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5th McGill Summer Institute in
Infectious Diseases and Global Health
2019 CELEBRATES THE FIFTH YEAR OF THE MCGILL SUMMER INSTITUTE IN INFECTIOUS DISEASES AND GLOBAL HEALTH!
This year, we are offering a selection of our most popular courses in a shortened 3-day intensive format, in addition to an original 5-day course. Participants now have the opportunity to take up to 4 different topics during the two weeks.
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Now accepting applications
You are encouraged to apply early as evaluation for acceptance is rolling. The deadline for those needing a visa for travel to Canada is February 28th and registration closes on May 1st.
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TB Research Methods
June 10-14, 2019
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An intensive course on methods of operational research, molecular epidemiology, randomized controlled trials, systematic reviews and meta-analyses, qualitative / community based research, decision analyses and modeling. Format will include lectures, debates, panel discussions and small group work.
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Humanitarian Action in the 21st Century:
Challenges and Dilemmas - New course
June 10-12, 2019
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This unique three-day course will explore four key challenges confronting humanitarian action today: forced migration, climate change, access to medicines and attacks on humanitarian aid. Through a combination of inspiring lectures and interactive case studies, the course will explore emerging ethical dilemmas and current controversies around these issues.
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Global Health Diagnostics
June 10-12, 2019
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This workshop on global health diagnostics focuses on cross-cutting issues affecting diagnostics for TB, HIV, sexually transmitted and blood borne infections (STBBIs), acute febrile illnesses, and selected neglected tropical diseases (NTDs).
NOTE: Global Health Diagnostics and the Antimicrobial Resistance course will be taught together on Wednesday, June 12th.
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Antimicrobial Resistance
June 12-14, 2019
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The focus of this 3-day workshop is on understanding the complex causes underlying the emergence and spread of AMR, and on practical approaches to tackle antibiotic misuse in different settings.
NOTE: Global Health Diagnostics and the Antimicrobial Resistance course will be taught together on Wednesday, June 12th.
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Advanced TB Diagnostics
June 17-19, 2019
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This advanced course will cover advanced topics in TB diagnostics research and implementation, including critical pathways for new TB tests, impact of new tests on clinical decision-making and therapeutic choices, cost-effectiveness in routine programmatic settings, and impact on patient-important outcomes.
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Clinical TB: A focused clinical & public health review for healthcare workers
June 17-19, 2019
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This 3 day course provides a concise review of the clinical and public health aspects of managing TB. It will be of particular interest to healthcare workers and trainees in Canada, or other low TB incidence countries, who are seeking to develop or strengthen their TB management skills.
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Short Course on Qualitative Methods in Global Infectious Diseases Research
June 19-21, 2019
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A short-course course focused on the principles and rigorous application of qualitative methods in formative, operational, evaluation and policy research in infectious diseases.
Note: the 2019 course is an abbreviated version of the previous two qualitative method courses which were week-long.
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Quality of TB Care - New Course
June 19-21, 2019
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Poor quality TB care is widespread and is a key driver of the TB epidemic. This course will address the critical need to go beyond coverage and improve quality of TB care in low and middle-income countries.
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