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Medical Research Summer School (MedR)

In 2021 MedR will be part of BBB

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Examining samples as part of a forensic genetics seminar

The Faculty of Medicine and the University Hospital of the Munich Ludwig Maximilian University are among Europe’s leading centres of academic medicine. The LMU offers medical students from around the world the chance to gain an insight into medical research. In a four-week programme, students obtain a better understanding of the diversity of medical research.

Read more: A summer full of research

Sneak a peek: Video MedR

Physicians have to make their treatment desicions based on empirically proven evidence. But to do so they need to understand the medical literature and to interpret the data published in different studies.

From Bench to Bedside students:

  • are exposed to medical research in an academic medical environment.
  • learn about the various research methods as well as the pros and cons of using them for different scientific problems.
  • meet scientists undertaking research at the LMU.

During lab visits, students familiarise themselves with lab work and are able to ask questions and discuss ideas with experts in different fields.

The opportunity to engage in ethical discussions with other international students from different cultural backgrounds and healthcare delivery systems and to talk about about the benefits and limitations of research will be an enriching experience. Students will also be able to learn more about scientific career development and how research findings are incorporated into patient care. 

The Summer School also features an entertaining social and cultural program. On weekends, students visit nearby attractions such as Neuschwanstein Castle and the city of Nuremberg.

Topics

  • Lab visits
  • Forensic medicine: Forensic DNA typing, forensic toxicology, biomechanical autopsy
  • "Happy together - unhappy divided": Cell adhesion in health and disease
  • Clinical pathology: Precision medicine
  • Immunotherapy for cancer
  • Ethics and medical history
  • Presentation skills

Participating Institutes

  • Institute of Pathology
  • Institute of Forensic Medicine
  • Institute of Anatomy and Cell Biology
  • Environmental Epidemiology Department
  • Institute for Public Health
  • Munich Biomedical Centre

Language of Instruction

English

Dates

August 2022

Arrival international students: tbc
Course start: tbc
Course end: tbc
Departure international students: tbc

Maximum Number of Participants

20

Fees

  • € 320 tuition fee: students enrolled at an LMU Partner University are eligible to apply for a Tuition Waiver
  • € 200 administrative fee: non-refundable
  • € 430 housing fee

Fees are due upon acceptance for the Program, by mid-May.
Participation is free for LMU medical students.

Fees include

  • Academic program
  • Excursions (Munich sightseeing tour by bus, Neuschwanstein castle, city of Nuremberg, Dachau concentration camp memorial site)
  • Student residence (single apartment with ensuite bathroom and kitchen)
  • Medical campus cafeteria vouchers
  • Public transport ticket

Cancellation policy

If you wish to cancel, please contact us immediately. Please be advised that a € 200 administrative fee will be deducted for all cancellations.

If you notify us at least 4 weeks before the start of the course, 100% of your tuition payment will be refunded. If accommodation has been booked, the deposit for the rent may not be refundable.
If you notify us less than 4 weeks before the start of the course, 50% of your tuition payment will be refunded. If accommodation has been booked, the deposit for the rent is not refundable.
If you notify us 3 days before the start of the course, 20% of your tuition payment will be refunded. If accommodation has been booked, the housing fee will is not refundable.
No refund will be made if you withdraw after the course has begun.

Application Procedure

International Students LMU Students

Online applications for the 2022 Program will be accepted in the spring 2022.

Please complete and submit only the "Application International Students" section.

Supporting documents to be submitted:

  • CV (in English)
  • Confirmation of Student Status (Certificate of Enrolment or equivalent)
  • Most recent official Transcript of Records
  • Documentation of English language proficiency (non-native speakers):
    Official language certificate (TOEFL, IELTS, etc.) or LMU Confirmation of Language Skills, especially if the instruction language at the home university is English.
  • Statement of Intent: A one-page statement (in English) written by the applicant that can include reasons for pursuing a medical career, for choosing the Summer School, etc.

Online applications for the 2022 Program will be accepted in the spring 2022.

Please complete and submit only the "Application LMU Students" section.

Supporting documents to be submitted:

  • CV (in English)
  • LSF-Notenauszug (grades shown in the study portal)
  • Statement of Intent: A one-page statement (in English) written by the applicant that can include reasons for pursuing a medical career, for choosing the Summer School, etc.

Prospective applicants who have already graduated from medical school are not eligible to participate.

Director

Prof. Orsolya Genzel-Boroviczény

Academic Supervisor

Lydia Schön

Contact us

Please send us an email if you are interested in the program so that we can provide further details or answer any questions you may have: Lisa.Lechner@med.uni-muenchen.de

We look forward to having you visit us!

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