[afro-nets] Strengthening Education Systems for Health Professionals (2)

["Susan J.Griffey" <sgriffey@jhpiego.net>]

Strengthening Education Systems for Health Professionals (2)
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Strategies and New Directions
 
19 September - 1 October, 2004
at JHPIEGO in Baltimore, Maryland, USA
 
JHPIEGO (an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University) is pleased to 
announce an international workshop entitled "Strengthening Edu-
cation Systems for Health Professionals: Strategies and New Di-
rections"
 
This workshop is based on two publications:
Effective Teaching: A Guide for Educating Healthcare Providers 
developed by the World Health Organization and JHPIEGO
 
Preservice Implementation Guide: A Process for Strengthening 
Preservice Education developed by JHPIEGO
 
 
The goal of the workshop is to assist key stakeholders in 
strengthening their system for educating healthcare providers 
(e.g., medical, nursing, and midwifery) and to improve the per-
formance of faculty and clinical instructors within the system. 
While the major focus of the workshop will be on family plan-
ning, maternal health and HIV/AIDS education, those working in 
other health related disciplines would also find the workshop 
useful.
 
 
Workshop Objectives
 
After completing this highly interactive and engaging workshop, 
participants will be able to:
 
* Identify the components of the healthcare provider education
  system
* Apply a 4-phase process to strengthen the education of health-
  care providers
* Describe the foundations of educating healthcare providers
* Develop objectives for learning
* Plan for teaching
* Prepare the teaching environment
* Prepare and use visual aids
* Prepare and deliver interactive presentations
* Facilitate group learning
* Facilitate the development of healthcare delivery skills
* Manage clinical practice
* Prepare and use knowledge assessments
* Prepare and use skills assessments
* Monitor and revise teaching
 
 
Participants will leave the workshop with an action plan outlin-
ing how they will apply the workshop information in their coun-
try.
 
Workshop Faculty
 
Faculty for this workshop will be drawn from JHPIEGO, and will 
include the following:
Richard Sullivan, PhD
Barbara Kinzie, CNM, MPH
Susan Griffey, DrPH
Ronald Magarick, PhD
 
Workshop Location and Dates
 
The workshop will be held in the period 19 September - 1 October 
2004 at JHPIEGO in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. 
 
Eligibility
 
This workshop will be useful to anyone who has a role in the 
education of healthcare providers. Participants may include:
* Representatives of the Ministry of Education or Higher Educa-
tion
* Representatives of the Ministry of Health
* Deans, department chairs and faculty of medical, nursing and 
midwifery schools
* Representatives of organizations supporting the strengthening 
of healthcare education systems
* Classroom teachers and tutors
* Clinical instructors
* Clinical staff who assist with teaching at clinical practice 
sites
* Human Workforce Development Specialists
 
Participants must be fluent in written and spoken English. 
 
Workshop Fee
 
The workshop fee is US$ 1,900. Full payment of this fee is due 
15 July 2004. US dollar Bank Drafts or International Money Or-
ders should be made payable to JHPIEGO. The name of the appli-
cant, followed by "September 2004 course" should be inserted on 
the memo line of the Bank Draft.
 
This fee includes trainer costs, workshop materials (including 
the two documents mentioned previously), supplies, and morning 
and afternoon breaks. The fee does not include round-trip travel 
to Baltimore or living expenses. 
 
Application and Registration
 
Completed Application forms, along with a completed sponsorship 
form, a recent curriculum vitae and the personal Statement of 
Objectives, must be received at JHPIEGO no later than 15 May 
2004.  A non-refundable Application Fee of US$ 50.00 is due at 
the same time.  US dollar Bank Drafts or International Money Or-
ders in this amount should be made payable to JHPIEGO. The name 
of the applicant, followed by "September 2004 course" should be 
inserted on the memo line of the Bank Draft.
 
Sponsorship
 
JHPIEGO does not provide financial assistance to applicants, and 
will not mediate between applicants and funding organizations.  
JHPIEGO is also unable to provide addresses or other contact in-
formation for potential funding organizations.
 
