Workshops

Department: Genderteam UMCG

Supervisor: A. G. Schuringa

Transgender people experience a mismatch between their gender identity or gender expression and their assigned sex. ‘Transgender’ is an umbrella term that includes trans men, trans women, and gender-diverse people whose identities do not fit within traditional male–female categories.

The University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG) has offered specialised transgender care since the late 1970s, following international World Professional Association of Transgender Health (WPATH) standards. After diagnosis of gender dysphoria, patients begin the social transition: living according to their gender identity and starting hormone therapy. When this phase is completed, they may be eligible for gender-affirming surgery, followed by lifelong hormone treatment.

In this workshop, we explore what transition involves, how it affects patients, and how healthcare professionals can support them throughout the process. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions directly to a member of the UMCG Gender Team and a transgender patient who shares their lived experience.

Department: Human Movement Sciences

Supervisors: Tom Vendrig and Rifko Kurnianto

Human movement is both unique and complex. Following sports injuries, such as anterior cruciate ligament injuries, or severe impairments like lower limb amputation, the goal of rehabilitation is to restore “normal” movement. But what is “normal” movement? And does it truly exist?

In this interactive workshop, we will explore these questions through a demonstration of our human movement analysis lab. Participants will get an inside look at the advanced technology we use to capture and analyze movement, and we will demonstrate how this equipment is used in research. Participants will have the opportunity to take part in jumping assessments, to find out if their movement is “normal”. Lastly, participants can experience the effect of visual feedback on their walking balance during the “drunk hallway” test, using a state-of-the-art treadmill in a virtual-reality environment.

Department: Traumasurgery

Supervisors: Joost Hoekstra, trauma surgeon, ATLS-instructor

This workshop provides an interactive introduction to Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS). Participants will work through a realistic trauma case, step by step, to understand how critically injured patients are assessed and managed in the acute phase of care. Using the ATLS, the workshop demonstrates how priorities are set, life-threatening conditions are rapidly identified, and timely interventions are made to stabilize the patient. Through discussion and reasoning, participants will gain insight into the structured, systematic approach that guides trauma teams in high-pressure emergency situations. The session aims to bridge the gap between theory and clinical practice, offering a clear view of how trauma care decisions are made in real time.

Department: Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Department of Prenatal Diagnosis

Supervisor: Maureen Franssen, MD PhD, gynaecologist

Every pregnancy carries a risk of fetal anomalies. In the Netherlands pregnant women are offered a first and second trimester ultrasound examination to screen for fetal anomalies. With major improvement in image resolution and systematic anatomic assessment protocols, highly detailed sonographic evaluation of the fetal anatomy is achievable.

In the first part of this workshop prenatal screening and diagnosis in the Netherlands will be discussed. Pictures of prenatal sonographic findings will be shown, what do you see?

In the second part of the workshop we will show you the practice in our prenatal diagnosis department; you will be able to attend a live scan demonstration with a pregnant woman and you can practice yourself on our ultrasound simulator.

Department: Wenckebach Institute for Education and Training

Supervisor:  Monique Timmer, Instructor ERC / NRR CPR-Instructor

This active, hands-on workshop enables participants to practice and perfect resuscitation skills, including the use of an AED, in small groups (3–4 people). The emphasis is on learning by doing: participants actively perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and receive real-time feedback on the quality of their compressions, focusing on depth, speed, and consistency. Observers evaluate the resuscitation process, identifying strengths and areas for improvement in a collaborative and reflective environment.

Participants also gain insights into leadership roles in resuscitation teams and effective team
coaching—key skills for medical professionals. Practical application focuses on CPR guidelines,
including pushing hard (5–6 cm), pushing fast (100–120 compressions per minute), and minimizing interruptions.

Department: Research Institute of Pharmacy; Pharmaceutical Analysis group

Supervisors: Drs. Ing. P.P.M.F.A Mulder, F. Alleblas, BSc, Prof. E.M.J. Verpoorte, PhD

Over the past few decades, lab-on-a-chip technologies have made significant inroads into laboratories, focusing on the development of rapid chemical and bioanalytical analyses using minimal sample volumes. Micro- and nanotechnologies are employed to construct interconnected microchannel networks in planar substrates, forming microfluidic devices that replace conventional chemical vessels, such as beakers and columns. These devices enable ultra-small volume (from µL to nL) liquid handling. Small handheld analysers are one result of this innovation, suitable for medical diagnostics, agriculture, environmental studies, and other applications.

