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Next sessions
The Middle East Academy for Medicine of Ageing announces
the second advanced postgraduate course in geriatrics
for the years 2008/2009. The first session will take place
in Tripoli Lebanon April April 3 - 6, 2008: Principals
of Geriatrics & Gerontology.
Establishment of MENAR - Middle East Network on
Ageing Research MENAR
The aim of the MENAR is to develop Geriatrics
and Gerontology Research in the area, in particular to
do the following:
- To build of the aging research network
to fulfil unmet research need.
- To do collaborative research within
the area, and with other networks.
- To lobby for financial support for
research in the Aging field from different organisations.
- To help in the development of research
training programmes, and the professional development
of family physicians/researchers.
- To organise conferences that deals
with research in Ageing.
- To establish a number of experts from
a multidisciplinary background to act as advisors and
mentors.
- To help in publication of research
studies from the region.
- To foster collaboration between individual
physicians , centres and countries within the Region.
- To help in the exchange of ideas and
methodologies in the area.
For further information visit: http://www.me-jaa.com/menar-index.htm
Development of Interactive Educational
Resource on Quality Care of the Aged
An interactive multimedia CD ROM is being developed,
in conjunction with MEAMA, as a global (? regional
) resource focusing on the Quality Care of the Aged.
This QA&CPD accredited title will offer case based
interactive education, as well as a suite of educational
resources including video, animation and guidelines. This
CD is due for release August 2006.
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