Medical Degree English program

The Dean of the NKUA School of Medicine, Professor Nikolaos Arkadopoulos, participated in the annual BrainReGain Conference, “Return, Talent, Impact – Connecting Greece with Global Hellenism”, highlighting the importance of strengthening connections between Greece and the global Greek scientific community.

During his presentation, Professor Arkadopoulos showcased the NKUA School of Medicine as a successful example of transforming brain drain into brain gain. Through a strategy focused on international outreach, meritocracy, and new academic positions, the School has attracted more than 30 distinguished Greek physicians and scientists from leading institutions abroad to join its faculty and university hospitals.

These returning academics bring valuable expertise, international experience, and innovation to education, research, and healthcare in Greece, while also encouraging other members of the Greek diaspora to explore opportunities for collaboration and return.

The NKUA School of Medicine continues to demonstrate how vision, strategy, and excellence can create meaningful impact for the future of higher education, research, and public health in Greece.

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Students from around the world come together in Athens, creating a diverse and collaborative learning environment that extends beyond the classroom.

Medicine is not just knowledge — it’s connection, teamwork, and shared purpose.

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