IMU 7th NATIONAL HEALTH SCIENCES DEBATE 2008

Hi,
We would like to extend our invitation to your institution to participate in the 7th National Health Sciences Debate 2008. The theme this year is: "Health Care Professionals: Challenging the Role of Doctors". Motions will be released two weeks before the tournament.
The tournament is opened to all university students from Malaysia and also other countries.

Do not worry about the due dates, just comfirm with me as soon as possible. and do feel free to drop me any suggestions for the debate topics (anything related to pharmacy, or other health care profesionals).

There are 2 MAIN CHANGES from the previous update:
1. The tournament date has been rescheduled to 5th-7th December.
2. The due date for registration is 17th of October.
Details of the tournament are as follows:
1.
Date
5th – 7th December 2008
2.
Venue
International Medical University (IMU)
Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur
3.
Debate Format
British Parliamentary
4.
Team Cap
5 per institution
5.
Registration Fee
RM 270 per team

6. Prizes :
Champions : RM 2000
1st Runner Up : RM 1000
2nd Runner Up : RM 500
3rd Runner Up : RM 250
Awards : Best speaker for finals and Overall Best speaker

Enclosed herewith is a tentative schedule and registration form for the event.

No accommodation will be provided, but accommodation is available at the nearby Sri Petaling Hotel. The rates and contact numbers are as follows:

Superior Room – The superior room is generously appointed for comfort, equipped with a king-sized bed or twin beds and necessary facilities.
Price : RM 175++.
Sri Petaling Hotel : 03-90582323 (Tel) ; 03-90582000 (Fax)
Email : enquiry@sripeta.po.my

To register, please contact Shalini Murugiah (Secretary) at 012- 4150994 or email us at nhsd08@yahoo.com

REGISTRATION CLOSES ON 17TH OCTOBER 2008.

Visit the nhsd.wordpress.com to know more about the tournament!

We look forward to your participation in this tournament!


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7th National Health Sciences Debate 2008 Schedule
Friday, 5th December 2008 **
10.00 – 11.30
Registration
11.30 – 12.00
Briefing
12.00 – 13.00
Lunch
13.00 – 13.30
Disclosure of Motion & Preparation Time
13.30 – 15.00
Preliminary Round 1
15.00 – 15.30
Prayers
15.30 – 16.00
Disclosure of Motion & Preparation Time
16.00 – 17.30
Preliminary Round 2
17.30 – 18.15
Tea
** changes would done to allow time and location for the Friday prayers
Saturday, 6th December 2008
11.30 – 12.00
Disclosure of Motion & Preparation Time
12.00 – 13.30
Preliminary Round 3
13.30 – 14.30
Lunch / Prayers
14.30 – 15.00
Disclosure of Motion & Preparation Time
15.00 – 16.30
Preliminary Round 4
16.30 – 17.15
Tea
Sunday, 7th December 2008 (Cultural Day)
* All participants and attendees are strongly encouraged to dress in your favorable traditional attire
12.00 – 14.00
Lunch / Prayers
14.00 – 14.30
Disclosure of Motion & Preparation Time
14.30 – 16.30
Semi finals
16.30 – 17.00
Prayers / Tea
17.00 – 17.30
Disclosure of Motion & Preparation Time
17.30 – 19.15
Finals
19.15 – 20.30
Closing Ceremony
20.30 – 21.30
Dinner
Privileges for all participants throughout the event:
1. free access to internet service from computer labs
2. free access to Wi-Fi from any location in IMU building with personal laptop
3. access to student lounge, ping pong room, basketball court

cheers,
Sivaraj Raman
IMU NHSD 2008