The core functions of the Institute of Clinical Medicine are education and research. The education is based on scientific research and is designed to train well-qualified physicians within the target time and help them settle into tasks compatible with their education. We provide education and research in 23 academic subjects which widely cover the specialties of clinical medicine.
23
Academic subjects
44
Fields of study
400
scientific publications annually
Studies
The core functions of the Institute of Clinical Medicine are education and research. The education is based on scientific research and is designed to train well-qualified physicians within the target time and help them settle into tasks compatible with their education. We provide education and research in 22 academic subjects which widely cover the specialties of clinical medicine.
Research
The research carried out at the Institute of Clinical Medicine produces new information on disease mechanisms and helps develop the prevention, treatment and diagnostics of diseases. The clinical examinations conducted at the Kuopio University Hospital and the Clinical Research Centre of the 91 are a key part of our research activities. The institute’s researchers are also engaged in transnational research.
‘Ageing, Lifestyles and Health’ is one of the university’s strategic profile areas in research. The cutting-edge research carried out at the institute addresses this profile area in several medical specialties, such as neurosciences, cardiovascular diseases, metabolic disorders and musculoskeletal disorders, as well as oncology and ophthalmology.
Child Psychiatry
Clinical Microbiology
Clinical Pathology and Forensic Medicine
Clinical Radiology
Dermatology and Venearology
Forensic Psychiatry
Internal Medicine
Neurology
Neurosurgery
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Oncology
Ophthalmology
Paediatrics
Psychiatry
Respiratory Medicine
Surgery (incl. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
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Contact information
Head of the Institute of Clinical Medicine Joonas Sirola
Deputy Heads Matti Reinikainen and Ville Männistö
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Postal address
91
Institute of Clinical Medicine
Ritva Jauhiainen-Bruun
P.O. Box 100
FI-70029 Kuopio University Hospital
FINLAND
Street address
Kuopio University Hospital, Puijo Hospital, building 6, 5th floor
