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Latin American / PAAO Pediatric Ophthalmology Fellowship 2011, USA

scholarshipnigeria / May 10, 2011 Leave a Comment

A one year hands-on pediatric ophthalmology fellowship is available for one qualified Latin American ophthalmologist through the PAAO in the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas and its affiliated Children’s Medical Center The position will include the opportunity for direct patient medical and surgical interactions as well as the opportunity to participate in significant clinical research activities. The candidate must be a member of the PAAO.

General ophthalmologist, age 35 years or younger, from Mexico, Central or South America, or the Caribbean.

Fluent in both written and spoken English. Candidates must have taken the TOEFL exam and submit their results with their application. Mandatory. Candidates will be interviewed by telephone to gauge their English abilities.

Willing to commit for one or two years of training.

Completion of a recognized ophthalmology residency in Latin America.

Applicants with additional training in or those currently practicing pediatric ophthalmology and/or strabismus will be given preference.

Established medical and surgical competence and good depth perception.

Highly recommended by chairperson and training program director.

Commitment to return to Latin America at conclusion of fellowship training program

The candidate must be a member of the PAAO

Scholarship Application Deadline:August 10, 2011

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PhD Studentship in Medical/Clinical Devices at Nottingham Trent University, UK

scholarshipnigeria / April 6, 2011 Leave a Comment

The School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment at Nottingham Trent University has an ambitious development strategy which allows us to offer an exciting opportunity for a PhD Studentship. The studentships will pay UK/EU fees and provide a maintenance stipend linked to the RCUK rate (£13,590 per annum for 2011/12) for up to three years. Applications are invited from those looking to pursue doctoral study in the subject area of medical/clinical device development. The research area could include design applications utilising smart materials and technologies. Designers are increasingly becoming aware of the potential use and integration of smart materials and technologies within their designs. One of the critical steps towards building innovative surgical solutions will be to link physicians and product designers utilising the appropriate materials and technologies to provide tangible improvements in patient care and treatment.
Designers are trained to think three dimensionally about form. In creating a new medical device, designers must understand the complex set of issues that exist in a variety of environments. It also illustrates the need for designers to understand a wide range of styles and techniques and transform ideas and visions into new pioneering products ready for market. We are interested in considering applications that will demonstrate an integrated design approach with a keen interest in utilising and implementing novel technologies.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 15 April 2011.

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