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A major distinction for the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and the University General Hospital “Attikon”.

The 2nd Department of Clinical Radiology of NKUA at Attikon University Hospital has been officially recognized as an accredited center for the embolization of vascular malformations and aneurysms of the Central Nervous System (Government Gazette Β΄2581/07.05.2026).

This achievement is the result of the close collaboration between the 2nd Department of Clinical Radiology, directed by Professor Nikolaos Kelekis, the 2nd Neurology Department, directed by Professor Georgios Tsivgoulis, and the 2nd Neurosurgery Department, directed by Professor Efstathios Boviatsis.

The recognition establishes Attikon University Hospital as the second specialized center in Attica and the only such center within the 2nd Regional Health Authority of Piraeus and the Aegean, significantly enhancing patient access to advanced neurovascular treatments.

This milestone further demonstrates the commitment of the NKUA School of Medicine to innovation, clinical excellence, and the delivery of highly specialized healthcare services for patients with complex neurological conditions.

International Distinction for Professor of Orthopaedics Vasileios Nikolaou at EFORT 2026

It is with great honor that the Michael Freeman Award 2026 was awarded to Professor of Orthopaedics Vasileios Nikolaou of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens during the 27th Annual Congress of the European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (EFORT), held in Málaga.

The Michael Freeman Award is considered one of the most prestigious scientific distinctions in European Orthopaedics and is presented annually to a scientific contribution distinguished by its quality, innovation, and impact on the advancement of Orthopaedic science.

The awarded study was entitled: “Clinical Outcomes of Alignment Outliers (>5° Residual Varus/Valgus) Following Unrestricted Kinematic Alignment TKA”

and originated from the 2nd Department of Orthopaedic Surgery of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

The study evaluated the clinical outcomes of patients presenting with residual varus or valgus alignment greater than 5° following total knee arthroplasty performed using unrestricted kinematic alignment principles.

This international distinction represents significant recognition of Professor Vasileios Nikolaou’s academic and research work and highlights the strong international presence of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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Congratulations to the students of the Medical Degree English Program at the NKUA School of Medicine for representing our program at the 32nd Scientific Congress of Greek Medical Students (ESFIE), held in Ioannina, Greece, on April 24–26, 2026.

Our students participating in this year’s congress were:
🔹 Siozios Daphne Maria – 3rd Year, USA
🔹 Alzir Ibrahim – 2nd Year, Palestine
🔹 Zaeem Mohamed – 2nd Year, India

Their participation reflects the international and academic spirit of our program, encouraging scientific dialogue, collaboration, and active engagement in the medical student community.

Congratulations to all for proudly representing the NKUA School of Medicine.