4th edition – Madrid, 19-20, November 2014

The various debates organized by the Esteve Foundation between scientists and journalists always highlighted one weakness in science journalism: lack of communication between both parties. The range of specialized courses in science for journalists is extensive, however, we cannot say that the reverse is true. Medical personnel from both the field of research and the…

2014

24th edition – Viladecavalls, November, 5-6 2014

When speaking in front of an audience, only 15% of what actually reaches the public corresponds to the spoken message. In contrast, more than half the information retained by listeners lies in nonverbal communication. Indeed, the lecturer’s posture, gesture and eye gaze tell a lot more on how he/she feels than mere words. These courses…

2014

33rd edition – Granollers, October, 7-8 2014

The 33rd edition of these training seminars to provide the basic skills and techniques to write and publish scientific articles in health sciences was held on October 7-8 2014 at the Granollers’s Hospital (in Barcelona). Esteve Fernandez, editor of Gaceta Sanitaria from 2004 to 2010, and Ana Maria Garcia, editor of Archivos de Prevención de…

2014

31st edition – Oviedo, June, 27-28 2014

The 31st edition of these training seminars to provide the basic skills and techniques to write and publish scientific articles in health sciences was held on June 27-28 2014 at the Colegio Oficial de Médicos de Asturias. Esteve Fernandez, editor of Gaceta Sanitaria from 2004 to 2010, and Ana Maria Garcia, editor of Archivos de…

2014

30th edition – Madrid, June, 3-4 2014

The 30th edition of these training seminars to provide the basic skills and techniques to write and publish scientific articles in health sciences was held on June 3-4 2014 at the Faculty of Pharmacy of the Universidad Complutense de Madrid. Esteve Fernandez, editor of Gaceta Sanitaria from 2004 to 2010, and Ana Maria Garcia, editor…

2014

9th edition – Barcelona, May, 29-30 2014

If standing up and speaking in front of an audience is a source of anxiety, the stress is heightened even more when the official language of the conference, meeting or congress is English. On the 29th and 30th of May 2014, the Esteve Foundation organized in Barcelona with the Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) and…

2014

7th edition – Salamanca, May, 13-14 2014

Biomedical professionals need to be able to communicate effectively in writing and in speaking. However, most professionals receive little specific training in communication skills. Science is an international endeavor, and English is the lingua franca of the international scientific community. Although Spanish biomedical professionals invest heavily in learning English, they often lack the skills in…

2014

6th edition – Granollers, April, 2-3 2014

Biomedical professionals need to be able to communicate effectively in writing and in speaking. However, most professionals receive little specific training in communication skills. Science is an international endeavor, and English is the lingua franca of the international scientific community. Although Spanish biomedical professionals invest heavily in learning English, they often lack the skills in…

2014

5th edition – Madrid, March, 18-19 2014

Biomedical professionals need to be able to communicate effectively in writing and in speaking. However, most professionals receive little specific training in communication skills. Science is an international endeavor, and English is the lingua franca of the international scientific community. Although Spanish biomedical professionals invest heavily in learning English, they often lack the skills in…

2014