Program Overview

Program Overview

The University of Thessaly's Department of Medicine is calling for interested individuals to submit their applications for the Postgraduate Program (P.M.S.) titled "Surgery of the Lower Abdomen, Lesser Pelvis, and Perineum" for the academic year, leading to the award of a Postgraduate Diploma (D.M.S).

Program Description

The Postgraduate Program "Surgery of the Lower Abdomen, Lesser Pelvis, and Perineum" aims to provide high-level specialized knowledge, clinical experience, and research activity in the field of surgery of the lower abdomen, lesser pelvis, and perineum. The program's purpose is to provide up-to-date knowledge and personal clinical experience in diagnostic and therapeutic levels across the entire spectrum of diseases of the lower abdomen, lesser pelvis, and perineum.

Program Objectives

The main objectives of the P.M.S. "Surgery of the Lower Abdomen, Lesser Pelvis, and Perineum" are:

• To train and specialize new doctors in a broad, multidisciplinary field of modern surgery
• To provide the necessary tools, research prerequisites, and instruments that will lead to the production of new knowledge from the activities of the trainees
• To create specialized personnel with the required clinical skills for a successful career in the private, public, and academic sectors
• To prepare students for postgraduate studies at the doctoral level

Program Duration and Fees

The duration of the program is three (3) semesters. The tuition fees for the P.M.S. amount to 500 per semester (totaling 1,500 ). The maximum number of students admitted is thirty-five (35).

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the P.M.S. "Surgery of the Lower Abdomen, Lesser Pelvis, and Perineum", applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Hold a degree from a Department of Health Sciences (Medicine, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Biology) from a Greek or foreign university
• Hold a degree from other related departments of universities and TEI (Technological Educational Institute) with at least two years of relevant professional experience
• Provide all necessary documents, including:
  • Application form
  • Detailed CV with information on studies, research, and professional experience
  • Copy of diploma or certificate of expected graduation
  • Copy of analytical grades
  • Certified copy of police ID or passport
  • Two letters of recommendation from university professors, researchers, or prominent personalities
  • Proof of foreign language proficiency (especially English)
  • Recent passport photo
  • Declaration of authenticity of documents

Application Submission

Applications must be submitted by November 12, 2025. The program is expected to start in February 2026. Classes will be held on Friday afternoons and Saturdays to accommodate working students, with the possibility of distance learning for theoretical courses up to 35%.