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376-1223-00L 3 Credits MSC D-HEST
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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Meret Branscheidt, Prof. Dr. Stefan Bachmann, Dr. Salih Muminagic, Prof. Dr. Florian Brunner, Prof. Dr. Andreas Meyer, Dr. Thomas Sigrist, Prof. Dr. Jean-Paul Schmid, Prof. Armin Curt, Prof. Dr. Johannes Scherr
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Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:31:13

Abstract

The course provides a condensed overview on physical medicine and different rehabilitation types (geriatric, internistic and oncological, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, neurological, pediatric, paraplegiologic, psychosomatic, pulmonal), as well as main challenges and future trends from a clinical perspective. Students will have opportunity to gain insight into rehabilitation clinics on-site.

Objective

Students will - understand how the Swiss rehabilitation landscape is built and financed - get to know the different rehabilitation types, their specific challenges and discuss potential solutions - comprehend future trends in rehabilitation and identify required actions - gain insight into rehabilitation clinics and hands-on experience

Content

• Introduction into the rehabilitation landscape • Introduction into physical medicine • Rehabilitation types - Geriatric Rehabilitation - Internistic and Oncological Rehabilitation - Cardiovascular Rehabilitation - Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation - Neurological Rehabilitation - Pediatric Rehabilitation - Paraplegiologic Rehabilitation - Psychosomatic Rehabilitation - Pulmonal Rehabilitation • Challenges in rehabilitation from a clinical perspective • Future trends in rehabilitation

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 90 minutes
Aids
None
Compulsory Continuous Performance Assessment: Mandatory visit of one rehabilitation clinic incl. written reflection. The compulsory continuous performance assessment is ungraded (pass/fail) but must be passed to take the written examination. The written examination contributes 100% to the overall grade.

Registration & Places

Max Places
50

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- 13x 2 hours lectures - mandatory visit of one rehabilitation clinic. The lectures will be held in English and German.
  • Tue 10:15-12:00 (CHN D 46)
2 h weekly

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