Charles University Faculty of Medicine in Plzeň
PhD in Gynaecology and Obstetrics
Pilsen, Czech Republic
PhD
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
CZK 2,000 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus, Blended
* online application fee: 720 CZK. Paper application fee: 770 CZK
** online application fee: 720 CZK. Paper application fee: 770 CZK
Key Summary
About: The PhD in Gynecology and Obstetrics covers research across subspecialties, interdisciplinary projects. It meets EBCOG specialty exam standards. Research themes include oncogynecology, pelvic floor surgery, immunology of reproduction, urogynecology, peripartum care, and gynecological endoscopy. The program links with the Biomedical Center; the department serves as a regional tertiary referral and postgraduate training center. Study without specialization; rigorous doctoral research.
Career Outcomes: Graduates design studies, analyze results, publish, present, teach, and join multicenter or international collaborations. Potential careers include clinical researcher, academic faculty/lecturer, consultant obstetrician-gynecologist, specialist investigator in oncogynecology, pelvic floor or reproductive immunology, clinical trials coordinator, and clinical educator.
The Gynaecology and Obstetrics doctoral program includes projects undertaken in the whole range of subspecialties within the discipline as well as those undertaken in cooperation with other disciplines. The expected level of professional knowledge should meet the EBCOG specialty examination requirements. The Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics at the Medical Faculty, Charles University in Pilsen focuses its scientific and research activities on the following themes: Oncogynaecology, Pelvic Floor Surgery, Immunology of Reproduction, Urogynaecology, Peripartum care, and Gynaecological Endoscopy. There is close cooperation with the Biomedical Centre of the Medical Faculty, a leading and state-of-the-art research establishment.
The Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics also serves as a regional tertiary referral and postgraduate training center.
Study program without specialization.
The Ph.D. graduate should have a thorough knowledge of the research and development process for undertaking scientific and research work. The candidate should be well aware of the recent professional literature in relation to the Ph.D. theme, be able to define their research hypothesis, and have an understanding of the choice of adequate research methods, design, and results in analysis. These results should be applicable and relevant to clinical practice, particularly when testing innovative medical approaches.
The Ph.D. graduate should have the ability to summarize the results, publish and present his/her work at national and international meetings.
The Ph.D. graduate is expected to participate in collaborative work by joining multi-centric and/or international scientific cooperation.
The Ph.D. graduate will be expected to give lectures, in their study field, to pre as well as postgraduate students.