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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
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 countries.
Some ways to develop a better health system are to promote research relevant to problems in the field and to strengthen the human and material resources for this research.
Development of appropriate technologies and training of personnel in various fields of medicine and 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 Fonds Universitaire Maurice Chalumeau, the Geneva Foundation for Medical Education and Research (GFMER), the World Health Organization (WHO) 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 Geneva University and the Geneva Medical Association - have initiated a research training programme addressing sexual health.
Staff members and advisers of WHO are actively supporting the training by giving lectures and providing tutorship to students.
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 student and through this the research capacity of his or her institution
- acquaint the student with the most recent research findings in sexual health and conduct a critical appraisal of the strength of the supporting scientific evidence
- enable the student to identify and address priority areas in sexual health
- provide skills in research methodology and scientific writing to allow the student to initiate research and/or participate in research work appropriate to the health programmes in his or her home country.
The course is open to students, who want to undertake research training in the fields of research methodology and sexual health. However, before applying, the candidates must fulfil the conditions for admission and be :
- health professionals with a university degree
In order to 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: the 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 his/her 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 1 December 2004.
Documents to be dispatched by post/fax should be sent to:
Course in Research in Sexual Health
Geneva Foundation for Medical Education and Research
3, Route de Florissant
CH-1206 Geneva
Switzerland
Fax: +0041.22.346.78.34
The final selection of candidates to the course is made by the Scientific Committee, composed of representatives of the organising institutions.
The course is offered on a full-time basis for 6 weeks (2 weeks Methodological Issues in Health Research; 3 weeks sexual health; a written exam and an oral presentation of a written assignment in the last week.)
The teaching language of the course is English.
After compulsory course attendance of five weeks and having successfully passed the written exams as well as the oral presentation of the written assignment, the student will obtain a Certificate delivered by the organising institutions.
The administrative fees are CHF 1500 per student.
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.
Lectures are held regularly between 09.00 - 13.00 from Monday to Friday, with occasional afternoon sessions.
The curriculum will cover the following modules:
4.2 Methodological Issues in Health Research - 2 weeks
Methodological Issues in Sexual Health including: Study designs, critical appraisal, qualitative and quantitative methodologies, research synthesis, strategies for data analysis.
Sexual health issues including: different epistemological approaches in sexual health, sexuality functioning and dysfunctions, public health (STDs and HIV/AIDS, sexual violence)
In order to obtain the certificate, participants will have to pass an exam, consisting of 3 parts:
- a bibliographic review or 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 under the guidance and supervision of the Scientific Committee consisting of members representing 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).
6 Organisation and co-ordination
The Fonds Universitaire Maurice Chalumeau, 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 Association Inter Hospitalo-Universitaire de Sexologie (AIHUS).
Prof. Willy Pasini is the Director of the course.
Further information about the course can be obtained from:
The Administrative Office of the Course
Geneva Foundation for Medical Education and Research
E-mail: nathalie.recordon@gfmer.ch