The Department of Anatomy, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg–Essen (Germany) announces an open call for the Summer Anatomy School, taking place 19th August – 23th September 2026.
Who can apply?
- Medical students 1st–3rd year
- Senior medical students with a strong interest in surgery and anatomy
Program highlights:
- Hands-on anatomical training
- Anatomical dissection and preparation
- Clinical and surgical anatomy
Language requirement:
- English proficiency is required (the program will be conducted in English)
Financial support:
- Travel expenses and accommodation will be fully covered for selected participants
Application requirements:
- CV (resume)
- Motivation letter (describing your interest in anatomy, dissection, and surgery) in English
How to apply:
Please send your application documents to:
m.pogorelov@med.sumdu.edu.ua before 23th February 2026
Program dates:
19th August – 23th September 2026
This program offers a unique, fully funded opportunity to work with human bodies, gain practical dissection experience, and deepen anatomical knowledge at a leading German university hospital.
The relevant disciplines will be credited (recognized) for students of the relevant courses:
| Year of Education | General ECTS | Recognized disciplines | ECTS credits |
| Second-year students | 6 ECTS | Human anatomy, 3rd semester | 3 ECTS |
| Clinical anatomy and operative surgery 4th semester | 3 ECTS | ||
| Third-year students | 5 ECTS | Methods of medical visualization in functional anatomy, 5th semester | 5 ECTS |
| Fourth-year students | 5 ECTS | Operative Otorhinolaryngology and Fundamentals of Facial Plastic Surgery, 7th semester | 5 ECTS |
| Fifth-year students | 5 ECTS | Endoscopic technology in surgery, 9th semester | 5 ECTS |
| Sixth-year students | 5 ECTS | Contemporary Issues in Clinical Anatomy of the Limbs, 11th semester | 5 ECTS |