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"Mind the Mind" from the inside

We asked one of our new Local Coordinators for a quick interview! His name is Jan and he studies at the medical faculty in the Czech town - Brno. Jan is an example of the connection between psychology students and medicine students in our campaign. 1. Why did you decide to get involved into a psychological campaign? I felt that there is a lack of psychology projects in my home non-governmental organization of medical students called International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA). Furthermore, I am interested in psychology and miss this opportunity to practically use psychological knowledge during my medical studies. Plus, I perceive psychology as one of the most important subjects in medical education, because we treat people not diseases.  2. How do you feel in your role of Local Coordinator?  It is a great experience. Passing my enthusiasm to others is kind of natural for me. What I learn are the practical skills: organization, time management