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14 February 2005 – 25 March 2005

organised by

the Fonds Universitaire Maurice Chalumeau
the Geneva Foundation for Medical Education and Research -
WHO Collaborating Centre in Education and Research in Human Reproduction,
the Department of Reproductive Health and Research (WHO/RHR),
the Association Inter Hospitalo-Universitaire de Sexologie (A.I.H.U.S)

 in collaboration with

the Department of Health of the Canton of Geneva,
the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Geneva,
the Geneva Medical Association

Training: Methodological Issues in Health Research; and Sexual  Health

Organisation and structure

The Fonds Universitaire Maurice Chalumeau, the Geneva Foundation for Medical Education and Research, the Department of Reproductive Health and Research (WHO/RHR) and the Association Inter Hospitalo-Universitaire de Sexologie (AIHUS)   – 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 for  the Course : From Research to Practice:  Training in Research in Sexual Health. 

The purpose of this course is to provide training in this area, to educate participants in research methodology and to acquaint trainees with the most recent research findings.

The course is structured as follows:

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

This two-weeks course is followed by the sexual health modules:

Sexual Health issues (3  weeks) including: different epistemological approaches in sexual health, sexuality functioning and dysfunctions, public health (STDs and HIV/AIDS, sexual violence)

Exams (during the last week) : In order to obtain the certificate, participants will have  to pass an exam, consisting of  3 parts:

• a bibliographic review or a research project on a topic of their interest, under the supervision of a tutor

• a 15 minutes oral presentation on the bibliographic review or research project

• a multiple choice test

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

Dates of the Course

 14 February 2005 – 25 March 2005

Eligibility

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

• being health professionals with a university degree

• 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 GFMER site

• curriculum vitae, including sections on: current and previous positions of the candidate; responsibilities in research, teaching and clinical work; the institution in which he/she works; and a list of publications (if available)

• a certified copy of the diploma/s

• 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 stating her/his current role.

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 December 2004.

Documents to be dispatched by post/fax should be sent to:

Training in Research in Sexual Health

Geneva Foundation for Medical Education and Research

3, Route de Florissant

CH-1206 Geneva

Switzerland

Fax: +0041.22.346.78.34

Deadline for Receipt of Applications

1 December 2004

Costs

The administrative fees are CHF 1500 per student.

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 Course
Geneva Foundation for Medical Education and Research
E-mail: nathalie.recordon@gfmer.ch

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