Organization: Royal Tropical Institute
Registration deadline: 15 Jan 2018
Starting date: 05 Mar 2018
Ending date: 08 Jun 2018
The Nederlandse tropencursus (NTC) or Netherlands Course on Global Health and Tropical Medicine provides essential preparation for health professionals such as medical doctors, nurses and midwives planning to work in low and middle income countries.
The NTC can be taken as a stand-alone course or as part of the Master in International Health (MIH). In the Netherlands, the NTC forms part of a post-graduate training program for physicians leading to a diploma in tropical medicine. For more information, go to: www.nvtg.org.
The NTC is jointly organized by the Vrije Universiteit Medical Centre (VU) in Amsterdam, the University Hospital of the University of Amsterdam (UvA) and the Royal Tropical Institute (KIT).
Objectives Many healthcare professionals want to contribute to health in low and middle income countries. In order to contribute meaningfully and appropriately, knowledge of the context and of local health problems is vital. By following the NTC, you will be able to:
• Identify and analyse interrelated determinants of health and major health problems of populations in low and middle income societies
• Plan sustainable improvements of health systems, taking into account diverse cultural settings and social and ethical responsibilities
• Critically collect, analyse and appraise qualitative and quantitative data relevant to the improvement of health and health care in low and middle income societies
• Clearly communicate and work professionally in a multidisciplinary team
Participants The course is aimed at physicians and other health professionals, such as nurses and midwives, who are planning to work in low and middle income countries or societies. You may for example be preparing to work at a district hospital at the first level of referral, or you are planning to participate in health care projects with non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
Registration: Early registration is adviced for applicants from outside the Netherlands, as organising accommodation, residence permits can be lengthly.
Course dates: The course takes place twice a year from March-June and from September-December.
For more information and applications visit our website or contact us via 'courses@kit.nl'.
https://www.kit.nl/health/training/netherlands-course-tropical-medicine-hygiene/
For more information about the Master in International Health visit:
http://www.kit.nl/health/training/master-international-health/
For more information about our other training programs visit:
http://www.kit.nl/health/study/study-overview/
How to register:
For more information and to apply in our online application system visit:
https://www.kit.nl/health/training/netherlands-course-tropical-medicine-hygiene/
The arrangement of financial support to cover all study costs is the responsibility of the applicant. Please note that KIT does not offer financial support.
Unfortunately there are no NFP scholarships available for the Netherlands Course on Global Health and Tropical Medicine (the NTC is the core course of the MIH/Master in International Health).
Summary practical information:
Course dates: The NTC course is offered twice each year, starting in March and September. Upcoming dates for the core course: 5 March 2018 and 10 September 2018
Duration: 14 weeks (fulltime)
KIT Application deadline other funding: 2 months before start of course (in case the participant needs visa: 3 months!)
ECTS: 20
Location: KIT, Amsterdam
Language: English
Fee full time: EUR 6.400
(this fee covers the course fee and study material. It does not include any other costs incurred like travel costs, insurance, visa, accommodation, daily expenses and others)
Contact: courses@kit.nl