CALL FOR APPLICATIONS TO Advanced Master Course (II level) (UNIVERSITY POST-GRADUATE DIPLOMA) in INTERNATIONAL HEALTH AND MEDICINE FOR COOPERATION WITH DEVELOPING COUNTRIES Funded in accordance with the Ministerial Decree no. 270 dated October 22 nd, 2004, achieved in compliance with the Regolamento Didattico di Ateneo (Didactic Regulation of the University of Parma), art. 7 and approved by the Academic Senate with resolution no. 503/17502 dated July 24 th, 2013 and by Administration Board with approval no. 514/30045 dated July 25 th, 2013. A.Y. 2013/2014 1
Art. 1 GENERAL INFORMATION The University of Parma has instituted the Advanced Master Course (University Post-Graduate Diploma) in International Health and Medicine for Cooperation with Developing Countries with focus on Emergency and Essential Care (EEC) at District Hospital, for the academic year 2013/2014. The Course is promoted by the Department of Biomedical, Biotechnological and Translational Sciences (S.Bi.Bi.T.) and the University Centre for International Cooperation (CUCI) in collaboration with the Directorate General for the Development Cooperation (DGCS) of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affair, the Geneva Foundation for Medical Education and Research and the University Hospital of Parma. This Master Course is a scientific specialization and continuous high level training course with a final exam and an Advanced Master Certificate. The aim of the Master s program is to form doctors with multi-sector skills, necessary to operate in ambulatories, healthcare centres, hospitals and medical districts characterized by poor infrastructures and management systems, that are typical to the high-poverty areas, facing cases of ordinary and extraordinary emergencies of various entities. The career opportunities with the Master degree will include finding employment in medical and health structures with sanitary shortcomings as well as in international cooperation projects for health, in Sub-Saharan Africa. The Master Course lasts one year and includes lectures, seminars, interactive didactics, videoconferencing, practical activities and internship under the supervision of mentors at the University Hospital of Parma and in other structures / Laboratories; all these activities will be mainly held in English language. Master activities together with independent study and preparation time, that each participant will have to dedicate to the Program, correspond to 1500 hours work and 2
60 University Training Credits according to the Italian Ministerial Decree n. 270 dated October 22 nd, 2004. Attendance to the Course is compulsory and lessons will be held during weekdays. The beginning of the Master s program is estimated to be on November 2014 till its end foreseen on September 2015. The coursework will be held at the didactic structures of the University of Parma as well as of the University Hospital. Art. 2 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS The Master is a number programmed Course. The minimum number of participants to activate the Course is 10 (ten), whereas the maximum number of participants should be 15 (fifteen), of which 12 (twelve) will be reserved for candidates residing in the following Countries: Angola, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mozambique, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Sudan and South Sudan. Eligibility criteria: Access to the Master Course requires completion of a selection procedure based on the assessment of qualifications. The following requirement is considered for selection: DEGREE IN MEDICINE AND SURGERY. Admission modalities to the selection: Applicants who wish to participate to the selection are asked to fill either the B/11_EN form enclosed herewith, that has to be submitted within, and not later than, July 11 st, 2014. The application form should be submitted as follows: a) for applicants who have been awarded their degree certificate in Italy: delivered personally by the applicant, or by any third party with a duly proxy, to the Servizio Master e Formazione Permanente of the University of 3
Parma, P.le San Francesco n. 3, 43121 Parma, Italy (according to the opening hours as reported online at www.unipr.it); delivered by registered post with return receipt to the above-mentioned office address; delivered by Certified Electronic Mail at protocollo@pec.unipr.it Post stamp is not valid to prove the delivery. b) For Italian and Foreign applicants, who have NOT been awarded their degree certificate in Italy: Candidates not residing in Italy must submit their applications to the Italian diplomatic representative of their Country of residence, or in absence, to the competent Italian diplomatic representative. The Embassies will be responsible for sending each application to the Servizio Master e Formazione Permanente of the University of Parma, P.le San Francesco n. 3, 43121 Parma, Italy. The application documents can be transmitted in advance by fax to University