Applicants who need sponsorship should consult the local Minis-
try of Education or Higher Education, Health, or Community Ser-
vices.  Alternatively, applicants may seek such sponsorship 
through the local offices of international organizations such as 
the World Bank, the World Health Organization (WHO), the United 
Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the United Nations Children's 
Fund (UNICEF), the United States Agency for International Devel-
opment (USAID) and USAID supported agencies, or private founda-
tions. 
 
Applicants seeking funding for this program are advised to con-
tact potential sponsors as soon as possible. It is recommended 
that participants secure sponsorship early to ensure that your 
space at the workshop is not forfeited. 
 
Documentation of Sponsorship
 
Please have the sponsoring agency complete the attached sponsor-
ship form, which should be submitted along with other applica-
tion requirements.
 
Insurance 
 
United States health insurance is mandatory for international 
participants. The sponsoring agency is responsible to provide 
the participant with short-term health and accident coverage.  A 
copy of the certificate attesting to health and accident insur-
ance coverage is to be sent by fax to JHPIEGO by 1 September 
2004.
 
Visas for International Participants
 
International participants should request assistance from their 
sponsoring agency for obtaining the requisite visa to travel to 
the US, if needed.  Upon registration of the participant for the 
workshop, JHPIEGO shall provide notice in writing to both the 
participant and the sponsoring agency.  This documentation may 
be used to support the visa application to the US Embassy in the 
participant's country
 
It should be noted that due to increased security checks at U.S. 
Consulates overseas, it might take several months to secure an 
appointment and the appropriate visa approval to enter the 
United States. Please plan accordingly and make your application 
to the U.S. consulate, allowing sufficient time, according to 
the requirements of the Consulate in your country.
 
Workshop Location 
 
The workshop will be held at JHPIEGO, 1615 Thames Street, Balti-
more, Maryland, USA. 
 
Accommodations in Baltimore
 
Participants are advised to obtain accommodation at a hotel that 
is in close proximity (walking distance) to JHPIEGO. The hotels 
listed below have each agreed to hold blocks of 20 rooms for 
reservation by participants at this course
 
Admiral Fell Inn, 888 South Broadway, Baltimore 21231, (Tel No. 
+1-410-522-7380): US$ 139 per night, plus taxes 
 
Henderson's Wharf, 1000 Fell Street, Baltimore 21231, (Tel No. 
+1-410-522-7777 or toll free +1-800-359-6396): US$ 169 per night 
plus taxes (includes daily continental breakfast, internet con-
nection, fax machine and printer)
 
The blocks of 20 rooms each will be held, and the rates noted 
above guaranteed by the hotels, until August 20, 2004, and will 
be provided when the reservation codes as shown below are cited:
Admiral Fell Inn:  #59007 
Henderson's Wharf: JHPIEGO September course
 
Alternatively, reservations may be made via the Internet at 
other Baltimore hotels, using websites such as Expedia or Ho-
tels.com. Please note that accommodations obtained at Baltimore 
hotels other than the two noted above will likely require addi-
tional daily expense for transportation to and from the workshop 
location.  Public transportation routes pass five blocks away 
from JHPIEGO offices, thus taxis are the more convenient, but 
more expensive, mode of transportation.  This additional expense 
should be factored in when accommodation is obtained elsewhere.
 
Accommodation reservations are the responsibility of the par-
ticipants and their sponsoring agencies.
 
Cancellation/Refund Policy
 
In the event of a cancellation by the participant, the refund of 
tuition policy is as follows:
Cancellation 30 days or more prior to Course - 100% refund
Cancellation between 15 and 30 days prior - 50 % refund
Cancellation less than 15 days prior - No refund
 
Notice of cancellation must be received in writing by mail, fax 
or email. JHPIEGO will issue a confirmation notice to the spon-
sor upon receipt of written notification of cancellation.
 
JHPIEGO also reserves the right to cancel the workshop due to 
low enrollment, in which event all paid fees will be refunded to 
the participants or sponsoring agency.  
 
More Information
 
Participants must attend all sessions without exception. 
 
Additional information or clarifications may be obtained from
Rick Sullivan 
Course Director
JHPIEGO
1615 Thames Street
Baltimore, MD 21231-3492
Tel: +1-410-537-1931
Fax: +1-410-537-1476
mailto:septembercourse@jhpiego.net