Génération Cliniciens-Chercheurs Africains Masterclass
A two-day programme in Dakar for French-speaking African clinicians who want to build a clinical research unit within their hospital or clinic.
About the masterclass
Génération Cliniciens-Chercheurs Africains is Pharmalys’ first masterclass designed for French-speaking African clinicians who wish to establish and develop their own clinical research unit within a hospital or private clinic.
Africa offers significant opportunities for clinical research, including unparalleled genetic diversity, a vast patient population, a growing burden of non-communicable diseases and a rapidly evolving clinical research ecosystem, supported by an increasing number of mature regulatory agencies. Research conducted across the continent can contribute to global clinical trial data, helping ensure that therapeutic interventions are effective, inclusive and truly generalisable.
Through this two-day programme, Pharmalys aims to equip African clinicians with the knowledge and practical guidance needed to develop clinical research activities within their institutions, contributing to our #CountAfricaIn initiative.
Who is the masterclass for?
The programme is intended for:
- African medical doctors, including general practitioners and specialists working in hospitals, private clinics or community settings.
- Heads of hospital departments, leaders of clinics in Africa and directors of African medical organisations.
- African clinicians with initial experience in clinical research.
Programme overview
- Two-day programme
- Eight modules
- Face-to-face training
- Delivered in French
- Maximum of 20-40 participants
- Delivered in Dakar, Senegal (exact venue to be confirmed)
Objectives:
- Understand the global clinical research landscape
- Gain insight into the challenges of clinical trials
Topics include:
- Global and African clinical research ecosystems
- The role of clinician-researchers and their teams
- Ethics, informed consent and community engagement
- Anatomy of a protocol and feasibility
Objective:
- Create and develop your clinical research centre
Topics include:
- Infrastructure and quality of your centre
- Networks, qualifications and clinical trial selection
- How to conduct a clinical trial (including a 2-hour immersive experience)
- Strategies for growing your centre
What will participants gain?
Participants will benefit from:
- A personalised action plan covering the first 30 days, 90 days, six months and one year of establishing their clinical research unit.
- Ongoing mentorship to support the development of their project.
- Lifetime membership of the programme’s alumni community.
Apply to participate
If you are interested in developing clinical research activities within your hospital or private clinic, we invite you to submit an expression of interest by completing the form below.
Please provide details about your professional background, clinical research experience and motivation for participating. The information will help us assess your suitability for the programme.
Submitting an expression of interest does not guarantee a place. Further information will be communicated to selected participants.
Application form
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