In the last fifteen years, lab-on-a-chip technologies have also found increasing application in cell biology, where microenvironments can be engineered to mimic in vivo conditions. These advancements enable the creation of tissue constructs or even actual tissue samples in physiological configurations using specialised lab-on-a-chip systems, known as ‘organ-on-a-chip’ or ‘human-on-a-chip’ systems. These systems allow for improved study of in vivo processes in vitro and provide insights into drug toxicity and complex inter-organ regulatory pathways.

This workshop provides participants with a glimpse into how laboratories actively contribute to the development of lab-on-a-chip systems for sensing, analytical chemistry, cell culture, and analysis. Participants will witness the fabrication of these devices, learn the fundamentals of microfluidics, and engage in discussions about potential medical applications of lab-on-a-chip technologies with researchers.

Supervisor: W. Kuiper & S. Quinten

Donor organ quality has recently been decreasing because of an ageing population and an increase in overweight rates. In the coming years, organ shortage will increase due to the non-use of poor-quality organs. Therefore, there is a need for a method to increase the pool of good-quality organs. Machine perfusion offers the possibility of viability testing and resuscitation of organs of suboptimal quality that would otherwise be discarded, increasing the quality and number of usable organs. Machine perfusion is becoming a standard method for organ preservation, and the University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG) is leading this field. Many initially declined organs in the Netherlands are currently tested at the UMCG by machine perfusion. An increase in organ utilization of 30% was achieved in liver transplantation with the help of this technique. 

In this hands-on workshop, participants learn about machine perfusion and the anatomy of perfused organs. They will practice preparing (porcine) donor organs for ‘transplantation’ and perfusion and eventually perfuse the organ using the machine.

Supervisors:
Tuesday: Nick Assink, Reinier ten Brink (Technical Physicians and 3D-Specialists), Suzanne van Wees, Mirka Buist (Design Specialist)
Wednesday: Nick Assink, Danique Smelt (Technical Physicians and 3D-Specialists), Suzanne van Wees, Mirka Buist (Design Specialist)

At the UMCG, 3D-virtual surgical planning technology is widely used across several disciplines. This advanced approach contributes to safer, faster, and more accurate surgeries. Technical Physicians in the 3D-Lab plan complex cases on a daily basis, ensuring that virtual surgical plans are precisely transferred to the operating theatre with 3D-printed, patient-specific instruments and implants.

A key application is 3D-guided, patient-specific corrective limb osteotomy. These procedures address bone deformities in three dimensions. By using 3D-planning and 3D-printing, surgeons can accurately visualise the anatomy and plan the osteotomy using CT scans. Patient-specific instruments help guide both the cutting and repositioning, offering greater predictability in outcomes.

This workshop consists of two parts:

1. Learn the basics of virtual surgical planning by going through the key steps needed to virtually plan a corrective limb osteotomy.
2. Practice the surgery on sawbones using patient-specific 3D-printed instruments.

Department: General Surgery, UMCG

Supervisor: L.T. Jonker, MD PhD

Bowel resections are common in abdominal surgery, and creating an anastomosis (connecting two ends of the bowel) is a standard procedure. This workshop covers the different types of anastomoses and suturing techniques, along with their associated challenges. 

The programme includes a hands-on session where students practise creating intestinal anastomoses, gaining an understanding of the techniques and common pitfalls. Basic suture skills are required. By the end of the workshop, participants enhanced their practical knowledge and skills in this critical area of surgery.

Department: Research Support Facility – Central Animal Facility

Supervisors: Annemieke van Oosten PhD, Michel Weij Ing, Daryll Eichhorn Ing

In recent years, surgical techniques have become increasingly sophisticated, necessitating training and education. This workshop focuses on teaching students the correct handling of surgical instruments and proper suturing techniques, providing an opportunity to practice the fine art of suturing. Participants gain practical experience while developing precision and dexterity critical to surgical procedures. In addition to this, a guided tour through the animal facility of the UMCG will be given. 

Department: Plastic Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen

Supervisor: Vera van Aalst MD

Plastic surgeons perform a variety of different reconstructive and aesthetic procedures. These vary from basic wound care to extensive reconstructions after tissue loss or removal due to trauma or disease, like cancer. Plastic surgeons at University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG), collaborate with many different medical specialists. Considering the high incidence of breast cancer, (more than 1 in 8 women will have breast cancer in their lifetime) a large part of our practice focuses on breast reconstruction after cancer removal. The surgeons perform these reconstructions using a patients’ own tissue, or implants. Tissue expanders are often used to expand skin and other soft tissues to create a pocket in which to place a permanent implant or to obtain more tissue to cover a defect.

