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Contents

0. Bem-Vindo! 3

1. Your Hotel

2. Travelling from Airport to Hotel

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3. Meeting Venue 7

4. Agenda 9

5. Some Portuguese words 10

6. Important Contacts 11

7. Enjoy Porto! 12

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0. Bem-Vindo!

It is indeed a great pleasure to WELCOME YOU in Porto, at Escola Superior de Tecnologia da Saúde,

Instituto Politécnico do Porto (ESTSP.IPP) for the 2014 ERG Meeting!

I am sure it will be an excellent opportonity to, once again, exchange experiences and ideas

between colleagues from so many European countries!

Since life is not only work (…!), we invite you to stay a few more days, in order to visit and enjoy the

city!

Let us give you some good reasons: like in 2012, Porto was elected again the Best European

Destination 2014 by the European citizens. Porto, also known as the "Cidade Invicta" (unvanquished

city), has all the charm of towns which happily cohabit with their river. You can stroll along the Douro

River (meaning river of gold) in the Ribeira, fly over it by helicopter or discover Porto‘s architecture,

its amazing landscapes and magnificent bridges by taking a cruise on this majestic river. Porto is also

a sea city and in the briefest of time a tram will bring you to Foz do Douro’s gentle beaches, face to

face with the magnificent Atlantic Ocean.

Agostinho Cruz

(President of ESTSP.IPP)

Luís F. Metello

(Dean of Nuclear Medicine Course)

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1. Cliphotel: Your Hotel!

http://www.cliphotel.pt/en/hotel-overview.html

Cliphotel is a 3-star hotel located at the main avenue of Vila Nova de Gaia, just 2-minutes walking

distance from metro station (João de Deus). It was recently renewed (2009), offering you all the little

luxuries for no extra cost.

Prices in Euro per room per night (including breakfast and free Wi-Fi):

Single room: 45 €

Double room: 50€

Reservations should be made by e-mail (sales@cliphotel.pt), indicating the following promotional

code: CLIPERG (otherwise, regular fees will apply). Ideally, you should book it before 5th of August in

order to assure room availability.

Avenida da República, 1559

4430-205 Vila Nova de Gaia | Portugal

https://goo.gl/maps/pvbEa

Phone: 00 351 223 745 910

Fax: 00 351 223 745 911

Electricity: the power supply in Portugal is 220 V with 2 pin wall sockets at a frequency of 50 Hz.

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2. Travelling from Airport to Hotel

Departure Station: Aeroporto (Line E)

Arrival Station: João de Deus (Line D)

Transhipment Station: Trindade (changing from Line E to Line D

Estimated time: 40 min

Title of Transport: ANDANTE

(buy a title type Z4 (1.85 €) – fee for one hour, enough for travelling between airport and hotel)

More information regarding Travelling Titles

ANDANTE is the only title that enables you to travel in Metro do Porto.

For regular titles the most used is the blue ANDANTE ticket:

Non-personalized paper ticket

Rechargeable with any kind of travel title

One ticket per person

Price per ticket = 0,50 EUR (you only need to pay this when you buy it – once! – and then you

might charge it how many times you want with how many “trips” you might wish)

Where can I buy it?

ANDANTE tickets can be purchased in every Metro Station; there are automatic machines available

everywhere (including Airport Metro Station, at your arrival).

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Don’t forget: always validate your ANDANTE ticket

Always validate your ANDANTE ticket when you start your

travel, and once again when you change to another line or

vehicle;

For correct validation, put your ANDANTE ticket near the

validation machine. If a green light appears, your validation

is correct. If a red light appears, the ticket is not validated so

you should retry it again or charge your ANDANTE,

whenever that might be the case.

Your hotel!

Arrival Station

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3. Meeting Venue

Escola Superior de Tecnologia da Saúde, Instituto Politécnico do Porto

R. Valente Perfeito, 322

4400-330, Vila Nova de Gaia

Portugal

Brief History

ESTSP (School of Allied Health Sciences) is the “Health Faculty” from the Polytechnic Institute of

Porto (IPP), where it has been integrated since February 2006.

ESTSP was the latest school to be integrated in the IPP universe, the largest Polytechnic Institution in

Portugal, the first in the ranking of Polytechnics, and, in conjunction with the biggest national

universities, in the top ranking segments of the national educational system. The existence of ESTSP

goes back to 1980, directly reflecting and proudly assuming its role in the last three decades of

evolution, which occurred simultaneously in the national health system and in the higher education

system in Portugal.

ESTSP has consolidated its position in the public superior education system, since having the highest

grades of access to the Polytechnic institutions in the Health Technologies area on a national level. It

hosts 13 undergraduate courses and 6 masters’ degrees while promoting as well several

postgraduate courses and applied research units. At this moment, there is approximately 2200

students (both in the undergraduate and postgraduate courses) including master’s degrees, 238

teachers, approximately 600 clinical supervisors and 44 administrative staff members.

Since 2008/2009, all the undergraduate and master’s courses are in accordance with the Bologna

Declaration, assuming ESTSP role and commitment to contribute actively to the establishment of an

European space of higher education, focused on the harmonization and comparison of procedures

and the excellence of results, promoting the attraction of new students and teachers.

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The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) has been implemented since then. All its undergraduate

courses are involved in international mobility programs, with special relevance for the ERASMUS

program, with an each-year rising number of participants (both in and out).

Considering the policy of proximity and displacement/immersion in the communities, there is a

special focus on services rendered within the local community. With this in mind, ESTSP has a mobile

unit/mobile teaching clinic which is used with the sole purpose of rending services within these

areas.

