Amsterdam International Medical & Nursing Summer Schools (AIMSS)

Exploring the Brain from Function to Dysfunction (medic 1)
Sunday 5 July to Friday, 31 July, 2009.

The 2009 course program will include lectures on four major topics stretching from basal neuroscience to practical medicine, including visual perception, neurodegeneration, neuromodulation and neuro-endocrinology.

Participants profile: Advanced students in medicine, biology, health sciences and psychology with knowledge of biomedical and clinical sciences and recent graduates. Experience in laboratory research is not obligatory.

Course Fee: Applications received within the 15 May 2009 € 600,--. Applications received after the 15 May 2009 € 700,
The course fee includes: educational programme, public transport in Amsterdam, welcome drink, social and cultural program, closing buffet. It does not include accommodation.

Deadline for application: 15 May 2009.


Bridging Health Care with IT (medic 2)
5th to 17th July July, 2008.

This Summer School illustrates how biomedical informatics will impact healthcare and is essential training for the next generation of healthcare professionals who are at the forefront of enhancing healthcare's quality, efficiency and safety.

Participants Profile
Advanced students in medicine, biology and health sciences with knowledge of biomedical and clinical sciences as well as recent graduates.

Course Fee: Applications received before: 15 May 2009: € 430,--. Applications received after the 15 May 2009: € 530,--.
The course fee includes: educational programme, public transport in Amsterdam, welcome drink, social and cultural program, closing buffet. It does not include accommodation.

Deadline for application: 15 May 2009.


Summer School of Nursing: Care Connects (medic 4)
5th to 17th July July, 2008.

The aim of the Summer School of Nursing: "Care Connects" is to emphasize the universal character of nursing and the importance of all aspects of good patient care by bringing colleagues with different backgrounds and knowledge and having them exchange their experiences.

Participants profile:
A certified nurse with extensive experience (at least five years) in clinical practice

Course Fee: € 100,--. The course fee includes: educational programme, public transport in Amsterdam, welcome drink, social and cultural program, closing buffet.

Application Deadline: 15 may 2009.

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