FACULTY OF MEDICINE/LUMC
MEDICINE/LUMC
A clear vision and mission for healthcare At the Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC) we aim to improve both the healthcare system and the health of the individual. The LUMC trains students for the world of tomorrow. Its teaching is closely linked to its patient care and research, so that students see and hear the latest developments in medical science and practice.
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eaching, research and patient care come together under one roof at the LUMC. Students are trained for lifelong innovation and learning. Researchers gain inspiration and test their findings in clinical practice. Patients can be assured that they will receive state-of-the-art treatment. The LUMC believes not only in cure but also in prevention – in an international context too. We see this as pushing the boundaries of medicine.
TEACHING
The teaching, programmes and continuing education at the LUMC is innovative, in terms of both form and content. For example, in its newest master’s pro-