Antwerp, Belgium

Pandemic Preparedness

Elevate your skills in our intensive one-week Summer Course on Pandemic Preparedness.

The University of Antwerp and the Antwerp University Hospital invite you to engage in an exclusive one-week summer school to boost your knowledge on pandemic preparedness.

During our dynamic course, we foresee a combination of thematic lectures and interactive/hands-on sessions on different aspects of pandemic preparedness, including surveillance and epidemiology, modelling, strategic preparedness planning, effective outbreak management, ethical issues, persuasive risk communication, and bolstering vaccine confidence. Guided by renowned experts from across Europe, immerse yourself in interactive sessions and lectures that dissect these pivotal subjects.

As we navigate an era where global health challenges demand exceptional preparedness, this course stands as your gateway to mastering the art and science of pandemic response. Join us for a transformative educational journey, where you'll emerge not just informed but empowered to make a significant impact in the field of pandemic management.

Target group

This Summer School offers an additional course to the current curricula of medical (5th or 6th year) or paramedical undergraduate students; and postgraduate students in (para)medical sciences. This course is also open to (para)-medical professionals.

The following minimum criteria will be considered:

Studying or working in Europe
Basic knowledge of and keen interest in infectious diseases and vaccines
Medical (5th or 6th year) or paramedical undergraduate student, postgraduate student in (para)medical sciences (epidemiology, nursing, public health, …) or (para-)medical professionals
In addition, we appreciate highly motivated candidates. It is therefore important to elaborate on your specific interest in your application file.

A maximum of thirty participants is allowed, and the audience is balanced for gender and nationality.

Credits info

3 EC
3 ECTS credits will be awarded upon successful completion of the programme. All certificates of completion are issued as a micro-credential.

Fee info

EUR 300: Undergraduate and postgraduate students
Fee includes course material, coffee breaks, lunches, social activities and a farewell dinner. Fee does not include travel costs nor accommodation.
Single rooms in Zorghotel Drie Eiken can be booked on request through the organiser of the summer school. Additional fee for accommodation is €200, which includes a single room for 5 nights and breakfast.
EUR 500: Non-students (professionals)
Fee includes course material, coffee breaks, lunches, social activities and a farewell dinner. Fee does not include travel costs nor accommodation.
Single rooms in Zorghotel Drie Eiken can be booked on request through the organiser of the summer school. Additional fee for accommodation is €200, which includes a single room for 5 nights and breakfast.

Scholarships

Scholarships for incoming students: Erasmus+ scholarships are available for medicine students of one of the IDEALiTER partnering institutions. Check our website for fore information.