About the International Master’s Degree in Surgical Lymphology
The International master’s degree in surgical lymphology is part of the Reconstructive Microsurgery European School (RMES), and officially recognised by the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) and in association with a faculty of internationally well-known experts.
The International master’s degree in surgical lymphology is part of the Reconstructive Microsurgery European School (RMES), and officially recognised by the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) and in association with a faculty of internationally well-known experts.
This Master’s Degree is the lifelong master in Lymphedema speciality, designed and commissioned to meet the needs of the modern healthcare professionals among surgeons to provide an excellence for advanced specialized training in the field of Lymphedema.
The Reconstructive Microsurgery European School (RMES) is a state-of the art learning facility, that focus on teaching all the knowledge and skills required to perform microsurgery in a diverse speciality including plastic surgery.
This school focuses on training students to acquire a higher level of microsurgical and supermicrosurgical skills by means of intense laboratory practice, that will help the students to decide regarding their surgical specialty, since microsurgery is related to many surgical fields.
Our school programmes provide hands-on experience to perform various experimental microsurgical procedures under the direct supervision of the instructors. Students will participate in the design and the performance of scientific experiments, in addition, they will involve in research conduction, data analysis and interpretation. Furthermore, students will be encouraged to submit their research for publication in peer reviewed journals.
RMES Master’s Degrees and Postgraduate Diplomas are officially recognized by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB).
“The International Master’s degree of Surgical Lymphology is the world’s first program and a unique opportunity that allows students to fully understand the integrative treatment of lymphedema by internationally recognized experts.”
Jaume Masià MD, PhD
“Based on the latest knowledge, evidence, technology and surgical techniques, this structured program will give you the tools to help the 300 million patients with lymphedema around the world.”
Joon Pio Hong MD, PhD, MBA
“The modern approach to the lymphatic system has opened up this widely misunderstood system. This course helps put you at the leading edge of understanding and management of the lymphatic system.”
Peter Neligan, MB, FACS, FRCSI, FRCSC
International Master’s Degree in Surgical Lymphology in short:
The International master’s degree in surgical lymphology is part of the Reconstructive Microsurgery European School (RMES), and officially recognised by the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) and in association with a faculty of internationally well-known experts.
This degree is a 120 ECTS Lifelong Learning Master’s Degree (ECTS: European Credits Transfer System / 1ECTS = 25 hours in student’s work) delivered in a modular format.
A maximum of 30 and a minimum of 10 students will be accepted to the Master’s Degree program.
Research projects:
Master’s Degree trainees will study the different research lines of the International Framework of the Lymphedema Management.
The students must carry out a clinical or experimental research project or research reviews that will be encouraged to be published in peer reviewed journals.
Main objectives:
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Learn in detail about lymphedema pathophysiology and surgical anatomy in a comprehensive and entertaining way.
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Understanding all the procedures needed to prevent the development of lymphedema in the current practice.
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Encourage scientific analysis and critical thinking in a way to reach an accurate lymphedema diagnosis.
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Obtaining the knowledge of the different treatment options in lymphedema both conservative and surgical interventions.
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Understand the pre-operative planning of lymphedema treatment and focusing on the concept of multidisciplinary team management.
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Acquire all microsurgical and supermicrosurgical skills needed to perform complex lymphedema surgical interventions.
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Carry out the post-operative follow up adequately, taking in consideration the
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Learning to obtain the correct source of information and evidence base medicine from the literature.
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Promote the students to conduct research and international publication in a peer review journals.
Our educational program delivers comprehensive professional development opportunities for every level of surgical experience. It puts world class training directly into the hands of those who strive for excellence.
Emphasis will be given to practical skills in microsurgical techniques, but will include diagnosis, therapeutic options, decision-making concerning techniques, and recognition and management of risks and complications.
The International Master’s Degree in Surgical Lymphology is divided onto three different parts:
- There are in nine modules held either face-to-face or online, each consisting of theoretical classes, practical training and live or recorded surgeries, all the modules will be held throughout the first year.
- The specific clinical immersion program is held in set hospitals. However, it can be undertaken at the participant’s own centre, and assessed by the faculty member directing the student educational itinerary.
- An online course to develop the methodological aspects of clinical research finished with the presentation of a Master Thesis / Final work. It is mandatory to carry out a clinical or experimental project or research review. This will facilitate the students to participate in different research projects at several hospitals, interested students could use their master research for their future PhD thesis.
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To be awarded this Master’s Degree, trainees must complete all the modules, pass the practical assessment, do the minimal period of clinical immersion and present a research project. Candidates who successfully complete the full course will be awarded a Master’s Degree recognized by the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona.
On-line campus:
This e-learning area provides quality peer-reviewed information in a dynamic and interactive format
- Case review
- Forum discussion to receive feedback from the faculty
- Video surgery
- Evaluation tests
- Second opinion from experts
- Journal club
- Log book of clinical immersion
Minimal requirements to be awarded the Master’s Degree:
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Attendance 100% in scheduled classes
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A grade of at least 50% in MCQS exam for each module
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Surgical efficiency and efficacy of at least 70% through log book and portfolio review during clinical immersion
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A grade of at least 50% in the final exam involving presentation of clinical cases
The final mark for each Master Course is determined by a combination of the MCQS (40%), final assessment (40%) and research work and Master’s Final Thesis (20%).
Research skills: clinical or experimental projects or research reviews will be encouraged to be published in a peer reviewed journal.
Clinical immersion program will be assessed during the face-to-face clinical immersion in M10-M11-M12. Faculty will assess the therapeutic approach, the suitability of the chosen procedure and the quality of the oral presentation of clinical cases.
Optional Doctoral Thesis Degree (PhD):
Promoting research in microsurgery is also a major priority for the European School of Reconstructive Microsurgery. This objective has been translated into action through a focus on doctoral programs.
Masters’ students participants can become researchers and work in a framework on the development of doctoral programs for European higher education and research. They can join in different research projects and get the International Doctorate.
To qualify for a International Doctorate, the candidate must fulfil certain criteria upon presentation of their thesis:
- The PhD thesis defence will be accorded if at least two professors from two higher education institutions of two European countries, other than the one where the thesis is defended, have given their review of the manuscript.
- At least one member of the jury should come from a higher education institution in another European country, other than the one, where the thesis is defended
- A part of the defence must take place in one of the official languages, other than the one of the country, where the thesis is defended
- The thesis must partly have been prepared as a result of a research period of at least one trimester (or three months) spent in another European Country
