“The Joy of Learning Public Health”
Our aim is to improve public health knowledge
and competency among future health care
providers, through holding summer schools,
conferences and workshops. We believe
learning public health can be more attracting
and exciting than today’s public health courses
at most of the universities. So, IPHS initiative
is going to make public health learning joyful,
engaging and intriguing for its audience.
Contents
IPHS2015
About Iran
About Isfahan
MUI & CECS
Overview
Details of Programs
Traveling & Logistics
Registration
Organization
Contact info
3rd IRAN International Public Health Summer School
(IPHS2015)
July 1 – August 9th, 2015 • Isfahan, Iran
www.iphs.ir • [email protected] • www.facebook.com/iraniphs
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Secretariat Office of IPHS2015
Center of Excellence in Teaching and Learning Clinical Skills,
Education Development Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
Hezarjrib Street, Azadi Square, Isfahan, Iran
Zip Code: 81745353 • TeleFax: (+98) 31-36700023
IPHS2015
The 3rd IRAN International Public
Health
Summer
School
(IPHS2015) is a month long
course that aims for promotion
of
public
health
through
introducing its key concepts to the
minds of eager participants, using
engaging and exciting themes and
models.
This program is going to be held during July
and August 2015. Interested Iranian and
international
students
with
different
backgrounds and variable resume participate in
the program so that they can enjoy a new
approach to learning of public health.
This year with both distance learning and on
campus courses, we hope that participants
experience a unique and exciting program.
About Iran
Iran, Persia, Parsa, ... you have
heard them all, a country as old
as the history and as beautiful
as eyes can perceive. Here you
can visit glorious ancient
structures like Persepolis, you
can visit most amazing natural
beauties like Harra mangroves,
you can climb the Alborz
mount, or just have a cup of tea
in Hāfiz Garden, and you can
swim in the Caspian Sea. In
Iran you will experience
different cultures and religions,
with a hospitality you have
never seen before.
Iran is a country in southwest
Asia, country of mountains and
deserts.
Eastern
Iran
is
dominated by a high plateau,
with large salt flats and vast
sand deserts. The plateau is
surrounded by even higher
mountains.
Tehran is the capital, the
country's largest city and the
political, cultural, commercial
and industrial center of the
nation. Iran is a regional power,
and holds an important position
in international energy security
and world economy as a result
of its large reserves of oil and
natural gas.
The majority of the population
speaks the Persian language,
which is also the official
language of the country, as well
as other Iranian languages or
dialects. Turkish languages and
dialects, most importantly Azeri
language, are spoken in
different
areas
in
Iran.
Additionally, Arabic is spoken
in the southwest parts of the
country.
Iran's climate ranges from arid
or semiarid, to subtropical along
the Caspian coast and the
northern forests. From cold
weather in North West to hot
climate in the south, you can
find all 4 seasons by traveling
along Iran.
The currency in Iran, or the
money used, is called the Rial
(pronounced ‘reeyaal’).
For more information visit:
http://www.en.iran.ir/about
http://www.tourismiran.ir/home.aspx?lang=3
About Isfahan
Amongst Iranian cities, Isfahan
is a unique jewel that still has a
noble and fascinating shining
after many historical ups and
downs and the passing of several
centuries. It is so fresh as if it has
come to life on this very day; and
yet it is so original and deep
rooted as if it has always been
there.
Isfahan's rich culture and
beautiful nature are in such a
wonderful harmony that they
seem to be each other's
reflection.
Isfahan may be a complete
manifestation of the IranianIslamic civilization, culture and
arts that are as old as Iran herself.
The city of Isfahan links an ageold fruitful past to the lively and
energetic world of today.
Isfahan has undergone an eyecatching
growth
and
development in recent decades. It
has found the face of a modern
city
with
its
increasing
population, expanding area and
new streets, buildings and
factories.
Major academic institutes like
Isfahan
University
of
Technology, Isfahan University,
the University of Medical
Sciences, Pardis University of
Arts, and several campuses of
Payam Nur and Islamic Azad
University in various cities of the
province have given a special
cultural
and
academic
importance to Isfahan.
