| Today, the BERNICA Summer School, organized by the International School of Medicine (ISM), has commenced at the Rainbow Recreation Center in Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan. The BERNICA Summer School has brought together participants from 8 medical universities in Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, as well as lecturers from FH JOANNEUM University of Applied Sciences, Graz, Austria, and Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkey. |  |
The opening ceremony of the Summer School was inaugurated by Dr. Aliya E. Bazhanova, Dean of Postgraduate Education at ISM and the project coordinator from ISM, and Dr. Manuela Konrad, Associate Professor at FH JOANNEUM University of Applied Sciences. They shared the vision and goals of the Summer School and extended their wishes for a fruitful collaboration.
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The aim of the BERNICA Summer School is to train medical university educators from Central Asia in the development of educational modules on nutrition and dietetics. These modules are based on advanced technologies and scientific achievements, innovative teaching methods, and conducting scientific research in this field.
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This Summer School provides a unique opportunity to learn and implement innovative teaching and research methods, including the use of digital applications. Participants will acquire not only theoretical knowledge but also practical skills that will enable them to become successful innovators in their respective fields.
| Throughout this event, participants will not only finalize module outlines but also learn how to continue working on the development of Nutrition and Dietetics (N&D) modules and even initiate their own research projects. |  |
We are confident that the Summer School in Issyk-Kul will be a significant milestone in professional development, enabling participants to acquire and implement new approaches to teaching and research in the field of dietetics and nutrition. This will contribute positively to the advancement of medicine and healthcare.