MEDICAL SUMMER SCHOOLUNIVERSITY OF ROME TOR

VERGATA

28 July – 6 August 2009

College of Lamaro Pozzani

Contacts

Web site : http://www.medicalsummerschool.uniroma2.it

Director:Prof Viviana MoscheseTel +39 0620900736Fax +39 0620900530

E-mail : moschese@med.uniroma2.it

Organization:Marina TesauroClaudia FioraniBelinda Caparro

International Relations OfficeUniversità degli Studi di Roma Tor Vergata

Via Orazio Raimondo 18, Rome Tel +39 0672592104/2107/2556

Fax +39 067236605E-mail relazioni.internazionali@uniroma2.it

The College:http://www.rulp.it/

Residenza Universitaria "Lamaro - Pozzani"via Saredo, 74 - 00173 Roma

tel. 06/72971322; fax 06/72971326

PROGRAM OUTLINE

Tor Vergata Medical Summer School for International Students is aten-days intensive program for highly motivated college students

who are pursuing a career in Medicine. The program introduces you to many aspects of translational

medicine, by the following science modules:

a) Talking about hematooncology and genes Coordinator Prof. F. Lo Coco

b) Talking about metabolic disease and the cardiovascular riskCoordinator Prof. P. Sbraccia

Each module is taught by Tor Vergata Medical School FacultyMembers and international major experts in the field. Students are

exposed to workshops, seminars and lab training to masterdevelopment of a problem-focused learning model of science

education. Clinical and laboratory exposure provides students with a

variety of experiences to develop an understanding of translational medicine application.

As part of the course, students have the opportunity to live ItalianCultural and Historical Heritage as a unique experience with anexclusive introduction to Italian Monuments and Archaeological

sites. English is the official language. The course lasts for 50 hours (40

hours lessons + 10 hours of cultural activities). 90% of attendance is mandatory to be awarded with 7 credits (ECTS).

ELIGIBILITY

Students must have completed 2 years of Medical School and must be in good academic standing. We encourage applications from

students of diverse backgrounds to create a pleasant cross-cultural exchange. A letter of recommendation from a University teacher, counsellor or principal -someone who has personal knowledge of

your CV, integrity, character or qualities - is required. Italian students are allowed in a limited number.

RESIDENTIAL LIFE

Residential life is as much a part of the course experience to make

lifelong international connections. Students will be housed at Collegio Lamaro-Pozzani (CLP), located in Tuscolana area.

Metro stop is at 10 min. distance walk. CLP provides comfortable lodging and meals for the entire

duration of the Medical Summer School .

REGISTRATION

Tor Vergata Medical Summer School application form can be downloaded

at the website http://www.medicalsummerschool.uniroma2.it

Admission is offered on a rolling basis. As enrolment is limited, it is

critical to submit applications early. Applications will be accepted

not later than May 29 and will be confirmed before June 12.

FEES

The total residential program cost is Euro 850 , including housing and meals.

When submitting their inscription, participants will be asked to pay

a non-refundable registration fee of 50 euros to be credited towards the program tuition.

A limited number of Travel grants will be provided (see website)Full enrolment fee should be paid by June 19, 2008

at the bank account :

Banca di Roma ag. 075ABI 03002 CAB 03255   C/C 6670/72

IBAN   IT14T0300203255000000667072 SWIFT CODE   BROMITR1075