ISoP Training Course 2011

26-27 May | Minsk, Belarus

2 ISoP training courses in parallel were organized in the city of Minsk, Belarus on the 26th & 27th May 2011, in collaboration with the Center for Examinations and Testing in Health Service of the Republic of Belarus:

1. Reporting, Causality Assessment, Risk factors & Mechanisms of ADRs

Chair: Hervé Le Louet

Flyer download here and Programme download here

2. Risk Management and Regulatory inspections

Chairs: Deirdre McCarthy

The flyer is available here and the programme is available here

Bursaries

The International Society of Pharmacovigilance (ISoP) can offer some financial assistance to young researchers in pharmacovigilance from emerging countries and full-time students who are members of ISoP and wish to attend the Minsk training courses.

Venue (State Educational Institution)

Belarusian Medical Academy of Post-Graduate Education
3, Brovki str., build.3,
220013, Minsk, Republic of Belarus
http://www.belmapo.by/en/

Accommodation

We recommend the following hotels, close to the city center. Most of the selected hotels are with WIFI access. Prices include breakfast and taxes:
Hotel Victoria 4*: www.eng.hotel-victoria.by – Single room from 135 EUR
Hotel Minsk 4*: www.hotelminsk.by – Single room from 135 EUR
Hotel Belarus 3*: www.hotel-belarus.com – Single room from 95 EUR
Hotel Yubileiny 3*: www.yhotel.by – Single room from 80 EUR
Hotel Planeta 3*: www.hotelplaneta.by – Single room from 80 EUR

Republic of Belarus

The country is located in between Russia and Poland. One third of Belarus territory is covered by forests, and by beautiful lakes. Independance from the Soviet Union since 25 August 1991, After seven decades as a constituent republic of the USSR.

Minsk

Minsk, the Capital of the Republic of Belarus, is one of the most modern and unique cities of the former USSR.

Minsk is also the city where you can find the best of the Belarusian cultural heritage with museums, theatres, churches, and the world-famous Belarusian ballet. www.tourbusinessbelarus.by/

Visa

General Information about travel VISA requirements for Belarus can be found at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs web-site address: www.mfa.gov.by/en/visa/

Medical insurance

Medical insurance is required for all foreign citizens traveling to the Republic of Belarus and the insurance certificate could be asked on any border crossing or/and airport. To be eligible for emergency medical care in Belarus all foreign citizens should have the medical insurance agreement with a Belarusian insurance company or with an authorized foreign insurance company and possess the insurance certificate (policy) issued by the company. Certificate should be issued in the country of the residence. Please check with your insurance company/policy.

If your medical insurance does not cover travelling in Belarus, at the airport, before the border crossing zone, there is a Belarus insurance company department, where an insurance policy for several days could be bought for about 3 US$.