GHTM HIV Fellowship Programme 2007-8

[Guest guest]

HIV Fellowship Programme: Clinical & Leadership Training

9 Nov. 2007 – 8 Nov. 2008

Announcing a one-year HIV clinical and leadership training Programme jointly run

by the Government of Tamil Nadu, the US Centers for Disease Control and

Prevention (CDC), the Government Hospital of Thoracic Medicine, and the

International Training and Education Center on HIV (I-TECH).

Programme conducted at GHTM, one of India’s largest HIV care centers and

national HIV training centers. The Fellowship has the following components:

· Daily hands-on clinical training and experiential learning

· Daily didactic and case-based sessions

· Mentoring by local and international experts and faculty

· Management and leadership skills development

· Clinical or community health project opportunities

Seeking 15 exceptional candidates from across India to be selected through a

competitive process.

Government and private candidates can apply. Monthly remuneration of 18,000

Rupees for private candidates. Government candidates to receive salary from

sponsoring institution, as per rules.

Eligibility:

· Completion of MBBS recognized by MCI, India. Postgraduate

degree/diploma in any of the disciplines (Medicine & related fields of

Pediatrics, Chest, Skin & Community Medicine) preferable

· 40 years or less as of Nov. 2007

· Indian Nationals only

· Fluent in English plus a South Indian language preferable

· A commitment to a career in HIV medical care and/or programme

management in India

For further details and application, contact: The Superintendent, Government

Hospital of Thoracic Medicine, Tambaram Sanatorium, Chennai – 600 047, Contact

E-mail: sunitha@...

Website: education.vsnl.com/thoracic

Application due by 25 August 2007

Soni Berry

e-mail: <sony_berry@...>