SOURCE: AFRO-NETS http://www.afronets.org HIV/AIDS Training Program for Medical Doctors in Africa ------------------------------------------------------- Call for Applications A program of Makerere University, Academic Alliance for AIDS Care and Prevention in Africa, and The Infectious Diseases Society of America This is a call for applications for the HIV/AIDS Training Program for Medical Doctors in Africa for the year 2003. The HIV/AIDS Training Program is a one-month, full-time, non-resident course with a 10- person capacity. A total of 5 applicants from outside of Uganda and 5 applicants from Uganda will be selected. The course entails a compre- hensive overview of HIV/AIDS related basic science, epidemiology, care and treatment, and prevention for adult and paediatric popula- tions. The course includes clinical experience and classroom teaching with instruction provided by both national and international HIV/AIDS experts. The course includes examinations. Requirements: MBChB or an equivalent from a recognized university Experience in HIV/AIDS care Course Session Dates: March 10 - April 4, 2003 June 2 - 27, 2003 July 7 - August 1, 2003 October 6 - 31, 2003 November 3 - 28, 2003 Applications: Application forms may be obtained from and submitted to the Academic Alliance office. For applicants residing outside of Uganda or Kam- pala, please request an application or any additional information about the program by fax, phone or e-mail at the location/numbers listed below. Course Costs: No tuition fee; a living stipend will be provided; and housing for those persons living outside of Uganda. Applicants residing out of Uganda will be responsible for meeting their own travel costs to Kam- pala. For more information contact: Academic Alliance PO Box 22418 Room 14-C, 2nd Floor Anatomy Building, Faculty of Medicine Makerere University Kampala, Uganda Tel: +256-041-540093 Fax: +256-041-540094 mailto:training@academicalliance.co.ug Please note that only successful applicants will be notified.