Vaccine Pediatrics Pediatric Program (PVAC) 2025

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Vaccine Pediatrics (PVAC) is co -hosted by the University of Geneva, the University of Geneva, the Qatar University (English session) in Doha, and the Cheikh Anta Diop University (French session) of Dakar. PVAC is a dynamic and specialized 5 -day education program that reinvests health experts and major stakeholders, strengthens the world’s priorities for eradication of polio, and improves the effects of surveillance and response systems.

PVAC is designed to strengthen its decision -making technology and technical skills to support global efforts to eradicate polio. Customized for early and mid -health professionals, this course provides in -depth education on vaccines focused on polio.

This course deals with essential topics such as immunology, epidemiology, vaccine development, vaccination strategy, regulatory framework, risk and crisis communication, social, ethics and financial dimensions. PVAC uses a 360 ° approach to learning to combine scientific updates, real case studies, scenario -based plans, and interactive sessions led by experts.

Course Date:

• Doha English session from October 26 to 30.
• French session in Dakar from December 15th to 19th.

Participant:

• Get practical skills in response to emergency preparation and outbreak
• Critical evaluation of eradication strategy and lessons
• Apply the scenario -based planning tool
• Participate effectively with stakeholders and communities
• Join the PVAC Alumni Network to build long -term collaboration.

This course promotes understanding between interdisciplinary, expanding participants’ expertise into immediate fields, encouraging global thinking, and introducing new technologies and approaches. It allows experts to contribute significantly to the mission of eradication of polio at the field and at the policy level.

Selection criteria

To ensure a meaningful and effective learning experience, you need to limit the number of participants to the maximum. 50 People in the session. We strongly encourage you to submit a strong application to enhance your selection.

Participants will be selected next PVAC Science Committee According to him: Education background, work experience, the level of decision -making of vaccines, the effect of the process is expected at the individual, institution and national level. Each application is evaluated individually by at least six members of the Science Committee.

Registration fee

Course participation, accommodation and travel costs are applied by communion for selected participants of low -income and intermediate income states (LMIC).

Which service is included?

• Participation in the program
• Travel and internal transmission between hotels and campuses
• Accommodation in the single room of the chosen hotel near the campus
• Breakfast, lunch, restaurant and coffee brake service for 5 days (including social events)
• Account for alumni network.

Application process

To fill out the application, collect the following documents and information:

• sheathe letter: Briefly explain why you should participate in the PVAC process and explain how it will contribute to professional development. Discuss the effects of the program on career, institutions and vaccination strategies. This section is important for the selection committee. best length: 450 word
• education: In this section, provide detailed information on academic backgrounds, including degree, certification and related education. Each education item must include the following information:
  • University / institution name (Name of university, school or education organization)
  • date (Departure: Starting Year-: End Year Year)
  • do Or the certification name (Example: Bachelor’s in Biology)
  • Field Learning / explanation (Special mention, specialization, important project completion -up to 30 words)
• workexperience: In this section, you need to reflect the professional background. You should include the following information about each business experience item.
  • company/group name
  • location (nation)
  • date (Starting in the month and year -in progress in progress, ending the month and year or “current”)
  • function / job title (Example: Project Management Intern)
• short electricity: Provides a concise summary (Maximum 300 word) The most relevant past experiences and current activities in vaccines.
• letter To suggestion: Please submit twosignature and Recentletter To suggestion Official Letter Head:
  1. We will confirm that a letter from a senior authority of the institution, your participation, is supported (including the time for the course) and explains the current and expected future responsibilities.
  2. A letter from an external expert in the past.
     memoIf your institution recommends one or more applicants, each applicant must submit a separate letter.
     action: Scan the character and attach it as a PDF file to the application.
• Identification document: A valid passport is required to attend the course and prepare for a trip. If you are selected, you will be asked to provide a copy of a valid passport copy through the course date. Make sure your passport is up to date to complete your management and travel documents.

Application form template: Find here Your information application template.

Attention: If you apply French You must submit a session and application. French. If you apply english You must submit a session and application. english.

• Only complete applications are reviewed. Please send an email if you need a problem or need help in your application. poliocourse@unige.ch
• Application for completion date: June 6, 2025.
• If you choose a Participation confirmation You are asked to complete the administrative registration of the official document. The notification of the selection result is sent as follows. Late July 2025.
• Travel plan: When the official document registration is completed, you will be contacted for travel reservations.

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