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Medical School
International Health Program
1195 Health Sciences North
P.O. Box 9022
Morgantown
WV 26506-9022
United States
Tel: +1 (0)304 293 76 18
Fax: +1 (0)304 293 74 42
E-mail: nsanders@hsc.wvu.edu
Internet: http://www.hsc.wvu.edu/
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Clinical Training Course in Tropical Medicine and Travelers' Health, Clinical Tropical Medicine and Parasitology |
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Morgantown: West Virginia University |
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United States |
| Type |
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Summer School |
| Topics |
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Healthcare areas: Tropical Diseases
Healthcare areas: Parasitic Diseases
Healthcare areas: Travel Medicine
Healthcare areas: Clinical Medicine in Practice
Health Technology: Diagnostic Methods and Laboratory Techniques
Clinical Research and Methods: Parasitology and Entomology |
| Language |
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English |
| Degree,
Credits |
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| Location |
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West Virginia University, Morgantown, United States |
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Objectives/
Content |
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Following this conference, participants
should be able to: Identify major global issues in tropical
public health Discuss clinical tropical diseases frequently
encountered in the third world Diagnose and treat these
diseases Implement field-based preventive and control measures
for major communicable/infectious diseases Manage travel-related
illnesses. |
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| Next
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Annually
Next: June 12, 2007 – August 3, 2007 |
| Appl.
Deadline |
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April 1, 2007 |
| Duration |
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8 weeks |
No.
of
Participants |
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35 |
Participants'
Profile |
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The course will be open to family
medicine practitioners, general medicine internists, internal
medicine subspecialists, pediatricians, surgeons, dentists,
nurses, public health professionals, physician assistants,
and to anyone interested in making a career change. |
| Structure |
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As of November, 1996, it is
a pre-requisite for the annual ASTMH certification exam.
The course consists of four (4) major components, with a
content of approximately 300.5 hours of didactic contact
time as follows: 1. Didactic lectures, seminars, and
small-group discussions in infectious diseases and tropical
medicine, and tropical public health [208 hours];
2. Laboratory demonstrations and practicums in microbiology
(e.g. bacteriology, parasitology, mycology, mycobacteriology,
virology), hematology, serology, dermatology, surgery,
radiology, primary health care techniques, and computers
[40 hours];
3. Flexible, supervised, educational training modules
in: International travel medicine; computer modeling in
epidemiologic field methods (eg. EPI INFO, biostatistics,
etc.) and geographic information systems [GIS]; and infectious
diseases and parasitology case studies (both slide- and
video-based) [43.5 hours].
4. Self Instruction Modules [9 hours]. Health Sciences
Center and University facilities to be utilized will include
the University Health Service (UHS) Travel Medicine Clinic,
and the Computer-Based Learning Center.
5. The WVU International Health Program can assist participants
in arranging two-month clinical field experiences in tropical
medicine for those who have not worked overseas previously.
WVU has affiliations with the following international
institutions: The University of Guanajuato in Leon, Mexico;
San Lucas Toliman Mission, Guatemala; Centro de Obras
Sociales, Chimbote, Peru; and, Zhejiang University School
of Medicine, Hangzhou, P.R.China.
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| Coordinator |
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Melanie A. Fisher, M.D., M.Sc.
mfisher2@hsc.wvu.edu
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| Cooperation |
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American Society of Tropical
Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH) |
| Course
fee |
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Physicians/Dentists in Private
Practice:
4 modules $4,900.00, 3 modules $3,900.00; 2 modules $2,800.00,
1 module $1,600.00
Missionary Physicians/Dentists:
4 modules $3,800.00, 3 modules $3,000.00, 2 modules $2,100.00,
1 module $1,400.00
Other Health Care Professionals:
4 modules $3,400.00, 3 modules $2,600.00, 2 modules $1,900.00,
1 module $1,200.00 |
| Accommodation |
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On-campus and off-campus housing
facilities are available to course participants |
For
further
information |
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Nancy Sanders
Tel: +1 (0)304 293 5916
Fax: +1 (0)304 293-22 09
Email: nsanders@hsc.wvu.edu.
Internet: http://www.hsc.wvu.edu/som/tropmed/course.htm |
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Master of Public Health |
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Morgantown: West Virginia University |
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United States |
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Master
Distance Learning |
| Topics |
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Public/Global Health: Community, Rural and Urban Health
Public/Global Health: Epidemiology and Disease Control
Healthcare areas: Health Promotion and Education
Healthcare areas: Prevention
Health Research and Methods: Statistics
Health Research and Methods: Behavioural Sciences
Health Research and Methods: Demography
Health Research and Methods: Epidemiology |
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English |
| Degree,
Credits |
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42 credits |
| Location |
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Department of Community Medicine,
West Virginia University, Morgantown, United States |
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Objectives/
Content |
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The field of Public Health
encompasses a number of specific disciplines whose mission
is to improve quality of life and health outcomes for all
members of a community. Public Health strategies typically
are implemented at a broad societal and population level--for
example, environmental regulations, water quality control,
immunization programs, and health education initiatives.
