Directions for candidates
ECVIM-CA examinations 5th 7th September 2009
This year the examinations will be held in the Melia Gaia Port Hotel in Porto, Portugal.
Address:
Diogo de Macedo,
220 Porto
Porto
Portugal
Tel. +351 22 3747500 Fax +351 22 3747576
http://www.solmelia.com/solNew/hoteles/jsp/C_Hotel_Description.jsp?codigoHotel=5628
Provisional timetable for examinations
Saturday 5th |
08.00 12.00 |
13.30 17.30 |
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Internal Medicine |
Essays
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MCQ
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Oncology |
MCQ
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Essays
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13.30 15.30 |
16.00 17.30 |
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Cardiology |
MCQ
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Essays
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ECGs/Graphics |
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Sunday 6th |
09.00 13.00 |
13.30 18.00 |
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General |
MCQ-G
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Monday 7th |
08.00 18.00 |
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Medicine |
OCM
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08.00 12.00 |
13.30 18.00 |
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Oncology |
OCM
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Powerpoint
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08.00 12.30 |
13.30 18.00 |
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Cardiology |
Powerpoint
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OCM
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Meals/coffee/fruit/snacks
During all the exams coffee/tea/juice/water will be provided as well as fruit/snacks.
On Saturday and Monday candidates will be offered a free lunch by the ECVIM-CA. Dinner is not included.
Travelling to venue from airport
The hotel is an approximate 20 30 minute taxi ride from the airport in Porto and this will cots approximately 30. There is also a metro available from the airport but the metro station is a 10 15 minute walk from the hotel.
Travelling within Porto
The hotel is located in the village of Gaia, close to the city centre of Porto. It is a short distance from the Trade Fair Centre and the airport. It is located on the south bank of the river and is a 10-15 minute taxi ride to the Conference Centre (Centro de Congressos Da Alfandega, Rua Nova da Alfândega Edifício da Alfândega, 4050-430 Porto PORTUGAL, www.amtc.pt) located on the north bank of the river. All relevant maps are available on the websites as listed.