Training Course
1st Workshop on Public Health Informatics
Theme : Collaborations in Public Health Informatics among MBDS and SEAMEO Countries
Dates : 29 September - 10 October 2008
Where : Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Bangkok, Thailand
Contact E-mail : tmjkk@mahidol.ac.th
Contact Telephone : 662-354-9181
Fax : 662-354-9187
Organizer : BIOPHICS, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University
Co-organizer : CPHI, University of Washington Rockefeller Foundation
| Topics | Speaker |
| Description and application of Public Health Informatics | Sherril Lynne Fuller |
| Evidence-based Public Helth | Fre Wolf |
| Data Collection and Sharing | David Masuda |
| Networking in Surveillance System | Ann Marie Kimbell |
| Standard and Interperability (Conceptual) | Fuller, Lober, Payne |
| Unsing Collaboration Open-Source Software (LABKEY) | Jesus Castangneto |
| How to Build Effective PHI Website | Debra Revere |
| Basic Disease Mapping | Dick Hoskins |
| Privacy, Confidentuality and Security | Thomas Payne |
| Introduction to Public Health Database | Masuda, Payne, Lober |
| Health Applications of Handheld Device | Walter Curioso |
Teaching Methods and Facilities
LectureLecture are provided by PHI export from the CPHI, University of Washington and guest lectures.
Supporting Facilities
The BIOPHICS and Deaprtment of Tropical Hygiene located in the Faculty of Tropical Medicine and well equipped with training facilities including computer and free internet access.
Class Activities
Traning is given in Englis as block system to allow extensive study of the subject area. Participants will attend lectures, and practical/computer sessions which provide motivating learning environment.
Workshop Fee and AccomodationÂ
The workshop fee and other traveling and lodging expenses are supported by Rockfeller Foundation.The guest house located within the Faculty of Tropical Medicine will accomodate for 2 workshop participants per room.
Lunch will be searved at the training facilities. Other meals will be provide via per diem