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

Lecture

Lecture 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 Accomodation 

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