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An individually identified portrait and biography are not available in the reviewed sources. Use the published leadership wording and official programme links below.
Appointment evidence
Published role and affiliation
The official evidence identifies the leadership and affiliation listed below for Hands-off Observership (Hospitation) for Non-EU Physicians — UKE, incl. Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery.
- Leadership as published
- Prof. Dr. Dr. M. Blessmann, Chefarzt (leading physician) of the UKE Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
- Evidence reviewed
- 15 Oct 2026
- Affiliated training host
- Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE)
Names may identify a director, supervisor, host or contact. The source wording above defines the role; reconfirm the current appointment with the programme.
Training context
Published programme focus
These areas describe the linked training programme, rather than a complete clinical biography or list of individual credentials.
Associated training route
Observership
Hands-off Observership (Hospitation) for Non-EU Physicians — UKE, incl. Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
UKE's hospital-wide 'hands off' observership lets physicians from non-EU countries observe in a chosen department, which can include the Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. Applications are routed by HR to the requested department for approval.
- Location
- Hamburg, Germany
- Duration
- Duration not published; applicants state their desired period
- Clinical participation
- Hands-off observership only; no employment relationship with UKE
- International applicants
- Designed for physicians from non-EU countries; UKE sends an invitation letter after the administration fee is paid
- Funding
- Unfunded; observers finance their own stay. One-time administration fee of EUR 476 (incl. VAT) payable once the department accepts
- Application timing
- No application deadline; applications accepted year-round
Programme listed — intake not confirmed
UKE accepts applications throughout the year; the department concerned decides on each application and no fixed intake dates are published.
Eligibility, training and application
Eligibility
Physicians from non-EU countries holding a medical licence; German or English applications only.
Published training
- Observation of clinical routine in the chosen department
- Exchange of clinical and cultural knowledge with UKE teams
Application route
Email a PDF application in English or German to UKE international HR with CV, passport, any visa, language certificates, motivation letter, desired period and exact department, and medical diploma/licence.
Published application documents
- Curriculum vitae
- Passport
- Visa or residence/work permit (only if already held)
- Proof of German language courses (only if German is already spoken)
- Cover letter with motivation
- Desired period/duration and the exact department
- Diploma (licence to practise / Approbation)
- Other documents relevant to the department (optional)
Published contact note: hr-international@uke.de
Official institution page · Source reviewed 15 Oct 2026
Official sources
Source review: 15 Oct 2026. Education history, additional appointments, publications and personal contact details are not added without separate official evidence.
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