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June
University of California, Berkeley: Robert Wood Johnson Foundations Postdoctoral Scholars in Health Policy Research Program
University: University of California, Berkeley and University of California, San Francisco
Program: Robert Wood Johnson Foundations Postdoctoral Scholars in Health Policy Research Program
Location: Berkeley, CA, USA
Established in 1992 to foster the development of creative thinkers in health policy research as a collaborative effort involving faculty and resources of two University of California campuses, Berkeley (UCB) and San Francisco (UCSF); the program offers scholars a unique opportunity for advanced study and research on significant health policy issues. Each year, the program enables up to four highly qualified individuals to undertake two-year fellowships. Program offerings are designed to accomplish three objectives:
- Educate scholars about health, the structure and function of the health care system, and the health policymaking process.
- Expose scholars to a learning environment in which each comes to appreciate the perspectives and methods of other social science disciplines, in addition to medicine and public health.
- Offer scholars the opportunity to develop a health policy research agenda and to conduct relevant research and analysis under the guidance of and in collaboration with distinguished faculty mentors. Specific activities vary by institution, but generally include seminars, workshops, tutorials and independent research projects.
Applicant Eligibility Requirements:
Must have a doctoral degree in economics, political science, or sociology. Applicants must have received a doctoral degree after January 2000 but no later than July 15, 2005. For those expecting to receive degrees in 2005, all degree requirements must be completed by July 15, 2005. Applicants must be US citizens or have permanent residence status. Preference will be given to applicants who have not previously worked in the areas of health or health policy research.
For more details please visit Robert Wood Johnson Program
June 1, 2004: Postgraduate/Non-Degree
June
Erasmus Universiteit: MSc in Health Economics, Policy, and Law
University: Erasmus Universiteit
Department: Institute of Health Policy and Management
Location: Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Since september 2003, iBMG (Institute for Health Policy and managment) offers a Master of Science programme in Health Economics, Policy and Law. MSc HEPL is multidisciplinary and specially designed for students interested in understanding the complexities of health care systems from different perspectives. MSc HEPL offers students the opportunity to complement their curriculum with the specific skills derived from the interdisciplinary approach to health and health care. Successful students will be able to identify the policy and economics implications of legal rules and decisions, to advance arguments using both legal, economics and political reasoning, as well as to grasp the differences between national health care systems. These skills will represent an exceptional asset to find professional openings at international firms, consultancy groups, international organisations like the UNO, WTO, EU, or to pursue an academic career.
For more details about this program please visit:
http://web.eur.nl/bmg/english/
http://www.eur.nl
Erasmus Universiteit: Msc in Health Economics
University: Erasmus Universiteit
Department: Institute of Health Policy and Management
Location: Rotterdam, The Netherlands
MSc HE is a monodisciplinary programme in Health Economics, organized toghether with the Rotterdam School of Economics (F.E.W). Its aim is to provide students with concepts and tools of economic analysis of health care, including the analysis of the peculiar functioning of health care markets and the economic evaluation of health care programmes and interventions. These skills will represent an exceptional asset to find professional openings at international firms, consultancy groups, international organisations like the WTO, EU, or to pursue an academic career in the specific field of health economics.
For more details about this program please visit:
http://web.eur.nl/bmg/english/
http://www.eur.nl
Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam: Master in Health Information Management
University: Erasmus Universiteit
Department: Institute of Health Policy and Management
Location: Rotterdam, The Netherlands
This Master Course of Health Information Management will enable you to deal with the challenges and demands of professional information management and organizational development in health care. It is block release, delivered in the Netherlands, Sweden and UK by Erasmus University Rotterdam in collaboration with Carelink in Sweden and CHIRAD in the UK. The course is based on the understanding that health information management is not just a matter of solving technological problems, but rather addressing complex social and organizational issues. The leading principle underlying the contents is the sociotechnical approach which reflects insights and integrates solutions from both the social and technical realm.