Isfahan may also be well named
the city of Iranian handicrafts
and traditional arts. Carpet
weaving, engraving, miniature
painting, inlaid work, tile
making, brocade, calico and
enamelwork are among the most
important forms of art in Isfahan.
Due to its high potentials and
arts, it can be said that
ISFAHAN is a Museum in
which people Live.
MUI
Isfahan University of Medical
Sciences (MUI) is a university of
higher education in basic medical
sciences, clinical medical sciences
and health services in Iran.
Isfahan University of Medical
Sciences is one of the most
prestigious Iranian medical schools
and admission to the University is
limited to the top students who
pass
the
national
entrance
examination administered yearly.
The university is located in
southern Isfahan; Hezarjarib Street.
Isfahan University of Medical
Sciences
provides
both
undergraduate
and
graduate
programs in 32 main departments.
The student body consists of about
12000 students from all the 30
Provinces of Iran and some foreign
countries.
The university was established in
1946 under the name "The Higher
Institute of Health" and later was
elevated to the "School of
Medicine".
CECS
Medical
Education
Development
Center of Isfahan University of medical
sciences has carried out several
projects
for
establishment
and
advancement of the Clinical Skills
Learning Center. Since 2009, using the
latest architectural and technological
upgrades, this center is second to none
in country regarding the promotional
activities that it holds in the field of
medical education, thus calling it the
Center of Excellence on Teaching and
Learning Clinical Skills (CECS).
This center has two main halls that can
hold gatherings of up to 120 and 60
people at a time. 13 separate rooms and
17 compartmented cubicles make it the
favorable site for teamwork and group
activities. 80 different settings for
experimental models of training,
hospital
and
outpatient
care
instruments, provides an excellent
environment for promotion of medical
education, including clinical skills,
interdisciplinary skills, communicative
skills, continuous medical education of
graduated physicians and staff of
medical establishments, self-education
programs and etc.
Program Overview
The 3rd IRAN International Public Health Summer School
(IPHS2015) is a month long course that aims for promotion of public
health through introducing its key concepts to the minds of eager
participants, using engaging and exciting themes and models. The
educational program includes: A 3-week long Distance Learning
Course and 7 days of On Campus Course.
Theme of Event
The 3rd IRAN International Public
Health Summer School is an
educational course that simulates
individual and group activities of a
public health specialist. The storyline
follows a science-fiction plot in
2200, which takes place after the
annihilation of earth in another
galaxy. During the distance learning
program, participants get to know
about public health science through
the reality based fictional theories
that led to earth’s demise in the 21st
century.
During the on campus course,
participants are given the chance to
put their skills from the previous part
into action in order to elevate the
health status in other planets, trying
to solve public health challenges they
face in those planets.
All
educational
materials
in
IPHS2015 are based on this
simulated concept and try to create a
competing environment between the
teams to reinforce the educational
objectives.
Main Topics
5 main areas of public health education will be addressed in IPHS2015:
1.
An Introduction to Public Health,
2.
Social Determinants of Health,
3.
epidemiology and biostatistics,
4.
Environmental Health,
5.
Health Policy and Management.
Also 3 interdisciplinary subjects are added to the mentioned areas, including
advocacy, leadership and team building.
With a complete renewal of the educational curriculum, IPHS2015 will follow
its goals using an integrated coherent fictional storyline. During the distance
learning phase there is an emphasis on enhancement of knowledge while the on
campus course is more about skills and reenactments.
Distance Learning Course
IPHS2015 Distance Learning Course takes place from July 1st – 22th,
2015. In this course basics of public health will be delivered so that
participants get acquainted with routines that are introduced in MPH
programs. Each participant at Distance Learning Course should be able to
spend 5 to 6 hours each week to watch the educational videos, read the
text materials, take part in discussions, complete the exercises and fill out
tests and quizzes.