Centre for International Cooperation at number +39 0521 347004 or by e-mail to info.cooperazione@unipr.it. The Embassies will then deliver electronically (by fax or e-mail), only the telespresso containing the names of the candidates to DGCS - Office IV of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The following documents have to be compulsory attached to the B/11 form, herewith enclosed, penalty of exclusion from admission to the selection: 1) Qualification: - for applicants who have been awarded their degree certificate in Italy: autocertification of academic title or certificate of degree title (Laurea), specifying the degree mark (use form A/3 downloading it from http://www.unipr.it/node/694 or see the enclosed specimen); - for Italian or foreign applicants, who have NOT been awarded their degree certificate in Italy: copy of academic title or degree certificate, together with an 4
official translation into Italian with declaration of legal value by the Italian Diplomatic representatives in the Country where the qualification was obtained; 2) for Italian citizens or Foreigners residing in Italy: copy of the tax code ( codice fiscale ) and copy of a valid identity document (ID card or Passport); 3) for Foreign UE and EXTRA-UE citizens residing abroad: photostatic copy of the valid Passport; 4) other titles that the applicant thinks being important for the selection; 5) curriculum vitae (it is possible to use the European form herewith enclosed). Students with disabilities, in accordance with Italian laws no. 104/92 - article 20 and no. 68/99 - article 16, item 1, should enclose a declaration attesting the state of disability and justifying the need for assistance and extra time necessary to prepare the admission s selection. In that case, the candidate shall attach form A/23master for the disability self-certification testifying an equal or exceeding 66% disability degree, (which can be downloaded from the University of Parma web site http://www.unipr.it). The University of Parma is not responsible for any postal irregularities that may occur. During any phase of the selection procedure, the University of Parma has the right to refuse candidates who have submitted incomplete applications or wrong academic degree certificates. Art. 3 SELECTION PROCEDURES AND EVALUATION SCHEDULE Selection procedures: In order to identify the candidates who will be admitted to the International Master Course, a specific Selection Committee (formed by representatives from the University of Parma and from the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs) will issue a list of the successful candidates on the basis of the score assigned them through the 5
evaluation of the qualifications provided by the applicants, as follows: - titles evaluation provided by the Selection Committee. - Moreover, the following characteristics will be taken into consideration, preferably: stated cooperation and/or consultancy with local Ministries of Health; ongoing experience with non-governmental organizations (NGO) or sanitary/health structures in Developing Countries; ongoing professional activity in health structures in Developing Countries, such as district hospitals, rural and decentralized health/sanitary structures; good knowledge of the English language (working technical knowledge); candidate s motivation letter and effective intentions to operate in Developing Countries after completion of the Master Course; reference letters from teachers of the University where the applicant has studied or from directors of Departments where the applicant has served or is still serving; one letter shall be from an African healthcare structure. The candidates receiving the highest scores, in relation to the number of places available, will be admitted to the Master Course. In case of an ex aequo (same rating result), priority will be given to the candidate who obtained the highest mark in his/her final degree exam; in case of further ex aequo, priority will be given to the youngest candidate in age. Art. 4 ENROLMENT MODALITIES The list of the admitted applicants will be published on the University of Parma website (http://www.unipr.it) from July 28 th 2014 onwards and will be sent to the Italian Embassy of the interested Countries from DGCS of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 6
