Introduction

Erasmus MC is the Erasmus University Medical Center, a world-leading medical school and one of the best medical institutions in Europe. It is known as one of the "three major medical schools in Europe" along with Karolinska Institute in Sweden and KU Leuven in Belgium.

Overview

Scale: As the largest and leading medical research center in the Netherlands, it has 400 learning points, 40 teaching rooms and a lecture hall that can accommodate 6,000 students. After the renovation of the old hospital in 2018, it has single wards for up to 1,000 people.

Core Mission: Committed to achieving a healthy population and excellent healthcare through research and education, its core missions include patient care, education, research, and the social and economic application of knowledge.

History and Establishment

In 1840, Rotterdam's city architect William Nicolas Roth was commissioned to build the city's first hospital, Coolsingel Hospital, which took 11 years to build.

In 1863, seven local citizens, led by Dr. Hendrik Willem de Monchy, decided to build a children's hospital.

1914 In 1961, the Rotterdam Institute for Radiotherapy was founded.

In 1950, the Foundation for Higher Clinical Education, the predecessor of the Faculty of Medicine, was founded.

In 1961, the Dijkzigt Hospital opened.

In 1966, the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences was founded.

In 1971, the Dijkzigt Hospital merged with the Sophia Children's Hospital to become the University Hospital Rotterdam.

In 1973, the Erasmus University Rotterdam was founded and the Faculty of Medicine began training doctors and medical researchers, among others.

In 1993, the country's oldest children's hospital moved to the Hoboken district of Rotterdam.

In 1995, the Daniel den Hoed Clinic joined the University Hospital Rotterdam.

In 1998, the Dean and Executive Committee of the Faculty of Medicine of Erasmus University Rotterdam and University Hospital Rotterdam met to discuss the establishment of the Erasmus University Medical Center.

In 2002, the Erasmus MC Officially established.

School Strength

Faculty: It has many internationally renowned top researchers as teachers. They have rich research experience and deep expertise in their respective medical fields. Their research groups also have extensive cooperation with other international research groups and can provide students with high-quality education and guidance.

Scientific research results: It has achieved remarkable results in many fields of medical research, such as discovering new immunotherapy targets for invasive breast cancer and revealing the key factors in controlling the spread of visceral leishmaniasis in India. It has also undertaken a large number of scientific research projects and obtained considerable scientific research funding support. Its research results have made important contributions to promoting the development of medical science and improving global health care.

Institutional Nature

Erasmus MC It is a medical research center under Erasmus University Rotterdam, which is a public university.

Educational philosophy

It emphasizes that good scientific training requires active learning, teaches doctoral students and research-based master's students in groups or individuals, integrates theoretical knowledge and practical skills, encourages students to actively apply new knowledge, and enhances the multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary nature of education.

The focus on the progress of medicine and health care requires close collaboration between basic biomedical research, clinical research and health sciences, and closely combines excellent patient care with research and education.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: No specific key laboratories are explicitly mentioned, but as a top medical research center, it has a series of advanced scientific research facilities and platforms for various medical research projects.

Key disciplines: Clinical medicine is its dominant discipline. In 2009, the discipline ranked 1st in Europe and 20th in the world; in 2016, the medical discipline of the University of Rotterdam ranked 34th in the world in the QS professional rankings. 1st in the Netherlands.

Faculty

As an important part of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences of Erasmus University Rotterdam, it undertakes many tasks such as medical education, research and patient care. It does not clearly divide specific departments, but covers all levels and professional fields of medical education, including undergraduate, master and doctoral courses and training programs for medical experts.

Ranking

In 2009, the clinical medicine discipline ranked first in Europe and 20th in the world.

In 2016, the medical discipline of the University of Rotterdam ranked 34th in the world in the QS professional ranking, first in the Netherlands.

Expenses

Tuition fees: The tuition fees for undergraduate medical majors are about 10,000-12,000 euros/year; the tuition fees for medical-related majors at the master's level are about 15,000-20,000 euros/year. The specific fees vary depending on the major and course settings.

Living expenses: In Rotterdam, the monthly living expenses, including accommodation, food, transportation, etc., are about 1000-1500 euros.

Campus

The campus where Erasmus MC is located is the Erasmus MC campus of Erasmus University Rotterdam. The hospital building of this campus has become one of the landmark buildings in Rotterdam due to its unique design. The internal medical facilities are advanced, providing patients with a high-quality medical environment, and also providing a good practice place for medical education and research.