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| 2005 FROM RESEARCH TO PRACTICE: TRAINING IN SEXUAL HEALTH RESEARCH |
| Methodological Issues in Health Research 2 weeks Sexual Health 3 weeks Exams 1 week |
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.