For more details about this program please visit:
http://web.eur.nl/bmg/english/
http://www.eur.nl
Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam: Phd Programme of the Institute for Health Policy and Management
University: Erasmus Universiteit
Department: Institute of Health Policy and Management
Location: Rotterdam, The Netherlands
This programme is intended for students, who want to receive a PhD-degree at the Erasmus University (department for Health Policy and Management). Following the European tradition the PhD-degree is granted on the basis of a clearly defined body of scholarly work as demonstrated by scientific publications. This is appropriate for advanced professionals, who are about to work in an independent way, drawing on the advice and consultation of the institute's faculty. As there is no obligation to follow courses in Rotterdam the programme is especially suited for those holding a (fulltime or part-time) position in research or health care, and at the same time wanting to acquire a PhD degree. A professor of the staff of the department will be appointed as supervisor (promoter) of the candidate's work and dissertation.
For more details about this program please visit:
http://web.eur.nl/bmg/english/
http://www.eur.nl
June
Heidelberg University: MSc Course Community Health and Health Management in Developing Countries
University: Heidelberg Univeristy
Department: Department of Tropical Hygiene and Health
Location: Heidelberg, Germany
- Introduction to Health Economics
- Health Care Financing
- Management Game MOSHI
- Personnel and Financial Management
For more details about the program please visit:
http://www.hyg.uni-heidelberg.de/ithoeg/Oeko/index.htm
http://www.uni-heidelberg.de
Heidelberg University: MSc Course in Health Economics
University: Heidelberg Univeristy
Department: Department of Tropical Hygiene and Health
Location: Heidelberg, Germany
For more details about the program please visit:
http://www.hyg.uni-heidelberg.de/ithoeg/Oeko/index.htm
http://www.uni-heidelberg.de
June
Monash University, PhD in Health Economics
University: Monash University
Department: Centre for Health Economics
Location: Melbourne, Australia
The Centre for Health Economics (CHE), Faculty of Business and Economics Monash University, has been at the forefront of health economics teaching and research in Australia for more than 13 years. As one of the two largest concentrations of senior health economists in Australia, it has a strong track record of health economics research, teaching and community service. Its more than 600 publications represent a significant part of the country's total health economics output. The overriding goal of the Centre is to undertake and promote high quality health economics research and teaching, with both a national and international focus.
PhD candidates are required to carry out an independent program of research under the supervision of an experienced member of the Faculty's academic staff. Candidates are required to submit an original thesis that makes a major contribution to the discipline by way of new knowledge. The maximum period of candidature is 4 years (full-time) or 8 years (part-time). Enrolment can be by internal or external mode.
Program Coordinator: Dr. Leonie Segal
For more details on the program, please visit Teaching Higher Degrees
Monash University, MPhil in Health Economics
University: Monash University
Department: Centre for Health Economics
Location: Melbourne, Australia
The Centre for Health Economics (CHE), Faculty of Business and Economics Monash University, has been at the forefront of health economics teaching and research in Australia for more than 13 years. As one of the two largest concentrations of senior health economists in Australia, it has a strong track record of health economics research, teaching and community service. Its more than 600 publications represent a significant part of the country's total health economics output. The overriding goal of the Centre is to undertake and promote high quality health economics research and teaching, with both a national and international focus.
The MPhil is generally a 100% research degree signifying that the candidate has successfully completed a course of research training under the supervision of one of the Centre's academic staff, and satisfied the examiners that he/she can carry out a research project and analyse critically the results. A number of major thesis/minor coursework options are also available. An MPhil thesis should make a contribution to an existing body of knowledge, by applying, clarifying, critiquing or interpreting that knowledge. The normal length of candidature is 18 months (full-time) or 3 years (part-time). Enrolment can be by internal or external mode.
Program Coordinator: Dr. Leonie Segal
For more details on the program, please visit Teaching Higher Degrees
Monash University, Postgraduate Diploma in Health Economics and Evaluation
University: Monash University
Department: Centre for Health Economics
Location: Melbourne, Australia
The Centre for Health Economics (CHE), Faculty of Business and Economics Monash University, has been at the forefront of health economics teaching and research in Australia for more than 13 years. As one of the two largest concentrations of senior health economists in Australia, it has a strong track record of health economics research, teaching and community service. Its more than 600 publications represent a significant part of the country's total health economics output. The overriding goal of the Centre is to undertake and promote high quality health economics research and teaching, with both a national and international focus.
