Netherlands Course on Global Health and Tropical Medicine (NTC) - autumn course

Kursinhalte
In The Netherlands, the NTC forms part of a post-graduate training programme for physicians leading to a diploma in tropical medicine. Other components of the programme include residencies in surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology. More information can be obtained from the NVTG website. Other professionals can take the NTC as a stand-alone course or as part of the Master in International Health (MIH).

Lernziele, Trainingsziele
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.

Zielpublikum
Medical doctors, nurses, midwives and other health professionals who intend to work in low- and middle-income countries or societies.

Qualifikationen
Academic training at least to the level of a bachelor’s degree in medicine or any paramedical science. Two years of relevant work experience.

Akkreditierung
Accreditation Organisation of the Nederlands and Flanders

Lokaler Veranstalter
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).

Application deadline: 2 months before start of course (in case the participant needs visa: 3 months!)

Frau Susan Huider