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14 February – 25 March  2005

organised by

the Geneva Foundation for Medical Education and Research,
the International Association for Maternal and Neonatal Health (IAMANEH)
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)
in collaboration with
the Department of Health of the Canton of Geneva
the Faculty of Medicine, Geneva University
and
the Geneva Medical Association

Organisation and Structure

The Geneva Foundation for Medical Education and Research, the International Association for Maternal and Neonatal Health (IAMANEH) and the Department of Reproductive Health and Research, WHO – 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 - are accepting applications to the Course : From Research to Practice: Postgraduate Training in Research in Reproductive Health. The purpose of this course is to provide postgraduate training in clinical research in reproductive health, to educate graduates in research methodology and to acquaint trainees with the most recent technological advances in their areas of research.
The course is aimed at participants already involved in a research/research synthesis projects wanting to complete their project for publication or submission.

The course is structured as follows:

Methodological Issues in Health Research (2 weeks) covering: study designs, critical appraisal, screening, research synthesis, strategies for data analysis.

This two-weeks course is followed by the module Reproductive Health (4 weeks), covering: Basic Pathophysiological Principles, Genetics, Family Planning; Infertility, Gynaecological Endocrinology and Menopause, Genital Infections/Sexually Transmitted Infections and Cancer , and Obstetrics.

The course is given by lecturers from the organising institutions and other invited speakers.

The course will lead to a Certificate which can be obtained after 5 weeks intensive training followed by oral and written exams.

Dates of the Course

14 February 2005 – 25 March 2005

Eligibility

Students who want to undertake training in Methodological Issues in Health Research; and Reproductive Medicine  must fulfil the following requirements:

• have a Doctor’s degree in Medicine

• have a profound knowledge of English

• being involved in research (e.g. in an ongoing research project, preparing a PhD or similar)

Documentation

In order to apply for the course and 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; and additional diplomas
• a letter of motivation stating clearly interests and reasons for applying to the course (one A4 page maximum)
• a 1-2 page summary of the research project/thesis that will be completed/written up as part of the exams
• 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 2004.

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

Only completed applications will be considered.

Deadline for Receipt of Applications

1 November 2004

Costs

There is no tuition fee for the course.

Study Grants

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.

Additional Information

• Application Form
• Brochure

Contact

The Administrative Office of the Postgraduate Course
Geneva Foundation for Medical Education and Research
E-mail: secretariat@gfmer.ch

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