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Elevate your skills in our intensive one-week Summer Course on Pandemic Preparedness.
The University of Antwerp and the Antwerp University Hospital invite you to engage in an exclusive one-week summer school to boost your knowledge on pandemic preparedness.
During our dynamic course, we foresee a combination of thematic lectures and interactive/hands-on sessions on different aspects of pandemic preparedness, including surveillance and epidemiology, modelling, strategic preparedness planning, effective outbreak management, ethical issues, persuasive risk communication, and bolstering vaccine confidence. Guided by renowned experts from across Europe, immerse yourself in interactive sessions and lectures that dissect these pivotal subjects.
As we navigate an era where global health challenges demand exceptional preparedness, this course stands as your gateway to mastering the art and science of pandemic response. Join us for a transformative educational journey, where you'll emerge not just informed but empowered to make a significant impact in the field of pandemic management.
- Language course: English
- Location: University of Antwerp, Campus Drie Eiken, Universiteitsplein 1, 2610 Antwerp Stadscampus, 2000 Antwerp
- Partners: The course is jointly organized by the IDEALiTER (Université de Paris Cité, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, UMC Utrecht, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf) and FiLi-Vi-X (Antwerp University Hospital, Institute of Tropical Medicine and Radboud UMC) project partners.
Target Group
This Summer School offers an additional course to the current curricula of medical (5th or 6th year) or paramedical undergraduate students; and postgraduate students in (para)medical sciences. This course is also open to (para)-medical professionals.
The following minimum criteria will be considered:
- Studying or working in Europe
- Basic knowledge of and keen interest in infectious diseases and vaccines
- Medical (5th or 6th year) or paramedical undergraduate student, postgraduate student in (para)medical sciences (epidemiology, nursing, public health, …) or (para-)medical professionals
In addition, we appreciate highly motivated candidates. It is therefore important to elaborate on your specific interest in your application file.
A maximum of thirty participants is allowed, and the audience is balanced for gender and nationality.
Study Credits (ECTS)
3 ECTS credits will be awarded upon successful completion of the programme. All certificates of completion are issued as a micro-credential.
Participants will be evaluated continuously throughout the course. The assessment will be based on their active participation and input during simulation exercises, case-based exercises, interactive sessions and role plays. Constructive feedback and advice from the lectures will be provided at the end of each session or exercise. A presence of at least 80% is required to receive a certificate of attendance.
Campus
This summer school takes place at Campus Drie Eiken (Universiteitsplein 1, 2610 Wilrijk) of the University of Antwerp. This campus can be reached from the city center by bike or public transport.
Social Programme
Participants will be able to get in touch with peers attending other summer/winter schools at Antwerp Summer and Winter University. A visit to the beautiful city hall, a networking reception, a guided city walk, a quiz night, a football game and a day-trip to another Belgian city such as Bruges or Brussels are only some examples of these activities. All activities of the social programme are offered free of charge, in some cases participants will be asked for a deposit which will be reimbursed upon participation to the activity.
Specific social activities in the days around and during the summer school on Pandemic Preparedness will be announced close to the start of the programme.
Partners
FiLi-Vi-X project partners
IDEALiTER partners
