Doctors Short-Term Training
Introduction
The Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital offers informal training in surgical techniques and in care of vesico/rectal vaginal fistula (VVF/RVF) patients to qualified obstetrician/gynecologists and surgeons who are actively involved in treating women with this condition. The training is offered for one calendar month (four weeks) from the 1st day of the month until the 30th day of the month.
Objectives
By the end of the one-month training at the Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital, the trainee will be able:
- To know the need for better obstetric care
- To diagnose a urinary and/or recto-vaginal fistula.
- To know the pathogenesis of obstetric fistulae
- To differentiate the different forms of urinary incontinence
- To operate surgically with an efficient outcome, a small vesico-vaginal fistula
- To teach his/her nursing staff how to manage and care for the pre-operative and post-operative fistula patient
- To give health education to post-operative patients, including the warning related to further pregnancies and where to deliver
- To provide supportive psychological care at all times to any patient with childbirth or related injuries.
Criteria
As places are limited our policy is to restrict training for experienced obstetricians gynecologists or surgeons who are actively involved in treating VVF / RVF patients in the developing world where this condition is prevalent. We give preference to those who give treatment free or at low cost.
How to Apply
Click here to download an application form
We also ask you to read, sign and enclose with your application a copy of this information sheet indicating your agreement with its terms.
Acceptance
This will be given in writing. We ask you to confirm your acceptance and inform us in advance of your flight number and estimated time of arrival.
Visa
Ethiopia requires visas for citizens of most countries. Please check with the nearest Ethiopian Embassy or Consulate regarding visa formalities and come with a current visa to avoid problems upon arrival.
Currently it is not possible to get an entry visa on arrival!!!
If there is no Ethiopian Consulate in the country where you live we can obtain a visa for you in advance provided that we receive the necessary information at least 30 days before you come. We will need a photocopy of the relevant pages of your passport and passport number, date and place of issue and date of expiry. We also need your postal address, a fax number and email address for you. A copy of the entry permit will be sent by fax or email. If you do not have a fax or access to email then it will be sent by ordinary express mail. We cannot be responsible for non-delivery of this permit.
Scholarships/Grants
Though the training is free of charge, the Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital cannot cover your accommodation and personal expenses. We recommend that you plan for this before you come.
Lodgings and Facilities
We have limited on-site single accommodation for trainees only (no partner, spouse etc.) with simple meals and laundry facilities provided. This must be booked in advance as it is not always available. The cost is US$25 per day which is payable in advance on arrival. Should you leave earlier than foreseen, the over-payment will be reimbursed.
The hospital site has wireless access to the internet for those with laptops. For those with no laptop there is an internet café a short walk from the hospital. Other hospital facilities such as telephone and fax are for emergency use only.
If on-site accommodation is unavailable there are a number of local hotels. Rates can be supplied on request.
Other expenses
The trainee will fund:
- the cost of the return air ticket to Addis Ababa
- US$ 20.00 for airport tax payable on departure if not included in ticket price.
- the cost of an Ethiopian visa (US$20-40)
- personal travel: visits around town and travel outside of Addis Ababa will be at your own expense. There are taxis and minibuses that can be used at minimal cost. Contract taxis can be hired for around US$3-4 per hour.
The Fistula Hospital will meet you at the airport on arrival and will take you back to the airport on departure.
Certificate
We do not provide any certificate other than a letter confirming that training has been undertaken. Both the senior staff doctors and senior nursing officer will evaluate the time spent at the hospital by the guest doctor.
Research
We do not have any opportunities for those wishing to engage in research projects. If documentation and research project proposal is presented to the Institute of Science and Technology and is approved by the National and Hospital Ethical Committees a research in collaboration with our own staff may be considered. However, the Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital retains the rights of refusal in the interest of the patients committed into its care.
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