The CHE offers a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Economics and Evaluation which has been designed to meet the need for trained professional health economists and evaluators in hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, government departments and health research organisations. It provides students who already possess a basic degree in economics with the skills necessary to pursue a future career as academic or policy orientated economists, as administrators in the health sector, or as health care evaluators. It introduces economists to the basic concepts of epidemiology, bioethics and decision analysis, and trains participants in research methods by having them undertake a project during their placement at an approved institution. Applicants must have qualified for a pass degree with a major in economics, or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution.
The postgraduate diploma consists of four core subjects, three elective subjects plus a three month Industry based learning placement, which normally takes place during the summer semester. It is normally completed in two semesters of full-time study or four semesters of part-time study.
Program Coordinator: Associate Professor Anthony Harris
For more details on the program, please visit Teaching Award Courses
June 7, 2004: Postgraduate/Non-Degree
Monash University, Graduate Diploma in Health Economics and Policy
University: Monash University
Department: Centre for Health Economics
Location: Melbourne, Australia
The Centre for Health Economics (CHE), Faculty of Business and Economics Monash University, has been at the forefront of health economics teaching and research in Australia for more than 13 years. As one of the two largest concentrations of senior health economists in Australia, it has a strong track record of health economics research, teaching and community service. Its more than 600 publications represent a significant part of the country's total health economics output. The overriding goal of the Centre is to undertake and promote high quality health economics research and teaching, with both a national and international focus.
This eight subject Graduate Diploma course is designed for health professionals and health policy makers wishing to further their knowledge and/or extend their formal qualifications in health economics. No previous background in economics is required.
The course objectives are:
- to provide a rigorous and theoretical grounding in the disciplines of economics, health economics and health policy and to be able to apply these to the analysis of health care policy and institutions
- to develop analytical skills in economics and an appreciation of the role of incentives in the achievement of health care objectives
- to develop technical skills in economic evaluation to promote an efficient and equitable health care system
- to provide a course of direct relevance to government, business and non-government organizations which have extensive relationships with the health sector and require more rigorous training in economics, health economics and policy analysis and development.
All applicants should have an undergraduate degree in a health-related discipline and at least two years relevant work experience. Admission will also be via the Graduate Certificate in Health Economics, or the Graduate Certificate in Pharmacoeconomics.
Program Coordinator: Ms Jenny Watts
For more details on the program, please visit Teaching Award Courses
June 7, 2004: Distance Learning , Postgraduate/Non-Degree
Monash University, Health Economics and Policy Graduate Certificate
University: Monash University
Department: Centre for Health Economics
Location: Melbourne, Australia
The Centre for Health Economics (CHE), Faculty of Business and Economics Monash University, has been at the forefront of health economics teaching and research in Australia for more than 13 years. As one of the two largest concentrations of senior health economists in Australia, it has a strong track record of health economics research, teaching and community service. Its more than 600 publications represent a significant part of the country's total health economics output. The overriding goal of the Centre is to undertake and promote high quality health economics research and teaching, with both a national and international focus.
This four unit Graduate Certificate course has been designed by health economists to develop the understanding and skills necessary to analyse issues and problems in the funding, provision and utilisation of health services from an economic perspective. It has been developed in response to requests from health professionals for graduate award qualifications via the medium of flexible learning and as such is designed for those who, for various reasons such as work, family commitments, or geographic location, are unable to attend traditional lectures.
Potential students require a degree in any discipline, or equivalent work experience in the health industry. There is no requirement for any economic background. The Graduate Certificate consists of three core units and one elective unit.