Selected candidates must submit the following documents to the Servizio Master e Formazione Permanente of the University of Parma, P.le San Francesco n. 3, 43121 Parma, Italy, NO LATER THAN October 30 th, 2014, under penalty of cancellation of the selected candidate s right to enroll in the Master Course: 1) request for enrolment: B/16_EN form, using the document herewith enclosed; 2) original Degree certificate with legal translation in Italian language and the Dichiarazione di Valore (title equivalence declaration), issued by the Italian Embassies or Consulates of the Countries where the title has been obtained; 3) receipt certifying the full payment of the tuition fees (except for the selected candidates granted by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs). The enrolment tax payment is fixed at 2.832 (this amount includes 32 for necessary enrolment fiscal stamps). The amount specified is a NET value, calculated not including any bank or postal expenses that the payment might incur (that shall be supported by the participant). The payment can be effected by presenting form B/18, (downloaded from http://www.unipr.it/servizi/servizi-lo-studio/modulistica/moduli-laureato), to UNICREDIT Bank Spa. The receipt proving the payment has to be entrusted to Servizio Master e Formazione Permanente office of the University of Parma. The tax payment for the Master enrolment can be also realized through a bank transfer on account IBAN IT17Y0200812700000101905681 (Bank: UNICREDIT Spa), with clear indication of the following details: Tassa Master universitario - Università degli Studi di Parma. The bank transfer shall indicate the name, surname, place and date of birth, tax code of the participant and the [1105] code number mentioned on the first page of B/18 form that corresponds to the Master s Course. Those who will proceed with making the bank transfer originating from an international bank account shall use the following bank account details IBAN IT17Y020081200000101905681 code SWIFT/BIC UNCRITM1070 (Bank: 7
UNICREDIT Spa), specifying the same details as above: Tassa Master universitario - Università degli Studi di Parma. The receipt proving the payment has to be entrusted to Servizio Master e Formazione Permanente office of the University of Parma; 4) four passport size photos (they can be given personally at the beginning of the didactic activity); 5) copy of the residence permit or a valid VISA for EXTRA-EU citizens (or the provisional post office receipt; the candidate shall submit the original document as soon as available to the Master service office). It can be given personally at the beginning of the didactic activity. It is not possible to pay the Master s tax in separate rates. The Italian Ministry for Foreign Affairs will fund 12 scholarships that completely cover the enrolment tax and the costs of living in Italy for the best 12 candidates classified in the final selection rating and residing in the following Countries: Angola, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mozambique, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Sudan and South Sudan. Candidates who are admitted to the Master s Course, but who do not fulfil the registration procedure by October 30 th, 2014, will be excluded from the Master Course. In such cases, upon invitation by the Servizio Master e Formazione Permanente of the University of Parma, the admitted applicants reported in the official list will be allowed to proceed with registration, no later than October 31 st, 2014. Art. 5 INFORMATION All information concerning administrative matters, registration or students careers can be requested to Servizio Master e Formazione Permanente, P.le San 8
Francesco n. 3, 43121 Parma, Italy, Phone: +39 0521 033708, Fax +39 0521 033707, e-mail: master.formazionepermanente@unipr.it All information concerning teaching and educational issues can be requested to Prof. Lorella Franzoni, Department of Biomedical, Biotechnological and Translational Sciences (http://www.sbibit.unipr.it/it), Phone +39 0521 033823, Fax +39 0521 033802, e-mail lorella.franzoni@unipr.it All information concerning logistics and organizational aspects can be requested to University Centre for International Cooperation, Phone +39 0521 033417, Fax +39 0521 347004, e-mail info.cooperazione@unipr.it For any aspect that might not be explained in this call for application document, please refer to the Applicable Laws. Information concerning the scholarships funded by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs will be send to the Italian embassies directly from the Ministry. Personal data shall be treated according to the Italian Law 196 dated June 30 th, 2003. Parma on, 24th April 2014 THE HEAD ADMINISTRATOR Silvana Ablondi THE RECTOR Loris Borghi 9
MOD. B/11-EN I, the undersigned SURNAME NAME PLACE AND DATE OF BIRTH (Municipality,Province, Country) FISCAL CODE (only for residents in Italy) CITIZENSHIP STREET, NUMBER MUNICIPALITY ZIP CODE PROVINCE STREET, NUMBER MUNICIPALITY ZIP CODE PROVINCE TELEPHONE CELLPHONE CALL FOR COMPETITION IN THE SELECTION PROCESS FOR ADMISSION IN THE UNIVERSITY MASTER COURSE IN INTERNATIONAL HEALTH AND MEDICINE FOR COOPERATION WITH DEVELOPING COUNTRIES - A.A. 2013-14 SCRIVERE IN STAMPATELLO To His Excellency the Rector of the University of Parma PERSONAL INFORMATION CURRENT ADDRESS PERMANENT ADDRESS (if different from the current one) CONTACTS E-MAIL ADDRESS @ 10
