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Wednesday, February 24, 2010

ICID - update re: Haiti

Just got this email and thought this was a pretty interesting add to this conference:


Late-Breaker Announcement for the 14th International Congress on Infectious Diseases in Miami, Florida  March 9-12, 2010:

Infectious Diseases in Field Hospitals in Haiti

A late breaker symposium addressing infectious diseases issues relevant to the planning and operation of field hospitals following the recent earthquake disaster in Haiti has been added to the program for the 14th ICID. The symposium will be held on March 11 from 3:45-5:45 PM. Several speakers including Gordon Dickinson from the University of Miami and Vladimir Krcmery from University of Trnava, both active in establishing and operating field hospitals in Haiti since the disaster, will present their experience. A panel discussion with the speakers will follow the presentations. This will be a rare opportunity to hear firsthand accounts of the tremendous challenges faced immediately following the devastating earthquake in Haiti.

Important 14th ICID Dates & Links:

-- Pre-Registration for the 14th ICID CLOSES ON FEBRUARY 26.  If you haven't registered yet, please go to the on-line registration system at <https://secure37.softcomca.com/servimed_com_mx/ICID2010/inscripcion.htm>

-- The FINAL PROGRAM for the 14th ICID is available at <http://ww2.isid.org/Downloads/14th_ICID_Final_Prog.pdf>

-- ABSTRACTS for the 14th ICID are now available
for download from <http://ww2.isid.org/Downloads/14th_ICID_Poster_Abstracts.pdf>
searchable on-line system <http://www.x-cd.com/isidmain2010/>

-- COMPLETE Congress details are at the 14th ICID website <http://www.isid.org/14th_icid/>

Sunday, February 14, 2010

International Medical Panel - 2/15 at 6pm

Tomorrow, Monday 2/15 at 6pm in 1361 Chemistry, the UW-Madison Pre-medical American Medical Student Association (AMSA) will be hosting an International Medical Panel with three doctors and professors who have had experiences with global health care, open to all students. It will be a great opportunity to ask questions and learn from those who have had firsthand experience.

Speakers:

Dr. Claire Wendland
"As a medical anthropologist, I focus on the globalization of biomedicine, particularly in Africa.   Related work includes the anthropology of reproduction, sexuality and the body.   I am finishing work on a book that explores the experience of medical students who must learn to be doctors in Malawi."

Dr. Robert Dempsey
Focus on specialized neurological/neurosurgical care disparities between Ecuador/eastern Africa and the United States. Distribution of care - work at regional centers. Disparities in equipment - REUSE gloves for surgery in Ecuador. Emphasis on teaching to work against lack of neurosurgeons. 

Dr. Sana Salih
After completing medical school in Khartoum, Sudan, Dr. Salih has worked in the United Kingdom and Texas. She is currently an Obstetrician and Gynecologist performing research at the UW Hospital, working with patients, and teaching at the medical school.

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Global Health Seminar Series - tonight at 5pm

Global Health Seminar Series

“Working with Communities to Improve Health and Well-Being in Rural Guadalajara: Faculty and Student Leader Perspectives on a University Partnership”

Lori DiPrete Brown, MSPH

Assistant Director, Center for Global Health

UW-Madison


Rescheduled to

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

5:00-6:00pm

1335 HSLC

Following this seminar, Lori DiPrete Brown will offer an informational session for those who are interested in the

Certificate in Global Health program.