Day 4: Semiformal
Day 5: Closing ceremony: formal
Post conference tour: Casual
Day 6: Cultural night: Traditional clothes

Needed Information
• Name & Family name
• Age
• Birthday
• Country
• University & Year
• Photo
• E-mail & Mobile phone
• Personal illness and medication
• Food preferences (Vegetarian/Muslim cuisine/Food allergy)
• Something you want to say about AMSC
Please send to your RC before 15th May. And we will wait for all information from RC before June (important because we hope that the delegates’ books must finish before opening of AMSC)

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