Application open until 15th of December 2026

The University of Rostock is excited to welcome all participants and speakers to our Medical Winter School!

MedWin 2027 offers an opportunity to experience a fascinating academic and cultural program with the University of Rostock from March 28th to April 4th 2027. Feel free to reach out for any questions regarding MedWin 2027: medwin.io@uni-rostock.de

Program Overview
Duration: 6 days
Location: Institute of Anatomy and selected research laboratories, University Medical Center Rostock and University of Rostock

Core Components
• Human brain dissections supervised by anatomical experts
• Histology sessions using high-resolution microscopy and digital imaging systems
• Lectures and seminars on major CNS diseases (e.g., multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, stroke)
• Panel Discussion with international experts (topic tbd)
• guest lectures by international experts in the field of neurosciences

Additional Program Highlights
• A full-day excursion to Schwerin, the capital city of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
• Presentation “Report of a Ship’s Doctor” by Dr. Gerd Schroeter at the officer's mess on former GDR freighter MS “Dresden”
• Trip to Berlin including visits to the Charité Museum and the German Parliament, plus free time to explore the city independently

Specific Aims
• provide deep insight into the structural and functional organization of the CNS 
• foster neuroanatomical knowledge through human brain dissection 
• introduce students to neuropathological concepts and neurological disease patterns 
• promote international exchange among students in medicine and related disciplines