E-drug: International RUD Training Course
---------------------------------------------
I am enclosing a copy of announcement of 2nd international course on
promoting Rational Use of Drugs in Tehran for your consideration. The
course will be held jointly with WHO/EMRO.
If you are interested please respond to
Ebrahim Azizi eazizi@hbi.dmr.or.ir
NOT to e-drug.
A. Majid Cheraghali, Pharm.D. Ph.D.
Director General, Food and Drug Control Labs
Ministry of Health
Tehran, Iran
Fax: (9821)6404330
Tel: (9821)6406174
"A.Majid Cheraghali" <m.cheraghali@bmsu.ac.ir>
2nd Announcement
The Second International Training Course on Promoting Rational Use of
Drugs (PRUD)
June 14 � 27, 2002
Tehran, Islamic Republic of IRAN
Tehran University of Medical Sciences in collaboration with the Iran
Ministry of Health and the WHO/EMRO inviting physicians, pharmacists,
health program managers, officials from ministries of health,
universities and private organizations interested in the PRUD to
participate in the �Second International Training Course on PRUD�.
Objectives
The course will focus on methods of studying inappropriate drug use with
particular emphasis on the role of prescribers, dispensers, and patients.
Participants are expected to learn practical approaches for studying and
implementing the RUD key features including drug policy, essential drug
list, indicators of RUD, and proper interventions to change inappropriate
pattern of drug use in the daily practice of health providers in their
own country.
Design
The course will be conducted in English and will consist of
presentations, discussions, group activities, and field visits. It is
highly participatory, and the exchange of experiences and ideas among
participants adds depth to the learning process. Course materials are
based on those developed by the INRUD, WHO, and MOH and will be moderated
by international and national experts from WHO and Iran. The participants
will be exposed to a wide range of international experiences and
materials.
Highlights
* Identification of drug use problems
* STG for improving quality of care
* Factors that influence prescribing patterns
* Influencing prescribing patterns
* Indicators for assessing drug use
* Changing prescriber training
* Evaluation of effectiveness of drug use interventions
* Public education about drug use
* Field exercises to assess drug use
* Planning intervention studies
Fees and Application
The fee of 2800 US$ covers tuition, course materials, shared
accommodation and all meals. Those unwilling to share accommodation must
be prepared to pay extra for single rooms (rates are available upon
request). Participants should plan to bring sufficient money for
incidental expenses like laundry, postage, phone calls, etc. Airfare and
health insurance are the responsibility of participants or the sponsoring
organization. Applications and fees are due no later than May 30, 2002.
Due to limited seats available, applicants are encouraged to apply
earlier. Please send completed application form to one of the following
addresses:
Ebrahim Azizi, Pharm.D., Ph.D.
Fax # (+9821) 6461178,
Fax # (+9821) 8898532/ 8893998
Course coordinator,
Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology,
Faculty of Pharmacy, TUMS,
E-mail: eazizi@hbi.dmr.or.ir
Or ebrahimaz@yahoo.com
Tehran, P. O. Box 14155-6451, I.R. IRAN
Application Form
(Attach additional sheets as necessary- Please fill out the form using
TYPEWRITER)
Surname: First Name: Sex:
Degree: Organization: Position:
Mailing Address:
City: Country: Postcode:
Telephone: Fax: E-mail:
Are you involved in the activities related to the Promotion of Rational
Use of Drugs (PRUD)? If yes, please, explain for how long and in what
capacity.
What aspects of PRUD are currently being considered active in your
country?
Is there an overall plan to strongly follow the concept of PRUD in your
country?
What are some strengths of your institution / country with respect to the
concept of PRUD?
Have you ever participated in / organized seminars or training courses on
PRUD? If yes, please explain.
How much do you think this training course will help you in implementing
/ promoting PRUD in your country?
How do you plan to implement / promote the RUD upon your return home?
Applicant�s Signature: Date:
Note: In unusual circumstances the training course may be postponed.
Applicants will be notified as early as possible in such cases.
--
To send a message to E-Drug, write to: e-drug@usa.healthnet.org
To subscribe or unsubscribe, write to: majordomo@usa.healthnet.org
in the body of the message type: subscribe e-drug OR unsubscribe e-drug
To contact a person, send a message to: e-drug-help@usa.healthnet.org
Information and archives: http://www.healthnet.org/programs/edrug.html