The main goal of this workshop is to familiarise participants with different treatment options available for breast reconstruction. Specifically, the participants learn how to use tissue expanders for use in breast reconstruction.

Department: Genetics

Supervisors: Kai Yu Ma PhD & Willemien van Zwol PhD

Join us to unravel the complexities of gene-editing! Tailored for students with little to no background in gene-editing, this workshop demystifies the molecular mechanisms behind this groundbreaking technology. You will gain a foundational understanding of how gene-editing works, exploring its potential and limitations in a medical context. We’ll address burning questions, such as the current state of gene-editing in health care, offering insights into what’s currently possible and what remains science fiction.

Department: Children’s Orthopaedics

Supervisors: Mareille Kruse-Bolwijn and Femke Hagenmaier 

Did you know that immobilisation of injured limbs dates back as early as 1600 BC? From self-setting embalming bandages used by the Egyptians to wax and resin used by Hippocrates, casting materials have greatly evolved over the centuries. Nowadays synthetic casts are more often used, but the plaster of Paris developed by Dutch military surgeon Anthonius Mathijsen in 1852 has not yet gone out of fashion.

In this hands-on workshop, the instructors will elaborate on the different casting materials, their advantages and disadvantages. Furthermore, you will learn about the biomechanical aspects of fracture reduction and stabilisation. Additionally, you will be able to practice basic techniques as you apply a cast on your fellow students. Welcome to working with plaster material!

Department: Biomedical Sciences, Section Anatomy & Medical Physiology, UMCG

Supervisors: Janniko Georgiadis PhD and Anoek Schotborgh MSc 

The brain is an underexposed part of the average medical curriculum. In this context, the workshop ‘Demonstration of the human brain’ will address this omission. The workshop will be organised in the dissection room of the University Medical Center Groningen and is especially intended for students with a special interest in the brain.

The workshop will start with the inspection of the external parts of the human brain. The morphology of meninges, blood vessels, and neocortical areas are central topics of this part. Subsequently, axial, sagittal, and coronal sections of fixated human brains will be used to inspect the inner parts of the brain. Attention will be paid to the three-dimensional location of the cortical, extrapyramidal, and limbic structures. At the end of the workshop, students will have gained a better insight into the structure and function of the human brain.

Department: Clinical Training Center, UMCG

Supervisors: Marco Versluis MD PhD and Dennis Beekhuis MD

Giving birth is one of the most powerful and fascinating processes in medicine. Although a natural physiological event, giving birth involves remarkable physical changes for both mother and baby. As the newborn transitions from the womb to the outside world, it must instantly adapt its circulation and breathing a complex and delicate process.

In this workshop, we explore the essentials of normal vaginal childbirth touching upon concepts such as: latent-active phase, stages of delivery, internal-external rotation and aftercare. We also discuss monitoring techniques, pain management, and common complications as well as the interventions available when things don’t go as planned.

Participants will have the unique opportunity to simulate the delivery of a baby using a medical mannequin, experiencing the mechanics of delivery in a realistic hands-on setting.

Department: Biomedical Sciences, Section Anatomy and Medical Physiology

Supervisor: Rob Bakels PhD

Using surface electrodes (“stick”) we will show the relation between electromyogram (EMG) and force for the first dorsal interosseus (FDI), a small intrinsic hand muscle, in volunteers from the audience. Next, we will determine the conduction velocity in their ulnar nerve, and finally, we will determine reaction time in response to an audible tone and a LED flash, respectively.  What components contribute to reaction time? Why use EMG?

After the surface electrodes, we will switch to a needle electrode (“prick”). This technique will allow us to show the activity of individual motor units in the FDI as force is varied. Hopefully, we will be able to demonstrate the “size principle,” which states that as force increases, motor units are activated from weaker to stronger ones. The supervisor will perform the needle EMG on himself and thus allow the workshop participants a view of real-time motoneuron activity in his spinal cord.

