AIDS Training Program
A collaboration of the Infectious Diseases Society of America, the HIV Medicine Association, and the Accordia Global Health Foundation
About the Program
Eligibility
Compensation
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About the Program
IDSA, HIVMA and the Accordia Global Health Foundation are seeking volunteers for the AIDS Training Program (ATP). Over the course of three weeks, volunteers will train 20-25 African physicians in the comprehensive management of HIV/AIDS. ATP course training covers:
- Epidemiology
- Biology and history of HIV in humans
- Diagnosis and monitoring of HIV and opportunistic infections
- Comprehensive antiretroviral therapy (ART)
- Adherence and prevention counseling
- ART program management, reporting, and data management
- More detailed curriculum information
The course is administered at the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) at Makerere University. Learn more about IDI.
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Eligibility
IDSA and HIVMA members and members-in-training are eligible to volunteer. Selected trainers will have demonstrated substantial commitment to the care of patients with HIV/AIDS and its complications.
Experience with the following is desired but not required:
- Service as a faculty member in courses on HIV/AIDS
- Service as a mentor for trainees in the care of patients with HIV/AIDS
- Service in a resource-poor setting
Trainers must be available for a three week training block. The training blocks for 2011 are:
- March 7-25, 2011
- July 4-22, 2011
- November 7-25, 2011
Responsibilities
The AIDS Training Program includes lectures, bedside and clinical teaching, clinical case discussions, journal clubs, and group project work.
Trainers will be responsible for the following:
- coordinating trainees for the three-week training session
- delivering and refining lectures for the course of the three-week session
- facilitating interactive sessions with trainees including journal discussions and clinical case studies
- providing instruction in both outpatient and inpatient clinical settings
- providing introductory computer support to trainees
participating in clinical activities at Mulago Hospital, the IDI, the Joint Clinical Research Center, and other venues
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Compensation for Volunteers
In consideration of their services, volunteer trainers will receive the following:
- round-trip economy class airfare from point of origin to Kampala
- a $5,000 per month stipend
- on-site housing (house cleaning, security, gym)
- a reasonable per diem for expenses, food, etc. (currently $25/day)
- transport - airport pick-up/drop-off; daily round trips to IDI
- visa (3 months)
- vaccinations, malaria prophylaxis
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Interested applicants must submit their CV and a cover letter to globalhealth@idsociety.org. Please indicate in your cover letter which training block(s) you’re interested in.
If you require any further information regarding this program, please contact us at (703) 740-4955.