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Departments

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Anatomy & Embryology

The Department of Anatomy & Embryology provides education in anatomy, embryology and histology and conducts research on the structure and development of the human body, often in collaboration with clinical departments.

Anesthesiology

The Department of Anesthesiology focuses on anesthesia, pain management, and perioperative care. The department combines patient care with scientific research and education for students and healthcare professionals.

Biomedical Engineering

The Department of Biomedical Engineering develops and studies innovative technologies for medical diagnosis, treatment, and patient monitoring.

Cardiology

The Department of Cardiology focuses on research into cardiovascular diseases and aims to improve their diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.

Clinical Pharmacy

The Department of Clinical Pharmacy at MUMC+ focuses on the safe and effective use of medicines. The department supports patient care, conducts pharmaceutical research, and contributes to education and innovation in pharmacotherapy.

Dermatology

The Department of Dermatology focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of skin diseases and conducts research into new therapies and treatment methods.

Educational Development & Research

The Department of Educational Development & Research focuses on research and innovation in medical and health professions education and supports the development of educational programmes.

Epidemiology

The Department of Epidemiology studies the causes, distribution, and prevention of diseases in populations in order to improve public health.

Family Medicine

The Department of Family Medicine focuses on research, education, and innovation in primary care and the role of general practitioners within the healthcare system.

Genetics & Cell Biology

The Department of Genetics & Cell Biology studies genetic and cellular mechanisms involved in health and disease, aiming to generate new insights for diagnosis and treatment.

Health, Ethics and Society

The Department of Health, Ethics & Society studies ethical, legal, and societal issues related to health, healthcare, and biomedical research.

Health Promotion

The Department of Health Promotion focuses on research into behaviour change and prevention to improve health and wellbeing in society.

Health Services Research

The Department of Health Services Research studies the organisation, quality, and accessibility of healthcare in order to improve healthcare systems.

Human Biology

The Department of Human Biology studies how the human body functions in relation to health, disease, nutrition, and physical activity.

Internal Medicine

The Department of Internal Medicine focuses on research and education in internal medicine and complex diseases in adult patients.

International Health

The Department of International Health focuses on research and education on global health issues, health policy, and international collaboration in healthcare.

Medical Microbiology, Infectious Diseases & Infection Prevention

The Department of Medical Microbiology, Infectious Diseases & Infection Prevention focuses on diagnostics, research, and prevention of infectious diseases and disease-causing microorganisms.

Methodology & Statistics

The Department of Methodology & Statistics supports research in the health sciences with expertise in statistics, study design, and data analysis.

Neurosurgery

The Department of Neurosurgery focuses on the surgical treatment of disorders of the brain, spinal cord, and nervous system.

Nutrition and Movement Sciences

The Department of Nutrition and Movement Sciences studies the role of nutrition and physical activity in health, performance, and disease prevention.

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

The Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology focuses on research, education, and care related to pregnancy, reproduction, and gynaecological conditions.

Ophthalmology

The Department of Ophthalmology focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases and conducts research into innovative treatment methods.

Orthopedy

The Department of Orthopaedics at MUMC+ focuses on the treatment of disorders of the musculoskeletal system, including bones, joints, and muscles.

Otorhinolaryngology (Head & Neck Surgery)

The Department of Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) and Head & Neck Surgery at MUMC+ focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the head and neck region.

Pathology

The Department of Pathology performs diagnostic research on tissues and cells to identify diseases and supports clinical and scientific research.

Pediatrics

The Department of Pediatrics focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and care of children with a wide range of medical conditions and combines patient care with research and education.

Pharmacology & Personalised Medicine

The Department of Pharmacology & Personalised Medicine studies how medicines work and how treatments can be tailored to individual patients based on genetic and biological characteristics.

Pharmacology & Toxicology

The Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology focuses on research into the mechanisms, safety, and effects of medicines and other chemical substances in the human body.

Physiology

The Department of Physiology studies how organs and cells function in the human body and how physiological processes change in disease.

Precision Medicine

The Department of Precision Medicine focuses on developing personalised treatments by using genetic, molecular, and clinical data from patients.

Radiotherapy

The Department of Radiotherapy focuses on research and development of innovative radiotherapy treatments for cancer.

Rehabilitation Medicine

The Department of Rehabilitation Medicine focuses on research and treatment aimed at improving recovery, functioning, and quality of life of patients with physical impairments.

Social Medicine

The Department of Social Medicine studies the relationship between health, society, and policy, with a focus on prevention and public health.

Surgery

The Department of General Surgery focuses on research and education in surgical treatments and innovative surgical techniques.

Translational Genomics

The Department of Translational Genomics studies genetic and genomic mechanisms of diseases and translates this knowledge into applications for diagnosis and treatment.

Urology

The Department of Urology focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the urinary tract and the male reproductive system.