Merck Foundation Masters Medical Scholarships 2021 for African & Asian Students

Merck Foundation Masters Medical Scholarships 2021 for African & Asian Students
  •  Master
  •  30-Jun-2021
  •   Africa, Asia
  • $$  Varies

Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary is a yearly educational conference of Merck Foundation, it is conducted to contribute to the social and economic development of Africa and Asia. It is attended by more than 1000 Healthcare providers, policy makers, Academia, Researchers and health media from Sub- Saharan Africa, more than 60 English, French and Portuguese speaking countries annually, to benefit from valuable educational and social development sessions by top International experts in Diabetes, Fertility, Endocrinology, Oncology, Women Health, Cardiology, Acute Medicine, Respiratory Medicine and Health Media training with the aim to raise health awareness and improve disease management, early detection and prevention, build healthcare capacity and improve access to quality and equitable healthcare solution. It is an Annual platform during which Merck Foundation conducts all their programs in parallel sessions.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Surgery (Primary Medical Qualification) (e.g.: MBBS or MBChB)
  • Candidates working within a public sector clinical setting (Preferably) with the aim to continue working in the public sector after graduation, in order to improve patient access to quality and equitable healthcare solutions.
  • Recommendation from the Ministry of Health or Office of The First Lady (For Asian Countries- Recommendation letter from The Ministry of Health or Vice Chancellor/Dean/Rector of the Medical University or President of respective Society or Medical Association)
  • Proof of English language proficiency (requirements vary according to the requirement of the institution. Proof may include: a minimum accepted score in TOEFL, IELTS – or another recognized language test provider accepted by the Institute, which is not older than 2 years, or a confirmation of an undergraduate or postgraduate degree that has been taught and assessed in English in a majority English speaking country – further details will be provided with the full course details)
  • Accessibility to stable Internet connection.

Application Process

Submit your application along with your CV to: info@merck-foundation.com

Download Application form from here

Merck Foundation contacts:

For African Countries:

Leonard Saika

Senior Program Director- Regional Head of Africa

Mobile: +254 722 762 037

Email: leonard.saika@merckgroup.com

For Asian Countries:

Venu Nair

Vice President & Regional Head of Asia Pacific

Mobile: +91 70453 46937

Email: venu.nair@merckgroup.com

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