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Gorgas Course

Training the new generation of health professionals committed to the field of Tropical Medicine and Global Health

The Gorgas Courses in Tropical Medicine are held at the Alexander von Humboldt Tropical Medicine Institute in Lima, located next to the Tropical Diseases Unit of the Cayetano Heredia Hospital, the major tropical diseases referral center for Peru.

Diploma

The Gorgas Diploma Course

Taught in English in Peru targeted to clinicians and nurses wanting to acquire experience in the field of Tropical Medicine. Limited to 40 participants.

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Advanced

The Gorgas Advanced Course

2-week bedside clinical experience directed to experienced clinicians in the field of Tropical Medicine wanting to solidify their clinical skills and knowledge. Limited to 20 participants.

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Tropical Dermatology

The Gorgas Tropical Dermatology Course

1-week intense clinical experience to make participants familiarized with the epidemiology, clinical, laboratory and histopathological aspects of dermatological presentations of tropical diseases. Limited to 20 participants.

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