Master in Aortic Surgery A.Y. 2024/2025
Program overview
The II level master’s degree in Aortic Surgery aims to provide participants with an up-to-date and adequate theoretical and practical preparation in the main sectors of Aortic Surgery with both open and endovascular techniques, prompting students to make the correct treatment indications based on the recent progress of techniques.
Participants will be involved in the diagnostic and therapeutic evaluation phase. Attendance and daily practice will be verified in the ward, in the non-invasive diagnostic laboratory as well as in the operating room. Finally, the drafting of an experimental thesis will be required.
Candidates best suited for the Master will have a specialization in Vascular Surgery. Graduates in Medicine and Surgery will also be evaluated.
Program Director
Prof. Germano Melissano
Professor of Vascular Surgery
Master Director

Master Director
Professor Germano Melissano
Professor of Vascular Surgery, Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele- Director of School of Specialization in Vascular Surgery, Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele- Vascular Surgeon, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Milano
About us

The Master in Aortic Surgery at Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele has allowed me to greatly expand my knowledge in both cardiac and vascular aspects. It requires effort, desire and dedication, especially if you come from another country, but the possibility of being part of a reference hospital in aortic surgery and sharing techniques, surgical approach and scientific discussion with the great staff of this department is an experience that I recommend to every cardiovascular surgeon who is as passionate about aortic surgery as I am, because it’s really worth it.

Coming to Università Vita- Salute San Raffaele is one of the best decisions I have ever made. Indeed, doing the Master in Aortic Surgery took my vascular surgery ability to a new level thanks to Professor Melissano and his team. During the Master I have had the possibility to combine strong clinical practice along with theoretical studies. To sum up, it is a one of a kind experience.