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Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship
Program Application Deadline: October 14, 2005
Program Dates:
September through May (9 months)
Number of Participants: 20
As the countries of the world become more interdependent, the Robert Bosch Foundation recognizes the importance of familiarizing American professionals with the political, economic, and cultural environment of Europe and of the Federal Republic of Germany. To further this goal, and to strengthen the ties of friendship and understanding between the United States and Germany, the foundation sponsors a fellowship program that enables young American professionals to participate in an intensive work and study program in Germany. Although a prime goal of this program is the advancement of American-German/European relations, it also contributes to the participants’ professional competence and expertise, and broadens their cultural horizons.
The program provides young American professionals (23-34) with executive level internships in the federal government and private sectors in Germany. Seminars in Berlin, Frankfurt and Munich as well as visits to Poland, the Czech Republic, Belgium and France provide an in-depth understanding of issues facing the European Union and Germany today. Candidates are competitively chosen from the fields of business administration, economics, journalism and mass communications, law, political science and public affairs/public policy.
Since 1984, over 300 Americans have been given this unique opportunity. Most Bosch alumni become leaders in their professional fields, and commit themselves to the long-term stabilization and growth of German-American relations.
Applications must be received no later than October 14, 2005 for the program beginning in September 2006.
Program Requirements
Citizenship : US Citizen
Age: 23-34 at time of application.
Language: German fluency required at start of program. If needed, language training will be provided by the Bosch foundation in the US and Germany.
Education: Graduate degree or at graduate level training in business administration,
economics, journalism, mass communications, law, political science, public affairs/public policy.
Work Experience: At least two years relevant work experience.
The Robert Bosch Foundation, located in Stuttgart, Germany, is one of the largest corporate foundations in Germany and was formed to further the philanthropic and social endeavors of its founder, Robert Bosch (1861-1942). Established in 1964, it holds 92% of the shares of the Robert Bosch Company.
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Tuberculosis
Bucharest, Romania
October 25-27, 2005
Educational aims
Tuberculosis (TB) is a public health priority in Central and Eastern Europe due to recent socio-economic constraints (affecting both population and health services) coupled with the dramatic rise of HIV infection. TB control requires a comprehensive approach involving clinicians, laboratory staff, non-medical personnel and public health specialists.
Topics
Epidemiology of TB and MOTT
Resistence patterns
Common and unusual pathological findings
Diagnostic methods and procedures
Radiological findings (chest Xray, CT scan)
Therapeutics approaches
Target audience
Practicing pulmonologists; practicing pathologists; practicing radiologists; residents and fellows.
At the end of the course, participants will: have a greater knowledge of the epidemiology of TB and related diseases;
be able to correlate clinical presentations with pathological and radiographical features;
be able to improve their daily practice in the treatment of TB.
Registration deadline: October 1, 2005.
For more information, go to http://www.ersnet.org/ers/.
Sleep Medicine
Antwerp, Belgium
November 10-12, 2005
Educational aims
The attendants will gain insight into the physiology and pathophysiology of sleep related breathing disorders. They will acquire practical skills such as performance of polysomnography and applications of various treatment modalities.
Format
Theoretical /lectures
Practical: Tracings-Software CD ROM
Tutorials: free discussion, meet the experts
At the end of the course, participants will be able to: perform polysomnography and establish the most appropriate protocols for this purpose;
apply CPAP for OSA; make other therapeutic choices for CSA and OSA.
Registration deadline: October 31, 2005.
For more information, go to http://www.ersnet.org/ers/.
Medical Aerosols
Budapest, Hungary
November 25-26, 2005
Educational aims
The course will: increase the number of healthcare workers with an adequate knowledge of aerosol medicine;
provide a jump start in state-of-the art basics of aerosol medicine; be evidence-based;
focus on basic aerosol science needed to deliver optimal clinical care; focus on implementation of the ERS nebulizer guidelines;
include both paediatric and adult aspects of aerosol medicine.
Target audience
(Paediatric) pulmonologists; pediatricians with a focus on lung diseases; allied respiratory professionals responsible for training and evaluating aerosol therapy in patients; CF care givers; clinical fellows in training to become (pediatric) pulmonologists; other healthcare workers with a focus on aerosol medicine.
At the end of the course, participants will understand: basic aerosol science;
key issues of treating diseased airways; patient related factors influencing efficacy of aerosol therapy;
key factors to instruct and monitor technical skills of patients; key factors related to regulatory issues;
specific pharmacokinetic/dynamic issues related to aerosol medicine.
Registration deadline: November 15, 2005.
For more information, go to http://www.ersnet.org/ers/.
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