ESTSP constantly develops and enhances its processes; both on a teaching as well as administrative

level, allowing the students to learn in a challenging environment and to develop skills to be

competent and motivated health professionals.

The commitment with Quality is ensured by maintaining a Quality System based on the requisites of

the NP EN ISO 9001:2008 Standard.

URL: http://www.nucmedonline.net and http://www.estsp.ipp.pt/site/

_cursomedicinanuclear@gmail.com

_00 351 22 209 21 25

_ 00 351 22 502 07 72

https://www.facebook.com/NuclearMedicineCourse

ESTSP Wi-Fi access password: asqwstbdklcxm

Meeting and Dinner registration: http://goo.gl/jLPFva

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4. Agenda (Exact Timings Subject of Confirmation)

18th September

8:45 Bus departure to ESTSP (in front of your hotel)

09:00 – 09:30 Welcome Reception

09:30 – 13:00 ERG’14 Meeting (Part I)

13:00 – 14:00 Lunch Break

14:00 – 17:00 ERG’14 Meeting (Part II)

18:00 – … Social Program

Dinner (+ Surprise! ;-))

19th September

09:15 Bus departure to ESTSP (in front of your hotel)

09:30 – 11:00 ERG’14 Meeting (Part III)

11:00 – 12:00 Workshop(s)

12:00 – 13:00 Students Market

13:00 – 14:00 “Farwell & Goodbye” Lunch

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5. Some Portuguese Words

Glossary of Emergency Terms and Phrases

English Portuguese

I have had an accident Eu tive um acidente

This is an emergency É uma emergência

I need an ambulance Eu preciso de uma ambulância

I need a doctor Eu preciso de um médico

I need to call police Eu preciso da polícia

Heart attack Enfarte

Very sick Muito doente

Unconscious Inconsciente

Where is the nearest hospital? Onde é o hospital mais próximo?

Is there a pharmacy near by? Há uma farmácia aqui perto?

Call the fire services Chamar os bombeiros

Portuguese vocabulary

English Portuguese

Good morning Bom dia

Good night Boa noite

Thank you Obrigado

Please Por favor

I am sorry Desculpe

Yes Sim

No Não

My name is … O meu nome é …

I am from … Sou de …

Goodbye Adeus

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6. Important Contacts

In case of an accident or emergency, it is important to know who to contact and what to say.

National Emergency Services Telephone

Medical emergency (ambulância) 112

Police (polícia) 112

Fire Rescue 112

Forest Fires 117

Sea Rescue (Centro de Busca e Salvamento Marítimo) 00351 214 401 919

Maritime Police (plus pick-up boat services) 00351 210 911 100

Taxi Porto: 00351 225 076 400

Gaia: 00351 227 838 942

Health Line available 24/7 808 24 24 24

Dean of Nuclear Medicine Course:

Prof. Luís F. Metello

Mobile Phone Number: 00 351 966 939 880

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7. Enjoy Porto!

TOP 5 - THINGS TO DO

1. Feel the history at World Heritage Porto Historical Centre

In 1996, the historical centre was classified as a World Heritage Site, based on its historical,

architectural and social qualities. Those who wander its narrow lanes - will see that there is no staged

scenery – will get to meet the people who live there, smell the aromas of home-cooking, see the

clothes drying on the balconies, the cats peeking out from behind the doors, the children playing in

the street, hear the conversations between neighbors and the radio music that bounces off the

windows.

2. Experience Port Wine

Port wine is present in this city in a multitude of forms and sensations: whether in a wine or a

gourmet shop; at a guided tasting in one of the wine cellars, among the casks and mashing tubs; in

the company of a cheese board and dried fruit aperitifs; a stay at a wine hotel; at a relaxing moment

in a spa; at a meal at one of the Wine Ambassador restaurants. Whatever you choose to do, let

yourself be carried away by your senses, for then you can be sure that your experience will be an

unforgettable one!

3. Indulge yourself in the city center - Baixa

The buildings in the city centre create a curious mosaic of different architectural styles, from

Neoclassical to Art Nouveau, amongst which the Livraria Lello stands out, one of the three most

beautiful bookshops in the world.

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In the city centre you will find all kinds of shopping options - commercial streets, local markets

(Bolhão), and shopping centers, as well as several traditional restaurants and cafés (Majestic).

Daytime and nightlife entertainment options, catering to all tastes, also thrive here, filling the

streets.

4. Get to know contemporary architecture

On a par with the historic legacy for which it is well-known, Porto also explores its identity in terms of

sophistication and contemporariness.

The city of Porto reveals the excellence of the works of two Pritzer awarded local architects –

Eduardo Souto Moura and Álvaro Siza, as well as international architects like Solà-Morales or Rem

Koolhaas.

The Serralves Foundation and the Casa da Música contribute both as architectural icons and centers

for distinctive cultural offerings.

5. How to make the most of the outdoors - River and Sea

Porto is a riverside city, also bathed by the Atlantic that welcomes us with its pleasant beaches,

bordered by appetizing esplanades. The Marinas and the Ribeira docks welcome leisure and tourist

boats and both up and down the water course there are multiple opportunities to practice water

sports such as sailing, rowing, canoeing, diving, surfing and water-skiing.

In addition to all this, you can also enjoy the peace and quiet that the diversity of parks and gardens

around the city offer you.

More information:

http://www.europeanconsumerschoice.org/travel/visit-porto-travel-guide/

http://www.portoturismo.pt/Visitar/Paginas/default.aspx

http://www.visitportugal.com/en/destinos/porto-e-norte

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Enjoy Porto!!