Quality Hike
It is our great pleasure to announce the very first QualityHike, hosted by the NFKK and the Finnish Society of Clinical Chemistry (FSCC). We invite all of you to participate in the academic workshops while hiking in the wilderness in this unique scientific event, taking place in the national park of Oulanka, Finland.
QualityHike will focus on quality of the preanalytical, analytical and postanalytical phases in laboratory medicine and clinical chemistry. The theme of the first QualityHike will be Risk management and responsibility in laboratory processes.
QualityHike aims to bring together Nordic clinical chemistry professionals to enable both practical and scientific exchange and advancement. Therefore, this course is best suitable for those with at least a few years’ of training or experience in laboratory medicine. QualityHike will feature innovative education opportunities in led workshops while hiking in the magnificent views of the national park and discussing the day’s topics. Bring your rainproof gear and comfortable walking shoes! At the end of the day, we gather to sum up the conclusions. We have planned exceptional social program including white-water rafting for those who wish and a dinner in Kammi, which was chosen as the most romantic restaurant in the world in 2010 (https://rukapalvelu.fi/en/petajavaara-kammi ).
WHEN AND WHERE
September 7-10, 2023 at Oulanka national park in Kuusamo, Finland www.nationalparks.fi/oulankanp
HOW TO GET THERE
Bus transportation back and forth from Oulu airport and railway station to Oulanka Basecamp (about 3,5 h) is included. On September 7, the bus leaves around 16 to Oulanka. On September 10, the bus arrives around 13:30 at Oulu. The participants need to book their transportation to and from Oulu by themselves.
ACCOMMODATION
There are nine single rooms and nine double rooms available at Basecamp Oulanka (www.basecampoulanka.fi/en). In addition, we have the possibility to accommodate six persons in Jussi’s Chalet nearby in double rooms (www.jussinmatkailu.fi/en/ ). The rooms will be booked according to registration order.
PRICES
350 € / double room at Basecamp Oulanka
400 € / single room at Basecamp Oulanka
500 € / double room at Jussi’s Chalets
The prices include transportation back and forth from Oulu, accommodation, all meals and coffee/tee, white-water rafting with all needed equipments, saunas, and the best company ever! The course is financially supported by NFKK and FSCC.