developing health course

healthcare in resource-poor settings for doctors, nurses, midwives and therapists

This two week course is designed to impart appropriate knowledge and skills to healthcare professionals working in resource-poor countries or planning to go.

The Developing Health Course provides high-quality training for work in resource-poor settings. The course covers a wide range of topics and includes practical workshops as well as lectures and case-based learning. See this year's programme here.

The course is aimed both at those currently working overseas who want to update their knowledge, and those who are planning to go who want to be equipped for the work they will do. In addition, many who are simply interested in international work have found it a useful opportunity to learn more about it and explore the possibilities of getting involved.

Participants on the 2009 course commented:

'I looked for a long time on the internet for a course such as this. It was everything I hoped for and more.'

'Brilliant preparation both medically and spiritually as we're leaving to go overseas, for the first time, in two days. Just a brilliant start. Thanks you!'

'It was really excellent. I really appreciated the way people walked us through clinical problems with a practical approach, keeping in mind that we may not have access to all the things we have in our home countries.'

'This course has been a fantastic mixture of all the specialities, a very good refresher course to bring us up to date.'

'Extremely valuable course for anybody thinking of working abroad and the fellowship is wonderful.'

You can read the 2009 report here.

the venue

Oak Hill College, Chase Side, Southgate, London. N14 4PS

Oak Hill has a superb campus set in 60 acres of parkland on the edge of the greenbelt, and yet only a tube-ride away from central London.

For more details on the accommodation and directions, please see the Oak Hill website.

cd-rom and TALC

Every participant attending the course will receive a free copy of the latest CD-ROM which contains the lecture notes, management protocols, powerpoint presentations and many other resources. It has proved a valuable teaching tool for those working in resource poor countries.

TALC (Teaching Aids at Low Cost) have a bookstall at the course where books and other teaching aids can be ordered. These will be delivered to Oak Hill during the course.

costs

Fees are calculated to cover accommodation and meals at Oak Hill College, and administrative costs. Tuition is free to mission partners working in less developed countries - subsidised by CMF and the fact that our lecturers provide their services free of charge.

• For those in paid employment, attending the whole course - £950
• For those in paid employment, attending for one week only (Mon - Fri) - £550
• For those currently working in resource poor countries with a mission, attending the whole course - £675
• For those currently working in resource poor countries with a mission agency, attending for one week only (Mon - Fri) - £350
• Late booking fee - after 11th June - an extra £20

CMF does not want any voluntary workers to be put off by lack of finance and may be able to offer a small bursary to those who are facing particular financial constraints. Please get in touch with us for further information.

course directors

Dr Vicky Lavy MB BChir MRCGP DCH DRCOG DTM&H - course organiser
Head of International Ministries, CMF

Mary Hopper MSc PGDipEd DipCPC RGN RM RSCN RCNT
Senior Lecturer, Oxford Brookes University

Dr John Knowles MBE MB ChB DTM&H
General Practitioner, Bath

Dr Ian Spillman MRCP FRCPCH DA DTM&H DCH
Consultant Paediatrician, Macclesfield DGH

course administrator
Laura Risdale
CMF International Coordinator

course hosts
John and Heather Knowles