Program Coordinator: Ms Jenny Watts
For more details on the program, please visit Teaching Award Courses
June 7, 2004: Distance Learning , Postgraduate/Non-Degree
Monash University, Pharmacoeconomics Graduate Certificate
University: Monash University
Department: Centre for Health Economics
Location: Melbourne, Australia
The Centre for Health Economics (CHE), Faculty of Business and Economics Monash University, has been at the forefront of health economics teaching and research in Australia for more than 13 years. As one of the two largest concentrations of senior health economists in Australia, it has a strong track record of health economics research, teaching and community service. Its more than 600 publications represent a significant part of the country's total health economics output. The overriding goal of the Centre is to undertake and promote high quality health economics research and teaching, with both a national and international focus.
This four unit Graduate Certificate course is designed to provide an understanding of the economics of pharmaceuticals in health care systems. It provides the skills necessary to apply economic analysis to the broad issues of industry development as well as the specific skills to: prepare a cost effectiveness analysis of a drug; apply economic modeling to support the inclusion or exclusion of a drug on a national or hospital formulary; design a clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy and cost of effectiveness of drugs; and apply methods of evaluating health and non-health outcomes of drug use.
The course has been prepared by Monash University academic staff who have considerable experience and expertise in the economic and clinical evaluation of pharmaceuticals in industry and government. Admission to the course will be open to applicants who possess an undergraduate degree or equivalent tertiary qualification.
Program Coordinator: Associate Professor Anthony Harris
For more details on the program, please visit Teaching - Award Courses
June 7, 2004: Distance Learning , Postgraduate/Non-Degree
June
Chulalongkorn University: Introduction to Pharmacoeconomics
University: Chulalongkorn University
Department: Centre for Health Economics
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
Dates: 14-18 June 2004
Economic issues related to the health sector have been gaining much attention in Thailand and Asian countries. This increasing attention to health economics in the region is due to the recent implementations of financial and structural reforms in health care sectors in this region. The challenge of providing quality and comprehensive health care to a growing population has become increasingly complex. At the same time, in recent years, there have been much medical breakthroughs and innovation, specifically in the area of pharmacological treatments. These more expensive, new treatments put further pressure on health care budgets but bring about improvements in quality of life and health status of the population. Since governments are responsible to provide supply of high-quality drugs within tight budgets, pharmaceutical companies are thus required to provide evidence of value for money for new drugs. This one-week course is an introductory course to address these important needs and to provide the necessary tools for medical personnel, policy makers, pharmaceutical executives and others working in medical or related fields.
Course Title: An Introduction to Pharmacoeconomics
Duration of the course: 1 week in June 2004
Target audience of the course: Personnel from pharmaceutical companies or government agencies who are working in the area of health care and pharmaceuticals. It primarily targets the Thai although the course will be run both in English and Thai.
Objective:
To help participants acquire a basic understanding of the concepts and practice of pharmacoeconomics. Specifically:
- To introduce participants to basic principles of economics and its applications in the health sector, with a focus on pharmaceuticals.
- To introduce participants to a set of analytical tools of economic evaluations of drug/health care programs.
- To increase the knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations, pricing policy and other economic related topics.
The course will cover the following topics:
- Introduction to economic concepts: supply, demand, efficiency, equity, health policy etc.
- Basics of market and health care markets: market failures, health insurance, and pharmaceuticals markets.
- Economic evaluation for decision making : cost-effectiveness analysis, cost-utility analysis, cost-benefit analysis.
- Measuring and assigning direct and indirect costs to a health care programme
- Economics issues and pharmaceutical regulations
Teaching style:
Teaching will include core sessions with lectures to cover basic theory, and practical session involving analyzing real-world scenarios and discussions in small groups.
Lecturers:
- Dr. Siripen Supakankunti, Faculty of Economics, Chulalongkorn University
- Dr. Sauwakon Ratanawijitrasin, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University
- Dr. Davina Ling, Faculty of Economics, California State University, Fullerton Expert from MOPH, GPO
Place: The course will be held at the Faculty of Economics, Chulalongkorn University. Chulalongkorn University is close to BTS Siam station and it offers a bus service to the station.
Facilities: The facilities of the university, which can be accessed by the participants, include large lecture rooms with standard presentation equipments such as TV, OHP, LCD, and a computer room.
Course Fee: 24,000 Bahts for June 2004 including all materials, lunch and break.
Note: In January 2005, one week advanced course will be offered.