Department: Traumasurgery

Supervisors: Joost Hoekstra, trauma surgeon, ATLS-instructor

This workshop provides an interactive introduction to Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS). Participants will work through a realistic trauma case, step by step, to understand how critically injured patients are assessed and managed in the acute phase of care. Using the ATLS, the workshop demonstrates how priorities are set, life-threatening conditions are rapidly identified, and timely interventions are made to stabilize the patient. Through discussion and reasoning, participants will gain insight into the structured, systematic approach that guides trauma teams in high-pressure emergency situations. The session aims to bridge the gap between theory and clinical practice, offering a clear view of how trauma care decisions are made in real time.

Department: Wenckebach Institute for Education and Training

Supervisor:  Monique Timmer, Instructor ERC / NRR CPR-Instructor

This active, hands-on workshop enables participants to practice and perfect resuscitation skills, including the use of an AED, in small groups (3–4 people). The emphasis is on learning by doing: participants actively perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and receive real-time feedback on the quality of their compressions, focusing on depth, speed, and consistency. Observers evaluate the resuscitation process, identifying strengths and areas for improvement in a collaborative and reflective environment.

Participants also gain insights into leadership roles in resuscitation teams and effective team
coaching—key skills for medical professionals. Practical application focuses on CPR guidelines,
including pushing hard (5–6 cm), pushing fast (100–120 compressions per minute), and minimizing interruptions.

Supervisors:
Tuesday: Nick Assink, Reinier ten Brink (Technical Physicians and 3D-Specialists), Suzanne van Wees, Mirka Buist (Design Specialist)
Wednesday: Nick Assink, Danique Smelt (Technical Physicians and 3D-Specialists), Suzanne van Wees, Mirka Buist (Design Specialist)

At the UMCG, 3D-virtual surgical planning technology is widely used across several disciplines. This advanced approach contributes to safer, faster, and more accurate surgeries. Technical Physicians in the 3D-Lab plan complex cases on a daily basis, ensuring that virtual surgical plans are precisely transferred to the operating theatre with 3D-printed, patient-specific instruments and implants.

A key application is 3D-guided, patient-specific corrective limb osteotomy. These procedures address bone deformities in three dimensions. By using 3D-planning and 3D-printing, surgeons can accurately visualise the anatomy and plan the osteotomy using CT scans. Patient-specific instruments help guide both the cutting and repositioning, offering greater predictability in outcomes.

This workshop consists of two parts:

1. Learn the basics of virtual surgical planning by going through the key steps needed to virtually plan a corrective limb osteotomy.
2. Practice the surgery on sawbones using patient-specific 3D-printed instruments.

Department: Research Support Facility – Central Animal Facility

Supervisors: Annemieke van Oosten PhD, Michel Weij Ing, Daryll Eichhorn Ing

In recent years, surgical techniques have become increasingly sophisticated, necessitating training and education. This workshop focuses on teaching students the correct handling of surgical instruments and proper suturing techniques, providing an opportunity to practice the fine art of suturing. Participants gain practical experience while developing precision and dexterity critical to surgical procedures. In addition to this, a guided tour through the animal facility of the UMCG will be given.

Department: Psychiatry, UMCG

Supervisor: F. D. van Es, MD

Psychosis is a psychiatric term describing a mental state often characterised by a loss of contact with reality. Patients experiencing psychosis may report hallucinations (perceiving things that are not present) or delusional beliefs (false interpretations of reality). The combination of these symptoms often results in significant disruptions in perception, thinking, emotions, and behaviour. Severe episodes may also manifest as unusual or bizarre behaviour, difficulties with social interactions, and impairments in daily life activities. As a result, patients with psychosis may find themselves in hostile environments and are in need of empathetic care and medical expertise.

This workshop offers participants the opportunity to engage with both a psychiatrist and a patient who had experienced psychosis, allowing for open discussions and deeper understanding of this complex condition. Topics included addressing patients’ needs, reducing stigma, and promoting health and social recovery.

Department: Cardiothoracic Surgery and Cardiology, UMCG

Supervisors: Dr. Y. Blaauw MD PhD and Dr. W. Bouma MD PhD

Atrial fibrillation is a growing global health issue associated with significant morbidity and mortality. This workshop focuses on the basic anatomy of the heart and its role in the aetiology and pathophysiology of atrial fibrillation. A clear understanding of cardiac anatomy is essential to comprehend the various invasive treatment options available.

Participants will learn about the advantages and disadvantages of these treatment modalities and gain insights into the underlying mechanisms of atrial fibrillation and its management.

