Infectious Diseases

Aim

This course aims to inform PhD students about major infectious diseases, which are not necessarily within the scope of their own research. It provides general information about important pathogens, in respect of their microbiology, their detection, the diseases they cause, the epidemiology and public health aspects of these diseases, their interaction with host defense mechanisms, and modalities of treatment and prevention. The course also features lectures on “hot topics” in infectious diseases. CINIMA PhD students are required to attend this course during the first or second year of their appointment.

Location & Organization

Organizer

AMC - Graduate School Amsterdam Medical Centre

Course Director

Dr. L. van der Hoek

Faculty / Teachers

Center for Infection and Immunity Amsterdam (CINIMA)

Location / venue

Amsterdam, Center for Infection and Immunity Amsterdam (CINIMA

Costs

No charge for registered AMC PhD students. Participants who are not AMC or AMC Medical Research BV employees are charged a fee of 500 euro.

Timing & Workload

Duration Four days
ECTS points 1.3
Frequency Once a year
 

Teaching methods used

Lectures

Examination no

Criteria

Is the course taught in English? yes
Is documentation available? (book, syllabus)? no
Is the course open for external researchers? yes

More Information

http://www.amc.nl/index.cfm?pid=1251