Cardiology
Cardiology

An Introduction to the Fascinating World of Cardiology (RSS4.01) - Confirmed

This unique course will teach you about various aspects of Cardiology & Cardiothoracic Surgery and provide you with clinically oriented lectures and hands-on practical sessions given by some of our finest professors and doctors. The course is designed for (bio)medical students interested in Cardiology or pursuing a research or clinical career within the fields of Cardiology or Cardiothoracic surgery.

 

Keep me informed
General

The application deadline has passed, applying is no longer possible

This unique course will teach you about various clinical and research aspects of Cardiology & Cardiothoracic Surgery and provide you with clinically oriented lectures and hands-on practical sessions given by our finest professors and doctors. 

The lectures will not only provide you with a better understanding of the basics of Cardiology, they will also introduce you to topics and techniques specific to the various sub-specialties of Cardiology, such as echocardiography, interventional cardiology and electrophysiology. We will also be practicing dissection skills and surgical techniques in various practical workshops. 

After movie 2023

Starting date

08 July 2024, 9 am
Costs
€350
Educational method
On-site
Main Language
English
Sessions
08 July 2024, 9 am - 12 July 2024, 5 pm
Add to calendar
Deadline registration
15 May 2024, 11:30 pm
Teacher(s)
Prof. N. van Royen (Niels)
Unique code
RSS4.01

Factsheet

Type of education
Course
Entry requirements
See the requirements in cost and admission
Study hours
40
Study load (ECTS)
2
Result
Certificate
Organisation
Radboud Summer School

Startdate: 8 July 2024, 9 am - 12 July 2024, 5 pm
ECTS credits: 2 ECTS. For more information see credits and certificate.

Course Programme

  • Monday
    On Monday you will kick off with lectures on anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system, followed by hands-on porcine heart dissection guided by one of the cardiac surgeons. 
  • Tuesday
    You will start with lectures on three very important diagnostic tools: electrocardiography, coronary angiography and echocardiography. During the afternoon you will practice your echocardiography skills.
  • Wednesday 
    Wednesday is themed around interventions with lectures on percutaneous coronary interventions and coronary artery bypass surgery. In the afternoon you will get to make your own coronary bypass on porcine hearts. This practical session was rated very highly by the participants last year! 
  • Thursday
    In the morning you will focus on the topic of inflammation and the afternoon is dedicated to a fantastic congenital session. This includes a lecture on systematic approaches to diagnosing various congenital anomalies, followed by a practical session in the dissection laboratory. You will get the opportunity to observe and diagnose some very special tiny hearts. 
  • Friday
    On Friday, you will learn about resuscitation with a practical session.

  • Weekly schedule and social events

    The weekly programme of Radboud Summer School is carefully designed for the best experience. On this page you will find the timetables and social events.

Testimonial | Watch what our participant say about this course!

Course list

Overview courses and disciplines

Course list
Cardiology

Health, Care and Welfare

Course list
An Introduction to the Fascinating World of Cardiology

Prof. dr. Niels van Royen 

Prof. Niels van Royen is the Head of Cardiology Radboud University Medical Center. He has been appointed Professor of Cardiology at The Radboud University Medical Center with effect from 1 June 2017. 

Niels van Royen (Amsterdam, 1971) studied medicine at the University of Amsterdam and received his doctorate degree in 1998. In 2003 he obtained - with honors - his PhD on research stimulation of collateral artery formation in the heart. The research was conducted in collaboration with the Max-Planck Institute in Bad Nauheim and the University of Freiburg. Van Royen specialized in Cardiology at the AMC Amsterdam (2003-2008). In 2010 he started as a Cardiologist at the VU medical center. In 2012 he was appointed Professor of Interventional Cardiology. Here he has set up translational research lines focusing on ischemic heart disease and approaches to attenuate the damage on the heart caused by coronary artery disease.

The application deadline has passed, applying is no longer possible

 

Costs

  • Regular: €350 (application deadline 31st of May)

Includes: your course, coffee and tea during breaks, a warm lunch every day, Official Opening, Official Closing (with some drinks and snacks). 

Excludes: transport, accommodation, social events and other costs.  

Discounts and Scholarships

Admission

Level of participant: 

  • Advance Bachelor
  • Bachelor
  • Master

Admission requirements: We expect participants to have basic knowledge about the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system as provided by their own medical school. A preparatory assessment will be provided to make up for any knowledge gaps and to recollect previously studied topics.

Admission documents: 

  • Motivation letter 
  • CV

Cannot join us this year? 

We can keep you informed about the 2025 course program! Do you want to broaden your knowledge in 2025 over courses about sustainability, law, research methods & skills, data science and more. Get an email when the new proposal is ready. Because you have a part to play!

Keep me informed