The Department of Medicine of the University of Thessaly invites interested parties to apply for the Postgraduate Studies Program (MPS) entitled: "Lower Abdominal, Pelvic and Perineal Surgery" for the academic year 2025-2026, which leads to the award of a Postgraduate Diploma (D.M.S.)
The Postgraduate Studies Program "Lower Abdominal, Pelvic and Perineal Surgery" aims to provide a high level of specialized knowledge, clinical experience and research activity in the field of «"Lower Abdominal, Pelvic and Perineal Surgery". The purpose of the program is to providean up-to-date knowledge and personalized clinical experience at the diagnostic and therapeutic level of the entire range of Lower abdomen, Pelvic and Perineal diseases.In this particular postgraduate program, the theoretical and clinical training as well as the corresponding research activity results from the coordinated participation of three surgical specialties, General Surgery, Gynecology and Urology, with the parallel contribution of the related specialties, including Gastroenterology, Medical Oncology, Radiology, Pathology, Radiotherapy, Orthopedics, etc.
Basic objectives of the PMS "Lower Abdominal, Pelvic and Perineal Surgery" is:
- the training and sub-specialization of new physicians in a broad and versatile field of knowledge of modern Surgery
- the provision of the necessary supplies, research opportunities and tools that will lead to new knowledge from the trainees’ activities
- Sub-specialization of professionals with the required clinical skills for successful careers in the private, public and academic sectors
- preparation for a doctoral level postgraduate studies
The duration of the postgraduate studies is three (3) teaching semesters. The tuition fees for the postgraduate program amount to 500 € per semester of study (total €1,500). The maximum number of attending students is limited to thirty-five (35).
Selection conditions
In the P.M.S.: "Lower Abdominal, Pelvic and Perineal Surgery" The following applicants can be admitted as Postgraduate Students:
Graduates of national Departments of Health Sciences Schools (Medicine, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Biology), or respective international and accredited Schools,
Graduates of related to the Program subject , university departments and ATEI graduates of the corresponding subjects (Physiotherapy, Nursing, Biomedical Technology Engineering)
Graduates of other national and international Departments and Schools of Higher Education, HEIs and TEIs, 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 DOATAP accreditation of their degree.
The PMS courses "Lower Abdominal, Pelvic and Perineal 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 e-learning platforms, 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.
PMS student selection will be made after evaluation of the following supporting documents. The documents will be sent to the Program Secretariat electronically (e-mail: pelvicsurgery@uth.gr)
The following documents should be submitted:
- Printed application form (available on the PMS website)
- Detailed curriculum vitae with details of the candidate's studies, research and professional experience (with the corresponding supporting documents).
- A copy of the diploma or degree (or an equivalent 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.
- Copy of a detailed analysis of the degree grade
- Officially validated copy of the identity card or passport.
- Two recommendation letters from University Professors, researchers or eminent personalities
- Foreign Language Certificates (Specifically English).
- Recent ID photo (attached to the application).
- Photocopy of both sides of the police ID card
- Declaration of Law 1599/86 "that all supporting documents are exact copies of the originals".
Submitting applications until 30/11/2025
Mailbox Address for receiving supporting documents and submitting applications:
University Hospital of Larissa
Surgery Clinic Secretariat, 2nd floor, Office 29, (Directors' offices), attn: Mrs. Elenis Souliotis
Information: Nikolaos-Panagiotis Th. Liapis
mobile: 6906177520
Eleni L. Soulioti
mobile: 6979778784
e-mail: e-mail: pelvicsurgery@uth.gr
The Scientific Director of the P.M.S. Konstantinos N. Tepetes
Professor of General Surgery, Department of Medicine – University of Thessaly