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Overseas Training Fellowship for Emergency Medicine / Emergency Medical Services is now open for recruitment
Overseas Training Fellowship for Emergency Medicine / Emergency Medical Services is now open for recruitment
Introduction
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Disaster Preparedness and Response Institute (HKJCDPRI) Overseas Training Fellowship for Emergency Medicine / Emergency Medical Services is now open for application.
Concerning the potential risks of Hong Kong’s urban environment, the theme of fellowship programme in Summer 2017 is “Strengthening the Emergency Response / Preparedness of Urban Disasters in Hong Kong”. Awardee selection preference will be given to applications in response to the theme.
The Fellowship
The HKJCDPRI is committed to help Hong Kong become a regional and international leader in disaster preparedness and response training, and to promote local community resilience.
The Overseas Training Fellowships is an effort to bring into Hong Kong comprehensive and updated knowledge by supporting local healthcare professionals to study or work at renowned overseas training institutes or disaster-related agencies. This is a unique opportunity for emergency clinicians, emergency medical services providers and disaster responders in Hong Kong to acquire and improve their skills in emergency clinical care, disaster response and preparedness, as well as fostering their leadership and medical oversight of disasters and/or emergency healthcare systems in the practical and real setting.