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Facts

  • The best imaging system in terms of cost-effectiveness
  • No radiation
  • Easy to install (only requires a power connection)
  • Easy to maintain
  • Versatile and suitable for use in all areas of medicine
  • However, ultrasound requires a great deal of practice, lifelong learning and constant training.

Concept of the Transfer

Medical knowledge is transferred by training course participants in the use of ultrasound equipment and its diagnostic capabilities.

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Courses

A course consists of two modules, each lasting four days, held within a year, followed by an examination. Between the two modules, participants have the opportunity to practise hands-on at the training venue with support.

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Our Experts

The training courses are delivered on a voluntary basis by highly qualified experts from Switzerland (or Europe), whom the Foundation SmW sends to Africa for two consecutive weeks of training, in collaboration with local instructors.

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Foundation for
Medical Know How
Transfer SmW

Chressibuech 18
CH-8580 Hefenhofen

Head office
Office SmW
Tillierstrasse 4
CH-3005 Bern
Phone +41 79 502 63 22
   
office@stiftung-smw.ch

SmW Stiftung für
medizinischen
Wissenstransfer

Chressibuech 18
CH-8580 Hefenhofen

Geschäftsstelle
Office SmW
Tillierstrasse 4
CH-3005 Bern
Telefon +41 79 502 63 22
   
office@stiftung-smw.ch
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