tailieunhanh - báo cáo sinh học:" The course of specialization in public health in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 1926 to 2006: lessons and challenges Monireh Obbadi"

Tuyển tập các báo cáo nghiên cứu về sinh học được đăng trên tạp chí sinh học quốc tế đề tài : The course of specialization in public health in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 1926 to 2006: lessons and challenges Monireh Obbadi | Obbadi Human Resources for Health 2010 8 4 http content 8 1 4 ffWJ HUMAN RESOURCES h Ể L J FOR HEALTH RESEARCH Open Access The course of specialization in public health in Rio de Janeiro Brazil from 1926 to 2006 lessons and challenges Monireh Obbadi Abstract Background Public health as a field of knowledge depends on its professionals. Their education and training therefore is considered to be an important factor for the quality of health services. In Brazil the Course of Specialization in Public Health of the National School of Public Health is one of the oldest in the country. The course has existed for over 80 years during which it has had an eventful history with modifications in its organization interruptions in its delivery threats to its survival and changes in the institutions hosting it reflecting the wider transformation in Brazilian society and public life over that period. Methods In this article we analyse this course via its history disciplines organization and characteristics of the student body. Results Insights were gained into the advancement of public health in Brazil and the progress of education for professionals in this field was highlighted. The course has formed nearly 2000 specialists in public health. Conclusions An analysis of the course s history provides valuable lessons for other schools of public health trying to train professionals in developing countries. Background In 2006 the Course of Specialization in Public Health currently administered by the National School of Public Health of Brazil ENSP completed 80 years of existence. During this period this course has had an eventful history with modifications in its organization interruptions in its delivery threats to its survival and changes in the institutions hosting it. An analysis of the history of the course provides an insight into the development of public health education in Brazil reflecting the wider transformation in Brazilian society and .