[general_devel] GFMER - Training Course in Sexual and Reproductive Health Research (SRH 2015)

Fri Mar 13 09:30:48 ICT 2015

Dear Partners and Healthcare Professionals,

Center for Community Health Research and Development (CCRD), a country partner of the Geneva Foundation for Medical Education and Research (GFMER), gladly introduces the online training course on research methodology in sexual and reproductive health for 2015: "From Research to Practice: Training in Sexual and Reproductive Health Research" organized by GFMER in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO).

This course is an appropriate training package that meets the needs of health care providers and other professionals involved in research in many countries.

The course aims to provide health professionals with knowledge, skills and competencies in sexual and reproductive health as well as research in this field. It is especially suited for those health care providers whose access to learning is limited by time, financial resources or other constraints and for whom access to quality education in the field of sexual and reproductive health is limited.

About the Course

This is a 7-month distance learning online training course (from May to November). Eligible candidates are all health professionals, paramedical staff, project planners and managers in health-related areas and social scientists. 

Course Contents:
1) A core module on Research methodology;
2) Maternal and perinatal health;
3) Sexually transmitted infections, HIV/AIDS;
4) Family planning;
5) Adolescent sexual and reproductive health;
6) Community genetics;
7) Sexual and Reproductive Rights.

Course structure consists of lectures, presentations, links to resource documents and recommended readings. A personal coach is assigned to each course participant and facilitates the learning process.  
Module Validation:
In order to validate a module the participants are required to develop a written assignment and answer a series of Multiple Choice Questions.

Certification:
At the end of the course, the participants are required to produce a research project with the assistance of their tutor. The successful participants will be rewarded a certificate.

Workshop in Geneva:
The top 15 participants will be selected and invited to attend a 1-week intensive workshop at the WHO office in Geneva. The GFMER provides scholarships to the authors of the best research projects from developing countries.

Course Duration: 7 months (May-November)
Course Fee: Swiss Francs 500

Online Application Form: 
 <http://gfmer.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ed7b603b2ae52d66b5d2471e9&id=cf6c3b50b7&e=843d88e165> http://www.gfmer.ch/SRH-Course-2015/Application.htm

Brochure:
 <http://gfmer.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=ed7b603b2ae52d66b5d2471e9&id=1397078985&e=843d88e165> http://www.gfmer.ch/SRH-Course-2015/pdf/SRH-Course-2015-Brochure.pdf

Contact Person:

In Vietnam

Ms. Nguyen Mai Trang

Project Officer

Center for Community Health Research and Development (CCRD)

 <mailto:maitrang at ccrdvn.org> maitrang at ccrdvn.org

Phone: +84437832742

Mobile: +84904101184

In Geneva, Switzerland

Dr. Karim Abawi

Project Manager, Education & Research

Geneva Foundation for Medical Education and Research (GFMER)
 <mailto:karim.abawi at gfmer.org> karim.abawi at gfmer.org
Phone: +41223467716
Mobile: +41787417506

Should you have any queries or need any assistance during the application process, please feel free to contact CCRD focal point in Vietnam. Our assistance will remain with you throughout the course once you are accepted.

Best regards,
Nguyen Mai Trang

Th.s Nguyễn Mai Trang

Điều phối viên dự án

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Trung tâm Nghiên cứu Phát triển Y tế Cộng đồng

Lô 18H2, Khu đô thị mới Yên Hòa, Cầu Giấy, Hà Nội, Việt Nam

Tel: (84-4) 3783-2742                Fax: (84-4) 3783-2646

Email: maitrang at ccrdvn.org <mailto:thuvan at ccrdvn.org> 

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