Larissa
General Info & Access
Larissa is the fifth most populated city in Greece and the capital of the Thessaly region. It is a principal agricultural centre and a major commercial and industrial centre in Greece. Legend has it that Achilles was born here, and that Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine, died here. In recent years, the centre has been pedestrianized, making it ideal for a pleasant stroll!
In the northern outskirts of the city you can glimpse the soaring peak of Mount Olympus. Volos, a nearby coastal port city, can be reached with the train in just under an hour. Last but not least, if you are into swimming, Agiokampos, Platamon and Neoi Poroi are nearby and accessible by train or bus.
Tip: The weather of Larissa is very transitional, going from wet and quite cold during the winter (snowstorms are known for ruining many crops in the county) to very hot in summer, with temperatures over 40 ̊C often occurring.
You can arrive in Larissa by:
- Bus: There is a bus station with daily routes to many cities inside Greece among which are Athens, Thessaloniki, Volos and Trikala
- Train: There is a train station with daily routes to Athens, Thessaloniki, Volos and many other cities inside Greece. Please check on: www.trainose.gr
Curriculum
University of Thessaly
The University of Thessaly was founded about 30 years ago. It is located in the area of central Greece with campuses in the cities of Volos, Larissa, Trikala and Karditsa. Despite its young age, it demonstrates a remarkable presence in the academic ranking of universities. You can find more information about it here.
School of Medicine
The Faculty of Medicine is located in Larissa, along with the Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology. The Medicine faculty was founded in 1985 and started accepting students in 1990.
Approximately 100 students are enrolled in the undergraduate program of the School per year, with a total number of students of The premises of the Faculty of Medicine include laboratories for pre-clinical study, teaching rooms, auditorials, and administrative services quarters, all of which are situated in the new building of the Faculty of Medicine in Biopolis, with the University Hospital of Larissa close by. More information can be found here.
The available departments for Professional Exchanges are:
Dermatology Clinic
Professor: Zafiriou Efterpi
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Available in July, August, October, February.
Intensive and Critical Care Clinic
Professor: Zakynthinos Epaminondas
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Available in July, August, October.
Pneumonology University Clinic A’
Professor: Gourgoulianis Konstantinos
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Available in July, August, October, February.
Opthalmology Clinic
Professor: Tsironi Evangelia
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Available ιn: May, September, March.
Otorhinolaryngology Clinic
Professor: Bizakis Ioannis
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Available in July, August, October, February.
The available departments for Research Exchanges are:
| Neurology | Genetics in neurological diseases (Parkinson s disease and multiple sclerosis) |
| Pathology | Molecular Genetics and epigenetics in urothelial carcinomas such as prostate cancer and bladder cancer. |
| Biochemistry | Molecular Mechanisms Of the Cellular Response to Hypoxia |
| Physiology | REGULATION OF HYPOXIA INDUCIBLE FACTOR-1 (HIF-1) EXPRESSION AND ACTIVITY IN AIRWAY SMOOTH MUSCLE CELLS. |
For more information, please check the IFMSA Explore Pages for LC Larissa here!
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