The University of Bern, Switzerland, offers a Master of Advanced Studies in Stroke Medicine (MAS) as part of the ESO educational programme. The current programme started in 2024.

The aim of the programme is to train the next generation of clinicians and researchers in stroke care throughout Europe. It is aimed at medical doctors working in the field of neurosciences, including neurologists, neuroradiologists, neurosurgeons, geriatricians and other subspecialties as well as medical doctors in training for such specialist areas.

The University of Bern offers a unique postgraduate programme, which provides advanced medical and scientific insights into stroke medicine. The programme was initially developed and hosted by the Center of Clinical Neurosciences of the Danube-University in Krems, Austria in close collaboration with the European Stroke Organisation from 2007-2021. The University of Bern is proud to act as successor and to continue this important educational activity.

The programme aims to train the next generation of clinicians and researchers in stroke care throughout Europe. An international team of specialist lecturers ensure that all contents are based on the latest scientific knowledge. The courses offer a variety of efficient learning methods, such as classroom lectures, seminars and remote online learning.

Click here for further information about the programme and details on the application process.