PhD Training Program
Organization
The CARIM PhD-committee consists of Dr. A. Duijvestijn, PhD (PhD-coordinator for CARIM), Prof. J. Lodder, MD PhD, Dr. M. Blankesteijn, PhD, and Drs. K. Douma, Drs. T. Rademakers and Drs M. Ruiter (PhD student-representatives) and K. van Bragt (master student representative). The PhD coordinator monitors the progress of individual students. Furthermore he serves as an ‘Ombudsman’ for the students. Together with the CARIM PhD-Committee he is responsible for reporting possible bottlenecks in the CARIM PhD-system to the Executive Committee.
The committee’s main task is to design the general outline of the training programme, to monitor the quality of the courses and to adapt the programme if necessary. The PhD programme of the Research School is not only implemented in collaboration with ICaR-VU but also with the Eindhoven University of Technology. CARIM PhD students participate in courses in Amsterdam and Eindhoven, and vice versa, while joint courses are being organized. There is also an exchange of teaching staff.
Education
The CARIM PhD course programme consists of 3 main state-of-the-art courses, which are organized by the participants of the 3 CARIM research themes as well as ICaR-VU staff members. It is a joint programme for students from CARIM/UM and ICaR-VU. For all these students it is mandatory to take these courses.
Introductory courses
To achieve the required entrance level, 6 introductory courses are organized. These are partly taught in Maastricht, and partly in Amsterdam. They are entitled:
- Physiology of the heart and circulation, H. Vink, May 26 up to including May 28, 2009
- Molecular Biology and Genetics, G. van Eys, not available in 2009
- Biophysics of the heart and circulation, not available in 2009
- Clinical aspects of cardiovascular and peripheral vascular diseases, J. Bronzwaer, May 11 up to and including May 13, 2009
- Introduction to cardiovascular pharmacology, J. De Mey, 15 up to and including June 19, 2009 CANCELLED
- Advanced microscopy and vital imaging, F. Ramaekers, 8 up to and including June 12, 2009
PhD-training courses
Three cardiovascular PhD-training courses will be organized from October 12-16, 2009. The venue is Papendal, near Arnhem. The courses are organized under auspices of and with financial support from the Netherlands Heart Foundation.
- Cardiac Function and Adaptation
- Vascular Biology
- Thrombosis and Haemostasis
Detailed information on the contents of the courses can be found via the webpage “onderzoekersopleiding” on www.hartstichting.nl/research/default.asp?mID=5841
Download Flyer NHS courses 2009
Download registration form CARIM Introductory courses
Post academic Programme
Information for PhD students
Under construction 'Opleidings- en begeleidingsplan promovendi CARIM'. More information PhD coordinator Dr. A. Duijvestijn.
Download CARIM Graduate School Travel Guide - Comprehensive information for PhD and MSc students
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