Education

International Health

The Radboudumc Community for Infectious Diseases offers a range of activities for international health and tropical infectious diseases in which education, research and service are integrated. These activities are established in 1972.

We maintain working relations with several groups within the Radboud University as well as with many other universities in the Netherlands. We have established long-term working relations with specific institutes in Latin America, Africa and Asia. 

Education: Rotation Program for Student Doctors in low-income countries

At the end of the Master study program, a student can choose to participate in the Rotation Program for 3 months for Student Doctors in low-income countries (Africa, Asia, Latin America). In view of the adaptability that is demanded and to ensure a good cost-benefit outcome, the student will be well prepared before leaving for the rotation. When a student has participated in this program, this will be stated in his or her medical qualifications.  More information

Research

International health research is an integral part of RCI. Long-term relations have been established with different partners in the tropics. Research lines include tuberculosis, HIV, malaria, dengue, antimicrobial resistance. 

Service

Service on tropical diseases and travel medicine is provided by internist-infectious diseases specialists with long-term experience in tropical medicine and travel medicine. Specialized microbiological diagnostic facilities are also available. The Radboud Travel Clinic provides travel advice to the general public, but also to individuals with chronic diseases.    

Team 

Within RCI we have a core team of senior academic staff-members. Each with several years of field experience in public health or tropical medicine. In addition junior staff is employed for specific projects.