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Summer School in Epidemiology & Global Health

25th June - 13th July 2012

Due to the overwhelming success of the second Summer School held between 27th June & 15th July 2011, the third iPRI - University of Dundee Summer School on Epidemiology and Global Health will be held in 2012. The Summer School will provide a three week programme of lectures and workshops from internationally renowned experts. It is aimed at stimulating research in the prevention of chronic disease and debating progress towards achieving health related  Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).   

     

Who is the summer School for?

The Summer School is aimed at healthcare professionals from an international base and will benefit junior and senior personnel involved in chronic disease registration; physicians; nurses; public health staff; health-related professionals; health researchers and postgraduate students with an interest in the epidemiology of chronic diseases and factors affecting global health. A basic understanding of biostatistics is recommended.

How will the delegates benefit?

Completion of the programme will enable delegates to confidently conduct epidemiological research that impacts on the prevention and control of chronic disease. It will also provide opportunities to explore the complex linkages between globalisation and health. Special emphasis will be placed on improving the research capacity in resource limited countries.

The cost of the Summer School will be £2,275 per delegate which will cover: class and seminar attendance and material, accommodation, travel (arranged by the University of Dundee), social events and subsistence.

Fellowships

Fellowships will be available for delegates who come from the following:

Low-income countries: 100% fellowship

Lower-middle-income countries: 75% fellowship

Upper-middle-income countries: 50% fellowship

Please visit Worldbank  for further details of the country classifications

A List of topics has been compiled for inclusion in the Summer School 2012 

Applicants for the School of Nursing and Midwifery Summer School 2012 must have an IELTS 6.0 with no component below a 5.5, this is the minimum that can be acepted at Postgraduate level.

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The deadline for applications is now closed

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Delegate information in the form of a Delegate Passport is provided for delegates giving them access to discounts and offers in restaurants, visitor attracts, across culture and art events held in the area and much more. 


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