June - July, 2025
4 weeks (4x5 days)
English
2,400 EUR+ registration fee (75 EUR)
Semmelweis University, Budapest / or online
Entry requirements: Degree/ studies in health sciences (BSc, MSc, MD, DMD, etc.)
Application starts: open
Application deadline: 04 May, 2025
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.
The course is available also online. In case of online participation we can offer 20% discount on the course fee.
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 participants with some foundational knowledge in translational medicine or graduates of the basic course.
Applicants are required to pay a registration fee and attend an online interview before the course.
Registration fee: 75 EUR
Application deadline: 5 May 2024
Interview period: 6-10 May 2024
Required language proficiency
Good English communication skills are recommended.
Required level of English: B2 (Upper-Intermediate), C1 (Advanced), C2 (Proficiency)
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 the 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 knowledges and skills required in translational research.
- Grow the professional international network of translational researchers.
Why choose Translational Medicine Advanced School?
- Hands-on Experience: Advanced practical workshops and project work for applying sophisticated research methodologies.
- Comprehensive study of complex techniques and critical analysis in clinical research.
- In-depth exploration of advanced methodologies and innovations in translational medicine.
- Outcome: Enhanced entry-level knowledge suitable for tackling more complex research tasks.
- Certificate awarded as a stepping stone to leadership in research projects or continuation to PhD studies.
Application process
1. If you are interested in the course, please fill in the registration form or send us an application with your CV or LinkedIn profile via the following email: international@semmelweis.hu
2. Please wait until you receive an email confirmation from the program coordinator and an individual bank account number to pay the registration fee.
3. If you are interested in receiving an invoice or you have specific needs, please contact the program coordinator.
4. After receiving a confirmation from the program coordinator to participate in the selected course, you will be asked to pay the full course fee via the same bank account by the start of the course at the latest.
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.
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