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20 February 2006 - 29 March 2006

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 UNDP/UNFPA/WHO/World Bank Special Programme for Research, Development and Research Training 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 of the University of Geneva,
 and

the Geneva Medical Association

Organisation and structure

The Fonds Universitaire Maurice Chalumeau, the Geneva Foundation for Medical Education and Research (GFMER), 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 Sexual Health Research.

The purpose of this course is to provide training in clinical research in sexual health, to educate graduates in research methodology and to acquaint trainees with the most recent research advances. The course is aimed at participants already involved in a research/research synthesis project wanting to complete their project for publication or submission.

The course is structured as follows:

Research Methodology (2 weeks) covering: Study Designs, Critical Appraisal, Research Synthesis, Strategies for Data Analysis, Ethics and Human Rights in clinical research.

Sexual Health (3 weeks) including: Research in Sexual Health, Sexual Functioning and Dysfunctions, Rights and Ethics in Sexual Health Research, Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Sexually Transmitted Infections.

Lecturers are from WHO, the Fonds Universitaire Maurice Chalumeau, the GFMER, the Geneva University and other collaborating academic institutions.

The course will lead to a Certificate which can be obtained after having passed the exams at the end of the course.

Dates of the Course

20 February 2006 – 29 March 2006

Eligibility

Participants who want to undertake the training in Sexual Health research must fulfil the following requirements:

• being health care professionals (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

• a curriculum vitae, including sections on: current and previous positions; responsibilities in research, teaching and clinical work; the institution currently employed; and a list of publications (if available)

• a certified copy of the university diploma/s

• a letter of motivation stating clearly the interests and reasons for applying to the course (one A4 page maximum)

• an outline of the scientific paper 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 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 Health Programme

All application documents should be sent electronically. Copies of diplomas, attestation of English language proficiency and letters of reference can be sent by post or by fax to:

Training in Sexual Health Research

Geneva Foundation for Medical Education and Research

3, Route de Florissant

CH-1206 Geneva

Fax: +41.22.346.78.34

Only completed applications will be considered.

Deadline for Receipt of Applications

1 October 2005

Costs

The administrative fees are CHF 1500 per participant.

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 participants to meet some of the costs of their participation in the course.

Additional Information

• Application Form

• Brochure

Contact

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