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The MARC research trainee programme places black postgraduates in its units and groups. Black candidates with a four-year degree or equivalent, or a Master's degree, can apply for a research training internship position with a MARC research unit or group. Research trainees who register for a masters or doctoral degree can renew their appointment for a second and third year, subject to their satisfactory performance.

For more information:
www.mrc.co.za

The conference is a scientifically focused meeting of the world's leading researchers working to understand, prevent, and treat HIV/AIDS and its complications, to be held in San Francisco, USA, between 8 and 11 February 2004.

For more information:
www.retroconference.org

The conference takes place between 8 and 11 December 2003 in Dakar, Senegal, and will provide an ideal framework for sharing, advocacy, capacity building and the dissemination of successful experiences.

For more information:
www.dakarvih2003.sn

The debate keynote points to the fact that disempowered population groups, such as mothers and children, are being excluded from access to treatment. Although treatment is likely to become more widely available, it will fall far short of need for many years to come. In the meantime, should medical practitioners alone select candidates for treatment or is there a case for prioritising 'strategically important' groups? The debate raises issues about ethics, about corruption and about the way wealth is being used to jump the queue.

You can debate directly at http://allafrica.com/