Supervisor: G. Volckmann

This hands-on workshop delves into the treatment of fractures, exploring biomechanical aspects of different fixation methods. Participants will practise applying implants to various fracture types, including those of the proximal femur, tibia, and proximal humerus, using medical drills, saws, and surgical kits.
The workshop provides valuable insights into fracture management and helps participants understand the practical application of surgical tools and techniques in trauma cases.

Department: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, UMCG

Supervisors: Prof. Ruud R.M. Bos MD PhD and Baucke van Minnen MD

The treatment of mandibular fractures has evolved greatly over the past 50 years. Biomechanical principles that have been developed in laboratory models are applied to clinical practice in order to allow for immediate mobilization and rehabilitation of the injured part. The goal of this workshop is to give insight into the widely accepted treatment modality for mandibular fractures: internal fixation using mini plates and screws. After a short introduction to the principles of mandibular fracture treatment, the participants will perform an osteosynthesis of mandibular fractures in a polyurethane mandible with mini plates and screws.

Department: Genetics

Supervisors: Kai Yu Ma PhD & Willemien van Zwol PhD

Join us to unravel the complexities of gene-editing! Tailored for students with little to no background in gene-editing, this workshop demystifies the molecular mechanisms behind this groundbreaking technology. You will gain a foundational understanding of how gene-editing works, exploring its potential and limitations in a medical context. We’ll address burning questions, such as the current state of gene-editing in health care, offering insights into what’s currently possible and what remains science fiction.

Department: Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Supervisors: Marco Versluis MD PhD and Girbe Buist PhD

Planetary health is about achieving the highest attainable standard of health, wellbeing, and equity worldwide through judicious attention to the human systems — political, economic, and social — that shape the future of humanity and the Earth’s natural systems that define the safe environmental limits within which humanity can flourish. But what does this mean for the world we live in today and tomorrow, and how do we deal with the dauntingly complex problems characteristic to planetary health?

This workshop is for students of all disciplines. Participants collaborate on real world challenges within the domain of planetary health such as draughts, floods, vector borne diseases, microbial resistance, social justice and maintaining health equity. Using design thinking as an approach, they formulate simple solutions to elements that constitute these challenges. The workshop aims to teach participants about the concept of planetary health and demonstrates that interdisciplinary collaboration offers opportunities to move forward.

Department: Biomedical Sciences, Section Anatomy and Medical Physiology

Supervisor: Rob Bakels PhD

Using surface electrodes (“stick”) we will show the relation between electromyogram (EMG) and force for the first dorsal interosseus (FDI), a small intrinsic hand muscle, in volunteers from the audience. Next, we will determine the conduction velocity in their ulnar nerve, and finally, we will determine reaction time in response to an audible tone and a LED flash, respectively.  What components contribute to reaction time? Why use EMG?

After the surface electrodes, we will switch to a needle electrode (“prick”). This technique will allow us to show the activity of individual motor units in the FDI as force is varied. Hopefully, we will be able to demonstrate the “size principle,” which states that as force increases, motor units are activated from weaker to stronger ones. The supervisor will perform the needle EMG on himself and thus allow the workshop participants a view of real-time motoneuron activity in his spinal cord.

Department: Traumasurgery

Supervisors: Joost Hoekstra, trauma surgeon, ATLS-instructor

This workshop provides an interactive introduction to Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS). Participants will work through a realistic trauma case, step by step, to understand how critically injured patients are assessed and managed in the acute phase of care. Using the ATLS, the workshop demonstrates how priorities are set, life-threatening conditions are rapidly identified, and timely interventions are made to stabilize the patient. Through discussion and reasoning, participants will gain insight into the structured, systematic approach that guides trauma teams in high-pressure emergency situations. The session aims to bridge the gap between theory and clinical practice, offering a clear view of how trauma care decisions are made in real time.

Department: Children’s Orthopaedics

Supervisors: Mareille Kruse-Bolwijn and Femke Hagenmaier

Did you know that immobilisation of injured limbs dates back as early as 1600 BC? From self-setting embalming bandages used by the Egyptians to wax and resin used by Hippocrates, casting materials have greatly evolved over the centuries. Nowadays synthetic casts are more often used, but the plaster of Paris developed by Dutch military surgeon Anthonius Mathijsen in 1852 has not yet gone out of fashion.

In this hands-on workshop, the instructors will elaborate on the different casting materials, their advantages and disadvantages. Furthermore, you will learn about the biomechanical aspects of fracture reduction and stabilisation. Additionally, you will be able to practice basic techniques as you apply a cast on your fellow students. Welcome to working with plaster material!