The MPH is a CEPH-accredited degree, available on campus
or via a combination of on-campus courses and distance-learning
technology.
The future of Public Health will be shaped by our nation's
public health agencies via health assessment, policy development,
and public health services. The WVU School of Medicine addresses
these core functions through a generalist MPH degree in
Community Health/Preventive Medicine offered by the Department
of Community Medicine. This degree gives students a thorough
understanding of public health theory and application in
the core areas of Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Environmental
Health Science, Health Services Administration, and Social
and Behavioral Sciences. The MPH Program prepares students
to fill decision-making roles in managed care and other
integrated delivery systems, the medical products industry,
health departments, and other governmental agencies, consumer
groups, and community-based organizations.
Required Core Courses for MPH (27 credit hours):
- Social and Behavioral Theory
- Applied Biostatistics for Health
- Policy and the Health System
- Environmental Health
- Public Health Epidemiology
- Practicum
- Survey Methods
More
Information |
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| Next
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Annually Apply
here
Spring
Summer
Fall |
| Appl.
Deadline |
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November 1st (Spring Admission)
April 1st (Summer and Fall Admission) |
Participants'
Profile |
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An MPH degree is appropriate
for physicians, nurses, nutritionists, and other health
care professionals with a strong interest in preventive
medicine and community health. We welcome applications from
both mid-career professionals and students who have recently
completed the bachelor's degree. Physicians may also apply
to the Occupational Medicine Residency Program, designating
the MPH as part of their residency. |
| Structure |
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1. The MPH On-Campus degree
requires 42 hours.
2. Upon matriculation, students will be asked to provisionally
select a track. There are 6 curriculum tracks to choose
from. This will enable provisional advisors to be assigned
to mentor students through the first semester.
3. Students are required to select a track after 9 credit
hours have been completed. If necessary, new advisors
will be assigned.
4. Six core 3-credit hour courses, one 8-hour Practicum,
and one 1-credit-hour seminar - total of 27 hours required.
5. Students are required to take 3 track-specific courses
- total of 9 hours required.
6. Electives can be selected from a list of suggested
courses for the track or from the general list of electives
approved by the MPH program - total of 6 hours required. |
| Scholarship |
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http://www.finaid.wvu.edu/ |
For
further
information |
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Ian Rockett, PhD, MPH, Director
of Educational Programs
Tel: +1 (0)304 293 2502
Email: irockett@hsc.wvu.edu
Internet: http://www.hsc.wvu.edu/som/cmed/degree_programs/mph_index.asp |
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Graduate Certificate in Gerontology |
| Institution |
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Morgantown: West Virginia University |
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United States |
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Certificate / Short Course (up to 3 months) |
| Topics |
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Public/Global Health: Community, Rural and Urban Health
Public/Global Health: Health Policy and Planning
Health Determinants: Age |
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English |
| Degree,
Credits |
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15 credits |
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Department of Community Medicine,
West Virginia University, Morgantown, United States |
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Objectives/
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This program offers students
pursuing the Master of Public Health degree the opport
unity to select the Public Health Practice in Gerontology
Emphasis, which will lead to a Graduate Certificate in
Gerontology. The Emphasis on Gerontology is a cooperative
program between the Department of Community Medicine and
the Center on Aging of the West Virginia University School
of Medicine. Because some courses from each program may
be used to fulfill course requirements in the other, students
will be able to complete the requirements for the Gerontology
Certificate while earning their Master of Public Health
degree without having to take additional credit hours.
The Center on Aging acknowledges the unique challenges
and opportunities associated with aging in rural Appalachia,
and is committed to promoting undergraduate, graduate,
and professional education, health and social policy gained
from our national and international experience.
Programm:
- Fundamentals of Gerontology
- Public Policy of Aging
- Rural Gerontology
- Practicum (PUBH 689) - MUST be aging-related
OR Research (CMED 692 or GERO 695) - MUST be aging -related |
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Annually |
Participants'
Profile |
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In order to pursue this dual
program of study, students must be admitted into the Master
of Public Health degree program. Students should select
the Gerontology Emphasis when completing their plan of study.
In addition, they will complete a formal application to
the Certificate Program. |
For
further
information |
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Nancy Merrifield
Tel: +1 (0)304 293 6771
Email: nmerrifield@hsc.wvu.edu
Internet: http://www.hsc.wvu.edu/som/cmed/degree_programs/gerontology.asp
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http://www.hsc.wvu.edu/coa/academics/certificate/grad.asp |
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