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Hypertension Fellowship

PAPAGEORGIOU HOSPITAL, ARISTOTLE UNIVERSITY THESSALONIKI

Host Mentor: Prof. Vasileios Kotsis, MD, PhD
Professor of Internal Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

Prof. Vasileios Kotsis, a globally recognized expert in hypertension and internal medicine, invites fellows to join his clinical-research program at the Hypertension Center of Excellence, Third University Internal Medicine Clinic, Thessaloniki. With over 180 peer-reviewed publications and leadership roles in the European Society of Hypertension and the Hellenic Society of Atherosclerosis, Prof. Kotsis offers unmatched mentorship in hypertension, obesity, diabetes, and cardiometabolic risk.

Fellows will gain exposure to clinical protocols, ongoing European research projects, and a center internationally recognized for excellence in hypertension care. This is a unique opportunity for clinicians and researchers to enhance their expertise in cardiovascular prevention and metabolic disease management.

Field of Specialization: Hypertension (with additional focus on obesity, diabetes, and high-risk patients).

Current Role: Professor of Internal Medicine - Hypertension at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.

Leadership:

Director of the Third University Internal Medicine Clinic.
Former Director of the Emergency Department of Papageorgiou Hospital.
President of the Working Group on Obesity, Diabetes, and High-Risk Patients (European Society of Hypertension).
Vice President (President-Elect) of the Hellenic Society of Atherosclerosis.

Main Areas of Interest

Notable Contributions & Achievements:

Helped establish a Hypertension Center of Excellence at Aristotle University, recognized by the European Society of Hypertension.
Active involvement in European research programs and clinical protocols.
Organizer and scientific chair of multiple international and national congresses, particularly those related to hypertension and cardiovascular health.
Significant role in shaping internal medicine residency examinations and research committees in Greece.Main areas of interest include:

Arterial Hypertension

Diagnosis, management, and treatment of high blood pressure
Resistant and secondary hypertension
24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM)

Cardiovascular Risk and Prevention

Cardiovascular risk stratification
Early vascular aging (EVA)
Target organ damage from hypertension

Metabolic Syndrome and Diabetes

The interplay between metabolic disorders and hypertension
Insulin resistance, obesity, and hypertension

Obesity-related Hypertension and Kidney Damage

Mechanisms of obesity-induced hypertension
Effects of obesity on kidney function and renal disease progression

Clinical Research and Epidemiology

Population-based studies on hypertension prevalence and control
Risk factor clustering and longitudinal outcomes

Specialties

General Medicine

Obesity

Cardiovascular Diseases

Techniques You Will Learn

Techniques and Methodologies You Can Learn from Professor Vasileios Kotsis

1. Advanced Techniques in Hypertension Management

Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM)
Home Blood Pressure Monitoring (HBPM)
Central blood pressure and arterial stiffness assessment
Clinical algorithms for diagnosing resistant hypertension
Pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic intervention strategies

2. Cardiometabolic Risk Assessment

Integrated evaluation of hypertension, obesity, diabetes, and lipid abnormalities
Risk scoring systems (e.g., SCORE2, Framingham)
Metabolic syndrome diagnostics and interventions
Vascular aging and end-organ damage assessment

3. Clinical Trial Design and Implementation in Hypertension and Atherosclerosis

Patient recruitment and stratification strategies
Endpoint selection in cardiometabolic trials
Real-world data analysis and observational cohort studies
Protocol development for investigator-initiated trials

4. Epidemiological and Population Health Research

Use of large-scale datasets to assess prevalence and control rates of hypertension and related diseases
Gender and age-specific hypertension risk factor studies
Cross-sectional and longitudinal study methodologies

5. Medical Leadership and Health Systems Management

Hospital system management for acute and chronic care (as evidenced by his directorship roles)
Organization of large-scale scientific congresses and symposia
Integration of preclinical and clinical research in medical education and healthcare policy

Curriculum

Week 1: Foundations of Hypertension

Introduction to the Hypertension Center of Excellence: Systems and Workflow
Advanced classification and pathophysiology of hypertension
Office vs. Ambulatory and Home Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM, HBPM)
Arterial stiffness and central BP: devices and interpretation
Exposure to European Society of Hypertension (ESH) guidelines and protocols
Clinical case reviews: Essential vs. Secondary Hypertension

✅ Week 2: Cardiometabolic Risk & Comorbidities

Evaluation and management of patients with hypertension, obesity, and diabetes
Metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular risk scoring
Role of insulin resistance and inflammatory markers
Lipid management and connection to atherosclerosis
Involvement in obesity and diabetes-focused working group initiatives
Interaction with multidisciplinary teams: endocrinology, cardiology, and nutrition

✅ Week 3: Clinical Research & Translational Science

Principles of designing and conducting hypertension-related clinical trials
Overview of recent and ongoing European clinical protocols
Manuscript writing, biostatistics overview, and impact factor publishing strategies
Participation in ongoing observational or interventional studies
Literature appraisal sessions with Prof. Kotsis (PubMed publications)
Understanding ethics, informed consent, and regulatory compliance

✅ Week 4: Systems-Based Practice, Education & Leadership

Exposure to hospital systems and administrative responsibilities
Interaction with residents, medical students, and academic committees
Leadership in scientific societies: strategy and outreach (e.g., ESH, Hellenic Society of Atherosclerosis)
Planning and organizing national/international symposia
Mock exam preparation or participation in resident teaching
Final presentation by fellow: case study, research idea, or review topic

Accommodation

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Fees and Program Logistics

This program has the following durations available:

Duration	Fee
2 weeks	$875.00
4 weeks	$1,500.00

Who Can Apply

Physicians, Medical students

Host Details

Host Name: Prof. Vasilios KOTSIS

Affiliation: PAPAGEORGIOU HOSPITAL, ARISTOTLE UNIVERSITY THESSALONIKI

Address: Aristotle University of Thessaloniki University Campus 54124 Thessaloniki Greece

Website URL: https://www.auth.gr/en/

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