The OKE (Opleidingsfonds Klinische Epidemiologie) Grant supports young clinicians in Amsterdam UMC who, in addition to their training (as a general practitioner, specialist, company doctor, etc.), also want to delve deeper into scientific research and get trained as an Epidemiologist.
The OKE Grant reimburses 50% (maximum € 9000) of the tuition fees for the (Dutch taught) the Master's programme in Epidemiology organised by EpidM. For more information about the curriculum, see Masteropleiding - EpidM NL.
Who are eligible?
Doctors working in one of the departments of Amsterdam UMC, with ambition for an academic career: PhD students and young staff members (not more than 5 years after completion of training).
NB. People who have already taken courses at EpidM and now want to enroll in the training are in principle also eligible.
Procedure
Submit a motivation letter, with CV, and letter of recommendation from department head. For information about the (planning of) training, please contact the education coordinator, Drs. Marjolein Stuij, mc.stuij@amsterdamumc.nl
The assessment committee consists of Prof. Dr. M. Boers, Prof. Dr. C.B. Terwee and Dr. S.J. Pinto - Sietsma. Email the above documents in Word or PDF to: epidm@amsterdamumc.nl
Submission deadline: 01-03-2024
Result: after approx. 6 weeks