 |
| Tropmedex Institute |
|
Tropmedex Institute
Kay Schaefer (MD PhD, MSc, DTM&H)
Consultant in Tropical Medicine
Teutoburgerstr. 14
D-50678 Cologne
Germany
Tel: +49 (0)221 340 49 05
Fax: +49 (0)221 340 49 05
Email: info@tropmedex.com
Internet: www.tropmedex.com
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Course
Title |
|
17th Clinical Training Course on Tropical Medicine and Travelers' Health in Uganda (since 1997) |
| Institution |
|
Cologne: Tropmedex Institute |
| Country |
|
Germany |
| Type |
|
Certificate / Short Course (up to 3 months) |
| Topics |
|
Public/Global Health: Epidemiology and Disease Control
Healthcare areas: Clinical Medicine in Practice
Healthcare areas: Infectious Diseases
Healthcare areas: Diarrhoeal Diseases
Healthcare areas: Parasitic Diseases
Healthcare areas: Prevention
Healthcare areas: Immunization and Vaccination
Healthcare areas: HIV/AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections
Healthcare areas: Eye Health and Ophthalmology
Healthcare areas: Dermatology
Healthcare areas: Travel Medicine
Healthcare areas: Tropical Diseases
Health Technology: Diagnostic Methods and Laboratory Techniques |
| Language |
|
English |
| Degree,
Credits |
|
60 contact hours on Clinical
Tropical Medicine and Travelers' Health |
| Location |
|
Uganda |
|
Objectives/
Content |
|
Two-week round-trip course
(1400 km by road) for healthcare professionals on Clinical
Tropical Medicine and Travelers Health. Includes individual
on-site bedside teaching, laboratory manuals (hands-on
microscopy on parasites in the blood, stool, urine and
skin), field excursions and lectures.
The curriculum covers: Malaria, African
Trypanosomiasis, Lymphatic Filariasis, Onchocerciasis,
Schistosomiasis, Leprosy, HIV/AIDS and related opportunistic
infections, Dengue Fever and new emerging arboviral infections,
Dermatology in the tropics, Ophtalmology in the tropics,
Occupational medicine in the tropics, Ultrasound diagnosis
in Tropical Medicine, DD of fever and diarrhoea in the
tropics, WHO-vaccination guidelines for travelers, medical
botany. |
|
| Next
Beginning |
|
Uganda 2012: 29th January
- 10th February 2012 |
| Appl.
Deadline |
|
No application deadline |
| Duration |
|
2 weeks |
No.
of
Participants |
|
Maximum 13 healthcare professionals
per expedition |
Participants'
Profile |
|
healthcare professionals (doctors,
nurses, public health experts) |
| Requirements |
|
Basic knowledge in English,
good health |
| Teaching
staff |
|
Kay Schaefer (MD, PhD, MSc,
DTM&H), Cologne, Germany and teaching staff of various
hospitals in Uganda. |
| Coordinator |
|
Kay Schaefer, MD, PhD, MSc,
DTM&H |
| Methods |
|
Rounds with individual bedsite
teaching, laboratory manuals and lectures |
| Cooperation |
|
Kay Schaefer (MD, PhD, MSc,
DTM&H), Cologne, Germany and various hospitals in Uganda.
see www.tropmedex.com |
| Course
fee |
|
Euro 3790.- |
For
further
information |
|
Tel/Fax: +49 (0)221 340 49
05
Mobile: +49 (0)178 77 232 45
Email: contact@tropmedex.com
Internet: http://www.tropmedex.com/
|
|
| Last
update |
|
07/12/2010 mas |
|
|
|
|
|
To institution's
address (top of the page) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Course
Title |
|
19th Clinical Training Course on Tropical Medicine and Travelers' Health in Kenya (Since 1995) |
| Institution |
|
Cologne: Tropmedex Institute |
| Country |
|
Germany |
| Type |
|
Certificate / Short Course (up to 3 months) |
| Topics |
|
Public/Global Health: Epidemiology and Disease Control
Healthcare areas: Clinical Medicine in Practice
Healthcare areas: Infectious Diseases
Healthcare areas: Diarrhoeal Diseases
Healthcare areas: Parasitic Diseases
Healthcare areas: Prevention
Healthcare areas: Immunization and Vaccination
Healthcare areas: HIV/AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections
Healthcare areas: Eye Health and Ophthalmology
Healthcare areas: Dermatology
Healthcare areas: Travel Medicine
Healthcare areas: Tropical Diseases
Health Technology: Diagnostic Methods and Laboratory Techniques |
| Language |
|
English |
| Degree,
Credits |
|
60 contact hours on Clinical
Tropical Medicine and Travelers' Health |
| Location |
|
Kenya |
|
Objectives/
Content |
|
Two-week intensive Clinical
Training Course (Individual bedside-teaching, laboratory
manuals, field excursions, powerpoint-presentations) on
Tropical Medicine and Travelers' Health for up to 10 healthcare
professionals (doctors, public health experts) in several
hospitals and research centers in Kenya. In collaboration
with Kay Schaefer (MD, PhD, MSc, DTM&H) and the University
of Nairobi, Kenya. During the round-trip (1200 km overland
and 1000 km by air) the epidemiology, clinical manifestations,
diagnosis, treatment, and control of important Tropical
Infectious Diseases are covered in the endemic areas.
