Management Sciences for Health

International Network for Rational Drug Use (INRUD)
Drug Management Program
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Arlington, VA 22209
United States

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Courses on this page:    Drug & Therapeutics Committees and Training of Trainers

Course Title Drug & Therapeutics Committees and Training of Trainers
Institution Arlington: Management Sciences for Health
Country United States, Malaysia
Type Certificate / Short Course (up to 3 months)
Topics Management: Essential Drugs and Medicine
Language English
Degree, Credits
Location Every year in a different country, 2005 in Penang, Malaysia
Objectives/
Content
The training course will focus on the role of the drug and therapeutic committee and the practical approaches available in promoting rational use of drugs.
Next Beginning November 28 to December 10, 2005 in Malaysia
Appl. Deadline October 24, 2005
Duration
No. of
Participants
35
Participants'
Profile
The course is designed for physicians, pharmacists, and health officials in hospitals, ministries of
health, universities, or private organizations. Those interested in improving formulary
management and promoting rational use of drugs through Drug and Therapeutics Committees
(DTCs) and are in a position to provide training and technical assistance to other DTCs, are
invited to apply. Candidates who have some experience with Drug and Therapeutics
Committees, and who wish to expand their knowledge of drug management and train others in
their country/region, are prefered.
Course fee The course fee is USD 1,700. This fee covers tuition, training course materials, shared accommodations, breakfast, and lunch. Those who require single room accommodations are required to pay extra charges (information available on request).

Participants will be provided USD 20 per day to cover dinner expenses. Participants should plan to bring sufficient money for incidental expenses like laundry, postage, phone calls, and so on. Travel and health insurance are the responsibility of the sponsoring organization.

The course fee for local participants not requiring accommodations is USD 750. This fee covers tuition, training course materials, and lunch.
It does not cover transportation to and from the course, breakfast, dinner, or hotel accommodations.

For further
information
Email: mjoshi@msh.org, lucyc@notes.usm.my
Last update 05/09/2005 mas
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