Department: Wenckebach Institute for Education and Training

Supervisor:  Monique Timmer, Instructor ERC / NRR CPR-Instructor

This active, hands-on workshop enables participants to practice and perfect resuscitation skills, including the use of an AED, in small groups (3–4 people). The emphasis is on learning by doing: participants actively perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and receive real-time feedback on the quality of their compressions, focusing on depth, speed, and consistency. Observers evaluate the resuscitation process, identifying strengths and areas for improvement in a collaborative and reflective environment.

Participants also gain insights into leadership roles in resuscitation teams and effective team
coaching—key skills for medical professionals. Practical application focuses on CPR guidelines,
including pushing hard (5–6 cm), pushing fast (100–120 compressions per minute), and minimizing interruptions.

Department: Research Support Facility – Central Animal Facility

Supervisors: Annemieke van Oosten PhD, Michel Weij Ing, Daryll Eichhorn Ing

In recent years, surgical techniques have become increasingly sophisticated, necessitating training and education. This workshop focuses on teaching students the correct handling of surgical instruments and proper suturing techniques, providing an opportunity to practice the fine art of suturing. Participants gain practical experience while developing precision and dexterity critical to surgical procedures. In addition to this, a guided tour through the animal facility of the UMCG will be given. 

Department: Psychiatry, UMCG

Supervisor: F. D. van Es, MD

Psychosis is a psychiatric term describing a mental state often characterised by a loss of contact with reality. Patients experiencing psychosis may report hallucinations (perceiving things that are not present) or delusional beliefs (false interpretations of reality). The combination of these symptoms often results in significant disruptions in perception, thinking, emotions, and behaviour. Severe episodes may also manifest as unusual or bizarre behaviour, difficulties with social interactions, and impairments in daily life activities. As a result, patients with psychosis may find themselves in hostile environments and are in need of empathetic care and medical expertise.

This workshop offers participants the opportunity to engage with both a psychiatrist and a patient who had experienced psychosis, allowing for open discussions and deeper understanding of this complex condition. Topics included addressing patients’ needs, reducing stigma, and promoting health and social recovery.

Department: Cardiothoracic Surgery, UMCG

Supervisors: Dr. M. Kuijpers MD PhD and Dr. W. Bouma MD PhD

Heart failure is a growing global concern. Historically, heart transplantation was the only effective treatment for end-stage heart failure. However, the implantation of a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) has become a viable alternative.

This workshop covers the problem of end-stage heart failure, relevant cardiac anatomy, and various LVAD options (emergency implantation and destination therapy). Participants will also observe the implantation technique of an LVAD used in destination therapy, gaining a thorough understanding of the challenges and benefits of this innovative treatment.

Supervisor: G. Volckmann

This hands-on workshop delves into the treatment of fractures, exploring biomechanical aspects of different fixation methods. Participants will practise applying implants to various fracture types, including those of the proximal femur, tibia, and proximal humerus, using medical drills, saws, and surgical kits.
The workshop provides valuable insights into fracture management and helps participants understand the practical application of surgical tools and techniques in trauma cases.

Department: Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, UMCG Prosthetic Dentistry, UMCG

Supervisor:  C. Jensen DMD PhD, G. Telleman DMD PhD.

Losing teeth in the aesthetic zone can significantly impact a person’s quality of life. Dental implants restored with ceramic crowns offer a reliable solution, with survival rates ranging from 96.1% to 98.9% after 7.5 years of function. While professionals consider it a sensitive method, patient satisfaction is generally high.

This workshop includes a lecture on dental implant possibilities, treatment steps, and aesthetic outcomes. The second part is a hands-on session, where participants practise placing a dental implant in a model, simulating the surgical procedure.

Department: Department of Critical Care, UMCG

Supervisors: J.(Jefta) van Dijk fellow-ICU and E.(Ethel) Metz

In the intensive care unit, we work in an interdisciplinary team to provide care in often life-threatening situations.

Simulation training is a useful tool for teaching team-based crisis management skills and is now considered essential in developing and maintaining competencies for ICU workers.

Would you like to try a case-based critical care training? In our high-fidelity simulation center, participants of the workshop will become familiar with some stepwise elements of the treatment, such as resuscitation and airway management of critically ill patients. The non-technical skills such as leadership, communication, and cooperation are also emphasized.

Are you interested in the sickest patients and would you like to know what we do as a team to provide good care?

Join us at the Wenckebach simulation Centre, where we train critical situations!