GFMER Scholarship - Lecture plan
Brochure
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2009 FROM RESEARCH TO PRACTICE |
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Research Methodology 2 weeks Sexual and Reproductive Health 2 weeks |
2 February 2009 - 4 March 2009
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)
the San Raffaele del Monte Tabor Foundation
and
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)
3.1 Admission procedures
3.2 Duration of the training
3.3 Teaching language
3.4 Certification
3.5 Costs
3.6 Study grants
4.1 General
4.2 Research Methodology - 2 weeks
4.3 Reproductive Health - 2 weeks
4.4 Exams
6 Organisation and co-ordination
The importance of continued medical education based on solid scientific evidence is now well recognised, yet not widely implemented and thus reducing the possible impact on health services in developing countries. The immediate consequences are stagnation of the quality of service delivery and ill health of the population. This applies particularly to developing countries and countries in economic transition.
Some ways to develop a better health system are to promote research relevant to problems in the field, strengthen the human and material resources for this research and to create a mechanism which would assist countries to address their own research needs.
Development of appropriate technologies and training of personnel in various fields of medicine, public health and research are essential components of such a mechanism.
In view of the steadily increasing demand for support to strengthen the research capabilities in health and to show its solidarity with countries in need, the Geneva Foundation for Medical Education and Research (GFMER), the World Health Organization (WHO) the International Association for Maternal and Neonatal Health (IAMANEH), and the San Raffaele del Monte Tabor Foundation - in collaboration with the Department of Health of the Canton of Geneva, the Faculty of Medicine of Geneva University and the Geneva Medical Association - offer a clinical research training programme addressing sexual and reproductive health.
Health research is a multidisciplinary activity comprising basic medical
research, clinical medicine and social sciences. The GFMER, WHO and IAMANEH
in collaboration with a number of Swiss medical institutions assure that
all these aspects are addressed in the training programme. Furthermore, staff members and advisers of WHO are actively supporting
the training by giving lectures and providing tutorship to participants.
Through the active involvement of WHO and other bodies of the United
Nations, the training programme has a strong international orientation.
The primary aims and objectives of the training programme are to:
- strengthen the research capabilities of the participant and through this, the research capacity of his or her institution
- acquaint the participant with the most recent technological advances in sexual and reproductive health and conduct a critical appraisal of the supporting scientific evidence
- enable the participant to identify and address priority areas in sexual and reproductive health
- provide skills in research methodology and scientific writing to allow the participant to initiate research and/or participate in research work appropriate to the health programmes in his or her home country.
3.1 Admission procedures
The course is open to candidates, who want to undertake research training in the field of reproductive health. Eligible candidates need to have a degree in health care or related disciplines.
In order to 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; 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.
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 Reproductive Health Research
Geneva Foundation for Medical Education and Research
Chemin Edouard-Tavan 5
CH-1206 Geneva
Fax: +41.22.346.78.34
The final selection of candidates to the course is made by the Scientific Committee.
3.2 Duration of the training
The course is offered on a full-time basis for 5 weeks (2 weeks Research Methodology; 2 weeks Sexual and Reproductive Health; a written exam and an oral presentation of a written assignment in the last week.)
3.3 Teaching language
The teaching language of the course is English. In the daily practical work, both French and English are accepted as working languages. Both English and French can be used in the written and oral exams. However, in order to follow the course lectures, it is of utmost importance that the participant’s level of understanding English is adequate. Thus, an official attestation of English proficiency is required to attend the training programme.
3.4 Certification
After compulsory course attendance and having passed the exams, the participant will obtain a certificate delivered by the organising institutions.
3.5 Costs
The administrative fees are CHF 1500 per participant.
3.6 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.
4.1 General
It is aimed to establish information exchange with the selected candidates during the preparatory phase ( from November to February) in order to discuss their planned research project/grant proposal/systematic review of the literature conducted during the course in Geneva.
Lectures will be held regularly between 09.00 and 13.00 from Monday to Friday, with some afternoon sessions. The afternoons will be reserved mainly for the preparation of the written assignment. The curriculum will cover the following modules:
4.2 Research Methodology - 2 weeks
Including: Study Designs, Critical Appraisal, Research Synthesis, Strategies for Data Analysis, Ethics and Human Rights in clinical research.
4.3 Sexual and Reproductive Health - 2 weeks
Including: Basic Pathophysiological Principles, Family Planning, Infertility, Gynaecological Endocrinology and Menopause, Genital Infections/Sexually Transmitted Infections and Cancer, and Obstetrics, Adolescent Health, Sexuality and Gender related issues.
4.4 Exams
In order to obtain the certificate, participants will have to pass an exam, consisting of 3 parts:
- a scientific paper (defined as preparing a protocol for a research project/ a grant proposal/ a systematic review)
- a 15 minutes oral presentation of the scientific paper
- a multiple choice test
The course is under the guidance and supervision of the Scientific Committee consisting of members representing the Geneva Foundation for Medical Education and Research (GFMER), the WHO Department of Reproductive Health and Research (WHO/RHR) and other collaborating institutions.
6 Organisation and co-ordination
The Geneva Foundation for Medical Education and Research (GFMER) organises the training programme jointly with the Department of Reproductive Health and Research (WHO/RHR) and the International Association for Maternal and Neonatal Health (IAMANEH).
Further information about the course can be obtained from:
The Administrative Office
Geneva Foundation for Medical Education and Research
E-mail: secretariat@gfmer.org