On Campus Course
IPHS2015 On Campus Course will be held from August 1st – 7th, 2015, in
the Center of Excellence on Teaching and Learning Clinical Skills, that is
located in Isfahan University of Medical Sciences. Group activities,
gamification, active learning through problem solving methods and other
engaging workshops and discussions will be put to use in this part of the
program to put further emphasis on the Distance Learning Course training
materials and help the participants to figure out the applicable examples of
public health practice. Fifty hours of individual and teamwork activities
will hopefully be the high point of the program that ensures the long
lasting friendships made in the IPHS community.
The On Campus Course participants need to successfully pass the Distance
Learning Course.
Social
Programs
During the IPHS2015 On Campus
Course, we have prepared two half-aday sightseeing tours around the city of
Isfahan. Historical sites and amusement
centers are chosen and the expenses are
covered by the hosts. Also we have
arranged for the participants to be
able to have access to a variety of
tourism and cultural attractions of
Isfahan.
We hope you’ll enjoy your time in
Isfahan as well as you should.
POST-IPHS Social Tour
Post-IPHS2015 tour will be conducted on August 8th and 9th in the
historical village of Abyaneh, located 180 km outside of Isfahan. We
have arranged for the participants to stay at The Viuna three-star hotel.
The official activities include a tour of the historical village,
sightseeing at the nearby gardens and observation of beautiful desert
night sky.
Traveling to
Isfahan
Isfahan is a city in central Iran. The
city is 430 km south of Tehran
(capital of Iran) at the foothills of the
Zagros mountain range.
You can get to Isfahan by plane to
Isfahan International Airport or
Isfahan Shahid Beheshti Airport
(IATA: IFN) (ICAO: OIFM) which
handles domestic flights to many of
Iranian cities and also some
international flights. There are daily
flights to Iran largest cities like
Tehran, Mashhad, Shiraz and some
others. There are also international
connecting flights to many cities in
the world.
International travelers can also take a
flight to Imam Khomeini International
Airport (IKIA) which is the major
international airport of Iran, located
30 kilometers southwest of central
Tehran. You can take a taxi directly
from Imam Khomeini International
Airport to Isfahan or Take a flight, bus
or train from Tehran to Isfahan.
Traveling to Isfahan is also available
in these ways:
By Train:
Isfahan is connected to three major
rail lines: Isfahan-Tehran, IsfahanShiraz, Isfahan-Yazd and via this
recent one to Bandar Abbas and
Zahedan. There are daily TehranIsfahan
trains
which
will
approximately take 7 hours to get to
destination.
Traveling by car:
Isfahan is well-served by highways.
There are automobile routes to
capital Tehran, Kashan, Shiraz,
Yazd, and Ahvaz. Tehran-QomKashan-Isfahan freeway is a 6 line
highway which takes about 6 hours
to reach Isfahan by car.
Traveling by bus:
Isfahan is well connected to most
parts of the country by bus. There are
buses from Isfahan to Tehran and
Tehran to Isfahan every hour by
luxury buses with a so-called
“European
standard”
(very
comfortable seats, open mini-bar,
etc.). “Royal Safar Iranian” is one of
them, and don’t forget to buy the VIP
ticket (~$7) to get the full package.
Accommodation
Venue
“Center
of
Excellence
on
Teaching and Learning Clinical
Skills” is one of the greatest
centers for teaching and learning
clinical skills in Iran. This center
has 2 large halls with capacity for
120 and 60 people which is used
for gatherings and lectures. Also
there are 13 single rooms and 17
partitions for group training and
working in small groups. All these
places are flexible and changeable
as needed which makes it an ideal
place to run IPHS2015 and its
educational programs.
This place is located near Al-Zahra
hospital in Isfahan University of
Medical Sciences, away from the
bustle of downtown, which makes
it easy for participants to access.
Address: Center of Excellence on
Teaching and Learning Clinical
Skills, near Alzahra Hospital, Sofe
Street, Isfahan, Iran
IPHS2015 official accommodation
site will be Isfahan Tourism Hotel
that is located in south of the city,
Hezar Jarib St. It is close to Isfahan
University of Medical Sciences
campus.
It is located at a 5-km distance
from the main venue and it takes
about 10 minutes to be transported
there.
