From university straight into specialist medical training

After successfully completing his medical studies at UMCH,
Aref Hesso is now beginning his specialist training at Lüdenscheid Hospital, one
of UMCH's renowned teaching hospitals. During his summer clinical internship and as part of his thesis, Aref was able to gain valuable practical experience at the hospital and work closely with Dr Michael Klein, Director of the Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery Clinic.

"I have already had the opportunity to get to know Lüdenscheid Hospital very well and have gained a very positive impression of the work and the team," explains Aref Hesso. He particularly appreciates the opportunity to gain a wide range of clinical experience with a broad spectrum of clinical pictures as a maximum care provider.
"Especially at the beginning of my career, it is important to me to gain comprehensive "Especially at the beginning of my career, it is important for me to gain comprehensive practical experience – and I see exactly this opportunity here."

Dr Michael Klein emphasises the importance of the collaboration between UMCH and Lüdenscheid Hospital: "It is particularly valuable for us to train young doctors and encourage their enthusiasm for surgery. The cooperation with UMCH enables us to involve students in practical work at an early stage and to deepen their knowledge in a sustainable manner."

At Lüdenscheid Hospital, students and young doctors benefit from a comprehensive range of medical services and full training authorisation in almost all specialist areas. "Lüdenscheid Hospital thus offers ideal conditions for successfully taking the next step in their careers - specialist training," says Dr Klein.

With the start of his specialist training at the UMCH teaching hospital, Aref Hesso is embarking on a decisive phase of his medical career – a combination of sound training, diverse practical experience and close supervision by experienced doctors.