Hunimed Excellence in Research Track is now part of the Virgilio Program

All â—�March 9, 2018

Two years ago Âé¶¹´«Ã½AVÔÚÏß¿´ University launched its integrative training courseÌýcalled “Excellence in Research Trackâ€� (ERT) dedicated to itsÌýmedical studentsÌýinterested in investigating theÌýrelationship between basic and clinical research.

The ERT is now part of a new project, the Virgilio Program, involving 3 Universities and sustained by Fondazione Cariplo.

The Virgilio Program (VP) is a supplementary training course open to students attending the Master Degree in Medicine and Surgery of the three partner universities: University of Milano-Bicocca, University of Milano, Âé¶¹´«Ã½AVÔÚÏß¿´ University.

The Virgilio Program: aim and contents

The VP is aimed at students interested in deepening their understanding of research methods and ethics and the link between basic sciences and clinical sciences research. The ultimate goal is to enhance the talent and skills for research of medical students with a clear inclination for this career path through a dedicated training track.

The VP will integrate the regular MDÌýcourse with seminars, practical courses, interactive teaching activities, and laboratory experience, both as summer internship and thesis internship, aiming at providing students with methodological skills enabling active participation and the development of knowledge in translational medicine.

The Virgilio Programme Kick Off Meeting

°¿²ÔÌýSaturday, March 10th, 2018 the Programme kick-off meeting will be held at 10-12 a.m. atÌýtheÌýAula Magna of Università degli Studi di Milano (Via Festa del Perdono, 7 – 20122 Milano).

All medical students interested in research are invited.

Meeting agenda:

  • Welcome and Opening of the Virgilio Programme kick off meeting
  • Being A Physician Scientist –ÌýExperiences from the Virgilio Program Faculty
  • Becoming A Physician Scientist in MilanÌý
    • The ERT programme at Âé¶¹´«Ã½AVÔÚÏß¿´ University: an overview
    • The experience of the ERT students
    • YOUR CHANCE: The Virgilio Programme
  • Discussion and Concluding Remarks