Description

University of Thessaly

Faculty of Medicine

postgraduate PROGRAMME

"LOWER ABDOMINAL, PELVIS AND PERINEUM SURGERY"

EXTENSION OF INVITATION FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST 

The Department of Medicine of the University of Thessaly invites interested parties to apply to attend the Postgraduate Studies Program (MPS) entitled: "Lower Abdomen, Pelvis and Perineum Surgery" for the academic year 2025-2026, which leads to the awarding of a Master's Degree (M.D.S.)

The Graduate Program "Lower Abdomen, Pelvis and Perineum Surgery"  aims to provide a high level of specialized knowledge, clinical experience and research activity in its field "Lower Abdomen, Pelvis and Perineum Surgery".  The purpose of the program is to provide up-to-date knowledge and personal clinical experience at a diagnostic and therapeutic level in the entire range of diseases of the Lower Abdomen, Minor Pelvis and Perineum. In this particular postgraduate program, the theoretical and clinical education as well as the corresponding research activity results from the coordinated participation of three surgical specialties, Surgery, Gynecology and Urology, with the parallel contribution of related specialties such as Gastroenterology, Oncology, Radiology, Pathological Anatomy, Radiotherapy, Orthopedics, etc.

Basic objectives of the PMS "Lower Abdomen, Pelvis and Perineum Surgery" are:

• the training and specialization of new doctors in a broad, versatile field of knowledge of modern Surgery
• the provision of the necessary supplies, research conditions and tools that will lead to the production of new knowledge from the activities of the trainees
• the creation of specialized personnel with the required clinical skills for successful careers in the private, public and academic sectors
• preparation for postgraduate studies at doctoral level

The duration of the PMS studies is three (3) teaching semesters. The tuition fee of PMS amounts to 500 € per semester of study (total €1,500). The number of inductees is limited to a maximum of thirty-five (35). 

Selection conditions

In P.M.S. : "Lower Abdomen, Pelvis and Perineum Surgery" are admitted as Postgraduate Students:

Graduates of Departments of Health Sciences Schools (Medicine, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Biology), of the country or of recognized departments abroad,

Graduates of other related, with the subject of the Program, university departments and ATEI graduates of the corresponding subjects (Physiotherapy, Nursing, Biomedical Technology Engineering)

Graduates of other Departments and Schools of Higher Education, HEIs and TEIs of the country and abroad, who have at least two years of relevant professional experience, are established in their field, with proven time in the Pharmaceutical Industry and in Medical Technology and Biomedicine. Holders of a foreign degree must present the recognition of their degree by DOATAP.

The PMS courses "Lower Abdomen, Pelvis and Perineum Surgery" are scheduled to take place on Friday afternoon and Saturday for the convenience of working students, while there is also the possibility of teaching theoretical courses via distance learning, at a rate of 35% in accordance with the legal provisions.

The start of the P.M.S. courses will take place in February 2026. 

The selection of PMS students is made after evaluation of the following supporting documents, which will be sent to the Program Secretariat and electronically (e-mail: pelvic surgery@uth.Gr)

The supporting documents that candidates must submit are:

1. Printed application form (available on the PMS website)
2. Detailed curriculum vitae with details of the candidate's studies, research and professional experience (with the corresponding supporting documents).
3. A copy of the diploma or degree or a certificate that the candidate is expected to graduate by the start date of the courses. In the case of graduates from foreign universities, a certificate of recognition from DOATAP must be submitted.
4. Copy of detailed score.
5. Certified photocopy of the identity card or passport.
6. Two letters of recommendation from University teachers, researchers or eminent personalities
7. Evidence of foreign languages (especially English).
8. Recent ID photo (attached to the application).
9. Photocopy of both sides of the police ID
10. Declaration of Law 1599/86 "that all supporting documents are exact copies of the originals".

Submitting applications until 30/11/2025  

Address for receiving supporting documents and submitting applications:

Larissa University Hospital

Surgery Clinic Secretariat, 2nd floor, Office 29, (Directors' office), attn. Elenis Souliotis

 Information: Nikolaos- Panagiotis Th. Liapis

mobile number: 6906177520

Eleni L. Soulioti

mobile number: 6979778784

eEUDOXUSmail: e-mail: pelvic surgery@uth.Gr

Application 2025.2026

The Scientific Director of the P.M.S. Konstantinos N. Tepetes

Professor of General Surgery

Department of Medicine - University of Thessaly