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Methodological Issues in Health Research 2 weeks Reproductive Health 4 weeks |
23 February 2004 – 2 April 2004
organised by
the Geneva Foundation for Medical Education and Research
,
the UNDP/UNFPA/WHO/World Bank Special Programme for Research in Human Reproduction,
Department of Reproductive Health and Research, Family and Community Health
Cluster (WHO/RHR),
and
the International Association of Maternal and Neonatal Health (IAMANEH)
in collaboration with
the Department of Health of the Canton of Geneva,
the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Geneva
and
the Geneva Medical Association
Postgraduate Training: Methodological Issues in Health Research; and Reproductive Health
3.1 Admission procedures
3.2 Duration of the training
3.3 Teaching language
3.4 Certification
3.5 Costs
3.6 Study grants
4.1 General
4.2 Methodological Issues in Health Research - 2 weeks
4.3 Reproductive Health - 4 weeks
4.4 Health Research for Policy, Practice and Action
6 Organisation and co-ordination
The importance of continued medical education based on solid scientific evidence is now well recognised yet not widely implemented, and thus reducing the possible impact on health services in developing countries. The immediate consequences are stagnation of the quality of service delivery and ill health of the population. This applies particularly to developing countries and countries in economic transition.
Some ways to develop a better health system are to promote research relevant to problems in the field, to strengthen the human and material resources for this research and to create a mechanism, which would assist countries to address their own research needs.
Development of appropriate technologies and training of personnel in various fields of medicine and public health, and research are essential components of such a mechanism.
In view of the steadily increasing demand for support to strengthen the research capabilities in health and to show its solidarity with countries in need, the Geneva Foundation for Medical Education and Research, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Association for Maternal and Neonatal Health (IAMANEH) - in collaboration with the Department of Health of the Canton of Geneva, the Faculty of Medicine of Geneva University and the Geneva Medical Association - have initiated a postgraduate research training programme addressing reproductive health.
Health research is a multidisciplinary activity comprising basic medical research, clinical medicine and social sciences. The Geneva Foundation for Medical Education and Research, WHO and IAMANEH in collaboration with a number of Swiss medical institutions assures that all these aspects are addressed in the training programme.
Furthermore, staff members and advisers of WHO are actively supporting the postgraduate training by giving lectures and providing tutorship to students.
Through the active involvement of WHO and other bodies of the United Nations, the training programme has a strong international orientation.
The primary aims and objectives of the training programme are to:
- strengthen the research capabilities of the student and through this the research capacity of his or her institution
- acquaint the student with the most recent technological advances in reproductive health and conduct a critical appraisal of the strength of the supporting scientific evidence
- enable the student to identify and address priority areas in reproductive health
- provide skills in research methodology and scientific writing to allow the student to initiate research and/or participate in research work appropriate to the health programmes in his or her home country.
The postgraduate course is open to students, who want to undertake research training in the fields of research methodology and reproductive health. However, before applying, the candidates must fulfil the conditions for admission and present:
- a doctor’s degree in Medicine or a degree in Biology
In order to be considered by the course organisers, the following documents are required:
- a completed application form which can be obtained at the following site: Application form
- curriculum vitae, including sections on: your current and previous positions; responsibilities in research, teaching and clinical work; the institution in which you work; and a list of publications (if available)
- a certified copy of the diploma in medicine or biology, and additional diplomas
- a letter of motivation stating clearly interests and reasons for applying to the course (one A4 page maximum)
- an official attestation confirming proficiency in the English language
- two letters of reference, preferably one from the candidate's current employer
- if possible, an introduction by the candidate's Head of Department stating her/his current role and future involvement in the country's National Reproductive Health Programme
All application documents should be sent electronically except copies of diplomas, copy of attestation of English language proficiency and letters of reference, which should be sent by post or by fax. The deadline for receipt of applications is 1 November 2003.
Documents to be dispatched by post/fax should be sent to:
Postgraduate Course in Reproductive Health
Geneva Foundation for Medical Education and Research
3, Route de Florissant
CH-1206 Geneva
Switzerland
Fax: +0041.22.346.78.34
The final selection of candidates to the course is made by the Scientific Committee.
The course is offered on a full-time basis for 6 weeks (2
weeks Methodological Issues in Health Research; 4 weeks Reproductive Health).
There is an oral and a written exam and a presentation of a written assignment
in the last week.
There will be an optional module ' Health Research for Policy, Practice
and Action' (1 week).
The teaching language of the course is English. In the daily practical work, both French and English are accepted as working languages. Both English and French can be used in the written and oral exams. However, in order to follow the course lectures, it is of utmost importance that the student’s level of understanding English is adequate. An official attestation of English proficiency is required to attend the training programme.
After compulsory course attendance of five weeks and having successfully passed the oral and written exams as well as the presentation of the written assignment, the student will obtain a Certificate.
There is no tuition fee for the course.
Through contributions from several donor organisations, the course organisers are making available a limited number of study grants, which will be offered to selected students to meet some of the cost of their participation in the course.
Lectures are held regularly between 09.00 - 13.00 from Monday to Friday, with occasional afternoon sessions. The afternoons are reserved for the preparations of the written assignment.
The curriculum will cover the following modules:
4.2 Methodological Issues in Health Research - 2 weeks
Methodological Issues in Reproductive Health including: Study designs, critical appraisal, screening, research synthesis, strategies for data analysis.
4.3 Reproductive Health - 4 weeks
- Basic pathophysiological principles
- Genetics
- Family Planning
- Infertility, gynaecological Endocrinology, Menopause
- Genital Infections/Sexually Transmitted Infections and Cancers
- Obstetrics
The course is under the guidance and supervision of the Scientific Committee of the course consisting of members representing the Geneva Foundation for Medical Education and Research, WHO, other collaborating Swiss medical institutions and independent members.
6 Organisation and co-ordination
The Geneva Foundation for Medical Education and Research organises the training programme jointly with the Department of Reproductive Health and Research (WHO/RHR) and the International Association of Maternal and Neonatal Health (IAMANEH).
José Villar, MD (WHO/RHR) is the Director of the course; Regina Kulier, MD, MSc (GFMER) is the Scientific Co-ordinator.
Further information about the postgraduate course can be obtained from:
The Administrative Office of the Postgraduate Course
Geneva Foundation for Medical Education and Research
E-mail: secretariat@gfmer.ch