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