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Internship Training at RHSP 2011

List of Student Interns at RHSP 2011

Training based in the United States

PhD Training

  • Iga, Boaz (PhD JHU 2010 – 2014)
  • Kagaayi, Joseph (PhD JHU 2010 – 2014)

Masters Degree Training

  • Ssempijja, Victor ( MSc Statistics, JHU 2009)
  • Musoke Richard (MHS in Demography candidate 2011,  JHU)

Uganda – Based Training for Program Staff

Masters and Bachelor's Degree Training

  • Kighoma, Nehemiah (MSc, Health Services Management, Uganda Martyrs  University Nkozi 2008-2009)
  • Kimera Edward (MA, Development Studies, Uganda Martyrs  University Nkozi 2009-2010)
  • Ssekasanvu, Joseph (MSc, Statistics, Makerere University 2008 – 2010)
  • Mondo, George (MSc, Health Services Management, Uganda Martyrs  University Nkozi 2010-2011)
  • Namuli, Janice (PDG, Logistics and Procurement 2009 – 2010).
  • Nanteza, Betty (BBA, Uganda Martyrs  University Nkozi 2007- 2010)
  • Mpoza, Brian (BBLT, Kyambogo University 2008 – 2011)
  • Nalubega, Immaculate (BA Counselling Kampala International University 2008 – 2011)
  • Mbaziira, Matia (BBLT, Kyambogo University, 2008 – 2011)
  • Jjuuko, Stephen, (BSc. Computer Science Makerere university 2007 – 2010)
  • Ankunda, Denis ( BBLT, Kyambogo University 2008 – 2011)
  • Mugamba, Stephen (BA. Mass communication,  Ndejje University, 2010 – 2013)
  • Ssebanobe, Lawrence (BSc. Makerere University 2007 – 2010).
  • Wasswa, Francis ( IT,  Kampala International University 2008 – 2010)

Non - USA and Non - Ugandan Masters  

  • Ssekasi, Barbara (MBA, UK 2010)
  • Mawemuko, Susan(MBA, UK 2010)
  • Kairania, Robert ( MA, Manchester University – UK 2011)

2005-2009

With funds from the Fogarty International Center at NIH, the Gates Institute for Population and Reproductive Health at Johns Hopkins University, the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, and the NIH/NIAID ICER collaboration, the Rakai Health Sciences Program (RHSP) is providing both degree and short-term training for project professional staff and other qualified Ugandan candidates.

Training support from the Fogarty International Center comes from grants: Fogarty International Training/Research in Population and Health (ITRPH), PI: Ron Gray, MD, MSC, Fogarty AIDS International Training Research Program (AITRP), and Training in HIV Associated Malignancies, PI: Chris Beyrer, MD, MPH at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

Training Based in the United States

PhD Training

  •   Kiwanuka, Noah (PhD, WCRU 2004 - 2008)

Masters Degree Training

  •   Ssekubugu, Robert (MHS in International Health candidate 2011, Johns Hopkins University)
  • Bwanika, John Baptist (MHS in Demography candidate 2010, Johns Hopkins University)
  • Galiwango, Ronald (ScM in Molecular Biology and Immunology candidate 2010, Johns Hopkins University)
  • Musiige, Adrian (MPH, Johns Hopkins University 2008-2009)
  • Ssempijja, Victor (ScM Biostatistics, Johns Hopkins University 2007-2009)
  • Okui, Lillian Aaca, MD (MPH, Johns Hopkins University, 2007-2008)
  • Kiggundu, Valerian, MD (MPH, Johns Hopkins University, 2007-2008)
  • Nakigozi, Gertrude,MD (MPH, Johns Hopkins University 2006-2007)
  • Kakaire, Robert (MPH, University of Alabama at Birmingham, completed 2006)
  • Iga, Boaz, MS, MT (ASCP) (MS CLS, University of Alabama at Birmingham, completed 2006)

Short-Term, Research Training, Johns Hopkins University

  •   Iga, Boaz - summer 2009 (training in laboratory methods for HPV detection)
  • Mpoza, Byan - summer 2009 (training in laboratory methods for HPV detection)

Short-Term, Summer Institute in Epidemiology and Biostatistics Training, Johns Hopkins University

  •   Nabukenya, Dorothy - summer 2009
  • Musoke Mukasa, Richard - summer 2009
  • Kigozi Ssebaggala, Darix - summer 2009
  • Ssetube, Absalom - summer 2007
  • Nkale, Fausta - summer 2007
  • Ruwangula, Andrew - summer 2007
  • Musiige, Adrian - summer 2007
  • Mawemuko, Susan - summer 2007
  • Ssempijja, Victor - summer 2006
  • Bwanika, John Bosco - summer 2006
  • Kiggundu, Valerian - summer 2006
  • Galiwango, Ronald - summer 2006
  • Okwi, Lilian - summer 2006
  • Buwembo, Denis - summer 2005
  • Ssennono, Mark - summer 2005
  • Ssetuba, Absalom - summer 2005
  • Ssekasanvu, Joseph - summer 2005
  • Nakigozi, Gertrude - summer 2005
  • Nakamya, Phelister - summer 2005
  • Ssekubugu, Robert (Ethics - 6 months JHU Jan - July 2006)

Short-Term Training, University of Alabama

  •   Ssenkunja, James - summer 2005
  • Abenakyo, Vicky - summer 2005
  • Ddembe, Margaret - summer 2006
  • Mukakalisa, Maria - summer 2006
  • Makumbi, Fred - Analysis and TOT workshop 2005

Uganda-Based Training for Program Staff

PhD Programs at Makerere

Professional staff who have competed Masters degrees at Johns Hopkins are encouraged to enroll in PhD programs at Makerere University. A  sandwich PhD program is offered, where Makerere University awards the degree, but under a Memorandum of Understanding with the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (JHSPH), which allows candidates to also take advanced courses and receive mentoring at JHSPH. The sandwich PhD avoids the high cost of tuition associated with US-based programs (thus enabling the Program to support more doctoral candidates) and helps build the Makerere PhD program.