REQUEST To participate in the selection process for admission in the Master s Course for academic year 2013/2014 in: X CODE DENOMINATION OF THE MASTER S COURSE LEVEL 1105 INTERNATIONAL HEALTH AND MEDICINE FOR COOPERATION WITH DEVELOPING COUNTRIES II To that end, I declare to be in possession of the following requisites for the participation in the above mentioned University Master s Course: DEGREE IN MEDICINE AND SURGERY I HEREWITH SUBMIT ATTACHED TO THIS APPLICATION FORM: 1. Copy both sides of a valid identification personal document (Identity card, Passport); 2. Letter requesting admission at the selection process, explaining candidates motivations to participate in the Master s Course; 3. Detailed and signed Curriculum vitae (CV); 4. Certificate or auto-certification of good knowledge of the English language; 5. (ONLY FOR CANDIDATES IN POSSESSION OF A DEGREE NOT OBTAINED IN ITALY COPY OF official translation in Italian language of the academic degree, legalized and stamped by an Italian diplomatic representation in the country where the academic title of the candidate was obtained; the above is needed for the recognition of the candidate s academic title for the enrollment in the Master s course. I FURTHERMORE DECLARE THAT I am in possession of the following titles, which I request be considered in the evaluation (eventually): And of which I am herewith attaching documentation/proof. I DECLARE, finally: - that I have read carefully the whole document Call for Competition COMPETITION FOR THE ADMISSION FOR THE MASTER S COURSE IN EMERGENCY AND ESSENTIAL CARE (EEC) AT DISTRICT HOSPITALS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES ; - to be aware that it is forbidden to enroll at the same time in Trienal Degree Courses, Specialization Degree Courses, Research Doctorate Courses, Schools of Specialization and University Master s Courses at the same or at a different University (art. 2 comma 1 and art. 29 comma 2 of the Regolamento Didattico di Ateneo Didactic Regulation of the University); - to be aware of the fact that the only means of advertisement of this Master s Course is the Call for Competition published at the University of Parma s website: www.unipr.it. Any further question can be requested to the Servizio Master e Formazione Permanente, P.le San Francesco 3, 43121 PARMA, tel. 0521/033708 indirizzo e-mail master.formazionepermanente@unipr.it; 11
- to be aware that, in case of false statements, declarations or documents, I shall be subject to applicable Penal Code and Special legislation in this regards. Date: Signature: 12
MOD A/3 EQUIVALENT DECLARATION OF ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION A.A. 2013-14 PLEASE WRITE IN CAPITALS I, the undersigned, SURNAME NAME PLACE OF BIRTH TAX CODE (for residents in Italy only) DATE CITIZENSHIP CITY OF RESIDENCE STREET, NO. ZIP TELEPHONE MOBILE PHONE E-mail @ PERMANENT ADDRESS (if different from above) CITY STREET, NO. ZIP TELEPHONE aware of the penal sanctions provided by Italian penal laws in case of false declaration; aware that, made safe the above-mentioned implications related to the application of the running penal laws, my academic career will be invalidated and the paid tuition fees will not be reimbursed in case of false declarations provided; declare, under my own responsibility 13
to have been awarded by the Faculty of of the University of the following qualification (ex.: BA Degree, MA degree, Diploma.): in on the following date awarding the following academic title: with the following mark: in order to be awarded the above-reported academic title, I passed the following exams (please attach to this document an official transcript of records issued by your university, inclusive of an official translation in English or in Italian language) Name of the course 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 (if foreseen by the academic system of your Country) to have presented the final dissertation having the following subject title: Mark 14
University Dissertation Subject of dissertation: to be aware of the prohibition to be registered at more than one University course at the same time, be this BA Degrees, MA degrees, One-tier Degree courses, PhDs, Schools of Specialisation; Master Degrees offered by Italian or abroad universities. (Art. 2 item 1 and art. 29 item 2 of the Regolamento Didattico di Ateneo). Date: Signature: I dati inseriti saranno trattati unicamente per finalità istituzionali dell'università degli Studi di Parma - (Codice in materia di protezione dei dati personali d.lg. 30/6/2003, N. 196) - All given information will be managed for institutional purposes of the University of Parma - (Legislation on Management of personal information d.lg. 30/6/2003, N. 196) 15
E U R O P E A N C U R R I C U L U M V I T A E F O R M A T PERSONAL INFORMATION Name [ SURNAME, other name(s) ] Address [ House number, street name, postcode, city, country ] Telephone Fax E-mail Nationality Date of birth [ Day, month, year ] WORK EXPERIENCE Dates (from to) [ Add separate entries for each relevant post occupied, starting with the most recent. ] Name and address of employer Type of business or sector Occupation or position held Main activities and responsibilities EDUCATION AND TRAINING Dates (from to) Name and type of organisation providing education and training Principal subjects/occupational skills covered Title of qualification awarded Level in national classification (if appropriate) [ Add separate entries for each relevant course you have completed, starting with the most recent. ] 16
PERSONAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCES Acquired in the course of life and career but not necessarily covered by formal certificates and diplomas. MOTHER TONGUE [ Specify mother tongue ] OTHER LANGUAGES [ Specify language ] Reading skills [ Indicate level: excellent, good, basic. ] Writing skills [ Indicate level: excellent, good, basic. ] Verbal skills [ Indicate level: excellent, good, basic. ] SOCIAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCES Living and working with other people, in multicultural environments, in positions where communication is important and situations where teamwork is essential (for example culture and sports), etc. ORGANISATIONAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCES Coordination and administration of people, projects and budgets; at work, in voluntary work (for example culture and sports) and at home, etc. TECHNICAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCES With computers, specific kinds of equipment, machinery, etc. ARTISTIC SKILLS AND COMPETENCES Music, writing, design, etc. OTHER SKILLS AND COMPETENCES Competences not mentioned above. [ Describe these competences and indicate where they were acquired. ] [ Describe these competences and indicate where they were acquired. ] [ Describe these competences and indicate where they were acquired. ] [ Describe these competences and indicate where they were acquired. ] [ Describe these competences and indicate where they were acquired. ] DRIVING LICENCE(S) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION [ Include here any other information that may be relevant, for example contact persons, references, etc. ] ANNEXES [ List any attached annexes. ] 17
MOD. B/16-ENG REGISTRATION FORM TO THE UNIVERSITY MASTER COURSE IN INTERNATIONAL HEALTH AND MEDICINE FOR COOPERATION WITH DEVELOPING COUNTRIES A.A. 2013-14 PLEASE WRITE IN CAPITALS To the University Rector Università degli Studi di Parma The following applicant: PERSONAL DETAILS SURNAME: NAME: PLACE OF BIRTH AND DATE Town, Region/Province TAX CODE (For Italian residents only) CITIZENSHIP HOME ADDRESS STREET, NO. TOWN ZIP CODE PROVINCE/REGION RESIDENCE ADDRESS (if different from above) STREET, NO. TOWN ZIP CODE PROVINCE/REGION CONTACT DETAILS PHONE NUMBER MOBILE NUMBER E-MAIL @ 18
DECLARES HIS/HER WILL to complete the registration procedure, for the Academic Year 2013/2014, to the following Master Degree Course: X CODE MASTER Level 1105 INTERNATIONAL HEALTH AND MEDICINE FOR COOPERATION WITH DEVELOPING COUNTRIES II In accordance to D.P.R. 20/10/1998 No. 403 Article 1 Item A, it is hereby declared: - To be presently NOT registered at any other University Degree Course, PhD, School of Specialisation or Master Degree offered by any Italian or abroad University The applicant is furthermore aware that: - During the whole legal duration of the European Master s Degree, in case of registration to another Course, offered by the University of Parma or another Italian or abroad University, a withdrawal request from the International Master s Degree will be immediately submitted to the Servizio Master e Formazione Permanente; - The exams cannot be passed without the compulsory attendance of the units foreseen by the Ordinamento and by the Consiglio del Corso per Master Universitario (European Master Committee); - Exams cannot be passed if the administrative position is not regular; - The passed exams, if not valid, will be invalidated; - In case of false declaration delivered by the applicant, the registration will be immediately cancelled; furthermore, the entire university career will be immediately suspended. This registration form is enclosed with: Original of the academic certification, provided with a certified translation into Italian language, legalization and "dichiarazione di valore" (declaration of equal value), a document issued by the Italian Consular and Diplomatic Delegation, competent for the territory; 4 passport size photos (the same); Copy of a VALID permesso di soggiorno (authorization of residence) or of a VALID ENTRY VISA for candidates originating from countries outside the European Union; Copy (photo static) of fiscal code (codice fiscale) TO PRESENT IN THE BEGGINING OF THE COURSE. Date: Signature: I dati inseriti saranno trattati unicamente per finalità istituzionali dell'università degli Studi di Parma (Codice in materia di protezione dei dati personali d.lg. 30/6/2003, N. 196) All given information will be handled by the University of Parma for institutional purposes only (Legislation on Management of personal information d.lg. 30/6/2003, N. 196) 19