University of Bern
Orthopaedic research at Bern is linked to the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Inselspital, with doctoral candidates trained through the interdisciplinary Graduate School for Health Sciences.
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Where doctoral candidates are registered
Faculty / host unit: Faculty of Medicine · Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Inselspital
Programme names and host units come from official institution pages. Entry requirements, intakes and funding change; confirm them on the linked page before applying.
How the formal pathway works
Admission route
Candidates must be accepted by a thesis advisor and offered a position, register at the University of Bern in the supervisor's faculty, and then apply to the GHS, followed by an interview with an Expert Committee. A clinical-sciences track (Expert Committee III) combines patient-oriented research with clinical work.
Funding check
The advisor's acceptance letter must include a financial pledge covering at least three years, or four years with a clinical salary for Expert Committee III. Check the funding arrangements for any specific position.
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Secure acceptance and a funded position from a thesis advisor.
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Register at the University of Bern using the Confirmation of Supervision form.
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Submit the GHS application with CV, diplomas and the advisor's financial pledge.
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Current official calls
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