Postgraduate Training in Chronic Disease 2004

Application form

2004

FROM RESEARCH TO PRACTICE:
POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
IN
CHRONIC DISEASE

Methodological Issues in Health Research

2 weeks

Chronic disease

4 weeks

23 February 2004 – 2 April 2004

organised by

the Geneva Foundation for Medical Education and Research ,
the WHO Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health Cluster (WHO/NMH)

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 Geneva Foundation for Medical Education and Research, the WHO Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health Cluster (WHO/NMH) – 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 Chronic Disease. The purpose of this course is to provide postgraduate training in research methodology and to acquaint trainees with the most recent technological advances in their areas of research.

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 specialist modules:

Chronic Disease (4 weeks): Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases, Substance Abuse, Mental Health, Obesity, Cancer, Integrated NCD Prevention, Health Promotion, Surveillance

The course is given by lecturers associated to Swiss medical institutions and by advisers and staff of WHO.

The course will lead to a Certificate. The Certificate can be obtained after 6 weeks intensive training followed by oral and written exams.

Dates of the Course

23 February 2004 – 2 April 2004

Eligibility

Students who want to undertake the training course must have an advanced degree in Public Health, Medicine or Social Science

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, public health or social science; 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

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 05 December 2003.

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

Postgraduate Course in Chronic Disease

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

5 December 2003.

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

Contact

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

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