  •   Kigozi, Godfrey, MD (PhD Candidate)
  • Nalugoda, Fred (PhD Candidate)
  • Gertrude Nakigozi (PhD Candidate)
  • Tom Lutalo (PhD Candidate)

Bachelors and Master's Degree Training

  •   Mukakalisa, Maria (MSc, Health Services Management, Makerere University 2008-2009)
  • Kakembo, Rebecca (MBA, Makerere Universtiy 2007- 2008)
  • Balikuddembe, Ambrose (MA, Developmental Studies, Makerere University 2007-2008)
  • Muwanika, Richard (BBLT, Makerere University 2007-2011)
  • Kiwanuka, Deus (BA, Gender and Development, Makerere University 2007-2011)
  • Baale, Eugene (BSC, Kyambogo University 2007-2011)
  • Nakalanzi, Margaret (BBLT, Makerere University 2004-2007)
  • Manyi, Yeku? (BSc, Makerere University 2004 -2008)
  • Kagulire, Charles (BBLT, Makerere University 2003 - 2006)
  • Aluma, Simon? (BBLT, Makerere University 2003 - 2005)
  • Nyende, Noah (MSc, Makerere University 2004-2006)
  • Namuli, Christine (Bsc, Makerere University 2004 - 2008)
  • Ssemanda, John Baptist (MA, Martyrs University, Mukono 2003 - 2006)

Good Clinical Practices, Good Labratory Practices, and Ethics Training

Over 80 Rakai Program professionals have completed such training and certification in 2005 and 2006. All Rakai Program personnel who have contact with study participants or participant data have received ethics training based on Johns Hopkins University materials.

Other In-Country Training

  Infectious Disease Institute Training at Mulago Hospital in Kampala

  Finance for non Finance Managers conducted by Acclaim Africa Ltd.

  Executive Management Program conducted by Acclaim Africa Ltd.

  Evolutionary role of a secretary conducted by Uganda Management Institute

  Couples HIV Testing and Counseling curriculum developed by CDC

  Psychotherapy counseling conducted by the Uganda Leadership training Center and attended by all RHSP counselors

  ARV logistics management and procurement conducted by Uganda Medical Stores

Non-US AND Non-Uganda Training

RHSP occasionally provides opportunities for studies outside of Uganda and the US. Between 2005 to 2008, the following staff members trained outside Uganda.

  Nkalubo, Violet (DCH, AMREF NBI 2008)

  Nkale, James (DCH, AMREF NBI 2007)

  Senkunja, James (DCH, AMREF NBI 2007)

  Nampijja, Resty (DCH, AMREF NBI 2007)

  Nabasumba, Alice (MBA, UK 2006-2007)

  Sembatya, Joseph Lister (MA, Leeds Metropolitan 2004-2006)

  Mondo, George (DCH, AMREF NBI 2006)

  Ludigo, James (DCH, AMREF NBI 2005)

  Nantume, Betty (DCH, AMREF NBI 2005)

US-Based Fellows and Students on Long- and Short-Term Placement with RHSP

Although the Rakai Program does not provide scholarships for American students, Rakai data are available for Masters and PhD dissertations, contingent on the agreement of senior investigators in Uganda and on collaboration between the student and Ugandan project counterparts. US students and Fellows have also been given the opportunity for work-study in Rakai. In 2005-2006, eight students were on placement with RHSP, and the following is a list of fellows participating in RHSP research.

Fellowships under NIH supervision:

  Lisa Mills, MD (Infectious Diseases Fellow, JHU): Planning and implementation of a study of the causes of fever among Rakai cohort participants (February-March 2006)

  Larry Chang, MD (Infectious Diseases Fellow, JHU): Evaluation of Peer Educator/mobile phone study to enhance adherence to ART in Rakai

  Abigail Orenstein, MD (Critical Care Fellow, NIH): Evaluation of oral wash procedure to diagnose PCP among patients in Rakai

  Tara Suntoke, PhD (NIH IRTA Post-doctoral fellow): Validation of real time PCR for HIV-1 viral load, HIV-1 subtyping and multiplex PCR diagnosis of genital ulcer disease among Rakai patients

  Laurence John, MD (Infectious Disease Fellow, Infectious Diseases Institute): Validation of clinical algorithm to predict virologic failure among ART clients in at the IDI

  Ilana Jacobs (Student, Duke):Research Elective: Evaluation of the Rakai insecticide treated bednet program

Training for Non-Program Ugandan Professionals

Rakai is a designated field training site for Makerere University and provides rotations for MPH, medical, and social science students each year. Training under the Rakai Program is both practical and didactic, providing rotations through all cohort activities, including lab and data management, as well as rotations through the District Health Services.