Semmelweis University Faculty of Health Sciences students have the opportunity to join an international Blended Intensive Program course entitled “Diversity and Social Inclusion”, which is organised by the University of Applied Sciences for Health Professions Upper Austria.
The program will contain a series of online lectures and an intensive in-person training at the premises of the program organiser in Linz. Students whose application is accepted for the course will receive HUF 150 000 /person to cover the program fee of EUR 65 as well as the travel and accommodation costs.
Objectives and descriptions
The Diversity and Social Inclusion (DiSI) program focuses on increasing awareness of various social inequalities that stem from the diverse nature of our contemporary societies. It aims to develop essential skills in future educators, healthcare professionals and social workers through an interdisciplinary model called ICIC, which utilizes a blended learning approach. This model has the potential to enhance sensitivity towards cultural, socia-economic and health differences as well as address the unequal distribution of social resources. Future professionals in the program play a crucial role in bridging social gaps in their everyday work. Therefore, their training must place a strong emphasis on developing socio-cultural sensitivity, intercultural communication and cooperation skills. DiSI – increasing awareness of social inequalities.
Schedule
- The compulsory virtual component via Microsoft Teams starts before your journey to Austria on the following days: 16, 23 and 30 April 2025.
- The intensive part starts on Monday 05 May 2025, students should arrive in Linz, Austria, on Sunday 04 May 2025, before 19.00.
- The course ends on Friday 09 May 2025, with a closing event at 16.00. Departure is on Friday evening or Saturday 10 May 2025.
Validation
3 ECTS credits will be awarded in the Spring semester of 2024/25 Academic Year for Semmelweis University Faculty of Health Sciences students who successfully complete the course (for a subject later to be announced).
Application
Please send your CV together with a maximum 1-page Motivational letter to kaman.eva.maria@semmelweis.hu by 12:00 am on 16 January (Thursday). Applicants will be interviewed on 17 January (Friday) from 09:00 am to 11:00 am, and the results of the application procedure will be announced shortly afterwards.