July, 2026
2 weeks (2x5 days)
English
1,600 EUR
Centre for Translational Medicine
Entry requirements: Degree / studies in health sciences (BSc, MSc, MD, DMD, etc.)
Application starts: 05 Jan, 2026
Application deadline: 30 Apr, 2026
Overview
The major goal of the Translational Medicine Program is to turn scientific results for community benefits.
The Program is dedicated to bridging the gap between research and patient care, aiming to apply research findings to enhance medical practices. By translating fundamental scientific discoveries into practical applications in healthcare, Translational Medicine facilitates advancements in disease prevention, expedites diagnostic processes, enhances patient care quality, and optimizes healthcare affordability.
The Translation Medicine Course helps participants to become critical consumers of medical research papers, gather primary data on health issues through questioning and observation, and conduct biomedical research.
The course is 100% theoretical.
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Entry requirements
The course is open to candidates with a degree or ongoing studies in health sciences (BSc, MSc, MD, DMD, etc.)
The course is designed for health sciences beginners with basic or no prior knowledge of translational medicine.
Application is via e-mail at international@semmelweis.hu with submittal of application form, professional CV and a cover letter.
Required language proficiency
Excellent English communication skills are recommended.
Required level of English: IELTS 6, 7, 8, 9.
Learning objectives
- Participants will gain an understanding of the planning of clinical research, including systematic reviews and meta-analyses, patient registries, clinical trials, and biostatistics, by designing an extended project in study groups.
- Participants will be able to understand the concept of healthcare delivery science as part of the translational medicine cycle.
- At the end of the training, participants will learn the main points of setting up a patient registry, initiating a clinical trial, or conducting a comprehensive systematic review with meta-analysis.
- Formulate a clinical question using the PICO model and identify relevant evidence from appropriate databases.
- Critically appraise clinical research studies using a systematic approach.
- Define the basic knowledge and skills required in translational research.
- Grow the professional international network of translational researchers.
Application
1. If you are interested in the course, send us an application with your professional CV via the following email: international@semmelweis.hu
2. Please wait until you receive an email confirmation from the program coordinator.
3. After receiving a confirmation from the program coordinator to participate in the selected course, you will be asked to pay the full course fee.
5. For our in-person courses, our colleagues can help you to recommend accommodations nearby the training venue and organise optional social activities in Budapest. If you need help, please feel free to contact them or check out our featured suggestions below.
Why choose Translational Medicine Basic School?
- Hands-on Experience: Basic practical sessions for familiarization with common research tools.
- Overview of translational medicine, focusing on its importance and basic clinical research methods.
- Introduction of foundational concepts and methodologies in translational medicine.
- Outcome: Entry-level understanding of translational medicine
- Certificate awarded as a foundation for further study or entry-level positions in the field.
