Observatory Venice Summer School 2010
‘EU integration and health systems:
challenges and opportunities for patients, professionals and policy-makers’
(San Servolo, Venice, 25–31 July 2010).
| Venue | The island of San Servolo, Venice |
| Dates | Sunday 25 – Saturday 31 July 2010 |
| Course fee | € 1,950 (includes teaching material, social programme, accommodation and meals from 25 to 31 July 2010) |
| Travel | Participants are expected to make their own travel arrangements to Venice. |
| Target Audience | Participants will be mainly senior to mid-level decision-makers in health policy and management at a regional, national or European level, as well as a limited number of more junior professionals and participants from the private sector. |
| Applications | The deadline for applications is 14 May 2010 using the form below. Early applications are encouraged as places are limited. Successful applicants will be notified at the latest by 4 June 2010. |
| Accreditation | The Summer School is accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education and therefore counts towards ongoing professional development in all EU Member States. |
| Working language | English |
| Organizers | European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies in collaboration with the Veneto Region of Italy |
Selection criteria:
Employment / professional experience
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a health system context at a regional, national or European level;
- Currently employed in an institution with decision-making powers in the health sector (government, nongovernmental, relevant provider or payer association, or professional bodies);
- Priority is given to persons working in EU Member States, candidate countries, EFTA Member States and ENP partner countries or in an international organization working in Europe.
Recommended knowledge and academic qualifications
- University degree in medicine, public health, law, economics, social and political sciences or equivalent experience;
- Basic knowledge of the functioning of the EU.
- English (understanding, speaking) sufficient to participate actively in technical discussions;
- English (reading) sufficient to prepare for the course and manage background materials.
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