international

developing health - objectives

To promote standards of excellence in holistic healthcare for those working in resource poor countries

To enable healthcare practitioners to explore new and current knowledge relating to clinical practice in resource poor countries and to enhance their ability to share and teach these insights

To improve current clinical skills and develop new ones relevant to workin in resource poor countries

To provide spiritual refreshment, encouragement and mutual support

What specific skills/knowledge will participants acquire during the event?

  • An increased knowledge of medicine (in its broadest sense) relevant to working in resource poor countries
  • Enhanced practical skills related to the many specialities covered on the course - especially during the Paediatric, Surgical and Obstetric workshops
  • An increased awareness of the interrelation of culture and healthcare

Teaching methods that will be used:

  • Lectures
  • Discussion Groups
  • Problem based learning
  • Case Studies
  • Practical Workshops
  • Demonstrations
  • PLUS - the interaction of participants from different nations and cultures

cd-rom and TALC

Every participant receives a free copy of the latest Developing Health CD-ROM which contains lecture notes, management protocols, power point presentations and other resources. It has proved a valuable teaching tool for those working in resource poor countries.

TALC (Teaching Aids at Low Cost) has a bookstall at the course.