Program Description
IDEE (Iranisch-Deutsches Epidemiologie Engagement) is a German-Iranian initiative to strengthen international cooperation in Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP) and public health. In line with this initiative, a three-week training program at the School of Public Health of Tehran University of Medical Science (TUMS) will be conducted with faculty members of both TUMS and three German institutes, namely Bernhard Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicine, the University Clinics Hamburg-Eppendorf, and the University of Applied Sciences, Hamburg).
Contact Person
Ms. Firoozeh Bairami
Email: iadsph@tums.ac.ir
Program Objectives
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To provide basic understanding and training regarding control of infectious diseases and prevention with the aim of responding to emerging and current public health threats;
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To intensify and sustain international cooperation and networking capacity in the fields of epidemiology, microbiology, public health, and outbreak investigation;
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To provide a better understanding for study designs in epidemiological research;
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To provide a field work to implement training materials regarding infectious disease surveillance and prevention in a simulated situation.
Method of Instruction
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45 hours of lectures and seminars and
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30 hours scenario based exercises
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40 hours field visit
Program Location
TUMS School of Public Health and TUMS Bandarabbass Research Center
Program Directors
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Dr. Amirhossein Takian
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Dr. Koroush Holakouie
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Dr. Norbert Schwarz
Program Instructors
A number of Iranian and German faculties.
Numbers and Dates
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Number Of Positions Offered |
25 |
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Program Duration |
3 weeks (2 weeks Tehran, 1 week field visit) |
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Program Start Date |
November 10, 2018 |
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Program Finish Date |
November 28, 2018 |
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Application Deadline |
July 20, 2018 |
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Tuition Fee |
€200 for International Applicants and 3,000,000 IRR for Iranian Applicants |
Important
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The course fees INCLUDE the registration fee, course materials and one week accommodation and meals in field visit. The fee DOES NOT INCLUDE two weeks accommodation in Tehran, travel costs, transfer cost, dining, insurance, return ticket to field visit and other costs.
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The foreign applicants will be given the opportunity to use TUMS international dormitories located close to campus in Tehran at student rate if at the time free places are available.
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Five participants will be offered scholarships. Applicants who desire to apply for a scholarship are advised to submit a separate motivation letter in which they explain the reasons why they believe they are entitled to receive a scholarship.
Who Can Attend
Health personnel, preferably engaged in infectious diseases and a degree or proficiency in:
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Public Health
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Veterinary/Human Medicine
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Epidemiology
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Microbiology
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Biology
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Equivalent life science disciplines
The applicant should be familiar with epidemiology and biostatistics principles and techniques.
Eligibility
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Work experience of at least 2 years in the field of Public Health.
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Health personnel, preferably engaged in infectious diseases and a degree or proficiency in:
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Public Health
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Veterinary/Human Medicine
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Epidemiology
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Microbiology
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Biology
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Equivalent life science disciplines.
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The applicant should be familiar with epidemiology and biostatistics principles and techniques.
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Fluency in English.
How To Apply
All applicants should apply online. Please note there is no in-person admission. You can fill in the Online Application Form and upload all the required documents. For more information on online application procedure please contact admission@tums.ac.ir
Visa Application
TUMS will assist you in obtaining your visa after you are admitted. All international students are required to obtain a student visa from the Iranian Consulate/Embassy in their home country before departing for Iran. After we receive your completed Visa Application Form (VAF), at least 6 to 8 weeks should be allowed for the completion of the visa application. Student will enter Iran with a one-month visa. After visiting their school and familiarizing themselves with the schedule and surroundings, students will be accompanied to the Iranian Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology in order to extend their student visa (if necessary).
Accommodation
If you require accommodation, you will be given the opportunity to use our international dormitories located close to campus in Tehran at student rate.