Post-Academic Masterclass in Clinical Organ Perfusion and Machine Preservation

Four-month intensive masterclass on normothermic machine perfusion of donor livers and kidneys, viability biomarkers, and ex-vivo reconditioning.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: MD degree, surgical residency, or master's degree in biomedical engineering or clinical perfusion
English language proficiency: English C1
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Proof of clinical role or surgical fellowship in organ transplantation
Recommendation letters: One hospital department chair endorsement

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: European Society for Organ Transplantation (ESOT) educational travel bursaries available
Application fee: €50
Tuition / joining costs: €1,750 total course fee

Dates and verification

Application deadline: March 1, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG) documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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