Global Surgery & OBGYN

Faculty of Medicine (UU)

The Global Surgery & Obstetrics/Gynaecology summer course provides a unique overview of topics related to Global Surgery, Gynaecology and Maternal care, with an emphasis on essential surgical care from a worldwide perspective. A great variety of topics will be discussed in interactive lectures, case study sessions and small working groups with experts in the field. The diverse composition of speakers and participants from all over the globe guarantees a unique opportunity to connect and learn from different backgrounds and viewpoints.

•••••••••••••• course director Prof. dr. Kitty Bloemenkamp, Prof. dr. Inne Borel Rinkes, et al. level Master period 10 July 2023 - 14 July 2023 credits 1.5 ECTS course fee € 595 housing fee € 200

Challenges in Global Health: Non-Communicable Diseases

Faculty of Medicine (UU)

This one-week course aims to enhance the participant’s knowledge and understanding of major health challenges with a focus on chronic non-communicable diseases globally. The topics discussed range from burden of and risk factors for chronic noncommunicable diseases, epidemiologic transition and globalisation, to the effects of early life environment, environmental changes on health, the intersection of communicable and non-communicable diseases and effective approaches for disease prevention and management.

•••••••••••••• course director Dr. Kerstin Klipstein-Grobusch level Master period 17 July 2023 - 21 July 2023 credits 1.5 ECTS course fee € 750 housing fee € 200