Curriculum includes: Malaria, Visceral Leishmaniasis,
Lymphatic Filariasis, Schistosomiasis, Dengue Fever and
new emerging arboviral infections, HIV/AIDS and related
opportunistic infections, Ophtalmology in the Tropics,
DD on Fever and Diarrhoea in the Tropics, Update on travelers'
health and vaccination guidelines, Visit to the Flying
Doctors (AMREF). Scientific excursions to National Parks
over the weekend. Language: English. 60 contact hours.
German CME credits and recognition awards available. |
|
| Next
Beginning |
|
Kenya 2011: 23nd January
- 4th February 2011 |
| Appl.
Deadline |
|
No application deadline |
| Duration |
|
2 weeks |
No.
of
Participants |
|
Maximum 10 healthcare professionals
per expedition |
Participants'
Profile |
|
Basic degree in Medicine |
| Requirements |
|
Basic knowledge in English,
good health |
| Structure |
|
Total 60 contact hours are
structured as follows: 20 hours on wardrounds, 15 hours
on field excursions, 10 hours on laboratory manuals, 15
hours on lectures. |
| Teaching
staff |
|
Kay Schaefer, Consultant in
Tropical Medicine in Cologne, Germany, MD, PhD, MSc, DTM&H;
Dr. Francis Ssali, Deputy Director (Research & Clinical)
of the Joint Clinical Research Center in Kampala, Uganda;
Dr. Bettina Vadera, Medical Director Emergency Services,
AMREF, Flying
Doctor Service, Nairobi; Dr. Rheki, MB, BS, Consultant in
Tropical Medicine, Medical Director,
Diana Beach Hospital, Mombasa. |
| Coordinator |
|
Kay Schaefer, MD, PhD, MSc,
DTM&H |
| Cooperation |
|
In collaboration with the local
health authorities (Universities, research centers, hospitals)
in Kenya. |
| Course
fee |
|
Euro 3590.-
Medical program (including CD with all lectures in English)
and field excursions, airport transfers, welcome drink,
B&B in double room (single supplement Euro 400,-) in
good hotels, transport (4 x 4 vehicle with English-speaking
driver and national flights) in East Africa. |
For
further
information |
|
Tel/Fax: +49 (0)221 340 49
05
Mobile: +49 (0)178 77 232 45
Email: contact@tropmedex.com
Internet: http://www.tropmedex.com/
|
|
| Last
update |
|
02/06/2010 mas |
|
|
|
|
|
To institution's
address (top of the page) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Course
Title |
|
4th Tropical Medicine Expedition to Tanzania |
| Institution |
|
Cologne: Tropmedex Institute |
| Country |
|
Germany |
| Type |
|
Certificate / Short Course (up to 3 months) |
| Topics |
|
Public/Global Health: Epidemiology and Disease Control
Healthcare areas: Clinical Medicine in Practice
Healthcare areas: Infectious Diseases
Healthcare areas: Diarrhoeal Diseases
Healthcare areas: Parasitic Diseases
Healthcare areas: Prevention
Healthcare areas: Immunization and Vaccination
Healthcare areas: HIV/AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections
Healthcare areas: Eye Health and Ophthalmology
Healthcare areas: Dermatology
Healthcare areas: Travel Medicine
Healthcare areas: Tropical Diseases
Health Technology: Diagnostic Methods and Laboratory Techniques
|
| Language |
|
English |
| Degree,
Credits |
|
CME Credit |
| Location |
|
Tanzania |
|
Objectives/
Content |
|
Two-week round-trip course (800
km by road and 580 km by air) for healthcare professionals
on clinical tropical medicine and travelers health. Includes
individual on-site bedside teaching, laboratory manuals
(hands-on microscopy on parasites in the blood, stool, urine
and skin), field excursions and lectures.
The curriculum covers: Malaria, African
Trypanosomiasis, Lymphatic Filariasis, Schistosomiasis,
Brucellosis, Cholera, HIV/AIDS and related opportunistic
infection, Dengue Fever and new emerging arboviral infections,
Dermatology in the tropics, DD of fever and diarrhoea in
the tropics, WHO-vaccination guidelines for travelers, Altitude
Sickness, Venomous Snakes, Medical Botany, Traditional Medicine. |
|
| Next
Beginning |
|
26th February - 10th March
2012 |
| Appl.
Deadline |
|
No application deadline |
| Duration |
|
2 weeks |
No.
of
Participants |
|
Maximum 13 healthcare professionals
per expedition |
Participants'
Profile |
|
healthcare professionals (doctors,
nurses, public health experts) |
| Requirements |
|
Basic knowledge in English,
good health |
| Teaching staff |
|
Kay Schaefer (MD, PhD, MSc,
DTM&H), Cologne, Germany and teaching staff of various
hospitals in Uganda. |
| Methods |
|
Rounds (individual bed-side
teaching), laboratory manuals, lectures |
| Coordinator |
|
Kay Schaefer, MD, PhD, MSc,
DTM&H |
| Course
fee |
|
Euro 3.990,- |
For
further
information |
|
Tel/Fax: +49 (0)221 340 49
05
Mobile: +49 (0)178 77 232 45
Email: contact@tropmedex.com
Internet: http://www.tropmedex.com/
|
|
| Last
update |
|
07/12/2010 mas |
|
|
|
|
|
To institution's
address (top of the page) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
