Clinical Fellowship Program

University Vita-Salute San Raffaele and The Scientific Institute San Raffaele Hospital hold an outstanding national and international reputation for teaching and research in the biomedical sciences.  

The scientists, many standing at highest reputation in their field of study, are involved in biomedical research at the basic, translational and clinical level and are actively involved in the training and mentoring of PhD students enrolled in our program. The research projects cover hot topics in the areas of cell and molecular biology, gene and cell therapy, immunology, oncology,  neuroscience, and many fields of clinical and experimental medicine, all aimed at understanding  diseases development, diagnosis and cure.

PhD students will be actively involved in research often leading to first-author publications on very highly ranked scientific journals.. PhD students have often had a great impact on the research carried out at UniSR and this has represented for them a launching pad for high-level careers. You can explore some of the more recent examples.

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• Course in Clinical Leadership
  The curriculum in clinical fellowship covers 100 hours dedicated to clinical leadership and soft skills: a unique program that allows the fellows to enhance their knowledge, skills and know how in the field of communication, leadership, and team building.
• GSD expertise in the field
  The module is fully developed and issued by the faculty of Psychology of the Vita-Salute San Raffaele, in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders working directly with the Group. This allows the fellows to have a first-hand experience with the expertise of San Donato Group in the field of clinical management.
• One-on-one tutorship
  Each fellow will be assigned to a single tutor: this will enhance the relation between the fellow and one of our Head of Department or Head of Unit, ensuring a top-class experience in the specialty or subspeciality of choice. It is also possible that the fellow can choose two or more tutors, as in a clinical rotation program.
• Blended strategy
  The course is made up by virtual lectures, full immersion kickoff week and site visits: this blended strategy ensures the full involvement of the fellow.
• A network within the network
  All fellows that are enrolled in different clinical fellowships will join and attend the course together: this can elicit a network building of international peers.
• Be part of EUHA
  The program also include a site visit in one of the hospitals that are part of the European University Hospital Alliance (EUHA), of which San Raffaele Hospital is a founder member. This a unique experience that the fellows will have the chance to take part to and understand the international context in the field of clinical leadership.
• Capstone project
  Each fellow must finalize a personal capstone project, supported by national and international tutors as well as their fellow colleagues. This project will be assessed by a panel of acknowledged experts in the field.