The "Hippocratic Week - Hippocratic School" instituted by the Global Hippocratic Institute of Physicians – GDHI, in 2022, in the context of the 1st Conference of Greek Doctors of the Diaspora in Melbourne, an initiative of the President of the Institute, Dr. G. Patoulis, with the participation of the Vice President of the Institute, Dr. K. Pantos, the Secretary General, Dr. A. Polydoros, the Honorary Member and Deputy Minister of Health, M. Themistokleous, and the GDHI member, Dr. V. Polydoros. After the successful organization of previous years, this year it continues with a rich and multi-thematic educational program, events and speeches, which will be held in Athens, Larissa and Kos, with the participation of 50 medical students and professors from Greece and abroad, as well as distinguished doctors of various specialties, under the auspices of the Medical School of the National University of Athens and the Medical School of the University of Thessaly (Larissa).
The Hippocratic Week began with great solemnity, with the first day featuring a unique cultural experience for the participants. The Academy of Pharsalus organized the guided tour, offering a fascinating tour of the Sacred Rock of the Acropolis, the Sanctuary of Asclepius and the Acropolis Museum.
The tour was conducted by the president of the Academy of Pharsalus, Professor Ioannis Fikas, who highlighted the link between ancient Greek philosophy and the roots of Hippocratic Medicine, and offered participants a first taste of the depth and timelessness of Greek culture.
The day's program continued with a visit by foreign medical students and professors to the Hellenic Parliament, where they were given a tour of the historical sites and then the guests attended, in the context of the celebration of the events of the World Bioethics Day, presentations by the President of the ISA and the World Hippocratic Institute of Physicians Dr. G. Patoulis, Professor and Head of the Health and Diplomacy Program of the Bio-Medico University Hospital in Rome Massimo Maria Caneva, Dean of the European University of Cyprus Elizabeth Johnson and Professor of the University of Oman Daha Mohsin Al Lawati.
Afterwards, the President of the ISA, Dr. G. Patoulis, welcomed all the guests at the offices of the Athens Medical Association.
This first day was an ideal start to the week of events, which is expected to continue with events at the Athens Medical School, the Thessaly Medical School and culminate with the Hippocratic Oath ceremony at the Asclepius of Kos.
The Academy of Pharsalus, with its contribution, confirms the important role it plays in promoting Greek cultural heritage, constituting a reliable ambassador of Hippocratic thought.
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