We need your Help for our HIV/AIDS Programme (4)
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Hi Peter,
Thought that you may be interested in participating in this
training programme that runs about 6 times a year.
The Infectious Diseases Institute - HIV/AIDS Training Program a
project of the Academic Alliance for AIDS Care & Prevention in
Africa
BRIEFING NOTE
Background
The Academic Alliance for AIDS Care and Prevention in Africa was
formed as a partnership between infectious diseases and public
health experts in Uganda and in North America to address
HIV/AIDS related care, treatment and prevention issues. In April
2002, the HIV/AIDS Training Program for Medical Doctors in Af-
rica was launched as a collaborative effort between the Academic
Alliance (AA), Makerere University and the Infectious Diseases
Society of America (IDSA).
Mission
To provide state of the art HIV/AIDS care and prevention through
training and operational research.
Goals
The following are the goal statements for the Training Program:
* To enhance the capacity of health care workers in Africa to
deliver comprehensive HIV care and prevention.
* To be a model of regional training in HIV/AIDS related pro-
grams and research.
* To contribute to the development of leaders in HIV/AIDS re-
lated programs and research.
Course content
Program curricula include formal lectures; case studies; journal
club discussions, and practical clinical experience in caring
for HIV-infected adults and children. The medical doctor-
training program is based on a train-the-trainer format and is
one month in length. The curriculum was developed by an expert
committee of Academic Alliance and IDSA members and includes a
wide range of topics, including, but not limited to, the follow-
ing: global epidemiology of HIV infection; HIV basic science;
clinical manifestations and practical laboratory experience in
procedures to diagnose HIV infection and AIDS-associated infec-
tions; antiretroviral therapy and drug adherence; HIV preven-
tion; palliative care; clinical trials design.
Assessment
In order to assess the progress made by trainees at the comple-
tion of the session, pre and post test examinations are adminis-
tered at the beginning and end of the course respectively. Prior
to admission, trainees are requested to prepare and present
cases drawn from their own practice. In addition to the pre-
test, trainees are required to complete a set of weekly take
home examination of approximately 45 questions each week drawn
from specific topics covered in a given week. Trainees are also
exposed to medical research through journal clubs and group re-
search priorities assignments. Through computer Internet
searches, the trainees are also able to develop their techno-
logical skills and find updated scientific literature on the
Internet. Finally, the trainees complete a 40 question proctored
exam to establish individual knowledge levels of the course ma-
terial. Clinical assessment is also conducted at the end of the
training session to assess the students' practical skills in pa-
tient care. A Certificate of Completion is awarded at the end of
the training session to students who complete all course assign-
ments and requirements satisfactorily.
The Academic Alliance has formed partnerships with many organi-
zations working in the HIV/AIDS field in Uganda, both governmen-
tal and non-governmental. Such partnerships have enriched the
training program.
Admission Requirements
Admission requirements include a degree in the medical field and
one year of internship. Applications are screened and rated by a
selection committee. Current available funding for support of
the training program has enabled the Academic Alliance to offer
the course tuition free for 18 -25 trainees per session in 2004.
Selection is based on geographic considerations and the appli-
cant's actual or planned role in caring for people with HIV dis-
ease in his or her community. To be considered for the training
program, applicants must submit the following documents:
* a completed application form
* a supporting letter from the applicant's employing institution
(e.g., hospital administrator, clinical director, service chief,
departmental chair) indicating the applicant's role in patient
care and/or training of other health care providers as well as
expected benefits of the applicant's training to the institution
* copies of license of registration of practice and relevant
academic transcripts
* a current curriculum vitae
For more information please contact:
Training Manager
IDI Training Office
IDI Building, 2nd Floor, Room 236
Faculty of Medicine, Makerere University
Mulago Hospital Complex
P.O. Box 22418, Kampala, Uganda
Tel: +256-41-307-212 /307-208
Fax: +256-31-307-291
mailto:training@idi.co.ug
Website: http://www.aaacp.org
Regards,
Robinah Nganwa
HIV Clinical Pharmacist
AIDS Treatment Information Centre
Academic Alliance
Uganda
mailto:rnganwa@iph.ac.ug