Gfmer2016

of Geneva
- Société coopérative médicale de Beaulieu

Introduction:
The Geneva Foundation for Medical Education and Research (GFMER) in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and other partners announces the online training course on research methodology in sexual and reproductive health for 2016: "From Research to Practice: Training in Sexual and Reproductive Health Research". 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, especially 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. With this training program, participants will learn from first-hand health experiences of day-to-day and long-term challenges in the field of reproductive health and research. What distinguishes this course from others is that the participants can build direct contact with WHO (Department of Reproductive Health and Research) and other important research institutions. This can strengthen professional networks for the participants and open new opportunities in their careers if they are motivated and have innovative ideas and ambitions. Our Teachers:
A total of 43 teachers from the World Health Organization, Geneva Foundation for Medical Education and Research and other national and international institutions. Eligible Candidates:
Health professionals, paramedical staff, project planners and managers in health-related areas and social scientists from all countries. Learning Objectives:
- Improving the capacity of health professionals to do evidence-based research.
- Increasing awareness that research plays a crucial role in the identification of reproductive health needs within communities.
- Generation of knowledge for the advocacy of health care.
- Selection and testing of priority prevention and care interventions.
- Resolution of reproductive health problems.
- Improvement of health policies through evidence-based recommendations.
- Improvement of service programs by applying research generated technologies and up-to-date practice guidelines about appropriate allocation of health resources with the overall aim of promoting the well-being of communities. Learning Methods
- Interactive Online course using a combination of teaching tools and technologies.
- Intensive training course in Geneva for participants with high scores and relevant research projects. Course Duration:
May-November 2016 7 months distance learning
September 2017 One week intensive training in WHO Geneva, Switzerland

Course Objectives:
- To contribute to an increased sharing of competence and knowledge between health professionals in local and international health and training institutions.
- To provide access to education by establishing a distance learning program for professionals who want to acquire knowledge in their field but have limited access to training due to time, location and/or financial constraints.
- To provide skills in research methodology in order to improve the capacity of health professionals to initiate or participate in research on sexual and reproductive health and enable them to identify and address priority areas in this field.
- To offer high-quality instruction through online facilities that include a broad range of information, integrating course content with information resources from the Web.
- To create a network between health professionals of different horizons and training backgrounds, as well as research institutions for the exchange of knowledge and information. Course Content:
The course content is designed to address a wide range of contemporary reproductive and sexual health problems, as well as research in this field. Teaching Language:
English

Course Modules:
- Core module on research methodology
- Maternal and perinatal health
- Sexually transmitted infections, HIV/AIDS
- Adolescent sexual and reproductive health
- Family planning
- Community genetics
- Sexual reproductive rights

Evaluation:
- The performance of the participant will be supervised by the personal coaches, course coordinators and module coordinators.
- Throughout the course, the participant will receive assignments for each module.
- The participants will also prepare a research project, under the guidance of a tutor. Certification:
After completing the required course attendance and having passed the exams, the participant will obtain a certificate delivered by the organizing institutions. Admission Procedures:
1.Submit the online application form:
http://www.gfmer.ch/SRH-Course-2016/Application.htm
2.Submit the following documents that are required to process admission via E-mail ([email protected]):
- A curriculum vitae, including sections on current and previous positions.
- A certified copy of university diploma(s).
- A letter of motivation showing interest in and reasons for attending the course.
- Two reference letters, preferably one from the current employer.
- If possible, an introduction by the candidate's Head of Department stating her/his current role and future involvement in the country's National Reproductive Health Program.
3. Wait for the acceptance notice from the administrative office

Costs:
The tuition fee is CHF 500 per participant. Application Submission Deadline:
15 April 2016

Contact:
The Administrative Office
Geneva Foundation for Medical Education and Research (GFMER)
150, route de Ferney,
1211 Geneva 2, Switzerland.