PAHO/WHO Collaborating Center on International Nursing
Announcing the Fourth International Interprofessional Health Care Leadership Program
July 14-25, 2014
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Nursing, designated as a Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Center on International Nursing, will host a 2-week International Nursing and Health Care Leadership and Management Program July 14-25, 2014. The program will be co-sponsored by the UAB Sparkman Institute for Global Health. The program will include:
· an interactive class focused on application of leadership principles to common issues faced by nurses and other health professionals in clinical practice as well as in teaching and research settings;
· development of individual leadership development plans in collaboration with UAB faculty coaches and other institute participants; and
· the opportunity to participate in classes focused on English for health professionals offered by the UAB English Language and Culture Institute offered BEFORE the leadership program IF there are at least 10 registrations for this program (from July 7-11, 2014).
Participants will live in a University of Alabama at Birmingham dormitory/residence for an estimated cost of $450 for 2 weeks. There will be a limited number of free home stays offered by volunteer host families. The estimated cost for the program, health insurance, and SEVIS fee is approximately $1,250. The cost may vary depending on the cost of health insurance. The additional cost for the English classes will be approximately $550 (including the classes, book, insurance and dormitory/residence). The cost of airfare, visa, housing, food, and ground transportation is NOT included in the above prices.
Deadline to register: March 1, 2014
For more information: http://www.uab.edu/nursing/home/international-affairs-home
Dr. Lynda Wilson (; 1-205-934-6787) OR
Lisa Theus (; 1-205 996 7621)
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