Training in Reproductive Health Research - Geneva 2006

Brochure - Application form - Lecture plan

2006

FROM RESEARCH TO PRACTICE:

TRAINING IN REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH RESEARCH

Research Methodology 2 weeks

Reproductive Health 3 weeks

20 February 2006 - 29 March 2006

organised by

the Geneva Foundation for Medical Education and Research
(WHO Collaborating Centre in Education and Research in Human Reproduction),
the International Association for Maternal and Neonatal Health (IAMANEH)
and
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 Geneva Foundation for Medical Education and Research (GFMER), the International Association for Maternal and Neonatal Health (IAMANEH) and the Department of Reproductive Health and Research (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– are accepting applications for the Course: From Research to Practice: Training in Reproductive Health Research.

The purpose of this course is to provide training in clinical research in reproductive health, to educate graduates in research methodology and to acquaint trainees with the most recent technological 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.

Reproductive Health (3 weeks) covering: Basic Pathophysiological Principles, Genetics, Family Planning; Infertility, Gynaecological Endocrinology and Menopause, Genital Infections/Sexually Transmitted Infections and Cancer, and Obstetrics.

Lecturers are from WHO, 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 Reproductive 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 Reproductive Health Programme