The hotel itself has a calming tone
with pieces of traditional aspects of
Iranian
architecture;
green
surroundings provide the rooms
with a beautiful view. There is a
variety of Iranian food is available
in a traditional environment as you
enter the restaurant.
For welfare and comfort of our
participants, transportation from
hotel to venue will be provided.
Address: Hezar Jarib St, Isfahan
tourism hotel, Isfahan, Iran
Travel
Support
IPHSinitiative provides full travel
support for its attendees. You will
have a contact person while your
application is accepted which will
give support to you and help you
through your trip to Iran. Our
international attendees who are
going to travel from Tehran to
Isfahan will also get additional
support from our local contact
persons at Tehran.
They are responsible for the
reception process at the airport and
will facilitate your accommodation
procedures. You will have access
to useful information about IPHS
and of course tourism guides for
different beautiful places of
Isfahan.
Visa
All international participants
should apply for a VISA through
Iran embassies in their home
countries. Accepted applicants
will have to apply for a 10-day
tourism VISA after they have
received needed information from
our registration team.
Registration data will be sent for
the Iran’s ministry of foreign
affairs in order to facilitate the
process; in case any participant
faces any problems, the issue will
be followed up by the Iranian
ministry of foreign affairs.
How to
apply?
Who can
attend?
IPHS2015 educational program is
designed for anyone interested in
these topics. Although the program
does not require any preliminary
courses and all educational
contents are basic, yet having basic
knowledge about health systems is
preferable for the participants.
All interested applicants should
sign up in our official website
(www.iphs.ir) and fill out the
registration form. It includes
personal
data,
identification
information and confirmation data
(passport), CV and motivation
letter. Submitted applications will
be assessed by three reviewers.
The registration process is the
same for both the distance learning
course only and the complete
distance and on campus course.
Assessment and acceptance of
applications starts after the
registration is started, therefore
those who submit their forms
earlier have a better chance of
acceptance.
Registration
Early Application Registration: April 20th to May 5th, 2015
Late Application Registration: May 6th to May 31st, 2015
Registration procedure for IPHS2015 will be available
for applicants from April 20th, and will remain open
until May 31st. Early registration discounts are
available only for applications that are submitted
before May 5th.
International Students
Early Registration Payment: 375 Euros
Late Registration Payment: 410 Euros
International Students Registration fee includes:
- 3-Weeks Distance Learning Course
- 7-Days On Campus Course
- IPHS2015 Survival Pack
- Accommodation at Isfahan Tourism Hotel for 7-Days and 7Nights
- Breakfast and lunch for 7-Days
- Transportation from accommodation site to venue
- Transport from Isfahan International Airport and Isfahan Bus
Terminals to accommodation site
- Dinner at opening Ceremony
- Closing Ceremony
-
Two half-day Official Social Programs
Iranian Students
Early Registration Payment: 4,700,000 Rials
Late Registration Payment: 5,250,000 Rials
Iranian Registration fee includes:
- 3-Weeks Distance Learning Course
- 7-Days On Campus Course
- IPHS2015 Survival Pack
- Lunch for 7-Days
- Dinner at opening Ceremony
- Closing Ceremony
- Two half-day Official Social Programs
Early Accommodation Payment: 6,000,000 Rials
Late Accommodation Payment: 7,000,000 Rials
Iranian Accommodation Fee Includes:
- Accommodation at Isfahan Tourism Hotel for 7-Days and
7-Nights
- Breakfast for 7-Days
- Travel Support
- Transportation from accommodation to venue
Distance Learning Course only
International Students Fee: Free
Iranian Students Fee: 1,000,000 Rials
Distance Learning Course Only Fee includes:
- 3-Weeks Distance Learning Course
Post-IPHS Social Tour
International Students Fee: 90 Euros
Iranian Students Fee: 3,000,000 Rials
Post-IPHS Social Tour Fee includes:
- Accommodation for 2-Days and Nights
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner for 2 days
- Travel from Isfahan to Abyaneh with first class bus
- Travel from Abyaneh to Isfahan
- All Social Activities of Post-IPHS Social Tour