The Global Surgery summer course provides a unique overview of the topic Global Surgery, with an emphasis on essential surgical care from?a worldwide perspective. In one week time there will be both practical, theoretical and scientific research sessions as well as experience based stories from experts in the field. The practical workshops will, among others, include bowel anastomosis techniques?as well as?external fixation of fractures.
Healthcare Courses
Global Surgery

Reproductive & Maternal Health: A Global Perspective

This summer course will provide a comprehensive overview about women’s reproductive and maternal health around the world. Topics discussed in this course represent critical health challenges and strategies to improve reproductive and maternal health outcomes.?This course is organized by the UMC Utrecht / Wilhelmina Children's Hospital (www.globalhealth.eu) in collaboration with the Dutch Working Party for Safe Motherhood and International Reproductive Health (www.safemotherhood.nl).
Childhood Cancer: State-of-the-Art Treatment, Innovative (Bio)Medicine and Patient Centered Care

Throughout this course you will learn more about the latest knowledge in the area of childhood cancer. This course?will give students the latest knowledge in state-of-the-art treatment, innovative (bio)medicine and patient centered care in childhood cancer.?Students participating in this course on childhood cancer will receive training in a stimulating academic environment created by the interaction of committed pediatric oncologists, research-oriented physicians, and fellows.
Rehabilitation in Physiotherapy and Allied Health Care in the Netherlands: An Introduction in Pain Management, Mental Health and Hand Rehabilitation

This online introduction course is intended for students and recent graduates in physiotherapy and related fields interested in pain management, mental health and rehabilitation of hand injuries. The participant will be introduced to state-of-the-art knowledge and clinical reasoning skills. Lectures and seminars on these specialised fields alternate and we will use various interactive methods to encourage clinical reasoning.
For students interested in studying abroad this course provides an excellent preview of what we offer at the Institute of Human Movement Studies (UASU). It is a great opportunity to meet and cooperate with students in a professional and international context. ?
Interprofessional Collaboration in Stroke Management

In this summer course you will work in?interprofessional?groups (e.g. medicine, nursing, occupational therapy, psychology, physiotherapy, speech-language therapy, social work). You will start from your own profession and knowledge of diagnosis and treatment of the problems of patients after a stroke. Afterwards, you will learn how to prepare and participate in?interprofessional discussions and rounds.?During the course you will enlarge your knowledge about stroke and other professions. For this we use the ICF-system (International classification of functioning, disability and health).?Before the start of the Summer School there will be?up to 60 hours of preparatory assignments.
Depression Management and Suicide Prevention

Our aim is to provide you with the latest evidence, knowledge and skills in the area of depression management and suicide prevention. Both are highly prevalent worldwide but they can be prevented and treated with a multidisciplinary approach. In this summer school course we will address the holistic and evidence based modalities to prevent adverse incidents, foster harm reduction and increase the quality of life of patients and family having problems with mood disorders and/or self-destructive behaviour.